Shrivathsa L. Bhat and Abhay Abraham Simon of 3rd Year BBA LL.B. secured the Runners-Up Position in the Shark Tank/Product Pitch event at Cognitia 2025 – Management & Cultural Fest, held recently at Manipal School of Commerce & Economics, MAHE, Manipal.
The College congratulates them on their commendable performance.
Hastha Jain of 3rd Year LLB and Avani Aramane of 3rd Year BA LLB secured First Place in the Inter-Collegiate Badminton Tournament held recently at Manipal Law School, Bengaluru.
The College congratulates them on this remarkable achievement.
Students of SDM Law College — Sammedh, Ramya, Anagha, Anagha Nayak, Anagha Shetty, Shikha, Sanskruthi, Dhanyashree, Abhishek, Preetham, Nirmith, Priyanka, Shruti, Abhinaya, and Pruthvi — secured the Overall Championship at “Nexus 2025”, a national-level intellectual and cultural extravaganza hosted recently by the Department of History, St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University).
The College proudly congratulates all the winners on their remarkable achievement.
An awareness program on the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 (as amended in 2016), human trafficking, and the ill-effects of drug abuse was organized at on 10th September 2025 Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College, Mangalore. The event was jointly conducted by the District Legal Services Authority, District Administration, Labour Department, District Child Labour Project Society, Police Department, Childline, and SDM Law College. Inaugurating the program, Smt. Jaibunnisa, Senior Civil Judge, stressed the need to create awareness and extend collective support to eradicate child labour. She expressed confidence that knowledge would spread like light and transform lives. The chief guest, Smt. Nazia Sultan, Assistant Labour Commissioner, Mangalore Division, highlighted that the primary objective of the Child Labour Act is to ensure equal rights, a secure future, and a happy childhood for every child in the nation.
Special lectures were delivered by Mr. Revannasiddappa, Sub-Inspector, Sen Police Station, on the harmful effects of drugs; Smt. Wilma Elizabeth Tavaro, Labour Officer, South Sub-Division–2, on the provisions of the amended Child Labour Act; and Dr. Naveen Chandra, District Programme Officer, on tobacco control laws. The program was attended by Mr. Srinivas, Director, District Child Labour Project Society, and Dr. Tharanath, Principal, SDM Law College. The event was well-coordinated by Smt. Vinutha K, Assistant Professor.
The Corporate, Consumer, and CS Training Cell of the college organized an Orientation Programme on Company Secretary Training on 9th September 2025. The session was led by CS Sahil Sharma, Partner at Pareeksha Knowledge Hub LLP, who served as the resource person. The programme was presided over by the Principal, Dr. Tharanatha. Also present on the occasion were CS Harshila Purohit and Dr. Shaheema A. S., Faculty Convenor.
The Rangers & Rovers Cell at SDMLC observed the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies on 8th September 2025 with the “Cycle to College” initiative under the IQAC. Students and staff actively participated by cycling or using public transport to promote sustainable mobility.
The NSS Annual Activities for the academic year 2025–26 were inaugurated on 4th September 2025 by Shri Dhananjay Kumar, Advocate, High Court of Karnataka, and a proud alumnus of the college. Dr. Tharanatha, Principal, presided over the programme. On this occasion, MESCOM staff members John Monteiro, Chandan S., and Siddappa were felicitated in recognition of their dedicated service. The programme also included an overview of the planned activities for the year, with enthusiastic participation from the faculty, student leaders, and NSS volunteers.
The Student Executive Council of SDM Law College celebrated Teachers’ Day on 5th September 2025. The programme featured fun games and entertainment for the faculty, creating a joyful and memorable atmosphere. The event was presided over by Principal Dr. Tharanatha and attended by Vice Principal Dr. Balika, staff members, and students, making it a true occasion of gratitude and celebration.
On 2 September 2025, SDM Law College, Mangalore hosted a one-day workshop titled “Creating a Ragging-Free Campus”. The workshop was organized by the college’s Anti-Ragging Cell, aimed at fostering awareness and ensuring a safe, harassment-free environment for students.
Mr. Ashwin, Assistant Professor at SDM Law College, served as the resource person for the program. During his session, he emphasized the collective role students can play in eliminating ragging from the campus. He engaged students in a practical exercise, guiding them through the process of filling out an anti-ragging undertaking form from the college’s official website. Mr. Ashwin also provided valuable insights into what constitutes ragging, how students can report incidents, and the serious legal consequences for those found guilty of ragging.
Dr. Tharanatha, Principal of SDM Law College, presided over the program
Dr. Ravindra Krishna Rajput, Faculty Convenor of the Anti-Ragging Cell, and Hamida Shrireen A H, the Student Secretary of the Cell, were also present.
The Student Executive Council of SDMLC organized a Leadership Training Programme on 1st September 2025, aimed at empowering student leaders with essential leadership skills and values.
The session was led by Mr. Dawn Prakash, Assistant Professor at SDM MBA, Mangalore, who served as the resource person for the event. Through engaging activities and interactive discussions, Mr. Prakash emphasized that leadership is rooted in taking initiative and fostering cooperation among peers. He also highlighted the importance of time management, stating, “If you value your time, time will value you.”
The programme was presided over by Dr. Tharanatha, Principal of SDMLC. Also in attendance were Dr. Santhosh Prabhu, Head of the Department of Law, Dr. Reshma, Student Welfare Officer, and Mr. Narasimha S. Bhandary, Chief Secretary of the Student Executive Council.
The event commenced with a warm welcome by Atheeth, a student of IVth BBA LLB, and concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Anusha Narayan, also from IVth BBA LLB.
