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UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF LEGAL STUDIES

(HIMACHAL PRADESH UNIVERSITY)
AVA-LODGE CHAURA MAIDAN SHIMLA-04
NAAC Accredited “A” Grade University

Session 2023-24
Information Brochure Cum Prospectus
B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) Five Years Integrated Course

UILS, Ava-Lodge Campus, Chaura Maidan, Shimla-4

Phone Number:- 0177-2651586
Price: Rs. 1500/-
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CONTENTS

Sr. No. Contents: Page No.

Message of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, H P University 3
Message of Director, HPUILS, 4

1. Admission Schedule 5
2. Introduction 6
3. Objectives 6
4. Distinguished Visiting Faculty 7-8
5. Profile of Teaching Staff 9-10
6. Non-Teaching Staff 10
7. Credit Based Semester System (CBSS) 11
8. Duration and Scheme of the Course 11
9. Eligibility for The Admission 11
10. Number of Seats and Distribution Thereof 11
11. Procedure for Seeking Admission 12
12. Intake and Reservation Criteria 12
13. Fee Structure 13-14
14. Scholarships 14
15 Criteria for Resolving Tie 14
16 Semester-wise Course Outline(s) 14-16
17 Vidhi Vidya 16
18 Library 16
19 Computer Lab 16
20 Academic Calendar 17
21 Dress Code 17
22 Attendance Requirements 17
23 Promotion Rules 17-18
24 Conduct and Discipline of the Students 18-19
25 Formation of Student's Bar Council 19-20
26 Important Telephone Numbers 20
27 Anti-Ragging Committee/Squad 21
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1. ADMISSION SCHEDULE

Last date for submission of Online Application

Form
30-06-2023 (up to 5:00 p.m.)

Last date for correction/Updating of online

application form
07-07-2023
Date of Interview/Counselling
14-07-2023
Venue for Interview University Institute of Legal Studies,
Ava-Lodge Campus, Chaura Maidan,
Shimla- 171004 (H.P.)
Phone No. 0177 – 2651586

Merit List to be displayed on

20-07-2023
*Candidates shall appear personally before the Admission Committee along with Original Certificates
of Matric and Plus-Two and in case of SC/ST/Physically Disabled /Economically Weaker Section (EWS)/
Single Girl Child/ J & K Students and University Ward candidate's certificate to this effect from the
Competent Authority.
NOTE:
01. “NO SEPARATE INTIMATION FOR THE INTERVIEW/COUNSELLING SHALL BE
MADE”.
02. THE CANDIDATE SHALL BRING HIS/HER ONLINE PRINTED APPLICATION
(HARD COPY) AT THE TIME OF COUNSELLING BY WHICH HE/SHE HAS
APPLIED FOR ADMISSION.
Prospectus / Admission Committee.
Name and Designation Contact Number
Professor (Dr.) Shiv Kumar Dogra 94176-08103
Director
Dr. Kusum Chauhan, Associate 94180-24222
Professor.
Dr. Seema Kashyap. 88942-45009
Associate Professor
Dr.Veena Kumari 94182-12464
Associate Professor
Dr.Vijay Chaudhary 94597-95799
Assistant Professor
Mr. Bipan Kumar 94181-71047
Section Officer.
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2. INTRODUCTION

The Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla came into existence in July, 1970 through Himachal Pradesh
University Act, 1970. Though it does encompass the challenges and limitation of hill University, it nevertheless
stands apart from the rest in academic accomplishments. It has a beautiful campus spread over 200 acres. The
University is surrounded by a panoramic view of nature having snow laden mountains, thick deep forests growing
oak, pine and soul winning deodar trees. The University is one of the leading affiliating – cum- residential
Universities in India, catering to the needs of more than 1.50 lac student. It enjoys the national and international
repute. Besides departmental libraries, it has a six-storied library having a repository of more than two lakh books.
It subscribes to 541 journals, of which 385 are national and 156 are international journals. Besides general library,
it also has a rich law library in the Law Department which caters to the needs of the law students of the
University. The law Library has more than 26,000 law books, 20 journals of national and international repute.

UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF LEGAL STUDIES, AVA-LODGE CAMPUS, CHAURA-MAIDAN,

SHIMLA-4.

Determine to provide quality education in law the University Institute of Legal Studies was established in
2005. It is presently functional at Ava-lodge campus of H.P.University, Shimla-05. It is at a distance of 3 km from
ISBT, Shimla and 15 km from Jubbarhatti Airpot whereas the High-Court and subordinate courts are within the
radius of 3-4 kms. This Institute attracts students not only from various parts of Himachal Pradesh but also from
the other parts of the country. The location of the law Institute and the sylvan beauty of its surroundings make it
an attractive centre of learning. Currently the University Institute of Legal Studies is running B.A.LL.B (Hons.)
Five Year Integrated Course. University Institute of Legal Studies (HPU), Ava-lodge Campus, Chaura-Maidan,
Shimla-4 also has its own library with fully broadband connected Internet Lab. The Institute’s Library has more
than 10,200 Books and 40 Journals.

3. OBJECTIVES

THE INSTITUTE IS COMMITTED TO ATTAIN THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES:

 To achieve excellence in academics including practical training, excellence in infrastructure and

excellence in discipline.
 To prepare students for becoming humane and competent professionals in order to serve the society in the
field of legal services, law-reforms, policy-planning and legislation etc.
 To prepare students so that they may promote legal awareness in the society to make it responsive
towards human rights and human values in order to achieve the social cohesion of highest degree in a
pluralistic society.
 To improve the ability of the students to analyze the legal complicacies and provide solutions to the
problems which may benefit the public at large.
 To undertake study making the students well versed in law, legislation and judicial institutions.
 To develop new academic courses and revise current academic programmes to keep pace with the
changing scenario.
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4. DISTINGUISHED AND PROPOSED RSESOURSE PERSONS FOR THE SESSION 2023-2024.

