Upholding Constitution, Ethics & Professional Decorum
Babu Baldev Singh Memorial Educational Trust Presidency Law College is committed to maintaining a disciplined, safe, inclusive, and academically excellent environment for legal education. Every member of our academic community is expected to uphold the values of the Constitution of India, rule of law, justice, equality, fraternity, human dignity, professional ethics, and social responsibility.
Code of Conduct for Law Students
📚 Academic Discipline & Integrity
- Attend lectures, practical training, moot courts, and seminars regularly and punctually.
- Maintain mandatory attendance as prescribed by BCI and University rules.
- Complete assignments, projects, and clinical work within prescribed deadlines.
- Refrain from academic malpractices, plagiarism, cheating, or impersonation.
- Properly acknowledge books, judgments, legislation, and research databases.
⚖️ Professional Decorum & Advocacy
- Respect the Constitution, courts, judicial institutions, and the rule of law.
- Observe formal court etiquette during court visits, internships, and legal aid clinics.
- Never misrepresent oneself as an advocate or legal authority.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of client data and research training records.
- Wear prescribed formal professional attire during classes, moot courts, and exams.
🏛️ Clinical Legal Education & Moot Courts
- Follow prescribed rules for client counselling, mediation, and moot competitions.
- Present legal arguments honestly without manipulating facts or authorities.
- Respect opposing teams, clients, judges, advocates, and coordinators.
📝 Examinations & Institutional Property
- Carry valid identity cards and follow all invigilation instructions during exams.
- Protect library assets, computer labs, moot court furniture, and building property.
- Intentional damage or vandalism will attract disciplinary action and monetary recovery.
🚫 Anti-Ragging (Zero Tolerance)
Ragging in any form (verbal, physical, online, or hostel areas) is strictly illegal under UGC and BCI regulations. Violations incur immediate police reporting and expulsion.
🛡️ Prevention of Sexual Harassment
Prohibition of bullying, intimidation, caste/gender/disability discrimination, and harassment. All complaints are handled by the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC).
📱 Social Media & Digital Conduct
Responsible usage of digital platforms. Unauthorized use of College logo, circulating confidential data, cyberbullying, or unauthorized recording is strictly prohibited.
Code of Conduct for Teaching Faculty
- Deliver the prescribed curriculum effectively with dedication and punctuality.
- Encourage critical legal reasoning, Constitutional values, and research scholarhips.
- Evaluate student performance objectively, transparently, and fairly.
- Maintain strict professional boundaries and foster an inclusive, harassment-free environment.
- Participate actively in academic governance, legal aid clinics, and institutional research.
Code of Conduct for Non-Teaching Staff
- Perform administrative duties efficiently, honestly, and responsibly.
- Treat students, teaching faculty, advocates, and campus visitors with courtesy and dignity.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of student academic and financial records.
- Safeguard college property, files, and administrative data systems against misuse.
- Adhere strictly to approved administrative workflows without discrimination or bias.
Disciplinary Procedure & Statutory Compliance
Prohibited Conduct
Violence, academic fraud, sexual harassment, property destruction, illegal substance possession, or misuse of official identity constitute serious misconduct.
Due Process & Fair Hearing
Proceedings follow principles of natural justice. Individuals accused of misconduct are granted fair opportunity to present their explanation before competent inquiry committees.
Statutory Framework
Read in conjunction with Bar Council of India (BCI) rules, University of Mumbai ordinances, UGC regulations, Anti-Ragging statutory framework, and ICC policies.
“Learn the Law • Respect the Constitution • Uphold Justice”