CATCHMENT AREA AND NEED FOR THE INSTITUTE

Throughout this journey constant guidance and active support were rendered by the Ministry of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal, The Bar Council of India, New Delhi, and the University Grants Commission, New Delhi to nurture the pristine sapling into a tree.

Indian Institute of Legal Studies is a necessity of this region considering the variety of socio-cultural, politico-economic, historical and geographical inter-linkages and independencies not only among the various states of India connecting to the North East region but also a connection between India and other SAARC Nations and especially with the planning and execution of Asian Highway - 02.

The institution has been blessed with up-gradation of its education system into post-graduate advanced research studies in law through its team of members comprising of the academic council, the advisory council, and the faculty members, providing every facility to the students of the surrounding region comprising the member nations of the SAARC region.

GREEN CAMPUS

Indian Institute of Legal Studies upholds the value of mother earth and the role it has in our daily life and supports the protection of nature. The institute has a widespread green campus covered with varieties of green trees all around keeping its members connected to nature. The institute takes pride in housing a pollution-free generator that supplies electricity 24X7. The Chairman of the institute plans to electrify the entire campus with solar energy. Indian Institute of Legal Studies seeks to enhance its beauty not only by luxurious facilities but also by maintaining a clean ecosystem.

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DESIGNS

The institute is a mammoth structure (G+3) consisting of 40,000 Sq. Ft. and has been designed by the best engineers and architects in India. The ground floor houses the spacious lobby, administrative office, the Principal's office, faculty room, spacious classrooms, and drinking water provisions. The office of the Career Advancement Courses also finds a place on the ground floor. The staircases, on both sides of the lobby, give access to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors. All the upper floors have viewing balconies and classrooms. The Chairman's state-of-the-art office is housed on the 1st floor and the Accounts section is also on the same floor. The majestic library is located on the 2nd floor along with the conference room. The seminar hall is on the 3rd floor. From the lobby on the ground floor, the top - floor is visible, providing a panoramic view of the atrium. The main entrance and exterior are designed with aluminum framed glass overview and ACP paneled structure. Mineral RO UV water plants have been planted throughout the campus.

Class Room

The institution assigns primary importance to high-quality education and class deliberations by the faculties. To mould and shape tomorrow's budding professionals, the institution provides Hi-Tech classrooms with power points and audio visual-based orientations. It looks out for students' benefits with the latest bit of technology and public address system. The classrooms are structured uniquely to provide a spacious and comfortable setting for students. There is a constant effort to add contemporary relevance and value to the syllabus by problematizing, questioning, and understanding current social, economic, and political trends through group discussions and class presentations. Every student is a member of the Indian Institute of Legal Studies family and is guided in the best possible way for overall development.

COMPUTER LAB

Considering the consistent flux in the education system and rapid growth and expansion of technology, the institute has felt the veritable need to be well equipped with computers and the internet. Indian Institute of Legal Studies provides this facility to students through a separate server and networking within the premises of the library. Access to online research engines like Manupatra is available to students for reference work.

SEMINAR HALL

There is a separate seminar/ lecture hall for conducting seminars, conferences, special lectures, etc. Experts from different fields have visited the institution and have disseminated their vast knowledge through lectures, debates, and interactive sessions. Such ventures provide unparalleled academic exposure to students.

Indian Institute of Legal Studies AND LEGAL AID

India is a developing country where poverty and inequality is a major problem. An effective means of providing justice to the aggrieved apart from courts has become the foremost social need of the hour. Legal Aid Clinic is an effective mechanism towards the attainment of the ideal "Social, economic and political justice" which has been enshrined in the Directive Principles of State Policy under the Constitution of India. The antecedent behind establishing a Legal Aid Clinic within the college campus was to render justice to those who have suffered injustice and to spread extensive awareness amongst the students and people, through organizing legal aid clinics in rural areas, awareness camps, etc. The institution has also adopted a village under Champasari Gram Panchayat in the presence of Hon'ble Manjula Chellur, Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, and the former Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court with the prime objective of rendering it as a litigation free area.

A Legal Aid Committee functions in the college under the able supervision of the senior teachers which also comprises student members. These students, along with other members, visit small villages and localities to provide them legal help and impart awareness. The students, along with the teachers, also run the Clinical Aid Centre which has been established in the institution. A large number of people have visited the institution and have sought help concerning the problems faced by them.

The Legal Aid Centre has been functioning successfully under the guidance of the faculty members and the active participation of the students to provide free legal aid to the people as enshrined under Article 39 A of the Constitution of India. The centre has been carrying out its assignments under the Legal Services Authority Act, 1987.

GAMES AND EXTRA CURRICULAM ACTIVITIES IN Indian Institute of Legal Studies

It is believed by many that law institutions only focus on studies and nothing apart from that, but it is a myth. Indian Institute of Legal Studies provides its students with a whopping 1.5 acres of space for outdoor games such as badminton, football, volleyball, cricket, etc. A volleyball and a badminton court have been designed for the all-round development of the students. The institution also promotes certain indoor games like table tennis, chess, carom, etc. The institution also arranges annual sports events including both outdoor and indoor games. There is active participation from both faculty members and students.

There are separate common rooms for both boys and girls, where one gets the opportunity to socialize with fellow students outside the confines of the classrooms, and thus widen their sphere of interests. Every year there is an annual cultural programme organized by the students where they get an opportunity to showcase their talents. For the interests and development of students in every field, inter-college festivals are also organized where colleges and schools actively participate.

Fresher's welcome and Farewell ceremonies for newcomers and outgoing students respectively are also organized.