 Justice C.B. Barowalia, Judge High Court, Himachal Pradesh.

 Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge, High Court of Himachal Pradesh
 Justice Vivek Thakur, Judge, High Court of Himachal Pradesh.
 Justice S.S.Thakur, Retd. Judge, High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla.
 Justice V. K. Sharma, Retd. Chairman, HP State Administrative Tribunal, Shimla
 Sr. Advocate Shri V.K. Anand, Supreme Court of Indian New Delhi
 Sr. Advocate Ashok Arora, Secretary Bar Council Supreme Court of India New Delhi
 Prof. Sikandar Kumar, Ex.Vice-Chancellor, H.P. University, Shimla-05
 Prof. Kamal Jeet Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Madhusudan Law University Cuttack.
 Prof. Nishtha Jaswal, Vice-Chancellor, H.P. National Law University, Shimla.
 Prof. P.L.Mehta, Former Director, UILS, H.P. University, Shimla-5.
 Prof. Sunil Deshta, Department of Laws, H.P. University, Shimla-05.
 Prof. Raghuvinder Singh, Department of Laws, H.P. University, Shimla-05.
 Prof. Sanjay Sindhu, Dean & Chairman Department of Laws, H.P. University, Shimla-0
 Prof. Jyoti Prakash, Former Pro-Vice-Chancellor, H.P. University, Shimla-05.
 Prof. P.S.Jaswal, Former Vice-Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi National Law University, Patiala
 Sh. Rajinder Bhatt, Retd. Secretary Law (Opinion) at Himachal Pradesh Government.
 Prof. S.S.Jaswal, National Law University, Ghandal, Ghannati.
 Prof. Rattan Singh, UILS, Punjab University, Chandigarh.
 Prof. Arvind Kumar Bhatt, Dean Planning, H.P. University, Shimla- 05.
 Prof. Aparna Negi, Department of Economics, H.P. University, Shimla-5.
 Prof. Mamta Mokta, Department of Public Administration, H.P. University, Shimla-5.
 Prof. Devender Singh, Department of Commerce, H.P. University, Shimla- 05
 Prof. Meenakshi Faith Paul, Principal, Centre for Evening Studies, H.P.U Shimla-01.
 Prof. Aman Sharma, Chairman Department of Computer Science, H.P. University, Shimla.
 Prof. Meenu Paul, Chairperson, Deptt. of Law, Punjab University, Chanidgarh.
 Prof. Raj Pal, Director IOL, Kurushetra University, Haryana
 Prof. Anita Ganpati, Department of Computer Science, H.P. University, Shimla-05.
 Mrs. Yogita Dutta, Member, Consumer Forum Shimla.
 Ms. Dhara Saraswati, Programme Executive, All India Radio, Shimla.
 Mrs. Jyotsna Dadwal, Additional and Session Judge, Shimla.
 Dr. Murari Sharma, Bio Diversity Board, H.P. Shimla.
 Prof. H.R.Jhingta, Former Dean and Chairman Deptt. of Laws, Bahara University.
 Prof. Suman Gupta, Former Professor, Deptt. of law, Kuruskshetra University, Kurukshetra.
 Ms. Daisy Thakur, Chairperson, Himachal Pradesh State Women Commission
 Prof. Arvind Jasrotia, School of Law, University of Jammu. Jammu & Kashmir
 Prof. Kailash Thakur, (Retd.) Deptt. of Law, H.P. University, Shimla
 Prof. A.S.Sankhyan, (Retd.) Deptt. of Law, H.P. University, Shimla
 Prof. B.R.Sharma, (Retd.) Deptt. of Law, H.P. University, Shimla
 Prof. Suresh Kapur, (Retd.) Deptt. of Law, H.P. University, Shimla
 Prof. A.C.Pal, (Retd.) Deptt. of Law, H.P. University, Shimla
 Prof. N.K.Gupta, Retd. Professor, Deptt. of Law, H.P. University, Shimla-5.
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 Prof. Devinder Singh Chairman Deptt.of Law Punjab University.

