St.

Thomas’ College of Law

Plot No. 33A/2, Knowledge Park-3, Greater Noida-201308, District
Gautam Budha Nagar, U.P

HANDBOOK
Session : 2023-24
 Index
S.No Particulars Page No.
1. General Rules for Students 1

2. Rules for Using Library 3

3. Academic Calendar 4

4. List of Holidays 7

5. Annual Assessment Index and Awards 8

 General Rules for Students

1. The students are expected to maintain self discipline and participate in academic and
extra-curricular activities so as to prove that they are responsible and disciplined global
citizens. This can be demonstrated by way of observing self discipline, self
participation in extra-curricular activities and independently organising of functions and
events of academic nature. This is aimed at making our students self reliant and
responsible citizens.

2. Entry to campus is to be allowed only on production of Identity Cards issued by STCL.

The students must carry their Identity Cards with them which should be produced before
the authority/security staff while entering the campus.

3. The students are required to maintain proper decorum and discipline as they are expected
to be disciplined professional in their future life.

4. The students are expected to conduct themselves honorably and respectfully towards
Faculty members, Administrative Staff, Fellow Students and the Guests.

5. STCL will not be liable for any financial transaction by the student with any other student
and/or other person.

6. Irregularities, if any, breach of rules and discipline are to be brought to the notice of the
Dean/Principal.

7. Expected attendance for qualifying to appear in semester/yearly examination is 75 percent

failing which the students will not be allowed to appear in examinations.

8. The students are required to be present in the lecture room before scheduled time of the
session/period.

9. The students are not allowed to leave any lecture-session midway before the end of the
session or any other academic activity.

10. The students are required to be punctual & regular in their classes. Attendance in
Seminars/Workshops is compulsory.

11. Participation in the curricular activities is mandatory.

12. Students are expected to submit all assignments files/records as per instructions given
from time to time by the concerned subject teacher.

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13. No student should use mobile phone during class/ lecture time.

14. Celebration of Festivals of joy i.e. Holi, Deepawali, Eid, X-Mas, etc is permissible only in
the open area in the college with decency and not allowed inside the class rooms and
other halls.

15. College authorities will not be responsible for any theft/loss/damage to vehicles parked in
and around the college campus.

16. In case a student is facing any problem such as ragging, eve teasing, black mailing or
harassment, he/she must immediately report the same to the Dean/Principal.

17. Complaint Box may be used by students for seeking redressal of their grievances which
will be commanded and seriously dealt with by the Internal Complaint Committee.

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 Rules for Using the Library

1. A security deposit of Rs. 1200/- is to be submitted at the time of admission.

2. A student can borrow only two books at a time for a period of two weeks.

3. A faculty member can borrow maximum four books at a time for a period of three
months. If books are required beyond three months, these can be re-issued.

4. Books will be issued to students, during library hours. No book will be issued or
returned during teaching hours.

5. Underlining or writing in library books, periodicals, and news-papers is strictly

forbidden.

6. Reference books, current periodicals and newspapers will not be issued. These can
be consulted or read only in the library.

7. After reading, the reference books, periodicals and news-papers are kept back in
their respective places.

8. If the books are not returned within the specified time, it will be viewed seriously
and a fine of Rs.1/- per day will be charged as per rules.

9. The Librarian may call for a book at any time, even if the normal period of issue
has not expired.

10. In case a book is misused, wrongly handled or lost, the person concerned will have
to replace the book or pay the current market price of the book.

11. The members should take good care of library furnishings and equipments. Make
sure that the library looks as good when you leave as it did when you came in.

12. Eatables are not allowed in library.

13. Library computers are for academic purposes only. Do not tamper with the
computer settings and follow the internet safety guidelines.

14. A “No Dues Certificate” by each student is to be obtained from the librarian for
his/her transfer/ withdrawal from the college.

15. Strict decorum and ethical environment shall always be maintained in the library.

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16. If any dispute regarding books arises, the decision of the Dean/Principal shall be
final.

Academic Calendar
Session: 2023-24

Month Dates Activities

11/08/2023 Dates Reserved for LL.B ViVa Voce (Practical)

14/08/2023 Dates Reserved for BA.LL.B ViVa Voce (Practical)

15/08/2023 Independence Day Celebration (Flag Hosting and other

August cultural activities)
19/08/2023 Orientation Program for Academic Session (2023-24)
21/08/2023 Commencement of BA.LL.B and LL.B Regular Classes
25/08/2023 Departmental Debate Competition
05/09/2023 Teacher’s Day Celebration
06/09/2023 Introductory Session and Commencement of Value Addition
Courses
September 1. Information Technology And Cyber Law
2. Arbitration And Mediation
08/09/2023 Farewell/ Freshers Party
12/09/2023 Worksop on “Advocacy Skills” by Distinguished Guest
13/09/2023 Legal Awareness Programme

