ANNUAL REPORT - ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-18

Moot Court Society

The moot court society of our college was formed on 7th September 2017 with the

selection moot court undertaken by the Moot Court In-charge Associate Professor C.J. F

Prasanna Kumar ably assisted by the other members namely Shruti Nadkarni and Souvik

Mukherjee.

The team comprising of Guruprasad Naik, Leon Almeida and Savia D’ Costa, represented

the college for mediation competition organized by the KELSA, Kerala in December 2017

whereby they secured the second position. These were the students of the first year B.A.

LL.B and LL.B degree programme respectively.

Our students namely Astrid Fernandes, Shalom Sardinha and Luvleen Kaur participated in

the XVIIIth Adv.K.B.Kayasthan State level Moot Court Competition held at the N.S. Soti Law

College, Sangli.

The team consisting of Ramchandra Kamat, Trailokyanath Kerkar and Melbon Furtado

participated in the Late Adv. D.T. Jaibhave Memorial National Moot Trial and Judgment

writing competition held in February 2018.

Our students namely Adriana Fernandes, Ajay Borkar and Sharol Rebello participated in

the 3rd National Level Moot Court Competition from the 3rd and 4th March 2018 at (Smt)

K.G. Shah Law School in Mumbai.

The team comprising of Sanjyot S. Kamat, Omkar Bhave and Swethan Velip participated in

the Late Kusumtai Chavan Memorial 5th National Moot court Competition held at the

Narayanrao Law College in Nandeed, Maharashtra in February 2018.

The two day National level inter-collegiate fest held at the Jayantilal H. Patel Law College at

Mumbai, under the head “ ASTRAA”was a special and memorable one for the team selected

by the College as three students namely Krupa Naik, Guruprasad Naik (brother-sister duo)

along with Savia D;Costa brought laurels to our institution by emerging victorious in Case

Probe and the Moot Court Competition respectively.

Two of our students namely, Sandhya Samant and Shalom Sardinha participated in the

Justice P.B Sawant 5th National Moot Court Competition organized by the Shankarrao

Chavan Law College, Pune in February 2018.

The team consisting of Akhila Salelkar, Akshata Rane and Elaine Menezes participated in

the Late Shree Hashu Advani Memorial National Moot Court Competition organized by the

Vivekanand Educational Society’s College of Law in Mumbai.

Lex Infinitum, an annual battle of the brains on Mediation and Client Counselling attracting

National and International teams was organized by the V.M. Salgaoncar College of Law,

Miramar in January 2018 wherein our team comprising of Adriana Fernandes, Ajay Borkar

and Scarlett Dias secured the 5th position. Special recognition was given to this team.

The second half of the academic year saw a great start wherein three of our talents

comprising of Marieta D’ Costa, Mehnaz Baig and Archana Naik represented the Institution

at the Late Adv. Aruppa Joshi memorial state level moot court competition organized by

the S.B Keer Law College, Ratnagiri and secured the 1st place in this competition winning

the following awards:

(a) Best Mooter1 – Mehnaz Baig

(b) Best Mooter 2 - Marieta D’ Costa

(c) Best Researcher – Archana Naik

The team also won the special recognition award for the overall best performance.

The team comprising of the same students represented our Institution at the Victor Dantas

Law College, Kudal and secured the 3rd place in the said competition with our student

Archana Naik winning the individual prize of the best researcher as well.

ADR SOCIETY

1. FORMATION OF ADR SOCIETY 2017-18

The members ofADR society for the academic year 2017-18 were selected on the basis of Negotiation competition. The selection took place in two rounds. The first round of negotiation competition was held on 15th July 2017 from 10.30 am to 2.30 am in the college auditorium. 48 students divided in 24 teams from Second year to fifth year B.A.LL.B. and second year L.L.B. degree participated in this round.

The second selection round was conducted for the students of F.Y.B.A.LL.B. and F.Y.LL.B. Degree on 22nd July 2017 from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm in the smart class. 34 students divided in 17 teams participated in this round.

Both the rounds were judged by Mr. C.J.F. Prasanna Kumar, Associate professor and In charge of ADR and Moot Court Society and Ms. Shruti Nadkarni, Asst. Professor and Member of ADR and Moot Court Society.

Out of total no. of 82 students, 40 were selected as members of the society.

2. CELEBRATION OF INDIAN MEDIAITON WEEK 11TH -17TH SEPTEMBER 2017

The ADR Society of G.R. Kare College of Law observed Indian Mediation Week held from

11th to 17th September.

Indian Mediation week is a pan-India mediation awareness initiative, organized with the

support of Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India and Supreme Court Mediation

and Conciliation Project Committee from 11th to 17th September 2017 to create

awareness among citizens about mediation as a effective alternative dispute resolution

(ADR) system.

In this connection the ADR society of the college conducted training sessions in Mediation

for the members of the ADR society.

The first training session was conducted on 14th September 2017 by Adv. E.O. Mendes who

highlighted the key aspects of negotiation and mediation as effective and more flexible

means of dispute resolution.

The second session was conducted on 16th September 2017 by Adv. Ivo D’ Costa. This

session was aimed at bringing out the importance of Mediation in Practical Life. It helped

students to develop a better understanding of the mediation process.

A poster competition was also organised on 13th September 2017 in the college auditorium

on the topic ‘Importance of mediation in dispute resolution’. It was participated by

students from G.R. Kare College of Law as well as students from Vidya Vikas Academy who

took keen interest in understanding the topic of Mediation and depicted the same in their

work.