 Prof. Shruti Bedi, UILS, Punjab University.
 Prof.Vinay Kapoor, Ex-Vice-Chancellor,NLU, Sonipat Haryan.
 Prof.Reval Kaushik,Director School of Legal Studies,Gujrat University Ahmadabad
 Prof. Satish Kumar Sharma, Former Chairman, Deptt. of Sociology, H.P. University, Shimla-5.
 Prof. S.S.Chauhan, Former Chairman, Deptt. of Public Admn., H.P. University, Shimla-5.
 Prof. Runa Mehta, Department of Laws, H.P. University, Shimla. 05
 Ms. Anuja Sood, Chief Judicial Magistrate cum Additional Secretary Law, Himachal Pradesh.
 Mr. R. K. Gautam, Sr. Advocate, High Court of HP.
 Mr. Ajay Kochhar, Advocate, High Court of HP.
 Dr. Amit K Vaid, Member Bar Council of Himachal Pradesh.
 Prof. Girija, Former Dean of Studies, H.P. University, Shimla. 05.
 Ms. Archna Phull, Bureau Chief, The Statesman, Himachal Pradesh
 Dr. Anjana, HOD, Fine Arts Department Rajiv Gandhi Degree College, Kotshera, Shimla.
 Ms. Bhiwni, Editor, Sr. Correspondent/Reporter, The Statesman,( H.P)
 Dr. Rajnish Khajaria, Specialist, Cyber Law, SOL, University of Jammu, J & K
 Prof. D.P. Verma, Director, H.P Regional Centre Dharamshala, Kangra, (H.P)
 Dr. D.P. Singh, Associate Professor, Centre University, Haryana, Mohindergarh, Panjab.
 Prof. (Dr.) Vandana, Deptt of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
 Prof. (Dr.) Lalit Dadwal, Professor, Deptt. of Law, H.P. University, Shimla-5.
 Dr. Nandan Sharma, HOD UILS, Shoolini University, Solan, (HP)
 Dr. Anupam Minhas, HOD, SLS & Governance, Carrier Point University, Disst Hamirpur (H.P)
 Sr. Advocate Naresh Thakur, High Court of Himachal Pradesh.
 Mrs. Rachneet Kaur, Author, English Literature, Himachal Pradesh.
 Dr. Anupama Bharti, Chairperson, Deptt. of Sociology, H.P. University, Shimla.
 Mr. Pradeep Sachdeva, GST Expert. Shoogi Community Shimla H.P.
 Dr. B.R Thakur, NSS Coordinator, H.P. University, Shimla. 05.
 Dr. Surender Sharma, Nodel Officer, NSS H.P. University, Shimla. 05.
 Dr. Joginder Saklani, Assistant Director, H.R.D.C. Shimla.
 Dev Kanya, Independent Film Maker. SJVNL, Shimla (HP)
 Mr. Pratap Singh, Advocate, High Court of Himachal Pradesh.
 Dr. Brijesh, SWI, Swami Sarvanand Giri, Regional Centre, Panjab University
 Adv. Ravi Tanta. Advocate, High Court of Himachal Pradesh.
 Adv. Abhshek Sood, Advocate, High Court of Himachal Pradesh.
 Adv. Sunita Sharma, Advocate, High Court of Himachal Pradesh.
 Adv. Javed Khan, Advocate, High Court of Himachal Pradesh.
 Adv. Imran Khan, Advocate, High Court of Himachal Pradesh.
 Adv. Divya Sood. High Court of Himachal Pradesh.
 Sh. Ashwani Sharma, Sr. Journalist, free Lancer Journal, for Editor in Newspaper
 Mrs. Shelly Sachdeva, Mrs. India Sporty Spirit and Judge for various Cultural Events in India.
 Prof. Monika Chawla, Professor Deptt. Of Laws, Punjabi University, Patiala.
 Mr. Munish Gupta, Advocate, High Court of HP.
 Dr. Bindu Sangra, SOL, University of Jammu, (J & K)
 Mr. Sarthak Mehta, Advocate, High Court of Himachal Pradesh.
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5. PROFILE OF TEACHING STAFF

Sr. Name and Designation Qualification Teaching Subject

No.
01. Prof. (Dr.) Shiv Kumar Dogra LL.M., Ph.D.,
Director NET
QUALIFIED

02. Dr. Kusum Chauhan, LL.M., Ph.D., Family Law, Interpretation of

Associate Professor NET Statues, Law of Torts, &
QUALIFIED Environmental Law

03. Dr. Sandeep Kumar, LL.M., Ph.D., Constitution Law, Law of

Associate Professor NET Evidence & Drafting, Pleading &
QUALIFIED Conveyancing

04. Dr. Seema Kashyap, LL.M., Ph.D., IPC, Criminology,

Associate Professor NET Administrative Law & Equity
QUALIFIED Trust & Fiduciary Obligations

05. Dr. Veena Kumari, LL.M., Ph.D., Law of Contract,

Associate Professor NET Public Int. Law & Human
QUALIFIED Rights Law

06. Dr. Gitanjali Thapar, M.A., English Ph.D, English and Legal Language
Assistant Professor NET QUALIFIED

07. Dr. Sanyogita Thakur, LL.M., Ph.D Labour Law , CPC &
Assistant Professor Public Int. Law

08. Mrs. Ritika Rana , LL.M., Company Law, Law of Evidence,

Assistant Professor NET QUALIFIED Envirnomental Law, Alternative
Dispute Resolution

09 Dr. Karuna Devi, LL.M., Ph.D. Land Laws, Criminology,

Assistant Professor Family Law, Property Law &
Indian Easement Act,1882

10. Dr. Suman Vimal, LL.M., Ph.D, Banking Laws, Tax Laws &
Assistant Professor NET Competition Law, International
QUALIFIED Humanitarian Law
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11. Dr. Vijay Chaudhary, LL.M., Ph.D Jurisprudence, Interpretation of
Assistant Professor NET QUALIFIED Statues, Law of Crimes &
Drafting, Pleading &
Conveyancing
12. Dr. Rekha Suman, MA, Ph. D. Sociology
Assistant Professor NET QUALIFIED

13. Dr. Pushpanjali Thapar MA, Ph. D. Political Science

Assistant Professor NET QUALIFIED

14. Dr. Sunil Kumar MA, Ph. D. Public Administration

Assistant Professor NET QUALIFIED

15. Dr. Anjna Kumari MA. Ph.D. PDF Economics

Assistant Professor NET QUALIFIED

16. Mr, Sandeep Sharma M.A. M. Phil NET Journalism & Mass
Assistant Professor QUALIFIED Communication

6 NON-TEACHING STAFF

01 Mr. Bipan kumar 02 Mr.Prabhat Chauhan

Section Officer Computer Lab Attendant

03 Mr. Ankush Grol 04 Mrs. Promila Thakur

Clerk Semi Professional (Library)

