The Moot Court Society of SDM Law College, Mangalore, organised a workshop on Legislative Drafting on 15th October 2025. Meemansa Singh, Senior Program Manager at Outlawed India, guided students on the structure of legislation, shared practical tips, and highlighted key aspects of effective legislative drafting. Dr. Ashwini P., Faculty Convenor, and Vindhya K., Student Secretary, attended the session, which was compered by Swathi, Student Coordinator. The workshop provided students with practical insights into legislative processes and drafting skills.
The Moot Court Society organised a workshop on Appraisal of Evidence and Judgment Writing on 13th October 2025. Dr. Suma Suresh Kogilgeri, Assistant Professor, guided students on evaluating evidence and drafting effective judgments, highlighting the key structure and components of a well-written judgment. The session offered practical insights into judicial reasoning, enhancing students’ legal skills. Dr. Ashwini P., Faculty Convenor of the Moot Court Society, attended the programme, which was compered by Vindhya K., Student Secretary.
Students Ananth J. Menon, Nivedithalekshmi, Abhay Abraham Simon, and Niva Shamej from SDM Law College, Mangaluru, brought laurels to the institution by securing First Place in the Marketing Event at DAKSH 2025, a National-level Management Fest organized by De Paul Institute of Science and Technology, Angamaly, Kochi, Kerala.
The Women’s badminton team of SDM Law College clinched First Place, while the Men’s team secured Second Place at the KSLU Inter-Collegiate Badminton Tournament held on 9th October at BMS College of Law, Bangalore. Bindushree and Atheeth were awarded Player of the Tournament for their exceptional performance, contributing significantly to their teams’ success.
Koustubha P. and Akash P. S., students of III Year B.B.A., LL.B., emerged as Runners-up in the “Trading Masterminds” event at Aloysian Fest 2K25, a National-level intercollegiate fest organised by St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangalore.
The Legal Aid and Extension Cell / Arbitration Centre of SDM Law College, Mangalore, in association with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) and the Mangalore Bar Association, organised a Legal Aid Camp on 9th October 2025 at Vamanjoor. Smt. Zaibunnisa, Senior Civil Judge and Member Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Dakshina Kannada, inaugurated the programme. In her address, she highlighted the functioning of the DLSA and encouraged the gathering to make effective use of legal awareness initiatives. Dr. Akshatha Adarsh, Chairperson, Dakshina Kannada Child Welfare Committee, served as the Chief Guest and spoke on the care and protection of children, sharing valuable insights and practical examples related to POCSO cases. The programme was presided over by Dr. Tharanatha, Principal of SDM Law College, who lauded the proactive role of the DLSA in supporting legal aid initiatives. He also recalled his own experiences participating in legal aid surveys during his college days and motivated students to extend maximum support to the public through such programmes.
The event was graced by the presence of Adv. H. V. Raghavendra, President, Mangalore Bar Association; Mr. Naresh Malligemadu, Administrative Officer, SDM Mangala Jyothi Integrated School, Vamanjoor; Mr. Ravalendra, Sub-Inspector, Mangaluru Rural Police Station; Mr. Poornachandra, Revenue Inspector, Vamanjoor; Mr. Rajesh, Assistant Engineer, MESCOM; Ms. Malini Rodrigues, Poverty Alleviation Officer; Mr. Pushparaj, NSS Programme Officer; Adv. Shukraj S. Kottary and Adv. Manasa Hegde, Panel Advocates, DLSA Mangalore; and Ms. Sangeetha Nayak, Ex-Corporator, Vamanjoor. Dr. Shubhalakshmi P., Faculty Convenor of the Legal Aid and Extension Cell, welcomed the gathering, while Ms. Anujna Rai S., Student Secretary of the Legal Aid Cell, proposed the vote of thanks. The programme concluded successfully with active participation from students and faculty members.
The NSS Annual Camp 2025–26 was inaugurated at SDM Mangala Jyothi School, Vamanjoor, under the theme “Youth for My Bharath – Youth for Digital Literacy.” NSS Programme Officer Pushparaj K. delivered the welcome address, highlighting the importance of youth engagement in community initiatives. Dr. Bharath Shetty inaugurated the camp and shared insights on the role of digital literacy among youth. Mr. Naresh spoke about the objectives of the camp and the host institution, while Dr. Tharanath delivered the presidential address. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Shruthika.
A Workshop on Moot Court Etiquettes was organised at SDM Law College, Mangaluru, on 30th September 2025 by the Moot Court Society of the college. Ms. Meghna R. Anand, Assistant Professor at SDM Law College and Advocate, Mangalore, served as the resource person. Drawing from her experience as a mooter, she delivered an insightful session on moot court etiquette and professional ethics, offering tips on effectively convincing presiding officers and practical guidance on courtroom mannerisms. The session included an interactive component where participants learned essential courtroom behaviour for intra- and inter-college moot competitions. Dr. Ashwini P., Faculty Convenor of the Moot Court Society, presided over the programme. Srijan Prasad, Student Coordinator, compered the session.
A Training Programme for Candidates Appearing for the Civil Judge Preliminary Examination was held from 25th to 27th September 2025 at SDM Law College, Mangaluru, organised by Adhivaktha Parishad, Karnataka South, Dakshina Kannada District. Mr. Basavaraj, Principal District and Sessions Judge, inaugurated the programme and shared valuable tips for aspirants. Dr. Tharanatha, Principal, delivered the presidential address. Mr. H. Sathish, Mr. Guruprasad, Mr. Anil Kumar K., Mr. Jagadeesh K. R., Mr. Jagadeesha D. P., Mr. Kiran Rao, and Mr. Vikram Raj were also present on the occasion.
A Menstrual Health Awareness Programme was organised on 19th September 2025 at SDM Law College, Mangaluru, by the Women Empowerment Cell and POSH Cell of the college. Ms. Suma Rajgopala Achari, representative of Vaarahi Consultancy, Puttur, served as the resource person. She emphasized that awareness and open discussion on menstrual health promote equality and empowerment and stressed the importance of safe hygiene practices. Dr. Balika, Vice Principal and Faculty Convenor, Ms. Sharika Rai, and Dr. Reshma were present. Ms. Hishma Nafees Hisham welcomed the gathering, and Ms. Ishani S. Baiju delivered the vote of thanks.