In this competition, the first prize was secured by a team of Mr. Trailokyanath Kerkar and

Mr. Melban Furtado. and the Second prize was secured by a team of Ms. Switzy Braganza

And Ms. Rajeshwari Rasiakar both from G.R.Kare College of law, Margao. The competition

was judged by Adv. E.O.Mendes And Mr. Babaji Sawant.

The students of G.R. Kare College also put up a skit showing the actual process of a

mediation session and portraying a scenario in which mediation was an effective means of

resolving an age old dispute. The said skit was presented before students of Vidya Vikas

Academy Higher secondary School to create awareness about mediation.

Mediation training workshop:

ADR society organized 6 day Mediation training workshop for the students of the college from 7th March to 12th March 2018.The said work shop was conducted by Ms. Muriel Fernandes, Asst. Prof. and accreditated Mediator.

Participation in competitions:

1. The members of ADR society Ms.Savia D’Costa, Mr. Guruprasad Naik and Mr. Leon Almeida participated in 7th All India ADR Competition for the KELSA Ever Rolling

Trophy organised by Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram on 15th & 16th December 2017. The team was declared as second runners up in the competition. Mr. Leon Almeida was awarded best Male councillor award.

2. The members of society Ms. Adriana Fernandes, Ms. Scarlet Dias and Mr. Ajay Borkar participated in Lex Infinitum , International Mediation Competition organized by V.M.Salgaocar college of Law, Miramar from 10th to 13th Jan 2018.

LITERARY SOCIETY

The literary society offers a competing platform for the knowledge-hungry students. It

promises to cultivate a passion for quizzing, Debating, creative writing,

literature, Elocution, etc among the students. The primary goals of the Literary Society are

arranging and organizing literary events for its members and for the students of G. R. Kare

college of Law.

Essay Competition

The Literary Society of the college organised an essay competition titled ‘Global Terrorism’

on 17th February 2018 to showcase their writing skills and to give them the liberty to

express their views on the topic according to their own perspective.

A total of 22 students participated. The judging was done by committee comprising of Ms.

Alison Almeida, Assistant Professor in English from Government College of Commerce

Borda-Margao and Mr. Dinesh Patel, Assistant Professor in G. R. Kare College of Law

Margao. Both judges read all entries carefully and ranked them independently.

Mr. Shalom Sardhina student of second year degree won the first prize. Ms. Astride

Fernandes from First year BALLB and Ms. Akshata Rane from second year BALLB won

second and third prize respectively.

EVENTS IN ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT COUNCIL

The literary society organized several major events in association with Student Council

during fun week from 19th December 2017 to 22nd December 2017. List of events are as

follow:

Quiz completion

Debate on the topic ‘75% attendance as a compulsory criterion to answer exam’.

Treasure hunt

Fashion show

Essay competition titled ‘should students be face book friends with their teachers’.

Dance off

Christmas card making

Voice of kare

CHILD RIGHTS CELL

G.R.Kare College of Law established Child Rights Cell for creating awareness about child

rights to understand and study various problems faced by children.

Power point presentation Competition

The Child Rights Cell of the college organised a Power point presentation

Competition for the students of the college on 1st February 2018 to commemorate National

Girl Child Day celebrated every year on 24th January 2018.The theme for the competition

was ‘Do not kill a girl in the womb when she might bring country to bloom’.

The winners of the said competition were as follows:

First place: Ms. Astrid Fernandes

Second place: Ms. Sharol Rebello & Mr. Shalom Sardinha

Third place: Ms. Luvleen Saini

The said competition was judged by Ms. Goretti Simoes, Asst. Prof., Mr. Anand Salve,

Librarian and Mr. Souvik Mukherjee, Asst. Prof.

Awareness programme on Rights of child

The Child Rights Cell of G. R. Kare College of Law, Margao organised an awareness

programme on Rights of Child on 6th February 2018, to commemorate the National Girl

Child day. The Chief guest for this programme was Ms. Auda Viegas, President of Bailancho

Ekvott. She highlighted on different rights of children and urged the students to take active

part in protection of children in State of Goa. On this occasion the winners and participants

of Power point presentation competition, organised by the cell were awarded certificates of

merit. Dr. Saba Da Silva, Principal of the College welcomed the gathering .The vote of

thanks was proposed by Ms. Shruti Nadkarni, Asst. Professor and In Charge of Child Rights

Cell. Ms. Siddhi Parodkar, Asst. Professor compeered the programme.

WOMEN’S CELL

Organised a ‘Brain Storming session on women and law’ by Dr. Sushila Sawant Mendes

Pre-Conception and Pre Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC-PNDT) by Pallavi Mulgaonkar

MEDICAL LAW CLUB

Ms. Faye Pinto, Asst. Professor, Carmel College for Women, Nuvem, Goa.

Criminology being an essential subject in the field of law where we study the various

theories of crimes from a legal perspective, Ms. Pinto highlighted the psychology behind the

commission of crimes. She explained the various parts of the brains which affect an

individual’s thinking, reasoning and thought process; and how any injury to these parts can

affect the cognitive functions, leading to criminal behaviour. In addition, she spoke about

how certain biological and environmental factors can greatly influence an individual,

pushing him/her towards the dark world of crimes. She also discussed a number of case

histories with the students.

