1. Preamble

This Handbook outlines the standard rules and practices of Viswabharathi Law College. All students must understand and comply with this Code of Ethics and Conduct.
The goal of this Code is to ensure a fair, efficient, and responsible discipline system that supports student growth and promotes accountability.

Students are expected to be familiar with this Code.

2. Jurisdiction

2.1 On-Campus & College-Linked Activities

The college has full authority over the conduct of all admitted students and can take action against any misconduct occurring:

• On the college campus
• During college-related activities, functions, or events

This includes incidents such as ragging or any other violation of student discipline.

2.2 Off-Campus Behaviour

The college may also act on misconduct that occurs off-campus if it violates the standards expected from students. This includes:

• Physical assault, threats, or behaviour endangering others
• Possession or use of weapons, explosives, or harmful devices
• Manufacture, sale, or distribution of drugs, alcohol, or prohibited substances
• Any behaviour that disturbs or harms the surrounding community

3. General Ethics and Conduct

This Code applies to all student behaviour inside the campus and at any college-sponsored activity.

By taking admission, each student agrees to:

• Attend regularly
• Complete academic tasks such as internal exams, records, and submissions within deadlines

If a student must discontinue studies for valid reasons, they may be relieved with written approval. All dues must be cleared, and any scholarship received will be cancelled.

Students must:

• Maintain academic integrity
• Respect others and their rights, safety, and property
• Wear clean, neat, formal attire suitable to cultural standards
• Avoid casual wear such as T-shirts, shorts, and jeans
• Wear ID cards at all times
• Not leave classrooms without faculty permission
• Not use mobile phones in classrooms (violators face disciplinary action)
• Maintain a decent and respectful relationship with all students
• Avoid entering class late
• Not deface boards or walls
• Handle college property responsibly (damage leads to penalty or suspension)
• Avoid anti-social activities
• Not circulate printed materials without the Principal’s permission
• Strictly avoid ragging (severe action will be taken)
• Pay for any damage caused knowingly or unknowingly
• Not entertain visitors inside classrooms
• Take care of their belongings (college is not responsible for any loss)
• Avoid any behaviour that harms the college’s reputation
• Not share audio/video of campus activities with media without permission
• Use social media responsibly and avoid posting derogatory content about any student or staff

4. Misconduct

Misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

• Discrimination based on gender, caste, religion, colour, region, language, disability, sexual orientation, or any personal characteristic
• Damaging college or others’ property
• Disruptive behaviour in classrooms or college events
• Eve teasing, molestation, ragging, bullying, harassment, or any inappropriate behaviour
• Criminal activity or violation of law within the campus (will be reported to police)

5. Ragging

Punishments (Following Supreme Court Directions & Telangana Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1997)

Actions against students involved in ragging may include:

• Cancellation of admission
• Ban from admission in any Indian institution
• Suspension from classes
• Withdrawal of scholarship
• Debarment from exams
• Withholding results
• Suspension or expulsion from the college
• Filing an FIR without exception

If there is a complaint, a committee will investigate and recommend disciplinary action.

Possible actions include:

5.1 Warning

A formal notice stating the violation and cautioning of harsher penalties for future misconduct.

5.2 Restrictions

Temporary limitations on access to certain campus facilities.

5.3 Expulsion

Permanent removal from the college and prohibition from entering campus or participating in activities.

5.4 Monetary Penalty

May include fines, loss of scholarship, or compensation for damage to college property.

5.5 Suspension

Temporary removal from classes, programs, activities, and use of facilities.

6. Appeals

If a student is dissatisfied with any disciplinary action, they may appeal to the Principal.

The Principal may:

• Accept the Committee’s recommendation and impose the punishment
• Modify the punishment based on the severity of the misconduct
• Send the case back to the Committee for reassessment

The Principal’s decision is final and binding.