26/09/2023 Inter-College Legal Quiz Competition

04/10/2023 Odd Semester Inter Exam (Cycle-1)

12/10/2023 Inter College Moot Court Competition (Day 1)

October 13/10/2023 Inter College Moot Court Competition (Day 2)

20/10/2023 One Day National Seminar

25/10/2023 Yoga & Sports Activities

03/11/2023 Visit to Lok Adalat (Tentative)

09/11/2023 Diwali Celebration

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November 27/11/2023 Law Fest (Day 1)
28/11/2023 Law Fest (Day 2)

29/11/2023 Law Fest (Day 3)

01/12/2023 Excursions (A short tour of students under the supervision
of the college)
08/12/2023 International Human Rights Day (Special Lecture)
December 11/12/2023 Odd Semester Inter Exam (Cycle-2)

22/12/2023 Christmas Day Celebration

02/01/2024 College Reopens

10/01/2024 University Exams (Tentative Dates)
January 15/01/2024 Career Counselling Program

26/01/2024 Republic Day Celebrations (Flag Unfurled)

29/01/2024 Dates Reserved for LL.B ViVa Voce (Practical) (Tentative)

30/01/2024 Dates Reserved for LL.B ViVa Voce (Practical) (Tentative)

05/02/2024 Commencement of Even Semester (As per University
Schedule)
10/02/2024 Alumni Meet
February 16/02/2024 Extempore Competition

22/02/2024 Annual Fest/ Meraki (Day 1)

23/02/2024 Annual Fest/ Meraki (Day 2)

29/02/2024 Eassy Competition

08/03/2024 National Conference on the Occasion of “International
March Women’s Day”
15/03/2024 Plaint Drafting Competition

22/03/2024 Round Table Discussion

27/03/2024 Even Semester Inter Exam (Cycle-1)

05/04/2024 Moot Court Training

12/04/2024 Hon’ble Supreme Court/ High Court/ Old Parliament Visit

April 19/04/2024 Debate Competition

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 26/04/2024 National Seminar on Contemporary Legal Issues

10/05/2024 Legal Quiz Competition

13/05/2024 Even Semester Inter Exam (Cycle-2)

May 20/05/2024 Faculty Development Program (Day 1) (Online)

21/05/2024 Faculty Development Program (Day 2) (Online)

05/06/2024 National Seminar on the occasion of “International

Environment Day”
June 10/06/2024 University Exams (Tentative Date)

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 List of Holidays
(Session: 2023-24)
S. No. DATE DAY HOLIDAYS
1 01-01-2023 SUNDAY NEW YEAR
2 13-01-2023 FRIDAY LOHARI
3 14-01-2023 SATURDAY MAKAR SAKRANTI
4 26-01-2023 THURSDAY REPUBLIC DAY/ BASANT
PANCHAMI
5 18-02-2023 SATURDAY MAHA SHIVRATRI
6 07-03-2023 TUESDAY HOLIKA DAHAN
7 08-03-2023 WEDNESDAY HOLI
8 30-03-2023 THURSADAY RAM NAVMI
9 04-04-2023 TUESDAY MAHAVIR JAYANTI
10 07-04-2023 FRIDAY GOOD FRIDAY
11 14-04-2023 FRIDAY BAISAKHI/ AMBEDKAR
JAYANTI
12 22-04-2023 SATURDAY ID-UL-FITAR
13 05-05-2023 FRIDAY BUDDH PURNIMA
14 29-06-2023 THURSDAY ID-UL-JUHA
15 29-07-2023 SATURDAY MOHARRAM
16 15-08-2023 TUESDAY INDEPENDENCE DAY
17 30-08-2023 WEDNESDAY RAKSHA BANDAN
18 07-09-2023 THURSDAY JANMASHTMI
19 28-09-2023 THURSDAY ID-UL-MILAD
20 02-10-2023 MONDAY GANDHI JAYANTI
21 23-10-2023 MONDAY MAHANAVMI
22 24-10-2023 TUESDAY VIJAYA DASHMI
23 28-10-2023 SATURDAY VALMIKI JAYANTI
24 13-11-2023 MONDAY DIWALI
25 14-11-2023 TUESDAY GOVARDHAN PUJA
26 15-11-2023 WEDNESDAY BHAI DOOJ
27 27-11-2023 MONDAY GURU NANAK JAYANTI

28 25-12-2023 MONDAY CHRISTMAS DAY

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 Annual Assessment Index and Awards

Session: 2023-24
An annual award will be given to the best 3 students from each batch of BA.LL.B and
LL.B courses. The eligibility criteria is given below:

S.No Performance Index Marks

1. Attendance  90-100% = 10 Marks

 80-89% = 07 Marks

 70-79% = 03 Marks

2. Inrernal Marks 10 Marks

3. Co-Curricular Activities 10 Marks

4. Active Participation in Class Room 10 Marks