05 Mr. Naresh Kumar 06 Mrs. Kalpana Kumari

Peon Library Attendant

07 Mr. Vijay Kumar 08 Mr. Kulbhash

Chowkidar Mali
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7 CREDIT BASED SEMESTER SYSTEM (CBSS):

The Himachal Pradesh University Institute of Legal Studies has designed the law course in the light of Bar
Council of India guidelines. The purpose of such integrated course is to offer intensive and extensive Instructions
of legal education so as to provide versatile human resource. The Institute is committed to prepare the students to
perform better especially in the field of legal profession. All programmes of the course shall be run on Credit
Based Semester System (CBSS).
It is an instructional package developed to suit the needs of the students to keep pace with the developments
in Higher Education and the quality assurance expected of it in the light of liberalization and globalization in the
Higher Education.

8 DURATION AND SCHEME OF THE COURSE

Duration of the course shall be five years. It shall have 60 papers spread over ten semesters. Each paper
carries 100 marks, out of which 70 marks are assigned for End Semester Exam and the remaining 30 marks will
be assessed on the basis of Continuous Internal Assessment. The components for Continuous Internal Assessment
for Core/Elective Courses are:

For Law Courses Marks For Social Science Courses Marks

Minor Test 10 Minor Test 10
Moot Court 10 Project/Written Assignment 10
Attendance 5 Attendance 5
Viva-Voce 5 Viva-Voce 5
Total 30 Total 30
Note: Subject to change by the Himachal Pradesh University from time to time.

9 ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ADMISSION

Category Minimum Marks in 10+2 Age Limit as on 1st July, 2023

General 50% 20*
SC/ST 45% 22*
Physically Disabled 50% (Gen), 45% (SC/ST) 25 (Gen)*, 27 (SC/ST)*

* The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to relax the age condition up to a maximum period
of 6 months.

Note : The applicant who has obtained 10+2 through Open Universities System directly without having any basic
qualification such students are not eligible for admission in the Law Courses as per the decision of the
Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in Annamalai University Vs. Secretary to Government, Information and
Tourism Department, (2009) 4 SCC 590.

10. NUMBER OF SEATS AND DISTRIBUTION THEREOF:

Total Number of Seats = 120

Number of Subsidized Seats = 75
Number of Non- Subsidized Seats = 45
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11 PROCEDURE FOR SEEKING ADMISSION
 Admission to the course shall be made strictly on academic merit, based on the marks obtained in 10+2.
 The list of the merit to this course shall be prepared by University Institute of Legal Studies,
H.P.University, Ava-Lodge Campus, Chaura-Maidan, Shimla after conducting interview on 14-07-2023
and First Merit list shall be displayed on the notice Board of the Himachal Pradesh University Institute
of Legal Studies as well as on the website of HPU https://hpuniv.ac.in on 20-07-2023.
 The Candidate shall be required to pay the fee and other charges as per fee structure of this Institute up to
the mentioned date (Will be Notified Later) failing which his/her right to admission shall stand
cancelled and the seat will be allotted to the candidate next in order of merit.
Note: - For depositing the fee online it is compulsory that the name of depositor shall be that of the
Candidate or the Father of the candidate. Once the fee has been deposited by the candidate in the
HPU: ONLINE PRE ADMISSION PORTAL he/she shall immediately inform the institute
telephonically. Thereafter the Institute, after confirmation from the Bank, will inform the candidate about
his/her admission in the Institute.
 The fee once deposited shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
 Last date of admission against the vacant/Vacated Seat (if any): (Will be Notified Later)
12 INTAKE AND RESERVATION CRITERIA
01 Out of total 120 seats 75 seats shall be the subsidised seats and the remaining 45 seats shall be the non-
subsidised in accordance with the original format of the Institute as approved by HPU/BCI.
02 Reservation Criterion shall be applicable in respect of 75 subsidised seats as per prevision contained
under the First Ordinances of Himachal Pradesh University and instructions/notifications issued from
time to time by the University in the following manner:
(a) 15% seats shall be reserved for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes of Himachal- Pradesh.
(b) 7.5% seats shall be reserved for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes of the State of Himachal
Pradesh.
(c) 10% seats shall be reserved for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates of Himachal
Pradesh. However in case of non availability of EWS candidates the same shall be treated as Un-
reserved (UR).
(d) The remaining 67½% seats shall be filled as under:-
(i) 25% of seats shall be open to all the candidates irrespective of the institution from where they have
passed their qualifying examination.
(ii) The remaining seats 75% of the seats shall be filled out of the candidates who have passed their
qualifying examination from Himachal Pradesh University or Himachal Pradesh krishi
Vishvavidayalaya or Dr.Y.S.Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Himachal Pradesh
Technical University and Central University of Himachal Pradesh or the candidates who are
Himachal Pradesh Domicile irrespective of passing qualifying examination from any other
University established by law in India which is equivalent to the qualifying examinations of
Himachal Pradesh University.
(iii) 5% seats shall be reserved for person with disability of Himachal Pradesh with 40% disability to be
certified by the competent authority.
(iv) Two seats shall be reserved for Single Girl Child candidate.
(v) Two seats shall be reserved for J&K Students.
03 Three seats shall be reserved under non subsidized category for University Wards as notified vide
Notification no.5-1/88- HPU (Genl)-Part-5 Dated 28th August, 2012.
 As per Judgement in CWP No. 1992/2017 and vide decision dated 12-01-2018 it has been decided by the
Hon’ble High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla that for academic sessions necessary instructions be
imparted to the effect that vacant reserved seats meant for SC and ST categories in educational institutes
including schools, colleges and Universities, which remain unfilled after exhausting the list of available
and eligible SC and ST candidates, should be thereafter offered and filled from amongst eligible
candidates from open category on the basis of merit. We clarify that in case any cut off limit has been
fixed, then only those candidates of open category should be admitted against the vacant seats, who have
gained marks at par with the cut off limit.
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13. FEE STRUCTURE
The Approved Fee Structure for University Institute of Legal Studies, Ava-lodge Campus, Chaura-
Maidan, Shimla-4 is as under:
i. Tuition Fee for Subsidized Seats = 45,500-00 per annum (Plus other Charges) *
ii. Tuition Fee for Non-subsidized Seats = 80,200-00 per annum (Plus other Charges) *
* DETAIL OF OTHER CHARGES PER ANNUM:
(To be credited in H. P. University Account)
SR.NO DETAIL OF OTHER CHARGES IN RUPESS
01 Admission fee 5000-00
(One Time in First Semester)
02 Continuation fee 1000-00
03 Sports fee 500 -00
04 Youth Welfare fee 50 -00
05 Holiday Home fee 20 -00
06 Dilapidation fee 500 -00
07 Medical fee 500 -00
08 University Development Fund 1000 -00
09 Identity Card 50 -00
10 Amalgamated Fund @ Rs. 100/- p. m 1200-00
11 Magazine Fee (University) 150-00
12 Red Cross Fund 120-00
13 Common Room Charges 120-00
14 Population Education club fee 120-00
15 Student Aid Fund 150-00
16 Cultural Activity Fund 150-00
Total (A) 10630-00
SPECIAL CHARGES PER ANNUM: (U.I.L.S CHARGES):
SR.NO DETAIL OF OTHER CHARGES IN RUPESS
01 Library Charges/Security (To be charged in one 2000-00
Installment
1000-00
02 Practical Fee
03 Moot Court Fee 700-00
1200-00
04 Computer & Internet Fee
05 Institute Journal/Magazine 1000-00