A total number of 45 students attended the same, being members of the said club and

students of Criminology, Penology & Victimology.

There was an interactive session between the resource person and the students whereby

she answered various questions from the students.

Medical Law Club in collaboration with Victor Hospital:

Dr. Jose Filipe Alvares (M.D, D.M, D.N.B); Consultant, Victor Hospital, Malbhat, Margao, Goa.

The alarming rise in deaths due to liver cancer or liver rupture in India and specifically in

Goa, where liver diseases is considered to be the fifth death killer after heart-attacks, aids,

etc. it is the need of the hour to educate the young and old about the preventive measure to

avoid this deadly diseases. Dr. Alvares in furtherance with this agenda spoke with our

students whereby he highlighted the various causes and symptoms of the diseases. He

emphasized that with the discipline and control of our diets and a check on our lifestyles,

we can prevent this diseases. He also suggested that every individual should take a dose for

Hepatitis B in lieu of preventing said diseases.

A total number of 63 students attended the same, being members of the said club and

students of 1st, 2nd & 3rd year LLB Degree Course.

There was an interactive session between the resource person and the students whereby

he answered various questions from the students and also shed light with medical facts on

certain myths.

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CLUB:

Mr. Rupesh Shinkre, entrepreneur, businessman, social worker & a member of GAC.

Goa Against Coal (GAC), a union, set up with a sole purpose & objective to create awareness

amongst Goans of the negative impact the Coal mining industry and nationalization of

rivers will have on the environment & the health of the people of Goa. In consonance with

this agenda Mr. Shinkre, highlighted various grievous issues the coal industry is going to

cause not only to the environment but also to human health, speculating that the next

generation could be born with certain incurable birth defects, thus, threatening the very

existence of a healthy environment. He interacted with the students of our college and

encouraged them to take a stand for the fight against coal.

N.S.S.

1. 6/7/2017 : Talk on “Say No To Drugs”

Volunteers/students attended a talk delivered by Mr. Jeetendra Ranjan, Superintendant

of Narcotic Control Bureau, at a programme organised by the VVM in association with

the ANTI – NARCOTIC CELL on 6th of July 2017 on the topic “SAY NO TO DRUGS” in the

college auditorium.

2. 24/07/2017 : Orientation Programme

Orientation programme for NSS unit of G.R. Kare College of Law, was conducted on 24th

of July 2017. The NSS programme officer of the College Asst. Prof. Sonali Naik, informed

the students about the service scheme of the NSS, its objectives, its mission and also

about the other campaigns like “Swachha Bharat”, “Beti Bachao” etc. She emphasised on

the moto of the NSS “NOT ME BUT YOU.” She added that the voluntary service must be

done not only for the national benefit but also for the overall development of the

student. She also instructed the students to maintain a diary and make a report of the

activities undertaken by them for the academic year 2017-2018. The students were also

instructed to get the diary signed regularly after the programmes.

3. 25/07/2017 : Inaugural

Flaging off (inaugural) ceremony of the NSS unit of G.R. Kare College of Law was held in

the college auditorium on the 25th of July 2017. The Chief Guest of the function was Mr.

Dattaprasad Borkar, retired Chief Engineer of PWD and an active trekker and marathon

participant.

4. 15/8/2017 : Independence Day

National day was celebrated on the 15th of August 2017 in the college campus.

5. 21/09/2017 : Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana

On the 21st of September 2017 the “RASHTRIYA VAYOSHREE YOJANA CAMP” for senior

citizen was organised at the E.S.I Hospital South Goa. The assessment camp was

organized for providing free aids for Senior Citizens.

Asst. Prof. Sonia Shirodkar accompanied the NSS volunteers to the camp. As soon as

they reached the E.S.I Hospital, they escorted the Senior Citizens to the Hospital.

The registration procedure began at 9 a.m. The volunteers helped the Senior Citizens to

fill the registration form, to attach the correct documents to the form and to submit the

same at the registration counter.

Once the registration was done the volunteers took the Senior Citizens to the respective

medical departments for the purpose of checkup.

The volunteers assisted the Senior Citizens wherever required and the session ended at

1 p.m.

6. 9/09/2017: Talk on “Career Opportunities in the Defence Force”

On 9th September 2017, Army Personnel, Major Aditya Kumar 3MTR, addressed the

students on the topic “Indian Army: Laws and Opportunities”.

7. 16/09/2017: International Coastal Clean-up Day

International Coastal Cleanup Day was observed by the NSS Unit of G.R. Kare College of Law, Margao-Goa under the campaign ‘Swachhta Hi Sewa’

The NSS Unit undertook ‘Beach Cleanliness Campaign’ at Benaulim in association with the Cana Benaulim Village Panchayat lead by its Panch Ms. Royla Fernandes. The volunteers of the NSS unit along with faculty members, Ms. Sonali Naik, NSS Programme Officer, Ms. Ruby Luis and Ms. Sonia Shirodkar assembled at Maria Hall at 8.15 a.m. and walked the stretch to the Benaulim beach collecting trash and garbage along roadside. Pamphlets and leaflets with messages on importance of cleanliness were distributed and posters on garbage disposal and segregation were also displayed by student volunteers. Around 66 student volunteers participated. They were divided into two groups, one met at the starting point and collected garbage along the roadside leading to the beach while the other was engaged in the Campaign along the beach sides. Garbage of all kind, i.e. plastic tins, polythene bags, bottles, paper, tetrapacks, diapers, plastic-glasses etc. were found and collected in bags and sent to garbage disposal units.

