DNLU offers advanced certificate course on Banking and Project finance law: Register Now

The advanced modules focus on project financing, contractual safeguards in loan agreements, and the various statutory frameworks for debt recovery.

DNLU Banking and Project Finance Law

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08 Sep 2025, 11:03 am

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The Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur is hosting an online advanced certificate course on 'Banking and Project Finance Law' from September 12 to 21, 2025.

This course provides a structured introduction to the laws and regulations shaping the Indian banking system. Across six modules, it covers the evolution of banking, the role of the RBI, and key regulatory tools. Participants will study the banker-customer relationship, negotiable instruments, and the shift to modern payment systems.

The course also explores debt recovery and consumer protection mechanisms, including SARFAESI, Debt Recovery Tribunals, and the Banking Ombudsman. Advanced modules focus on project financing, contractual safeguards in loan agreements, and the statutory framework for recovery under the RDDB Act, SARFAESI, and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

Key outcomes

Networking with top legal professionals and peers
Interactive sessions with live Q&A
Lifetime access to recordings of all sessions
E-Certificate of participation/completion (with grades for those taking the final assessment)

Course Details

Duration: 2 Weeks
Mode: Online
Dates: 12th – 21st September 2025
Fees: Students – ₹1,799 | ₹1,499 (Early Bird)
Professionals – ₹3,999 | ₹3,499 (Early Bird) (Inclusive of GST)

Course structure

Introduction to Banking System, RBI and Regulatory Framework
Nature and evolution of banking
Types of banks
Banking Regulation Act, 1949
RBI as Central Bank
RBI Act, 1934
CRR, SLR, repo
RBI’s supervisory powers
Banker–Customer Relationship and Banking Operations
Legal nature of banker–customer relationship
Rights and duties
Types of accounts
Banker’s lien & set-off
KYC guidelines
Negotiable Instruments Law
NI Act, 1881
Cheques, promissory notes, bills of exchange
Section 138 (cheque dishonour)
NEFT, RTGS, UPI
Banking Recovery Laws and Consumer Protection
SARFAESI Act, 2002
DRT Act, 1993
Banking Ombudsman Scheme
Consumer protection
NPAs, digital banking, cybersecurity
Banks and FIs – Project Financing
Types of banks/ FIs
Infrastructure project funding
Borrower considerations
Restrictions in loan agreements
Events of default
Statutory Framework for Recovery
RDDB Act, 1993
SARFAESI Act, 2002
Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016

Eligibility

Open to law students, in-house counsel, legal practitioners, chartered accountants, company secretaries, and anyone interested in exploring Banking and Project Finance Law in India and globally.

Speakers

Dr OV Nandimath, Professor, NLSIU, Bangalore.
Devmani Bansal, Founding Partner, B&B Chambers.
Shrivar Awasthi, Associate Partner, HSA.
Ishaan Duggal, Associate Partner, HSA.
Kanishka Sihare, Senior Associate, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan.
Aman Siwasiya, Legal Manager, IIFL Home Loans.

Certification

Participants will receive an E-Certificate of Completion/Participation. A final online MCQ assessment will be conducted. Those opting for the test will have their grades reflected on the certificate.

Internship Opportunity at HSA Advocates

Participants enrolled in the course will be eligible to apply for an internship with HSA. After the course concludes, interested candidates will be required to fill out a Google Form and submit their CV along with a Statement of Interest.

The selection process will be entirely at the discretion of HSA. Applications will be assessed on overall quality, and preference may be given to candidates with prior internships, competition achievements, or strong academic work. The mode, duration, month, and all other aspects of the internship will be determined solely by HSA Advocates.