Ethics play a crucial role in understanding human conduct, both professionally and personally. Professionals often face dilemmas when making critical decisions, and it is essential to follow ethical codes while understanding what is right and wrong, legal and illegal, in the professional realm. This ensures a healthy and safe work environment. Additionally, professionals must be aware of the laws governing their actions, as this knowledge helps them navigate legal implications in their conduct. From a public policy perspective, a fundamental understanding of relevant laws is vital to comprehend how these affect individuals, their professional behavior, and their interactions with society and the government.
This course is designed to familiarize learners with the essential laws they will encounter in their professional lives. The content covers key areas of law such as professional ethics, the law of contract, dispute resolution, labour laws, intellectual property rights, taxation, and the basic laws governing companies. Each lesson is structured to cater to learners without a legal background, aiming to simplify complex legal concepts with clear explanations and relatable examples, making them easier to understand and apply in real-world professional settings.
Course Objectives
• To understand the range of laws that can impact professionals in the discharge of their duties.
• To make informed decisions when faced with ethically conflicting situations by relating to practical scenarios discussed in the course.
• To become aware of the boundaries of professional duties and responsibilities, enabling the learner to discharge their role in society as a more conscientious and ethical individual.
Online
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation
Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) of IIT Madras
and
L&T EduTech
Rs 5,100/- inclusive of tax
Students pursuing Diploma, UG, and PG Programs in Engineering, Law, Business, Management, Finance, Accounts, Commerce or related fields
21 Hours
L&T Industry Experts & Experts of J&M Legal
Ms. Preeti Mohan
Partner, J&M Legal
Preeti Mohan, a law graduate from ILS Law College, Pune, has been practicing since 2007, specializing in commercial and corporate litigation and dispute resolution advisory. With over a decade of experience, she has represented clients before the High Court, Company Law Board, and Debts Recovery Tribunal. Preeti’s expertise includes complex shareholder disputes, bankruptcy proceedings, and contractual issues.
A key focus of her practice is arbitration, particularly in the infrastructure sector. She has successfully represented major corporations in engineering, construction, and road projects, including defending constitutional challenges to Public-Private Partnership models in the highway development sector
General Principles of Contract, Competency and Enforceable Contracts- Various Types of Contracts and their Features- Government Contracts - Tenders, Request for Proposals and Bid Evaluations- Specific Contract- Insurance, Taxation, Contract Documentation- Performance , Joint Liabilities, Impossibility, Excusable Non-performance and Doctrine of Frustration- Breach of Contract, Consequences, Remedies- Specific Performance and Sale of Goods Act- Public /Private Partnerships- Build, Own, Operate and its Variations- Engineering Contracts, Standard Issues, Certification process and Issues relating to the Final Bill- FIDIC Model Contracts. Professional Ethics: Definition Types and Theories of Ethics- Code of Ethics and Professional Ethics - Gift vs. Bribery and Anti-corruption Laws - Whistle Blowing and Vigil Mechanism - Confidentiality Information and Data Protection - Tortious Liability -Environmental Breaches and Disaster Management - Discrimination at Workplace
Introduction and Evolution of Arbitration Law Salient -Arbitration Agreements -Notice of arbitration and appointment of arbitrators - Seat v. Venue- Procedure to be followed by arbitral tribunal and jurisdiction of arbitral tribunal- Interim orders and How to challenge them- The Arbitration & the Award - Challenging the Arbitral Award - Arbitration’s beyond India’s borders- SIAC & LIAC - Enforcement of Foreign awards - Dispute Resolution Boards & Lok Adalats - Difference between Arbitration, Mediation, Conciliation and Negotiation - Alternate Dispute Resolution methods and Confidentiality
Basic definitions and terms under Company Law- Difference between Companies and other entities - Articles and Memorandum of Association - Authentication of contracts and documents - Piercing of Corporate Veil -Corporate Social Responsibility - Appointment of Directors and Managerial Personnel- Mergers and Amalgamations- Offences Punishable under Companies Act - Adjudicating Authority under Companies Act - Landmark Judgments under Company Law - Basic Definitions and Terms under Insolvency Code - Overview of CIRP Process - Overview of Liquidation Process - Insolvency of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)- Insolvency Process for Personal Guarantors - Landmark Judgments under Insolvency Code - Competition Law - Anti-competitive agreement - Abuse of dominant position - Merger Control Regulations - Landmark Judgments under Competition Law
Taxation : India Income-tax Introduction and Concepts - TDS-TCS Advanced Tax - Filing return of income - Tax Incentives for commercial entities - Exchange control regulations in India – FEMA - Basic terms and fundamentals - GST- Input tax credit - Customs Duty, FTP & SEZ
Engagement of Labour, and other construction related laws : Industrial Disputes Act - Building and other construction related laws - Sexual Harassment at Workplace - Health and Safety Laws - Environmental Protection laws - Social Security Laws - Labour codes and impact on construction industry
Environmental Protection laws : Environmental Laws in India - Understanding sustainable development -Environmental Impact Assessment an overview - Overview of International Conventions on Environmental Protection
Intellectual Property Law in India - Copyright and Trademarks - Patents and Designs - Product/ Process Patent and Terminology Role of -engineering students in Patent offices - Preparation of patent documents - IP in engineering companies- Trademarks -definition, concepts, registrable, non-registrable - Domain name and WIPO domain name process – Trademark & Copyright registration process - Computer programs and Copyright - Idea vs expression dichotomy- Designs registration process -Protection of trade sectors in India - Online Piracy - the Law in India - Competition and Confidentiality Issues, Antitrust Laws - Assignment and licensing of IPR – Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Design : infringement and remedies - IP issues in sale of business- Start-ups and IP- Software and Business Method Patenting in India & other Jurisdiction - Ownership of IPR and employment rights