Section 4 — Objects of the University

Jammu and Kashmir National Law University Act, 2018 · Free to read

The objects of the University shall be,––

(i) to evolve and impart comprehensive legal education ;

(ii) to impart continuing legal education at all levels to achieve excellence ;

(iii) to organize advanced studies and promote research in all branches of law ;

(iv) to disseminate legal knowledge and legal processes and their role in the national development by organising lectures, seminars, symposia, workshop and conferences ;

(v) to promote cultural, legal and ethical values with a view to promote and foster the rule of law and objectives enshrined in the Constitution of India [x x x x] ;

(vi) to improve the ability to analyse and present for benefit of the contemporary issues of public concern and their legal implications ;

(vii) to liaise with institutes of higher learning and research in the field of law in India and abroad ;

(viii) to publish periodicals, treatises, study books, reports, journals and other literature on all subjects relating to law ;

(ix) to hold examinations and confer degrees and other academic distinctions ;

(x) to promote legal awareness in the community for achieving social and economic justice ;

(xi) to undertake study and training projects relating to law, legislation and judicial institutions ; and

(xii) to do all such things as are incidental to, and necessary for, or conducive to the attainment of all or any of the objectives of the University.