06 Breakage Fee 700-00

07 Extension Lecture Fee 500-00
08 Campus Development Funds 1000-00
09 Convocation Charges 1000-00
10 Reading material Fee 100-00
11 Electricity Charges 500-00
12 Cultural Activity Fee 500-00
13 Minor Test Fee 200-00
Total (B) 10400-00
Grand Total (A+B) =21030-00
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Note:
1. The student shall be required to deposit the fee and other charges in Two equal Installments in
May & November every year.

2. The date(s) for the deposit of fee and other charges shall be notified by the Director from time to time. If a
candidate fails to deposit fee in time his/her name shall be struck off from the roll of Institute. The candidate
shall seek re-admission with a fine of Rs.2500 /- within 15 days. After the expiry of 15 days without paying
the re- admission fee he/ she shall be eligible to be admitted in next Academic Session in same semester.

3. The Himachal Pradesh University Institute of Legal Studies, Shimla reserves the right to revise fee/other
charges from time to time subject to the approval of the Himachal Pradesh University.

4. Registration Fee: The student shall have to fill the registration form and pay registration fee at the time of
admission as per rates of the University rules as notified by the University from time to time.

14. SCHOLARSHIPS: As the Institute has signed MOUs with some Charitable & Social Welfare Societies in
lieu of which scholarships are provided to the disadvantaged & underprivileged but meritorious students of
the Institute.

15 CRITERIA FOR RESOLVING TIE

The following formulae shall be adopted to resolve a tie for admission:

(1) In case of a tie, the candidate having higher aggregate marks in matriculation examination shall be
admitted first.
(2) Further, if the tie is still not resolved the candidate older in age shall be admitted first.

16. SEMESTER-WISE COURSE OUTLINE(S)

B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) – First Semester B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) – Second Semester

Paper Code Subject(s) Paper Code Subject(s)
BALLB(H) 101 English-I BALLB(H) 201 English-II
BALLB(H) 102 History-I BALLB(H) 202 History-II
BALLB(H) 103 Sociology-I BALLB(H) 203 Sociology-II
BALLB(H) 104 Political Science – I BALLB(H) 204 Political Science – II
LLB(H) 105 Law of Torts Including MV and LLB(H) 205 Law of Crimes –I
Consumer Protection Law
LLB(H) 106 Family Law-I LLB(H) 206 Family Law-II
Winter School: At the end of 1st Semester, the students of 2nd Semester shall undergo a Winter School (During
Winter Vacations for Two Weeks) either with a corporate or Law Firm or Advocate or Law Officer. They will
submit a Report at the end of it. The detailed instructions in this regard will be given
by the Teacher (Coordinator).
B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) - Third Semester B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) - Fourth Semester
Paper Code Subject(s) Paper Code Subject(s)
BALLB(H) 301 History-III BALLB(H) 401 English-III (Legal Language)
BALLB(H) 302 Economics-I BALLB(H) 402 Economics-II
BALLB(H) 303 Sociology III BALLB(H) 403 Political Science-III
LLB(H) 304 Constitutional Law-I LLB(H) 404 Law of Contract –II
LLB(H) 305 Law of Contract –I LLB(H) 405 Jurisprudence
LLB(H) 306 Environmental Law LLB(H) 406 Constitutional Law-II
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Winter School: At the end of 3 Semester, the students of 4 Semester shall undergo a Winter School (during
Winter Vacations for Two Weeks) at Police Station or Police Post. They will submit a Report at the end of it. The
detailed instructions in this regard will be given by the Teacher (Coordinator).
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B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) - Fifth Semester B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) - Sixth Semester
Paper Code Subject(s) Paper Code Subject(s)
BALLB(H) 501 Public Administration-I BALLB(H) 601 Public Administration-II
BALLB(H) 502 Psychology-I BALLB(H) 602 Psychology-II
BALLB(H) 503 Economics-III LLB(H) 603 Civil Procedure Code and Limitation Act
LLB(H) 504 Business Law LLB(H) 604 Law of Evidence
LLB(H) 505 Law of Crimes –II LLB(H) 605 Public International Law
LLB(H) 506 Company Law LLB(H) 606 Administrative Law and RTI
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Winter School: At the end of 5 Semester, the students of 6 Semester shall undergo a Winter School (During
Winter Vacations for Two Weeks) with Advocate General/ Additional Advocate General/ Deputy Advocate
General/ Assistant Advocate General/ Public Prosecutor etc. They will submit a
Report at the end of it. The detailed instructions in this regard will be given by the Teacher (Coordinator).