8. 19/09/17: Poster/Slogan Competition

Volunteers and students participated at a poster/slogan competition organised by the

NSS Unit on the broad theme ‘Civic Duties’, held in the college premises. Poster,

Placards were made on the themes ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’, ‘Save the Girl Child’, ‘Follow

Traffic Rules’, Waste Disposal and Segregation’, ‘Spread Greenery’, ‘Service to Nation:

Join the Defence Force’.

9. 20/09/17: Legal Awareness Programme

The NSS Volunteers of the T.Y.LL.B Degree conducted a legal awareness programme

from the 20th of September to the 24th of September in Margao, explaining to the shop

keepers the aim and object of the Shop and Establishment Act.

In the village of Dharmapur the NSS Volunteers created awareness of different welfare

schemes such as Yashaswini Scheme, Ladli Laxmi Scheme and Griha Adhar Scheme,

they also explained to the women the procedure to be followed to avail the benefit of

these Schemes.

10. 23/09/17: Awareness Rally

NSS Unit of G.R.Kare College Of Law, Margao-Goa in commemoration of the NSS Day,

organised a peaceful awareness rally on Saturday, 23rd of September 2017 from 8:30

am to 10:30 am on the institutional NSS theme of the year “HEALTHY YOUTH FOR A

HEALTHY SOCIETY”. Around 200 students/volunteers attended/participated in the

rally which was divided into 3groups, each group representing a cause.

The first group spread the message of ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’. They shouted slogans of

‘Green Goa, Clean Goa’, ‘Garbage Disposal Reuse, Refuse, Recycle’,’ Importance of

Cleanliness, Hygiene’ etc.

The second group of participants created/spread the message on ‘Save the Girl Child.’

Slogans against sex selection/determination, illegal abortion, female foeticide were

said.

The third group of participants were committed to the cause of “Road Safety”. ‘Follow

Traffic Rules’, ‘Wear Helmets’, ‘Avoid rash and negligent driving/riding’, ‘speed thrills

but kills’, were the slogans used.

The rally was flagged off by the Principal, Dr. Saba V. M. Da Silva from the college which

thereafter proceeded to Margao town and back.

11. Paper Bag Making:

As a part of NSS duty the students /volunteers are also engaged in paper bags/cloth bag

making and distributed the same in the market areas in Margao. This activity is done for

the promotion of ANTI PLASTIC CAMPAIGN to promote ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’

12. 9/12/1017: Poster Competition

The Unit organised a Poster Competition on the theme “Right to Life; Womb to Tomb”

in commemoration and observance of the Human Rights Day celebrated on the 10th of

December.

13. 11/12/1017: Awareness Rally

An Awareness Rally was held in commemoration of the Human Rights Day celebrated

on the 10th of December on the theme “Righjt To Life”. Posters made by Students and

Volunteers were carried and displayed on the route taken and slogans with messages of

non-violence and tolerance were shouted. Volunteers, Students and Faculty

participated in large numbers

14. 12/01/2018: National Youth Week Celebrations:

The National Youth week was celebrated on the 12th January 2018 in association with

the Taluka Legal Services Authority, Salcete- Margao Goa. With the hope awakening

Nationalism and spreading the message of peace and of creating awareness of the

spread, preventions and cures of dreaded diseases an Essay Competition on two themes

(1.) ”Communal Harmony and National Integration” and (2) “HIV/AIDS; Issues,

Concerns and Challenges” was held from 11.00 am to 12.00 noon. The first three

winners were awarded prizes.

It was followed by a talk by Dr. Edward D’ Mello, Sr. Surgeon, Hospicio Hospital, Margao

Goa on HIV and AIDS awareness.

15. 28/01/2018: Visit to an Old Age Home:

Around 35 Students of the Third Year LLB Degree organised a visit to an old age home,

Divine Providence at Cana Benaulim. A cultural event of music, singing, dance so also

acrobatic performances and magic tricks was conducted by the volunteers in

association with the Goa Entertainment Society. A meal was sponsored by the

volunteers and home provisions and other articles of utility were also donated.

16. 03/03/2018: State-Level Students Seminar

The Unit organised an in-house One Day State-Level Students Seminar in association of

the Taluka Legal Services Authority, Salcete- Margao Goa, on the broad theme,

“Sustainanble Development; Concerns and Challanges”. 12 students presented papers

on 12 diffenrent topics choosen by them. The presentations were moderated by a

Moderator and the papers were judged by 2 Judges. The first three winners were

awarded prizes.

17. Library Work:

As a part of NSS activity, the students /volunteers also undertook library work during

the II term of the academic year. This included the cleaning of the library, bar coding,

labelling, arranging and sorting of the books.

N.S.S. UNIT of VVM’s GOVIND RAMNATH KARE COLLEGE OF LAW. MARGAO-GOA in association with TALUKA LEGAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, SALCETE, organised a One Day State-Level Students’ Seminar on the theme ‘Sustainable Development: Concerns and Challenges’ on Saturday, the 3rd March 2018 in the Ganesh Daivadnya Auditorium of the institution. The Inauguration of the Seminar took place at 10.00 am at the hands of the Chief Guest for the

occasion, Dr. Manoj Borkar, Associate Professor, Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce

for Women. Dr. Saba Da Silva, the Principal of the institution formally welcomed and

meticulously introduced the guest to the participants and the audience. Ms. Sonali Naik,

Coordinator of the programme read out the importance, the scheme and the rules of the

seminar. The Judges for the Paper Presentations, Dr. C.P. Hiremath, Associate Professor,

Department of Geography, Shree Mallikarjun College of Arts and Science, Dalem-Canacona

and Ms. Ujjwala More, Teacher Grade I, R. M. Salgaocar Higher Secondary , Tansor-Comba

were also introduced to the gathering by the Coordinator . The Chief Guest addressed the

gathering present , which was then followed by the paper presentations from 10.30 am

onwards.