PUBLICATION IN Indian Institute of Legal Studies

Indian Institute of Legal Studies LAW REVIEW with ISSN 2320-5318 is a peer-reviewed journal published under the guidance and stewardship of Prof. (Dr.) Khushal Vibhute, Dean, Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and the executive editors comprising of the faculty members of Indian Institute of Legal Studies. Every year, renowned personalities and learned scholars from across the country as well as SAARC nations contribute their articles and compositions in this journal. Articles authorized by practitioners, academicians, and research scholars also find their place in the journal. The objective of Indian Institute of Legal Studies Law Review is to publish high-quality scholarly writing in legal studies and allied interdisciplinary fields. This step towards stimulating a culture of momentous academic research and writing amongst the students and faculty members has been a great success.

The College has also introduced a flagship journal as a quarterly law journal by the students "Indian Institute of Legal Studies QUEST" because Law Institutes like ours have a social obligation to be a fountain of information and guidance. For this purpose, the students' contributions are sought, and they enthusiastically pen their thoughts and views, well-researched analysis, and creative interests in our home publication. The publication promotes and endeavors to foster a culture of serious academic research and analysis, along with creative faculties, amongst the students.

SECURITY IN Indian Institute of Legal Studies

With the rising threat of terrorism and other criminal activities, the College authorities have given serious thought towards the security aspect within the campus and the hostels. Round the clock security guards have been allocated for the Central College Campus and the hostels. Every corner of the campus, including the classrooms and offices, is on 24 hours of CCTV surveillance. There are plans to install X-Ray enabled security doors at the main entrance to scan and check the people entering the College, and the entire College premises would be manned by specially trained security personnel. Fire extinguishers have been installed on all the floors with special attention to the library; water for such exigencies is supplied from a reservoir constructed at the rear of the College Campus. All the faculty, staff, and students are provided with identity cards so that security personnel can identify people attached to the institute, thus conveniently reducing security. A green, pollution-free generator is there to take care of the power situation. Orderly parking facilities and bays have been created to avoid commotion to permit hassle-free entry and exit with the aim of reduction in pollution levels within the campus.

DISCIPLINE

The institution maintains a strict disciplinary code within the premises. No student is permitted to misbehave or be disobedient to the college authority, faculty, or any other member. Unpleasant conduct on the part of the student like screaming, loitering, smoking within the campus area, etc. are considered as acts of violation of the rules and regulations of the institution for which one may be expelled from the college; in this regard, the decision of the appropriate authority shall be final.

IDENTITY CARD

Identity Cards bearing the photographs and basic information of students are provided by the institution on the payment of the requisite fee. Every student must carry their respective identity cards within the college campus as well as outside the campus. A unique identification number is also provided on the identity card which is issued to the student. This identification number makes it easy to access the full information of the student.

In case a student loses or misplaces his/her identity card, he/she has to lodge an FIR in the nearest police station and a copy of the same with the details of the student needs to be submitted in College Office with the requisition for the issuance of a new Identity Card.

ANTI-RAGGING MEASURES

The college strictly prohibits ragging within and outside the college premises in terms of the Regulation on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009, and strict adherence to the judgment delivered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India.

There are committees within the institution for the pursuance of this matter and a strict vigilance is kept under the direct governance of the Principal. Wardens have been appointed to the boys' and girls' hostels to regulate their proper functioning and prevent any sort of malpractice and ragging.

The institution has also set up a committee under the terms of Supreme Court guidelines to protect women against sexual harassment in the workplace. The committee looks after the welfare of the working women within the college campus and also takes proper care of their interests.

DRESS CODE

Based on rules imposed by the Bar Council of India, a strict dress code is observed in the college to suit the profession. In order to maintain decency and uniformity among the students, a dress code has been designed which is available to the students under the supervision of the college.

Violation of the Dress Code would attract disciplinary proceedings. The students are hereby directed to follow a strict dress code system with:

• 1. 1. Proper tie knots.
• 2. Shirts should have full sleeves with buttons closed.
• 3. Female students should have their hair tied up neatly and male students should have short hair keeping it away from their faces..

DRESS FOR MALE STUDENTS

• Black trousers : full length
• White Shirt : full sleeved
• Black Coat, Black-tie
• Black socks and Black School Shoes(mandatory)

DRESS FOR FEMALE STUDENTS

• Black trousers: full length
• White Shirt: Full sleeved
• Black Coat, Black-tie, Black socks and Black School Shoes (mandatory)

OR

• White Salwar Suit: full sleeved
• Black Pyjama
• Black Dupatta
• Black Coat
• Black pump shoes

CONVEYANCE IN Indian Institute of Legal Studies

Indian Institute of Legal Studies provides bus service to its students residing in the hostels as well as to the students who are the residents of the town of Siliguri and surrounding areas on payment of prescribed fees. New buses with GPS Connectivity have been provided, driven only by the drivers appointed by the College Authorities.

COLLEGE CANTEEN IN Indian Institute of Legal Studies

At Indian Institute of Legal Studies, we have an exciting meal space housed in a three-storied building which includes a canteen, a restaurant, and a cafeteria. It covers a sprawling 7500 square feet, with glass walls overlooking the picturesque surroundings. We have delectable and healthy food on our menu available at an affordable price. Food is prepared with adherence to all necessary hygienic and sanitary measures.

Our canteen provides a respite to our students from the daily stress of academics; here they relax with friends, brainstorm and conjure up new ideas, and often have some of the most unconventional classes with their subject teachers.