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THE CENTRAL EXCELLENCE WING

The Library of Chotanagpur Law College (CNLC), Ranchi stands as the intellectual heart of the institution and forms an integral part of the Centre of Excellence Wing of the college. Designed to inspire students, scholars, researcher a environment of holistic learning, the library blends tradition with modernity, housing an extensive print collection while embracing advanced digital resources and technologies.

The CNLC library is thoughtfully designed across two levels:

  • Ground Floor: This floor accommodates the main library hall, a well-curated book zone, and the office of the librarian. It houses a meticulously organized collection of law books, statutes, reference texts, and journals.
  • First Floor: Dedicated to a spacious reading room and the electronic library, this floor provides students and researchers with a serene environment for academic pursuit, along with access to world-class e-resources.

The library boasts a formidable collection of 20,594 volumes, including:

  • It has a wide collection of textbooks and reference books on all major branches of law.
  • National and International law journals offering comprehensive coverage of legal scholarship and case laws.
  • A special repository of books aligned with the New Education Policy (NEP-2020), which include works on the Indian Knowledge System, ancient texts like the Smritis, treatises on Dharamshastra, volumes on the history and culture of the Indian people, the Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophy, and other authoritative works that reflect India’s intellectual traditions.
  • A biographical collection dedicated to eminent personalities, judges, jurists, academicians, and national leaders – designed to inspire students and broaden their perspectives.

Digital and Electronic Resources

The CNLC Library is fully automated and managed through the MARC21 Koha – Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) hosted on cloud services, ensuring seamless cataloguing, circulation, and retrieval of resources. The electronic library is powered by high-speed broadband connectivity and provides access to leading online legal databases including:

  • LexisNexis Advance
  • Manupatra
  • AIR Online
  • SCC Online
  • And other reputed databases of national and international significance.

These digital resources empower students and faculty to engage in cutting-edge legal research and stay updated with contemporary legal developments. The library is Wi-Fi enabled, providing high-speed wireless internet access across the premises. It is equipped with modern audio-visual facilities and tele-conferencing systems, making it a hub for academic interaction, webinars, and virtual learning.

The ILMS Koha software ensures efficient management and enhanced user experience, enabling students to search, reserve, and access study material.

The library remains open from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, ensuring wide accessibility for students, research scholars, and faculty members. The environment is designed to encourage both independent study and collaborative learning, making it a vibrant space for academic growth.

The Library of Chotanagpur Law College is not merely a repository of books, but a dynamic knowledge hub. By integrating extensive print collections, modern e-resources, and the ethos of India’s civilizational wisdom, it seeks to nurture critical thinking, research aptitude, and a deep appreciation for law and justice. In its physical and digital form, the CNLC Library continues to inspire generations of learners, budding lawyers, faculty members researchers thereby reaffirming its role as the soul of the college and a centre of excellence in legal education.

LIBRARY STATUS AS ON 25.08.2025
Text Books 10685
Reference Books 5863
International Law Journals 1140
National Law Journals 2639
Local Law Journals 267
Text Books under scheme of Remedial Coaching 222
Total Books 20816
As per Accession Register. (Less Remedial Coaching Books-222) 20594
LIBRARY COMMITTEE
MEMBER DESIGNATION
1. Prof. (Dr.) Pankaj Kumar Chaturvedi Principal cum Director
2. Dr. Gandhi Anand Bilung Associate Professor, Member IQAC, Bursar
3. Dr. Sakshi Pathak Associate Professor, Dean Academic and Research, Coordinator IQAC
4. Dr. Lalsa Mohini Assistant Professor, Member IQAC, Registrar
5. Dr. Niladri Mondal Assistant Professor, Member IQAC, Controller of Examination
6. Mr. V.N. Chaudhary Librarian, Member IQAC, Member Secretary, MLIS, LL.M. View Profile
OFFICE BEARERS
1. Library In charge Dr. Lalsa Mohini
Assistant Professor
2. Librarian Mr. V.N. Chaudhary
MLIS, LL.M
3. Subordinate Library Staffs i. Mr. Manoj Verma
ii. Mr. Irfan Khan
iii. Mrs. Priyanka
iv. Mr. Hari Ram
UNIQUE COLLECTION OF BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY OF CHOTANAGPUR LAW COLLEGE
INTERNATIONAL LEVEL
S.No. INTERNATIONAL LAW JOURNAL NUMBER OF JOURNALS
1. AMERICAN LAW REPORTS Updated
2. THE ALL ENGLAND REPORTS Updated
3. HULSBURY LAW OF ENGLAND Updated
4. HARVARD LAW REVIEW Updated
5. LAW REPORTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH Updated
6. CORPUS JURIS SECUNDUM Updated
7. NIMMER ON COPY RIGHT Updated
8. FORMS AND PRECEDENTS Updated
NATIONAL LEVEL
S.No. NATIONAL LAW JOURNAL NUMBER OF JOURNALS
1. HULSBURY LAW OF INDIA Updated
2. THE LAW REPORTS INDIAN APPEAL Updated
3. INDIAN BAR REVIEW Updated
4. BUSINESS LAW REPORTS Updated
5. LABOUR & INDUSTRIAL CASES Updated
6. EASTERN INDIA CRIMINAL CASES Updated
7. CONSUMER PROTECTION JUDGEMENTS Updated
8. NYAYA DEEP Updated
9. INDIAN JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL LAW Updated
10. JOURNAL OF THE INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE Updated
11. CRIMINAL LAW JOURNAL Updated
12. THE AIR MANUAL CIVIL & CRIMINAL Updated
13. ALL INDIA REPORTS Updated
14. SUPREME COURT CASES Updated
15. SUPREME TODAY Updated
16. CRIMES Updated
17. COMPLETE SUPREME COURT CASES Updated
18. CENTRAL ACT & RULES ENCYCLOPEDIA Updated
19. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF STATUTORY RULES Updated
20. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHIES Updated
INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM
S.No. BOOKS ON IKS NUMBER OF JOURNALS
1. ENCYLOPEDIA OF INDIAN PHYLOSOPHIES ALL
2. THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIAN PEOPLE ALL
3. HISTORY OF DHARAMSATRA ALL
4. ALL SMIRITIES ALL
5. SARED BOOKS OF THE EAST ALL
6. THE KAUTILIYA ARTHASASTRA ALL
7. THE HISTORY OF INDIAN PHYLOSOPHIES ALL
1. BIOGRAPHICAL COLLECTION DEDICATED TO EMINENT PERSONALITIES, JUDGES, JURISTS, ACADEMICIANS, AND NATIONAL LEADERS A WIDE RANGE
LOCAL LEVEL
S.No. LOCAL LAW JOURNAL NUMBER OF JOURNALS
1. JHARKHAND BAR COUNCIL JOURNAL Updated
2. JHARKHAND LAW JOURNAL REPORTS Updated
3. PATNA LAW JOURNAL Updated
4. JHARKHAND LOCAL ACT Updated

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