Department of Business Law

Introduction :

Law and human life are instrinsically linked. There is no aspect of human existence that is untouched by law. The knowledge of laws governing business and their application to overcome challenges encountered is a must for every entrepreneur and business professional. As economic, social and political changes occur laws and policies are changing to adapt life and business accordingly. The Department of Business Laws is engaged in imparting education of law and taxation at the under graduate and post graduate levels outlined below:

Sr.	Class	Title of the subject
1	S.Y.B.com.	Elements of Company Law
2	T.Y.B.com.	Business Regulatory Framework (Mercantile Law)
3	T.Y.B.com.	Business Taxation and Auditing

Special Subject: E-Commercial Laws and Practices

Sr. No.	Class	Paper	Title of Paper
1	M. Com. I, Sem. I	Paper I	Information System and E-Commerce Practices
2	M. Com. I, Sem. I	Paper II	Intellectual Property Laws
3	M. Com. I, Sem. II	Paper III	E-Security & Cyber Laws
4	M. Com. I, Sem. II	Paper IV	Laws Relating to Copy Rights & Designs
5	M. Com. II, Sem. III	Paper V	Laws Relating to International Business
6	M. Com. II, Sem. III	Paper VI	WTO-Norms & Practices
7	M. Com. II, Sem. IV	Paper VII	Recent Advances in Commercial Laws & Practices
8	M. Com. II, Sem. IV	Paper VIII	Project Work

The college also provides Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation Laws of the Savitribahi Phule University of Pune. The Head of Department Dr. Prakash N. Chaudhary is the coordinator of the course and various tax consultants, Professional lawyers and chartered accountants are the faculty members for this course.

Objectives of the Department of Business Laws

Objectives

To create student-friendly environment and give theoretical exposure of the subject to the students.
To motivate students to become active learners in the ‘Teaching-Learning Process’ through various activities such as projects, field work, presentations, workshops, etc.
To give up-to-date knowledge of the subjects to the students and motivate them to take up research projects on contemporary themes relating to their studies.
To motivate members of the department to undertake various research activities of their interest.
To take special efforts for overall development of the personality of the students besides academics and make them responsible citizens to face the new challenges of the changing society.

Activities conducted by the Department in the past

Certificate course in American Business Laws and Communication.
Certificate Course in Consumer Protection Laws.
Dr. Bhanage Memorial Seminar on ‘Intellectual Property Rights in the Changing Business World’
Special lectures of Adjunct Faculty member Mr. Vivek Sadhale, Company Secretary, on the subjects like ‘Corporate Governance’, ‘Mergers and Acquisitions’ etc.
University level seminar for teachers on ‘New Syllabus of Elements of Company Law’.
Workshop on ‘Law on Domestic Violence’.
Workshop on ‘Central Excise Law’.
Certificate Courses on ‘Central Excise Law, VAT, etc. in association with Deccan Chamber of Commerce.
Various guest lecturers of professionals such as lawyers, chartered accountants and company secretaries for career guidance, etc.
National Seminar on

Department members:

Sr.No	Name	Designation	Area of Interest
1	Dr. Prakash N. Chaudhary	Vice Principal & Head, Department of Business Law	Business Laws, Labor Laws, Consumer Protection Laws, etc.
2	Dr. (Ms.) Vrishali Randhir	Assistant Professor	Company Law and Self Help Groups
3	Dr. (Ms.) Mariam Noronha	Assistant Professor	Company Law and Business Entrepreneurship etc.
4	Dr. E.B. Khedkar	Part-Time Asst. Professor	Taxation, Auditing and Business Administration
5	Dr. Girish B. Gundesha	Part Time Asst. Professor	Accountancy, Taxation, Auditing
6	Ms. Jasmin Shikalgar	Part Time Asst. Professor	Business Laws.
7	Ms. Priyanka Gahine.	Part Time Asst. Professor	Business Laws.
8	Mr. Mangesh Munde	Part Time Asst. Professor	Business Laws.
9	Ms. Ujwal Khamkar	Part Time Asst. Professor	Business Laws.
10	Ms. Minaz Khatib	Part Time Asst. Professor	Business Laws.
11	Miss. Priyanka C.	Asst. Prof. (Visiting Faculty in Commerce)	Business Laws, Commerce and Management.