Friday, 22nd January, 2010: Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Shankarrao Chavan Law College organized a Guest Lecture on Cyber Crimes on 22nd January, 2010. The Guests were Mr. Sanjay Jadhav, Deputy Commissioner of Police & State Intelligence, Pune and Adv Anand Deshpande, Certified Ethical Hacker & Cyber Crime Investigator.

Mr. Sanjay Jadhav addressed the students and said that Cyber Crime is more of a psychological Crime rather than a Technical Crime. He emphasized that Cyber crime is the most vulnerable crime for many reasons viz. its a machine to machine crime, where anonymity of the offender is not revealed, It is a borderless crime, it involves high damaging effect, Physical presence of offender is not required etc. His wide experience could be seen as he elucidated many day to day examples and cases. He made the students stick to their seats by his tremendous articulacy he possessed.

Adv Deshpande spelled out many technical aspects of an ethical hacking. He advised the students that high level of confidentiality and privacy should be maintained on social networking websites like Orkut, Linkden and Facebook. He effectively communicated with the student whereby the student interest was maintained and it could be seen from the wide response and interaction of the Students.

Dr Baba Adhav embarked upon the role of great Social Reformers like Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in the upliftment of downtrodden classes. He believes in the ideology of “Live & Let live”. His Lecture depicted the transition of society from age old traditions to the present day values and focused on the need that law shall not remain only on paper, but be brought to life by the common efforts of all. He pressed the students that bringing human rights to reality is the moral, social and ethical responsibility of all and especially the lawyers.

Saturday, 16th January, 2010: Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Shankarrao Chavan Law College organized Late Shri Shankarrao Chavan Memorial Second State Level Elocution Competition. It was organized in the fond memory of Late Shri Shankarrao Chavan, Founder President of Marathwada Mitra Mandal.

On this occasion, Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Tahilramani, Judge Bombay High inaugurated the Competition and addressed the students on importance of eloquence skills in a Lawyer.

Prin B.G Jadhav, Treasurer, Marathwada Mitra Mandal delivered the Welcome Address. Mr. Nitish Nawsagaray, Principal, Shankarrao Chavan Law College, Pune elucidated the theme of the Competition.

Prof (Dr) A Lakshminath, Vice Chancellor, Chanakya National Law University, Patna, Chancellor, Andhra University & Prof (Dr) T S N Sastri, Head, Department of Law, University of Pune were present for the Valedictory Session.

The Panel Judges were Dr (Mrs). Durgambini Patel, Reader, Deptt of Law, University of Pune, Mrs Neeta Bokil, Faculty, H V Desai College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Pune and Ms Amrapali Aurangabadkar, Faculty, Siddhivinayak College of Arts & Commerce. The following Students bagged the prizes:
1. Mr Krishna Rawat - Sinhagad College of Law, Pune 1st Prize winner (Trophy and cash Prize of Rs. 5,000).
2. Mr. Sherlin Panag - Symbiosis Law College, Pune, 1st Runner - Up (Trophy and cash Prize of Rs. 3,000).
3. Ms. Upasana Ghai - I.L.S Law College, Pune- 2nd Runner -Up (Trophy and cash Prize of Rs. 2,000).

Sunday, 10th January, 2010: Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Shankarrao Chavan Law College, Pune in collaboration with Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Samata Pratishthan organized a one day Seminar on Muslim Women and their Right to Maintenance. The seminar was in Marathi language. Hon’ble Mr. R.V. Deshmukh, Judge, Family Court, Pune and Mr. Sayyed Bhai, Chairman, Muslim Satyashodhak Mandal inaugurated the Session.

Dr (Mrs.) Vaijayanti Joshi, Principal, ILS Law College and Dr (Mrs.) Jaya Sagade, Vice-Principal, ILS Law College were the Key Speakers. They depicted the journey form Shah Bano Begum’s Case to the recent Shabana Bano v. Imran Khan’s case.

Adv. Zakir Attar, Adv Sharada Wadekar, Prof. Shamsuddin Tamboli had an open discussion on the Muslim Women’s Protection Act and her right to maintenance under sec 125 of Cr.P C.

Dr. Baba Adhav, President, Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Samata Pratishthan, Pune also addressed the Gathering and shared his personal experiences.

Saturday, 9th January,2010: The College organized a Guest Lecture on “Employment opportunities in United Nations” The Speaker was Mr. Muhammad Syed Gilani. He effectively communicated with the students about career and Job opportunities in United Nations Organization.

Friday, 8th January, 2010: The College had arranged an Orientation on Fluency in English Speaking & Public Speaking by Mr. Anthony Thomas. Students were guided as to how they could acquire command over English Language and improve upon their communication skills.

Thursday, 10th Dec 2009: Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Shankarrao Chavan Law College celebrated World Human Rights Day on 10th Dec 2009. On this occasion, Dr Baba Adhav, President, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Samata Pratishthan, Pune addressed the students on the Topic of “Indian Social Structure & Human rights”.

Dr Baba Adhav embarked upon the role of great Social Reformers like Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in the upliftment of downtrodden classes. He believes in the ideology of “Live & Let live”. His Lecture depicted the transition of society from age old traditions to the present day values and focused on the need that law shall not remain only on paper, but be brought to life by the common efforts of all. He pressed the students that bringing human rights to reality is the moral, social and ethical responsibility of all and especially the lawyers.

