1. PRELIMINARY

1.1 Short Title

These Regulations shall be called the Students’ Code of Conduct and Discipline Regulations, 2025.

1.2 Application

These Regulations shall apply to all students of the Institute without exception.

1.3 Regulatory Framework

These Regulations shall operate in addition to:
• HEC policies and guidelines
• Rules of Pakistan Bar Council
• Regulations of Quaid-i-Azam University
• Internal policies of the Institute

2. GENERAL DISCIPLINE

Every student shall:
2.1 Maintain discipline, dignity, and professional conduct at all times.
2.2 Respect faculty, staff, fellow students, and visitors.
2.3 Comply with all lawful institutional requirements.
2.4 Maintain institutional reputation at all times.
2.5 Carry and produce student identity card when required.

3. CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE

3.1 Proxy attendance is strictly prohibited.
3.2 Cross talking, whispering, or disruption during class is prohibited.
3.3 No disturbance shall be created in classrooms or academic areas.
3.4 No interruption during lecture except in designated Q/A session.
3.5 Mobile phones or devices shall not be used during class unless permitted.
3.6 No student shall leave class without permission of the teacher except in emergency.
3.7 Attendance shall be marked within the first 15 minutes of class commencement.
3.8 Classroom movement shall remain disciplined.

3.9 Any activity causing distraction during class, including eating or drinking, shall not be permitted.
3.10 Any disturbance of academic environment constitutes violation of discipline.

4. ATTENDANCE & ELIGIBILITY

4.1 Minimum 80% attendance in each course shall be mandatory for eligibility to sit in final-term examination as mandated by Quaid-i-Azam University.
4.2 Attendance requirements of Pakistan Bar Council and Quaid-i-Azam University shall be strictly applicable.
4.3 Attendance manipulation or proxy attendance constitutes violation of discipline.
4.4 Absence without valid justification constitutes non-compliance.

4.5 Punctuality is mandatory for all academic and institutional activities.
4.6 Late arrival beyond prescribed grace time may result in marking of absence.
4.7 Repeated late coming shall constitute violation of discipline and may affect attendance eligibility.

5. DRESS CODE

5.1 Students shall observe dress code in accordance with Rule 108-C(6) of the Pakistan Legal Practitioners & Bar Councils (First Amendment) Rules, 2025.

5.2 Non-compliance with the prescribed dress code may result in enhancement of apprenticeship/pupillage up to Eighteen (18) months by the Pakistan Bar Council.

6. ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS & INTEGRITY

6.1 Submission of fake, forged, or unverified academic documents shall render admission liable to cancellation.
6.2 Tampering with academic or institutional records constitutes violation of discipline.
6.3 Unauthorized access to examination material constitutes violation of discipline.

7. EXAMINATION DISCIPLINE

7.1 Silence and discipline shall be strictly maintained in examination halls.
7.2 Cheating, copying, impersonation, or use of unfair means during examination shall constitute serious violation under examination rules of Quaid-i-Azam University.
7.3 Possession or use of unauthorized material or devices during examination shall also constitute unfair academic practice.
7.4 Any attempt to gain undue academic advantage through dishonest means shall be treated as unfair academic practice.

8. CONDUCT & BEHAVIOUR

8.1 Abusive, threatening, or discriminatory conduct constitutes violation of discipline.
8.2 Harassment, bullying, ragging, or intimidation is strictly prohibited.
8.3 Respect for religious, cultural, and gender sensitivities shall be maintained.

9. COMMUNICATION WITH INSTITUTE AUTHORITIES

9.1 Students shall maintain respectful and formal communication with faculty and administration.
9.2 Misconduct in emails, messages, or written communication shall constitute violation of discipline.
9.3 False, frivolous, or malicious complaints may also attract disciplinary action.

10. SOCIAL MEDIA & DIGITAL CONDUCT

10.1 Misrepresentation or defamation of the Institute on any platform is prohibited.
10.2 Unauthorized sharing of institutional material is prohibited.

10.3 Defamatory, derogatory, or false statements against any faculty member, staff member, or student of the Institute on social media or any digital platform shall constitute a violation of discipline.
10.4 Cyber harassment or online intimidation constitutes violation of discipline.

10.5 Unauthorized audio/video recording or photography during lectures or institutional activities is strictly prohibited unless permitted by the Institute.

11. CAMPUS PROPERTY & CONDUCT OFFENCES

11.1 Damage or misuse of institutional property constitutes violation of discipline.
11.2 Unauthorized markings or defacement of property is prohibited.
11.3 Misuse of institutional facilities constitutes violation of discipline.
11.4 Liability for damage shall rest on the responsible student.

12. PROHIBITED CONDUCT & SERIOUS OFFENCES

12.1 Any act which endangers or is likely to endanger the safety, security, or peaceful academic environment of the Institute or its members shall be strictly prohibited.

12.2 Weapons, drugs, alcohol, vaping devices, cigarettes or any prohibited items on campus.

12.3 Violence, fighting, threats, or unlawful assembly.

12.4 Political, sectarian, or hate-based activity within the Institute premises or academic environment.

12.5 Forgery, fraud, or falsification of documents.

12.6 Theft, harassment, abuse, or misappropriation of institutional or personal property.

12.7 Gross misconduct affecting institutional security, discipline, or orderly functioning.

12.8 Any act causing serious reputational harm or bringing disrepute to the Institute or its members.

12.9 Any act which, in the opinion of the Disciplinary Committee, seriously undermines institutional discipline, safety, academic integrity, or order shall also constitute a serious offence.

13. CONTINUOUS VIOLATION

13.1 Repeated minor violations may cumulatively constitute a serious violation.
13.2 A pattern of indiscipline may attract enhanced penalties.

14. STUDENT SOCIETIES & ACTIVITIES

14.1 All student societies shall function only under institutional approval.
14.2 Unauthorized student groups or activities are prohibited.
14.3 Misuse of society platforms for political or irrelevant agendas is prohibited.
14.4 All events require prior institutional permission.

15. DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY & PENALTIES

15.1 Penalties may include:
• Warning
• Fine
• Probation
• Suspension
• Rustication
• Expulsion
• Any other appropriate penalty

15.2 A Disciplinary Committee constituted by the Principal shall be the designated disciplinary authority to inquire into and decide cases of violation.

15.3 The Disciplinary Committee may conduct inquiry, assess evidence, and pass disciplinary orders.

16. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

16.1 No action shall be taken without prima facie satisfaction of violation.
16.2 The student shall be given an opportunity of explanation where necessary.
16.3 Inquiry shall be conducted by the Disciplinary Committee.
16.4 Orders shall be communicated in writing to the student.

17. APPEAL MECHANISM

17.1 A student aggrieved by a decision of the Disciplinary Committee may file an appeal within seven (7) days.
17.2 The appeal shall lie before the Principal of the Institute, acting as Appellate Authority.
17.3 The Principal may uphold, modify, or set aside the decision.
17.4 The decision of the Principal shall be final within institutional framework.

18. BINDING EFFECT

These Regulations shall be binding upon all students from the date of admission and throughout enrollment without exception.