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On 29 November 2025, the students of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College, on behalf of the Legal Aid and Extension Cell, conducted a Legal Awareness Programme at Government Higher Primary School, Renjala, and Government Lower Primary School, Bagaltakatte. During the visit, student coordinators and volunteers interacted with the school children and created awareness on key topics such as the POCSO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences), the Constitution of India, Fundamental Rights and Duties, and other essential legal concepts. The purpose of the programme was to educate young students about their rights, responsibilities, and personal safety.

The sessions were interactive, informative, and well-received by the students. The programme was carried out by Legal Aid Volunteers: Shlaghya N. Kotian, Vijeth M. Shetty, Aditi Pai, Sowjanya, and Spoorthi V. S., who effectively engaged the students and contributed to strengthening legal awareness at the grassroots level.

A guest lecture on “Computation of Bonus: A Comprehensive Practical Perspective” was organised on 24 November 2025 at SDM Law College, Mangaluru. The session was coordinated by Dr. Dimpal Mesta, Assistant Professor, SDMLC, and the resource person was CA Nerissa C. Noronha, B. Com, ACA, Mangaluru. She addressed the II Year LL.B. students, explaining the aims and objectives of the Payment of Bonus Act and providing a detailed practical demonstration of bonus computation, including the calculation of gross profit, allocable and available surplus, and the scheme of set-off and set-on. The lecture offered students valuable insights into the practical aspects of labour law and deepened their understanding of bonus computation in real-world contexts.

SDM Law College, Mangaluru, observed Samvidhan 2025 on 26 November 2025 to commemorate Constitution Day. The programme was organised by the Constitution Club, Electoral Club, and SVEEP Cell of the college. Sri H. Satish, II Additional Senior Civil Judge and Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mangaluru, attended as the Guest of Honour and highlighted the sanctity of the Constitution and the judiciary’s role in upholding constitutional values. He also administered the reading of the Preamble. The event was presided over by Principal Dr. Tharanatha, and was attended by Vice Principal Dr. Balika, Dr. Santhosha Kumara A., HOD of Law, and Amith S. M., HOD of Pre-Law.

Faculty Convenor Meghna R. Anand welcomed the gathering, while Student Secretary Khushi U. Bhandary delivered the vote of thanks. Student Coordinators Shreya Krishna Bangera and Preetham K. B. were present, and the programme was compered by Sharol Melissa Lobo. The event underscored the importance of constitutional awareness and reinforced the college’s commitment to nurturing democratic values among students.

The Corporate, Consumer and C S Training Cell of SDM Law College, Mangaluru, organized a workshop titled “Court to Couture” on 20 November 2025. The session was conducted by Ms. Shreya Shetty, an alumna of the college and currently the Brand Manager at New GOI Gems, Milan, a company specializing in gemstones and diamonds. She shared her experiences from the fields of law and luxury brand management, highlighting how her legal education shaped her professional journey. She emphasized the importance of professional etiquette, grooming, courtroom presentation, and legal professionalism, while also explaining her transition from studying law to pursuing a Master’s degree in Luxury Brand Management abroad, which led to her current career.

Students of BBA LL.B attended the workshop and actively interacted with the resource person. The programme was presided over by Mrs. Ujwala, Associate Professor of English, and convened by Dr. Shaheema A. S, Assistant Professor of Law. The session helped students gain a deeper understanding of professional expectations in the legal field and the need for a confident, polished personal presentation.

ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಶ್ರೀ ಧರ್ಮಸ್ಥಳ ಮಂಜುನಾಥೇಶ್ವರ ಕಾನೂನು ಕಾಲೇಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ ೩೪ನೇ ವರ್ಷದ ಯಕ್ಷೋತ್ಸವ – ಅಂತರ್‌ಕಾಲೇಜು ತೆಂಕುತಿಟ್ಟು ಯಕ್ಷಗಾನ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆ ನವೆಂಬರ್ ೨೧ರಂದು ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆಗೊಂಡಿತು. ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪರಿಸರ ಪ್ರವಾಸೋದ್ಯಮ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ಮಂಡಳಿಯ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾದ ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ಶಾಲೆಟ್ ಪಿಂಟೋ ಅವರು, ಯಕ್ಷಗಾನವು ನವರಸಗಳನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಕಲೆ ಮತ್ತು ತುಳುನಾಡಿನ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯ ಅತಿ ವೈಶಿಷ್ಟ್ಯವನ್ನು ಪ್ರದರ್ಶಿಸುವುದು ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು. ಇನ್ನೊಬ್ಬ ಅಭ್ಯಾಗತರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಕೆ.ಎನ್. ಪ್ರವೀಣ್ ಕುಮಾರ್, ಹಿರಿಯ ನ್ಯಾಯವಾದಿಗಳು, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಉಚ್ಚ ನ್ಯಾಯಾಲಯ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಮತ್ತು ಪೂರ್ವ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ, ಎಸ್.ಡಿ.ಎಂ. ಕಾನೂನು ಮಹಾವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ, ಮಂಗಳೂರು ಅವರು ಕಾಲೇಜು ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಯಕ್ಷಗಾನದ ಮಹತ್ವವನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿದರು. ಅದೇ ರೀತಿಯಾಗಿ, ಮತ್ತೊಬ್ಬ ಅಭ್ಯಾಗತ ಶ್ರೀ ಪ್ರದೀಪ್ ನಾಯ್ಕ್ ಕೆ., ಹಿರಿಯ ನ್ಯಾಯವಾದಿಗಳು, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಉಚ್ಚ ನ್ಯಾಯಾಲಯ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಮತ್ತು ಪೂರ್ವ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ, ಎಸ್.ಡಿ.ಎಂ. ಕಾನೂನು ಮಹಾವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ, ಮಂಗಳೂರು ಅವರು ತಮ್ಮ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಯಕ್ಷೋತ್ಸವವು ಹೇಗೆ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿತ್ತು ಎಂಬ ಅನುಭವಗಳನ್ನು ಹಂಚಿಕೊಂಡರು.

ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲ ಡಾ. ತಾರಾನಾಥ ಅವರು ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷತೆ ವಹಿಸಿದ್ದರು. ಈ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ನಿವೃತ್ತ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರಾದ ಹಾಗೂ ದ.ಕ. ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪುರಸ್ಕೃತರಾದ ಪ್ರೊ. ಉದಯ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಎಂ ಅವರನ್ನು ಸನ್ಮಾನಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಆಡಳಿತ ಮಂಡಳಿಯ ಸದಸ್ಯರಾದ ಪ್ರೊ. ಎ. ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ, ಪೂರ್ವ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಸಂಘದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಡಾ. ದೇವರಾಜ್ ಕೆ., ಸಂತ ಅಲೋಶಿಯಸ್ ಕಾನೂನು ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಮುಖ್ಯಸ್ಥ ಪ್ರೊ. ಉದಯ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಬಿ., ಶಿಕ್ಷಕ ರಕ್ಷಕ ಸಂಘದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಶ್ರೀ ಹೆಚ್. ಸತೀಶ್ ಕುಮಾರ್, ಸಹ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ಸಹನಾ ದೇವಿ, ಉಪಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲೆ ಡಾ. ಬಾಲಿಕಾ, ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲೆ ಪ್ರೊ. ಅರುಣಾ ಪಿ. ಕಾಮತ್, ಮಂಗಳೂರು ವಕೀಲರ ಸಂಘದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಶ್ರೀ ಹೆಚ್.ವಿ. ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ರಾವ್, ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿಗಳು ಶ್ರೀಧರ ಹೊಸಮನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಪುಟ್ಟೂರಿನ ಹಿರಿಯ ವಕೀಲ ಮಹೇಶ್ ಕಜೆ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು. ಯಕ್ಷೋತ್ಸವ ಸಂಚಾಲಕರಾದ ಪ್ರೊ. ಪುಷ್ಪರಾಜ್ ಕೆ. ಅವರನ್ನು ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಸಂಚಾಲಕ ಸುಹಾಸ್ ವಂದಿಸಿ ಸ್ವಾಗತಿಸಿದರು. ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿನಿ ಸ್ವಾತಿ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ನಿರೂಪಿಸಿದರು.

The P.G. Centre of [College Name], Mangalore, organized an Induction Programme & Fresher’s Day for postgraduate students on 19th November 2025. Dr. Rajashree S. Kini, Associate Professor & Coordinator, Department of Allied Hospitality Studies, WGSHA, MAHE, Manipal, was the Chief Guest. In her address, she highlighted the importance of presentation skills, research, and overall academic excellence for P.G. students, motivating them to focus on both professional and personal growth.

