MNLU Mumbai is inviting applications for its 1-year PG Diploma Course on Animal Laws, Rights, and Protection.
About MNLU Mumbai
The Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai is a premier Institution of Excellence in Legal learning established by the Government of Maharashtra under Act No. VI of 2014.
About the Course
India has some of the finest provisions to safeguard animals in the world. For example, did you know it is illegal to relocate stray dogs that have been spayed? Or that it is illegal to incite or organize animal fights? Many people may be unaware of the laws compassionate lawmakers have passed to safeguard
animals.
India, the seventh-largest country in the world, is one of the most biodiverse regions of the world containing four of the world’s 36 biodiversity hotspots. It is home to animals ranging from the Bengal Tigers to the Great Indian Rhinoceros and animal protection and welfare in in the country has taken a
prominent position over the recent years.
Protection of animals is enshrined as a fundamental duty in the Indian Constitution and there exist several animal welfare legislations in India such as the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 at the Central level and cattle protection and cow slaughter prohibition
legislation at the State levels.
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 is the criminal code of India which covers all substantive aspects of criminal law. Section 428 and 429 of the IPC provide for the punishment of all acts of cruelty such as killing, poisoning, maiming, or rendering useless of animals.
The aforementioned legislation has been enacted to obviate unnecessary pain and suffering of animals and similar legislations continue to be enacted according to changing circumstances. Notwithstanding specific statutes, further protections for animals lie under general concepts such as tort law, constitutional law, etc.
About PG Diploma in Animal Laws, Rights and Protection
In the process of enhancing its academic horizon, MNLU Mumbai is coming up with a new course under the active guidance of the Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey. The University is introducing Diploma Programmes from the year 2022 as professional boosters to practicing advocates and other professionals.
The Post-Graduate Diploma in Animal Laws, Rights & Welfare is designed to provide participants with
adequate knowledge and exposure to Legal Framework governing animal rights and welfare such as:
- Legal Framework of Wildlife conservation including protocol for care of exhibited wildlife.
- Administrative structure for animal welfare in India.
- Role and responsibilities state and other authorities.
- Trade in animals
- Bio-diversity and Animal Life
- Animal rights Advocacy
Conduct of the Programme
- The course is designed to have physical and interactive lectures. But because of government protocols/rules, the lectures will be conducted online on the virtual platform. Once the situation
improves the virtual classes will be supplemented by workshops, seminars, and offline exercises on holidays. - Every lecture will be recorded. The recording of the lecture will be provided to the candidates only if prior intimation and permission will be taken from the concerned faculty.
- The learning environment includes online lectures on weekends, webinars, and group discussions on online platforms.
General Details
- Medium: English
- Eligibility: Graduation
- Duration: 1 year
- Mode: Hybrid
How to Register for the Course?
Course fee: Rs. 10,000/-
Documents Attached
- Admission Form
- Certificate of the highest Qualification obtained
- Updated Resume/CV
- Proof of Fees Paid
Payment of the Course Fee
- Name of the Bank: Punjab National Bank (Branch – Powai)
- Name of the Payee: MNLU CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
- BankAccount No: 8709000100020465 (Saving Account)
- IFSC Code: PUNB0063210
Registration Deadline
March 15, 2022
Contact Information
- Prof. (Dr.) Anil G. Variath (Registrar I/c.): +91 9869011210
- Ms. Nirnaya Gadekar (Course Coordinator): +91 9967284584
- nirnaya.g@mnlumumbai.edu.in
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