The Seminar was divided into 3 sessions of 50minutes duration each in the following

order:

Environmental Protection and Laws in India : An Overview- 10.30am -11.30am

1. Historical Perspectives of Environmental Sustainability

:Ms. Rida Fernandes, FYBALLB

2. Environment Protection Act 1986: Its salient features and drawbacks

:Mr. Shalom Sardinha, SYLLB

3. Sustainable Development through Environmental Impact Assessment

:Ms. Nemesia Savian Fernandes, FYLLB

4. Constitution and Environment :Ms. Aishwarya J., FYBALLB

Sustainable Development and Law- 11.30am-12.30pm

5. Tracing the Roots of Sustainable Development

:Mr. Ramchandra Kamat, SYLLB

6. Goals and Implementation of Sustainable Development

:Ms. Akshata S. Rane, SYBALLB

7. Eco Marks: Its contribution to Sustainable Development

:Ms. Akhila Salelkar, FYLLB

8. Sustainable Development in the Concept of Corporate Social Responsibility

:Mr. Omkar Prabhudessai, SYLLB

Sustainable Development: Challenges in Modern India12.30pm-1.30pm

9. Challenges and Opportunities associated with Waste Management in India

:Ms. Pinkikumari Rajpurhohit, 4th Yr BALLB

10. Nuclear Energy : A harmful clean energy :Ms. Atika Khan, 4th Yr BALLB

11. Coal and Sustainable Development :Mr. Anant Dabholkar, TYLLB

12. Coastal Zone Management :Ms. Savia Sucyn Da Costa, FYLLB

Dr. Manoj Borkar, also played a dual role as Moderator for each session .

The paper presenters were allotted a time limit of 10minutes each, which was followed by a

question round by judges and/or moderator. The presenters were evaluated on the basis of a

criterion which included Content and research ( 20 marks), Organisation and Direction of

thought (10 marks) and articulation and delivery (10 marks) and response to questions (10

marks) .

GRK TALKS

Talk on the topic “Indian Army: Laws and Opportunities” by Army Personnel –

Major Kumar .

Talk on “Being a Start-up Entrepreneur” by Dr. Renji George Amballoor

Talk on “Awareness on Ill-Effects of Coal Mining on Environment of Goa and the

Nationalisation of Rivers” by Rupesh Shenkre

GRK MASTER CLASS

Talk on “Say No To Drugs” by Mr. Jeetendra Ranjan, Superintendant of Narcotic

Control Bureau,

Talk on “Importance of Internship in Legal Profession” by Adv. Amit Palekar and

Ms. Priyanka Rao.

Brain Storming Session on “ Women and Law” by Dr. Sheela Mendes

Talk on “ Theories of Crime a Psychological Perspective” by Ms. Faye Pinto

Talk on “Preventive tips on Gastroenteritis and Liver Diseases” by Dr. Jose Filipe

Alvaro

Session on Indian Politics at Cross Roads by Dr. Rahul Tripathi, Goa University

VVM’s Govind Ramnath Kare College Of Law, had organized a session on

“Criminal law and Women “.The talk was organized for the members of criminal

law club. the resource person was Prof David Sweeney ,founder of AAOI(Abused

Angels of India).The resource person spoke on safeguarding the girl child and

empowering the women of India(IPC guidelines).it was an interactive session

and very

informative.

LUSOPHONE CENTRE FOR CULTURAL AND LEGAL STUDIES

1. The LUSOPHONE CENTRE FOR CULTURAL AND LEGAL STUDIES was inaugurated

on the 11 January 2018 at the hands of Dr. Francisco Duarte Azavedo, Consul

General of Portugal in Goa. The function was also graced by Dr. Dario Moura

Vicente, Professor of the Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon, Portugal and

President of the Institute of Judicial Cooperation. The President of the centre, Dr.

Aurobindo Da Gama Xavier and Members of the Management were also in

attendance.

2. The Centre’s first activity, the introduction of the Portuguese Language Course with

Legal Inputs commenced on 20th January 2018. It is a 16 weeks Certificate Course

and the Resource Person is Mr. Bosco Afonso who is the language teacher. It is

attended by 30 student some of whom are advocates and alulmni of the institution.

3. The Centre celebrate the 4th Lusophone Film Festival, Goa 2018 on the 15th and 16th

February 2018. In view of the same two films ‘Bem Amando’ and ‘Garappa’ were

screened for the viewing pleasure of our students.

A small activity which involved the written response of the students after the

viewing of the 1st movies was sought, the responses were evaluated and prizes

were distributed on the following day at the hands of the President, Dr. Aurobindo

Da Gama Xavier.

4. An interactive session by Brazilian artist Marcella Marvel and Edward Michael

Chance was arranged for on the 3rd march 2018. The Resource persons shared with

the audience their mission and their work related to the evolution and development

of the Brazilian and Portuguese language and the impact of

geographical/cultural/other factors on its current usage.

DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

GOVIND RAMNATH KARE COLLEGE OF LAW

Department of Library and Information Science has organised One-Day State

Level Workshop on “Copyrights and Libraries : Issues and Concerns’ on 16th

August 2017 wherein 39 Librarians of Colleges and Higher Secondary

Schools of Goa have participated.

Library Department organised ‘Know your library’ an in-house book

exhibition on 23rd January 2018 wherein books were displayed on various

subjects.

Library Department organised an essay competition on 21st December 2017.

Celebration of Constitution Day on 27th November 2017 (Monday) By Library Department of G.R. Kare College of Law

Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas, was celebrated in India on 27th

November 2017, instead of 26th November, to commemorate the adoption of Constitution

of India on 26th November 1949 and to instill a sense of patriotism among the people of our

country. All the Students, teaching & non-teaching staff with Principal gathered in the

library reading room in order to read out the preamble of the Constitution. The event

commenced at 10:00 AM with Principal Dr. Saba Da Silva briefing about the significance of

the day and of the Constitution. In his short speech he described important terminologies

of the preamble which is the basic spirit of the Constitution and importance of

Fundamental duties. Everyone present at the occasion have taken an oath of allegiance to

the Republic of India in the form of taking National Pledge and the programme concluded

with thanks and tea serving.

SPORTS

Please find below Gymkhana Report for the Academic year 2017 – 18.

Our college students had participated in 15 events organised by Goa University & One

student represented Goa state for National yoga championship. Another student Deepak

Fernandes won the Gold medal at all Goa open weightlifting championship organised by

Goa weightlifting association.

Following students won the medals at the inter collegiate Championship Powerlifting

championship.

1] Abhinav Marathe – Two Gold Medal; One each in Weight lifting & Powerlifting

championship.

2] Omkar Prabhudesai – Gold Medal in Powerlifting

3] P.Pavan Kumar – Bronze medal &

4] Harshad Bandodkar - Silver Medal

5] Ankesh Shetty Represented Goa state for west zone handball championship.

Our College won the powerlifting Championship (Second time in a row)

In inter collegiate championship Harshad Bandodkar Begged Gold medal in Shot put.

College team also won Runner’s up in March past competition amongst 37 colleges.

Regarding Best Sportsman of the year 2017-18 – Please advice.

Abhinav Marathe – 2 Gold medals one each in Wt lifting & powerlifting

Harshad Bandokar – 1 Gold Medal in Shot put & 1 silver in Powerlifting.( Team

Championship)

Faculty Contribution

1. Shri, C.J. F. Prasanna Kumar (Associate Professor)

Member of Board of studies of the Goa University

In-charge of the Moot Court Society

Public Information Officer of the Institution

Successfully organized the inter-class moot court Competition in February 2018

2. Ms. Maria Goretti Simoes e Morais

Head of Department (HOD)

In-charge of the Students’ Council

Member of the Women’s cell

Chairperson of the Internal Complaints Committee formed under the Prevention of

Sexual Harassment of women at Workplace.

Member, Examination Committee

Participated in the two day National Workshop for ‘Quality Enhancement in Higher

Education’ organized by the Goa University in collaboration with the Directorate of

Higher Education, Government of Goa at Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji on 9th and

10th March 2018.

Participated in the State level Workshop on ‘Prevention of sexual Harassment of

Women at Workplace’ organized by the Internal complaints Committee of the

Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Khandola-Marcela Goa on 26th

September 2017.

Presented a paper on ‘Legal protection to women : an Indian perspective in the

Goan Scenario’ at the one day state level seminar on ‘ Transforming women’s lives :

Issues, concerns and challenges’ organized by the college in association with the

Department of Extra Mural Studies and Extension Services on 8th March 2018 .

Was felicitated by the Hon’ble Governor of the State of Goa, Smt. Mrudula Sinha for

outstanding contribution in creating awareness in the talukas of Salcette and

Sanguem, to the Constitution week celebrations from 19th to 25th January 2018.

Publication of Researched articles:

Published a paper titled, “ The rising incidence of cyber violence against women

netizens: an Indian perspective” published in the Vidyawartha, International

Multilingual research Journal (December 2017 : Issue 36 vol. 2)

3. Shreeharsha S.Inavalli

Participation

1. Participated in the state level Workshop on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of

Women at Workplace at Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce,

Kandola- Marcela, Goa (26th Sep.2017)

2. Participated in the one day state level Seminar on Human Life is Sacred: Value

and Promote it organised by Rosary College of Arts and Commerce, Navelim, Goa

(7th Oct.2017)

3. Participated in the one day state level Workshop on Benchmarkingfor

Curriculum Excellence in Higher Education organised by Dnyamprakash

Mandal’s College and Research Centre, Assagao-Bardez, Goa(21st Feb 2018)

4. Participated in Two Day National Level Workshop for Quality Enhancement in

Higher Education organised by Goa University in collaboration with Directorate

of Higher Education, Goa at Goa University (9th & 10th March 2018)

5. Resource person at the one day state level workshop on Copyrights & Libraries :

Issues & Concerns organised by G R Kare College of Law, Margao,Goa.