B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) - Seventh Semester B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) - Eighth Semester

Paper Code Subject(s) Paper Code Subject(s)
BALLB(H)701 Journalism and Mass Communication-I BALLB(H) 801 Journalism and Mass Communication –II
LLB(H) 702 Labour and Industrial Laws-I LLB(H) 802 Interpretation of Statutes
LLB(H) 703 Cyber Law LLB(H) 803 Labour Law and Industrial Laws-II
LLB(H) 704 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) LLB(H) 804 Professional Ethics and Professional
(Practical-I) Accounting
System) (Practical-II)
LLB(H) 705 Elective/Optional Subjects LLB(H) 805 Elective/Optional Subjects
(Any one of the Following) (Any one of the Following)
(a) International Humanitarian and (a) Intellectual Property Rights
Refugee Law (b) Comparative Law
(b) International Criminal Law
and ICC
(c) International Labour
Organizations and Labour Laws
LLB(H) 706 Elective/Optional Subjects (Any LLB(H) 806 Elective/Optional Subjects
one of the Following) (Any one of the Following)
(a) Women and Law (a) Criminology
(b) Election Law (b) Socio-Economic Offences
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Winter School: At the end of 7 Semester the students of 8 Semester shall undergo a Winter School (During
Winter Vacations for Two Weeks) with the Revenue Officer/ Tehsildar/ Naib-Tehsildar/ Kanungo/ Patwari etc.
They will submit a Report at the end of it The detailed instructions in this regard will be given by the Teacher
(Coordinator).

B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) - Ninth Semester B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) - Tenth Semester

Paper Code Subject(s) Paper Code Subject(s)
BALLB(H)901 Media and Law LLB(H) 1001 Taxation Laws
LLB(H) 902 Property Law and Indian LLB(H) 1002 Land Laws
Easement Act, 1882.
LLB(H) 903 Drafting, Pleading and LLB(H) 1003 Banking Law
Conveyancing (Practical-III)
LLB(H) 904 Equity, Trust and Other LLB(H) 1004 Moot Court Exercises and
Fiduciary Obligations Internship (Practical-IV) *
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LLB(H) 905 Elective/Optional Subjects (Any LLB(H)1005 Elective/Optional Subjects
one of the Following) (Any one of the Following)
(a) Human Rights Law (a) Capital Market Regulation
(b) Health Care Laws (b) Competition Law
(c) Law, Poverty (c) Law of Corporate Finance
and Development
LLB(H) 906 Elective/Optional Subjects (Any LLB(H) 1006 Elective/Optional Subjects
one of the Following) (Any one of the Following)
(a) Local Self-Government (a) International Trade Law
Including Panchayat (b) International Organization
Administration (c) Private International Law
(b) Corporate Governance
(c) Insurance Law
* At the end of 9th Semester, the students shall undergo a Winter Training Programme (During Winter Vacations).
During this training the Students will attend Two Trials. Beside this each student will observe Two Interviewing
Sessions of clients at the Lawyers’ Office/Legal Aid Office. Each student will further observe the Preparation of
Documents and Court Papers by the Advocate and the Procedure for the Filing of the Suit/Petition. They will
submit a Report at the end of it and the marks will be added in the Course LLB(H)1004 of the 10th Semester

17. VIDHI VIDYA

SEMESTER-WISE VALUE ADDED COURSE OUTLINE(S)

Sr. No. Title of the Course Course Code Semester

01 Self Discipline-I Vidhi Vidya-I I
02 Self Discipline-II Vidhi Vidya-II II
03 Spoken English-I Vidhi Vidya -III III
04 Spoken English-II Vidhi Vidya -IV IV
05 Professional Ethics-I Vidhi Vidya -V V
06 Professional Ethics-II Vidhi Vidya -VI VI
07 Management and Court Craft-I Vidhi Vidya -VI1 VII
08 Management and Court Craft-II Vidhi Vidya -VIII VIII
09 Social Solidarity through NSS-I Vidhi Vidya-IX IX
10 Social Solidarity through NSS-II Vidhi Vidya-X X

Note: Subject to change as per the latest rules of Legal Education, Bar Council of India followed by the
H.P.University, Shimla-05 from time to time.

LIBRARY

Library is the soul of any educational Institute and plays a significant role in all learning activities, more
so in the learning of law. There is a continuous effort to update and add to our study material resources.
Our collection development policy is not constrained by any impediment. Our study resource includes
choicest publications of prescribed and reference books, law reports, digests, encyclopedias, manuals,
journals, Periodicals, Magazines, Newspapers and the like with photocopying facilities. The Institute also
subscribes to Judicial Decisions in CD- ROM format and Supreme Court Cases, Manupatra on Line
Journal, Lexis Nexis.