The programme was presided over by Dr. Tharanatha, Principal, and attended by Dr. Santhosha Kumara A., HOD of Law; Dr. Chandralekha V., IQAC Coordinator; Kavya, LL.M. Coordinator; and all faculty members. The welcome address was delivered by Jasleen Kaur Chawla, LL.M. student. The event provided an engaging and inspiring start to the new academic session for the P.G. students.

The Corporate, Consumer and C S Training Cell of SDM Law College, Mangaluru, organized Ingenium – 2025, an Interclass Management Fest, on 18th November 2025. The event featured six competitions—Best Manager, Marketing, Finance, Quiz, Human Resource, and Event Management—designed to test students’ managerial aptitude, analytical thinking, and teamwork. The fest provided a platform for students to showcase their creativity and enhance professional presentation and persuasive communication skills.

Ingenium – 2025 was coordinated under the guidance of Dr. Shaheema A. S., Faculty Convenor, along with Mr. Ananth J. Menon, Student Secretary, and Student Coordinators Mr. Atheeth Jain, Ms. Anusha Narayan, and Ms. Niva Shamej from the Corporate, Consumer and C S Training Cell. The successful conduct of the event reflects the commitment of both faculty and students in fostering holistic development and leadership skills among participants.

The IPR Innovation Centre of SDM Law College organized a workshop on “Safeguarding Digital Creativity and the Role of Data Protection in Combating Cyber IP Crimes” on 14th November 2025. The programme featured sessions by Dr. Ravindra Krishna Rajput and Ms. Meghna R. Anand, Assistant Professors at SDM Law College. Dr. Rajput delivered an insightful session on the rising incidents of cybercrimes and the challenges they pose in the digital era, highlighting real-time threats and practical measures to safeguard digital creativity. Ms. Anand focused on the importance of data protection and its crucial role in preventing cyber-IP violations, emphasizing legal frameworks and best practices necessary for secure handling of digital information.

The programme was presided over by the Principal, Dr. Tharanatha, and was attended by the Vice-Principal, Dr. Balika; Dr. Santhosh Prabhu, HOD of Law; Mrs. Apoorva Shetty, Faculty Convenor of the IPR Innovation Centre; and Ms. Shruthi J. Poojary, Secretary of the IPR Innovation Centre.

SDM Law College successfully organized “Magister Juris 2025 – The Ultimate Battle of Legal Minds” on 7th and 8th November 2025, hosted by the Moot Court Society. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Fawaz P. A., Presiding Officer, JMFC VIII Court, Mangalore, who highlighted the importance of strong advocacy skills and professional ethics in his Chief Guest’s address. The competition featured a range of events including Moot Court (Senior and Junior levels), Bail Petition, Client Counselling leading to Drafting of Pleadings, Negotiation, Quiz, Judgment Writing, and Legislative Drafting. Day 1 included Client Counselling, Bail Petition, Drafting of Pleadings, and the Quiz, while Day 2 focused on Negotiation and Moot Court rounds.

Participants showcased exceptional legal reasoning, drafting abilities, and courtroom presentation skills throughout the two days. The fest concluded with a Valedictory Session, where presiding officers presented awards to the winners and commended their performance. Magister Juris 2025 reaffirmed SDM Law College’s commitment to fostering practical legal training, critical thinking, and advocacy skills among students, promoting excellence in legal education.

SDM Law College, Mangalore, celebrated the birthday of Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, President of the SDM Educational Society, on November 25. The celebration featured service-oriented activities inspired by Dr. Heggade’s four noble dānas – Abhayadana, Vidyadana, Aushadadana, and Annadana. As part of the programme, the Student Executive Committee, accompanied by Student Welfare Officer Dr. Reshma, visited the Government Higher Primary School, Mallikatte, where they engaged the children in interactive games. Stationery kits, sweets, and chocolates were distributed, and meals were served, reflecting the spirit of service and compassion. Later, the office bearers visited Govanitaashraya Trust (R), Pajiru Goshala, a shelter housing more than 416 rescued cows, and made a small contribution in support of animal care and welfare.

The NSS Unit of the college organised a one-day service camp at Sri Anantha Padmanabha Temple, Kudupu, where student volunteers actively participated in temple service activities. The collective efforts of the students and staff reflected the values of community service and social responsibility inspired by Dr. Heggade’s leadership.