Events of the year 2009-2010:

1. August 1, 2009: Adv P Narayan, Senior Advocate, District Court, Shivaji Nagar, Pune delivered a Guest Lecture on "Law of Arbitration & Conciliation". His Mastery, vast experience and practice in the subject helped the students to understand the intricacies of Law of Arbitration.

2. September 23, 2009: Adv K.M Irani, Senior Advocate, who is considered as an authority on “Law of Evidence”shared his words of wisdom and explores in his own unique style the vast ambit of "Dying Declaration".


"Education is gained not only through books, its realistic view is equally important." Apart from the traditional teaching, our College is aware that it is not only theoretical aspect that is important but one also has to be aware of its pragmatic aspect also. Taking care of this we timely arrange for some scholarly guest lectures by eminent personalities who share their practical experiences with our students.

1. What a way to begin! : Hon'ble Justice Smt. Ranjana Desai, Senior Judge, Bombay High Court inaugurated the Academic Session 2008-09 of Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Shankarrao Chavan Law College on 26th July 2008. Her ladyship enlightened the students on "Role of Accomplice in Criminal Trial."

2. Secularism, bedrock of Indian Legal System: Dr. Ashgar Ali Engineer, a Renowned Islamic Scholar delivered a lecture on "Secularism" on 29th July 2008. It was an interactive session where emphasis was given on the exchange of ideas between the Students and the Guest.

3. Judges are not constrained by the letters of law: Marathwada Mitramandal's Shankarrao Chavan Law College organized a colloquium on "Judicial Activism And Judicial Accountability" 2nd August 2008.The colloquium was chaired by Hon. Justice P.B.Sawant, (Former Judge, letter & spirit Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Shankarrao Chavan Law College, Pune celebrated this day by organizing an interactive seminar on “Future of Human Rights in India” followed by a street play.

Dr. (Mrs.) Razia Patel, Social Activist and Adv. Aseem Sarode, Founder of Human Rights Law Defenders were present for the seminar. They shared their experiences about human rights perspectives and how the faith in fundamental human rights is to be re-affirmed.

4. No State can lead a life in isolation: Mr. Dnyaneshwar Mulay, Foreign Service Adviser to Govt. of India delivered a lecture on “Globalisation: Law is not an Ass”13th August, 2008. Students were enriched by the knowledge he shared and his experiences as a Foreign Service Advisor. He embarked upon the significance of International Law in the contemporary world.


5. "Humanity has the stars in its future, and that future is too important to be lost under the burden of juvenile folly and ignorant superstition" :On 7th February, 2009 Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Shankarrao Chavan Law College, Pune organized a guest lecture on Juvenile Justice - From "Welfare to Rights". Hon’ble Mr. Mushtaque Hussain Shaikh, Joint Civil Judge (JD), JMFC & Principal Magistrate Juvenile Justice Board, Akola was the guest speaker. He pin pointed the provisions of Juvenile Justice Act and also depicted the short comings of the working of the Juvenile Welfare Board.

6. "Inherent, Inalienable Rights": 10th December is celebrated as World Human Right Day. It was on this day United Nations Organisation recognized the existence of Human Rights through enactment of Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948 and declared universally all human beings are born free and equal in dignity & rights. Celebrating the same in

7. Educational Opportunities Overseas: Prof. Sathyanarayanan, delivered a lecture on 29th January 2009 on the ”Educational Opportunities overseas". He guided the students aspiring to pursue their masters' education abroad. He was successful in quietening the restless minds of students about the 'Ifs’' and 'buts' of chasing their dreams of seeking education abroad.


8. On 31st January 2009, Mr. Ahmer conducted a workshop on Placement and Communication skills for the final year students. This was quite useful to them as it was an effort to brace them about the skills they require to possess while facing interviews.

9. A Tribute to the Pioneer: One of the essential qualities which a Lawyer must possess is the art of eloquence. Following this, on 21st February 2009, PROSPECTUS 09-10 we organized the First Late Shri Shankarrao Chavan Memorial State Level Elocution Competition. This was in the fond memory of Late Shri Shankaraoji Chavan, Founder President of Marathwada Mitra Mandal, Pune who was an outstanding parliamentarian, an able administrator. The object was to inculcate in the budding lawyers an art of eloquence.

25 Colleges from all over Maharashtra participated in the said Competition. Hon’ble Mr Justice S.B. Mhase Patil, Judge Bombay High Court inaugurated the Session. Adv (Dr) S R Bhosale, Dean Faculty of Law also graced the Session along with Prin. B.G Jadhav, Treasurer, Marathwada Mitra Mandal. Mr Pandit Vidyasagar, Director, BCUD, University of Pune and Adv Ranjan Nehru , Corporate Legal Consultant,Nehru & Co.

10. "Into the darkness they go the wise and the lovely": On 26th February 2009, we had the privilege of having with us Mr. Bhai Vaidya, the President of Rashtra Seva Dal and ex-Home Minister of Maharashtra on the eve of 5th Death Anniversary of Late Shankarrao Chavan, Former Home Minister of India. He shared his experiences with Late Shri Shankarrao Chavan with the audience. His lecture led emphasis on various facets of Shankarrao Chavan's Social & Political life.

The programme was followed by Blood Donation Camp. Students & Staff of the Marathwada Mitra Mandal donated more than 70 bottles of blood to Acharya Anandrishiji Blood Bank.