A student is entitled to borrow four books at a time for 14 days. The Library card shall not be transferable.
If the card is lost, a duplicate card will be issued on payment of Rs. 100/-.
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20. COMPUTER LAB

In today's technologically driven world, we undertake it as our responsibility to equip our students with
adequate computer knowledge. The Institute has a fully functional high-tech Computer Lab with latest
operating system and software. Students are motivated to develop interest in computer and Information
Technology, to enable them to face today's competition world. The students are acquainted with
application of latest technology in the field of law. The facilities like Leased Line for 24 hours internet
access, LAN with servers, E-mail and LCD projector etc. has also been provided. Computer Lab
Attendant assists the students in the use and application of computers.

21. ACADEMIC CALENDER

Regular teaching of I, III, V, VII and IX Semesters will start from (Month of Mid July) and regular
teaching of II, IV, VI, VIII and X Semesters will start from the date (As per University Calendar)

Note: Subject to change by the H.P. University, Shimla-05 from time to time.

VACATION
SCHEDULE

Winter Vacations (As per University Calendar)

Summer Vacations (As per University Calendar)

22. DRESS CODE

All students of B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) Five Years Integrated Course shall observe the following Dress Code on
all working days:

For All : Black Trousers, White Shirt, Black Tie with Insignia, Black Coat of Single Breast /Black
Buttoned up Coat with Insignia, Black Shoes, Black Socks and Tied Hair for Girls.

Dress code is mandatory for every student, failure of which invites the disciplinary action.

Optional for Girl Students: White Salwar Kameez, (without any print or design) with White duppatta
and Covered Black Shoe.

23. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Each student will have to attend minimum 75% Lectures/Tutorials/Practicals. A student having less
than 75% attendance will not be allowed to appear in the End-Semester Examination (ESE).

a. Provided that the Director of the Institute may allow a student to appear in the examination on
reasonable grounds, if such a student has attended at least 60% in the individual subject and 66% in
aggregate of all the subjects. Such a student will apply for exemption in a prescribed form
accompanied by clear reason(s) for absence to Director of the Institute.

24. PROMOTION RULES: ORDINANCE 12.8 (A) to 12.12 (A)

Ordinance 12.8(A) A candidate is required to pass in all the Courses of B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) in each
Semester under the Credit Based Semester System.
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PROVIDED THAT:

(i) A candidate who appears in the examination and fails to obtain pass marks/Grade in any course in the
First Semester, may be permitted to proceed to the Second Semester but shall not be permitted to proceed
from the Second to the Third Semester without appearing in the examination and having qualified 50% of
the total number of courses prescribed for First and Second Semester taken together.

(ii) At the time of Third Semester examination the candidate may appear in the course in which he/she may
have failed to obtain pass marks/Grade in the First Semester and also in all the courses prescribed for the
Third Semester. But he shall not be permitted to proceed from the Third semester to the Fourth semester
without appearing in the examination.

(iii) At the time of Fourth Semester examination a candidate may appear in the courses in which he/she may
have failed to obtain Pass Marks/Grade in the Second Semester and also in all the courses prescribed for
the Fourth Semester but he shall not be permitted to proceed from the Fourth Semester to the Fifth
Semester without appearing in the examination and having qualified 50% of the courses of first to fourth
semester taken together.

(iv) At the time of Fifth Semester examination a candidate may appear in the courses in which he/she may
have failed to obtain Pass Marks/Grades in the Third Semester and also in all the courses prescribed for
the Fifth Semester. But he/she shall not be permitted to proceed from the Fifth to the Sixth Semester
without appearing in the examination.

(v) At the time of Sixth Semester examination a candidate may appear in the courses in which he/she may
have failed to obtain Pass Marks/Grades in the Fourth Semester and also in all the courses prescribed for
the Sixth Semester. But he/she shall not be permitted to proceed from the Sixth to Seventh Semester
without appearing in the examination and having qualified 50% of the courses prescribed for the First to
Sixth Semester taken together.

(vi) At the time of Seventh Semester examination a candidate may appear in the courses in which he/she may
have failed to obtain pass marks/Grade in the Fifth Semester and also in all the courses prescribed for the
Seventh Semester. But he shall not be permitted to proceed from the Seventh Semester to the Eighth
Semester without appearing in the examination.

(vii) At the time of Eighth Semester examination a candidate may appear in the courses in which he/she may
have failed to obtain pass marks/Grade in the Sixth Semester and also in all the courses prescribed for the
Eighth Semester. But he/she shall not be permitted to proceed from the Eighth Semester to Ninth
Semester without appearing in the examination and having qualified 50% of the courses prescribed for the
Seventh and Eighth Semesters taken together and all the Courses from First to Sixth Semester.

(viii) At the time of the Ninth Semester examination a candidate may appear in the courses in which he/she
may have failed to obtain pass marks/Grade in the Seventh Semester and also in all the courses prescribed
for the Ninth Semester. But he/she shall not be permitted to proceed from the Ninth Semester to Tenth
Semester without appearing in the examination.

(ix) At the time of Tenth Semester examination a candidate may appear in the courses in which he/she may
have failed to obtain pass marks in all courses of Seventh to Ninth and also in all the courses prescribed
for the tenth Semester.

Note: - Subject to change by the H.P. University, Shimla-05 from time to time.
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a. CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS IN THE INSTITUTE

The students shall have to strictly follow the Time Table of the Institute.

