A Report on

 

 

Workshop on

 

 

 

 

 Manupatra Session 2024-25

 

 

 

 

Organized by: Maharishi Law School in coordination with IQAC

 

 

 

 

Objective of the Workshop:

 

 

A workshop on "Manupatra: A Legal Research Tool" was organized at Maharishi Law School on 10th February 2025. The session was conducted by Mr. K.K. Pankaj, an esteemed legal expert and researcher. The workshop aimed to enhance the understanding of legal research methodologies using Manupatra—one of India's leading online legal research databases—among students and faculty members.

Participating Students:

The primary attendees of the workshop were first-year BBA LLB and BA LLB students.

The Maharishi Law School (MLS), Noida, under the IQAC initiative, organized the workshop on the theme "Manupatra" on 10th February 2025 in the Moot Court at the MUIT Noida Campus. The objective was to familiarize participants with the features and functionalities of the Manupatra platform. Dr. K.B. Asthana, Dean of MLS, welcomed the guest and inaugurated the session.

The workshop aimed to:

• Demonstrate effective legal research techniques.
• Guide students on retrieving case laws, statutes, and legal commentaries efficiently.
• Discuss the role of digital legal research in modern legal practice.

Key Topics Covered:

Mr. K.K. Pankaj provided an insightful presentation covering the following areas:

1. Introduction to Manupatra:

• Overview of Manupatra as a comprehensive legal research platform.
• Importance of digital legal research in contemporary legal practice.

2. Navigating the Manupatra Platform:

• User interface and dashboard functionalities.
• Customization options for efficient research.

3. Legal Research Techniques:

• Keyword-based search strategies.
• Citation search and case law filtering.
• Boolean search and its applications.

4. Accessing Case Laws and Statutes:

• Locating landmark judgments.
• Understanding the relevance of headnotes.
• Comparing case precedents across different courts.

5. Advanced Features of Manupatra:

• AI-powered legal analytics.
• Cross-referencing statutes and commentaries.
• Personalized folders and document management.

6. Practical Demonstrations and Hands-on Session:

• Live demonstration on conducting case law searches.
• Practical exercises for participants to enhance their research skills.

Outcome of the Workshop:

The workshop significantly improved participants' research skills, enhanced their understanding of digital legal databases, and increased awareness of the importance of technology in legal research. Mr. K.K. Pankaj’s expert guidance provided valuable insights into efficient legal research methods.

The session concluded with an interactive Q&A segment, where participants clarified their doubts and discussed advanced legal research strategies. The event was a resounding success, equipping attendees with essential skills for effective legal research using Manupatra.

Student Feedback on the Manupatra Workshop:

The workshop received positive feedback from participating students:

Sapna Singh: "The workshop was extremely informative and helped me understand how to conduct legal research efficiently."

Ashifa Chaudhary: "Manupatra seemed complex at first, but after the hands-on session, I feel much more confident using it."

Mihir: "The practical exercises were very helpful in understanding case law searches and citation tracking. Mr. K.K. Pankaj explained everything step by step, making it easy to follow."

Tushar: "I learned new search techniques like Boolean search, which will be useful for my moot court research. The live demonstration of Manupatra’s features was the highlight of the session for me. I never knew Manupatra had so many advanced features—this workshop opened my eyes to its full potential."