Committees :

1. Coordinator of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the College

2. Nodal Officer, All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE)

3. In-charge of Literary Society

4. Member Internal Complaints Committee under Sexual Harassment of Women at

Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

5. Member Library Committee

5) Sonali G. Naik

Coordinator of LL.B Degree Programme,

NSS Programme Officer,

Nodal Teacher for Gender Championing,

Coordinator of the Lusophone Society for Cultural and Legal Studies,

Acting Principal for 9th and 10th March 2018

Member of the Governing Council,

Member of Cultural & Students Council,

Member of Consumer Club

1. Seminars/Workshop/Conferences

i. Attended a One Day State-Level Seminar organised by St. Xavier College, Mapuca,

Goa on Transcending the Glass Ceiling & Gender Stereotypes: Empowered

Women in Goa on the 28th September 2017

ii. Attended a One Day State Level Seminar Organised by Rosary College of Commerce

& Arts on “Human Life is Sacred: Value & Promote it” on 7th October 2017.

iii. Attended a One Day State-Level Workshop on “Benchmarking for Curriculum

Excellence in Higher Education” on the 21st February2018 at the

Dnyanprassarak Mandal’s College and Research Centre, Assagao-Bardez, Goa.

iv. Attended a One Day State-Level Training Workshop for Gender Champions & Nodal

Teachers on the 13th January 2018 organised by the Goa University and Dhempe

College of Commerce And Economics.

v. Attended a Seminar “Difficult Dialogues “on Gender Equality at ICG on the 10th

February 2018

2. Coordination/ Organisation of Curricular, Co-curricular and Extra-curricular

activities.

One Day State-Level Students Seminar on “Sustainable development; Concerns and

Challenges”. 12 students participated and presented papers which were judged by 2

external academicians ( judges) and moderated also by guest academician .

3. Examination related

Paper Setter and Examiner for the University Examinations

Chief Conductor for the LLB Degree Examination held in October/ November

Senior Supervisor and Block Supervisor for the above mentioned exams

4. Other than College:

i. Invited as a Subject Expert on the Selection Committee Panel of SDCCE for Selection

and Appointments of Assistant Professors in Law for the Academic Year 2017-18

ii. Invited as a Guest Speaker at the Probus Club of Rotary Club of Margao to deliver a

talk on the Rights of Senior Citizens on 27th July 2017

6) Shruti M. Nadkarni

Additional Charge 1. Co-ordinator of LL.M. programme 2. In charge of Central Assessment Programme for B.A.LL.B. 2017-18

In charge of:

3. Legal Aid Society

4. Child Rights Cell

5. Entreprenerurship Cell

6. Placement Cell

7. ADR society

8. Website & digital content committee

Member of:

1. Internal Complaints Committee

2. Women’s Cell

3. Moot court Society

4. Examination committee

5. PTA

6. Book bank committee

7. Governing Council Liaison committee

8. Infrastructure committee

Achievements/recognition/awards :

1. Presented a paper on ‘Copyright Violation in digital environment’ at State level

workshop on Copyrights and libraries: issues and concerns organised by G. R. Kare

College of Law, Margao on 16th Aug.2018.

2. Presented paper on ‘Role of Govt. in promoting wellness amongst women’ at one

day State level seminar on Transforming Women’s lives: issues, concerns and

challenges organised by G. R. Kare College of Law, Margao on 8th March 2018.

3. was falicitated by Hon’ble Governor of Goa, Smt. Mridula Sinha on 25th Jan 2018 at

Raj Bhavan for being resource persons and delievering lectures on Importance of

Constitution of India at Canacona , Ponda and Dharbandora taluka. The Said lectures

were a part of Constitution of India Week celebrated from 19th to 25th Jan 2018.

4. Participated in State level workshop on Prevention of Sexual harassment of women

at workplace organised by Government college of Arts and Science & Commerce,

Khandola, Marcela Goa on 26th September 2017.

5. Co-ordinated State level seminar on the topic ‘Right to Dignified death: a Need of the

Hour’ and a book release function of Book ‘Peaceful Exit’ held on 9th and 10th Feb

2018.

Publications:

1. Nadkarni, Shruti (2018) Cyber Violence against girl child in India, Kruti, A Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Research Journal, (Vol. 3 No.1)

7) Ms. Sonia B. Shirodkar

Assistant Professor

Incharge of Women’s cell

Member: 1. NSS

2. Website committee

3. Legal Aid

Coordinator: One Day State level Seminar on ‘Transforming Women’s Lives: Issues,

Concerns & Challenges’ organised on 8th March 2018. The seminar was organised to

celebrate occasion of International Women’s Day.

Incharge / coordinator: Students Parliament competition organised by Goa

Legislative Assembly for the year 2018

Delivered a talk on ‘Constitution of India’, at Vasco Mamlatdar on the 23rd of January

2018. The initiative was for the celebration on constitutional week. Felicitated by

Honorable Governor Goa Dr. (Smt.) Mridula Sinha.

Participation:

1. One Day State Level Seminar on ‘Transcending the Glass Ceiling and Gender

Stereotypes: Empowered Women in Goa’.

2. Master class on the topic ‘Transforming Teachers: A Critical Need for This

Digital Century’

8) Ruby Luis

Incharge of Human Rights Club

Convenor of the Red Ribbon Club

Incharge of Students parliament

Incharge of Legal Aid Cells (Curchorem, Sanvordem and Sanguem)

Member of N.S.S. Committee

Member of Literary Committee

Member of Alumni Liason Committee

Attended a Workshop on “Elimination Of Bonded Labour System” in the month of

October, 2017 , organised by the National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi

and the Home Department, Government of Goa at the Secretariat, at Porvorim.