A. The student coming late or leaving the Institute before teaching hours shall be liable for indiscipline and
shall be punished for his/her act of indiscipline under the Rules and Regulations of the University.

B. All students will be expected to preserve the Institute's property. In case of damage, students will be liable
to face disciplinary action in addition to recovery of the damage caused to the property.

C. A Student involved in the violation of any of the rules and regulations of the Institute or in any way
involved in any act of indiscipline may be placed on conduct probation by the Director of the Institute. If
a student, who has been on conduct probation on the previous occasion, commits an act of indiscipline,
he/she shall be expelled from the Institute.

D. There shall be no ragging in and outside the campus of the Institute and also on road/approaches leading
to the Institute. Any student who aids or abets such an act shall be guilty of ragging and liable to be
expelled from the Institute.

E. If a student is found directly or indirectly indulging in ragging, the Director, after enquiry, if satisfied,
shall have power to expel the guilty student(s) from the Institute. Parent and student, both shall furnish
affidavit to this effect.

F. A student who is expelled from the Institute shall not be allowed to appear in any examination during the
academic year in which he/she is expelled.

G. Each case of the expulsion shall be reported to the Vice-Chancellor of the University immediately after
the order is passed. A certificate signed by the Director of the Institute to the effect that the student has
been given adequate and reasonable opportunity to explain his/her position before the order was passed,
shall accompany the report.

H. The Director shall have power under H.P. University First Ordinance, Vol. II, Chapter XLII, Ordinance
42.3 to impose a fine or other penalty in case he/she causes indiscipline in the Institute.

I. If the student remains absent, without permission, for a consecutive period of seven or more days from
the class of any subject then his/her name will be struck off from the rolls. Such student shall deposit a
minimum Rs.2500 for readmission as soon as possible because the absent will be marked in the
attendance registers and the same will be taken into consideration as absent for calculating the total
attendance at the time of end of the semester.

J. Any student found violating the Dress Code shall be liable to pay Fine of Rs. 100/- at the first instance
and on second time fine of Rs. 200/- will be imposed on him/her, if such repetition continues by any
student a fine may be imposed upto Rs. 500/-.

K. HPUILS is strictly a non-smoking zone and consumption of alcohol, tobacco, pan-masala, and drugs
etc. is strictly prohibited. A student found violating this rule shall be punished with a minimum fine of
Rs. 500 besides a disciplinary action.
L. Notwithstanding anything in these rules the students will have to abide by the provisions of the Himachal
Pradesh University Act, Statutes, Ordinances, Rules and Regulations as may be framed and amended
from time to time.

M. In any matter involving punishment, an appeal shall lie to the Dean, Faculty of Law, H.P. University if
preferred within Fifteen days of the decision.
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25. FORMATION OF STUDENT’S BAR COUNCIL (SBC)

The Composition of the Student Bar Council is as follows:-

A. Patron-in-Chief - Director of the Institute.

B. Two teachers and one Non-teaching employee shall be nominated by the Director of the Institute.
C. Two members (i.e. 1st Topper and 2nd Topper) each from all the year such as 1st , 2nd , 3rd ,4th and 5th Year on
the basis of their academic performance in examination. The basis for nomination of Toppers shall be as
under:

a. The Two Representatives for 1st Year shall be nominated on the basis of Merit of 10+2.
b. The Two Representatives for 2nd Year shall be nominated on the basis of result of B.A.LL.B.
(Hons.) 1st Semester.
c. The Two Representatives for 3rd Year shall be nominated on the basis of result of B.A.LL.B.
(Hons.) 3rd Semester.

d. The Two Representatives for 4th Year shall be nominated on the basis of result of B.A.LL.B.
(Hons.) 5th Semester.
e. The Two Representatives for 5th Year shall be nominated on the basis of result of B.A.LL.B.
(Hons.) 7th Semester.

D. The Patron-In-Chief shall nominate the following members of Student Bar Council as President, Vice
President, General Secretary and Joint Secretary:
President 1st Topper of 5th Year
Vice President 2nd Topper of 5th Year
General Secretary 1st Topper of 4th Year
Joint Secretary 1st Topper of 3rd Year
E. Student Bar Council shall assist and help the authorities to redress the grievances of the students or submit
any suggestions for the betterment of the Institute and to organize Extra Co-curricular activities such as
Moot Court-Competitions, Educational Tours, Sports and Cultural functions etc. Student Bar Council
shall be constituted every year during the month of September-October.

26. IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

Country Code: 0-91, City Code: 0177

Vice- Chancellor : 2831363
Dean of Studies : 2830922
Dean Students Welfare : 2830926
Registrar : 2830912
Finance Officer : 2830913
Controller of Examinations : 2830911
Dean, Faculty of Law : 2830935
University Health Centre : 2830941
Chief Security Officer : 2831270
Director, UILS : 2651586
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27. ANTI-RAGGING COMMITTEE/SQUAD

Prof. Shiv Kumar Dogra Director 94184-81797
Dr. Kusum Chauhan Associate. Professor 94180-24222
Dr. Veena Kumari Associate. Professor 94182-12464
Dr. Gitanjali Thapar Asstt. Professor 98166 71001
Dr. Vijay Chaudhary Asstt. Professor 94597-95799
Mr. Bipan Kumar Section Officer 94181-71047

Although proper care and caution has been taken while drafting the Prospectus for the Session 2023-28.
However, any discrepancy found at later stage shall be subject to ratification/correction as per the Rules and
Regulations of H P University applicable on UILS.