Attended a Master class organised by the DHE on the topic “Transforming Teachers

a Critical Need in this Digital Century” by Prof. Deepak Phatak, IT Mumbai,

Padmashree Awardee.

Organised Jail Visits for students at the Central Jail at Colvale in the month of March,

2018

Trained students for Students Parliament and Mock Trial

Conducted an educative and interactive session on ‘Values, Ethics and Attitudes HIV

and AIDS” by UDANT in the month of January, 2018

Organised a Paper Presentation Competition on the Topic “ Right to a Dignified

Death”

Organised a “Self Defence Programme” in the month of February,2018

10) Siddhi Parodkar

Incharge of ---Criminal Law Club

Member of Child rights Club

Member Women cell

Member Entrepreneur cell.

Did recording for All India Radio on child rights.

Was a chiefguest for National Women's Front on the occasion of Human Rights Day.

Presented a paper in the international seminar organised by IMRF on women empowerment. Topic-victimisation of women dueto sexual harassment at workplace.

Attended Lecture series at Menezes Braganza hall in Panajim.

Was a chief guest for annual day function of Wow kids

Attended lecture of DD Kosambi festivals of ideas at Kala academy

Was invited as Speaker for all Goa Vaishya Samaj annual meet.

On behalf of the institution provided information to GHRDC- CSR LAW SURVEY 2018 (Global Human Resources Development Centre Pvt. Ltd.

11) Sonali Dhamshiker

In charge of Quepem Legal Aid Clinic

Member of Literary Society

Achivements/recongnition/awards:

Felicitated by Honourable Governor of Goa, Smt. Mridula Sinha on 22nd January 2018 at Raj

Bhavan for being resource person and delivering lecture on importance of Constitution of

India at Quepem. The said lecture was a part of Constitution week celebrated from 19th to

25th January 2018.

Publications:

Sonali Dhamsekar (2017), “Naxalism: A socio-economic problem and threat to the Indian

Democracy” in Badrudin (Ed), Human Rights: National & Global Agenda-An Introductory

Review (Jaipur: Prateeksha Publications), pp.176-86, (ISBN: 978-93-83662-51-7)

12) Anand R. Salve

Librarian

Coordinator of one-day state-level workshop on ‘Copyrights & Libraries :

Issues & Concerns’ organised by Department of Library and Information

Science of G R Kare College of Law, Margao, Goa on 16th August 2017.

Attended One-Day Workshop on E-Books for Libraries at DCT’s Dhempe

College of Arts and Science, Goa on 7th December 2017.

Attended I-Koal 2017 an International Conference on the Theme

Transformation through Electronic Information Resources for Digital Society

jointly organised by Library Professionals Association and Goa University on

15th & 16th December 2017.

Attended Workshop on Dspace – Institutional Repository Software

organised by Goa College of Engineering in Association with IIT, Kharagpur

on 18th & 19th January 2018.

Attended Library Technology Conclave (LTC 2018) organised by Goa

University Library in association with INFORMATICS, Bangalore on 23rd to

25th January 2018.

Attended Master Class I of the Master Classes Series on the topic

‘Transforming Teachers – A Critical Need for this Digital Century by Prof.

Deepak Phatak, IIT-Mumbai organised by DHE and RUSA on 10th February

2018.

Attended One-Day State-Level Workshop organised by IQAC of

Dnyanprasarak Mandal’s College and Research Centre, Assagao, Bardez-Goa

in Association with NAAC, Bengalaru on 21st February 2018.

Attended Two-Day National Workshop for Quality Enhancement in Higher

Education organised by Goa India University in Association with AISHE, CDC,

DDL and IQAC on 9th & 10th March 2018.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Library Committee

Member of Website Committee

Member of Literary Society

STUDENTS’ COUNCIL ACTIVITIES

29TH July 2017: Students’ Council Inaugral and Freshers’ Party

The inauguration of the Students’ Council for the academic year 2017 – 2018 saw the oath taking

by the sixteen nominated student members in the presence of Honourable Shri Dattaprasad

Lawande, Advocate General of the state of Goa. The agenda for the activities proposed to be

undertaken by the Students’ Council during its term was also put forth by General Secretary, Mr.

Mavlon Afonso. Following which a get together was organised for the newly admitted students

to Kare College of Law from both, the 1ST Year B.A., LLB and 1ST Year LLB Degree courses.

5TH September 2017: Teachers’ Day

Teachers’ Day was celebrated by the Students’ Council which was attended by all teaching staff

who participated in various activities and witnessed performances by several students of the

college.

23RD September 2017: N.S.S. Rally

The Students’ Council in association with the N.S.S. Unit of G.R. Kare College of Law

organised a rally around the main Margao city area which was made possible by the participation

of students in large numbers who raised their voices in order to spread legal awareness about the

pressing socio-legal issues of today.

19TH – 22ND December 2017: Fun Week

The Students’ Council in association with the Literary Society of G.R. Kare College of Law

organised various competitions, namely, quiz, debate, treasure hunt, essay writing, fashion show,

elocution, dance, Christmas card making,Voice of Kare and food stalls, conducted over a period

of four days. The competitions were conducted on an inter-class platform with students from all

classes participating in large numbers and the 5TH Year B.A., LLB class being declared the

overall winners.