Advanced Certificate Course on Banking and Project Finance Law

by DNLU, Jabalpur & HSA Advocates [Online, 12th – 21st September 2025]

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About DNLU

Established in 2018, Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU) was founded with the vision of imparting and disseminating legal knowledge while fostering a culture of research to advance legal education. Over the years, the university has successfully organized numerous intra and inter-university events. Striving to be not just a knowledge-driven institution but also one fueled by creativity and wisdom, DNLU has made its mark both nationally and internationally.

About HSA Advocates

HSA Advocates is a full-service law firm that combines knowledge, experience, and expertise to deliver outcome-oriented solutions, helping clients stay ahead of emerging opportunities and risks. The firm’s practice spans a wide spectrum of areas, including Projects, Energy & Infrastructure; Banking & Finance; Restructuring & Insolvency; Corporate & Commercial; Regulatory & Policy; Defence & Aerospace; Dispute Resolution; Environment, Health & Safety; Real Estate; Technology, Media & Telecommunications; Taxation; and Investigations.

Built around people, HSA Advocates values collaboration and assembles teams of experts to provide tailored solutions for every client issue. Its approach is grounded in delivering legal advice that aligns with each client’s strategic goals and business needs, ensuring pragmatic and implementable support across its diverse platform of practices and sectors.

About the 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.

About the Course

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, DRTs, 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.

Designed for students and professionals, the course blends legal foundations with practical insights into banking operations, enforcement, and financial regulation in India.

Esteemed Speakers

Course Structure

  • Definition and Nature of Banking - Understanding what constitutes banking business and its essential characteristics
  • Evolution of Banking in India - From pre-independence indigenous banking to modern banking system
  • Types of Banks - Commercial banks, cooperative banks, regional rural banks, and their distinct functions
  • Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Key features and objectives of the primary banking legislation
  • RBI as Central Bank - Constitutional position and statutory authority
  • Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Basic structure and establishment of India's central bank
  • Credit Control Measures - Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR), and repo rates
  • RBI's Supervisory Powers - Inspection, control, and regulatory enforcement over banks
  • Legal Nature of Banker-Customer Relationship - Debtor-creditor relationship and its implications
  • Rights and Duties - Mutual obligations of bankers and customers
  • Types of Bank Accounts - Current, savings, fixed deposit accounts and opening procedures
  • Banker's Lien and Right of Set-off - Legal protections available to banks
  • KYC Guidelines - Know Your Customer requirements and customer due diligence
  • Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 - Overview, definitions, and scope
  • Cheques - Types, crossing mechanisms, and dishonour procedures
  • Promissory Notes and Bills of Exchange - Basic features and legal requirements
  • Section 138 NI Act - Cheque bouncing offences and legal remedies
  • Electronic Payment Systems - NEFT, RTGS, UPI and modern payment mechanisms
  • SARFAESI Act, 2002 - Asset recovery without court intervention and enforcement procedures
  • Debt Recovery Tribunals - DRT Act 1993, procedures and powers
  • Banking Ombudsman Scheme - Complaint redressal mechanism and consumer grievances
  • Consumer Protection - Banking services under consumer protection laws
  • Current Banking Challenges - NPAs, digital banking, cybersecurity, and emerging trends
  • Types of Banks and Financial Institutions – An overview
  • ⁠Funding of Infrastructure Projects in India – Role of banks and FIs in long-term financing of infrastructure
  • Key Provisions for Companies as Borrowers – Major legal and contractual provisions companies must consider while availing loans/funds
  • ⁠Restrictions Imposed by Banks and FIs – Restrictions placed on companies during loan agreements
  • ⁠Events of Default – Circumstances under which banks and FIs can declare a default
  • ⁠Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 – Mechanisms for recovery through Debt Recovery Tribunals
  • SARFAESI Act, 2002 – Secured creditor rights and enforcement of security interests
  • Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) – Resolution process, liquidation, and the role of creditors in recovery

Perks of the Course

  • Networking Opportunities

    Connect with speakers, mentors, and peers

  • Interactive Sessions

    Engage in live Q&A with our experts

  • Access to Recordings

    Revisit all sessions at your convenience

  • E-Certificates

    Receive a Certificate of Completion/Participation

Important Note: Certificates of participation or completion shall be issued to all participants based on attendance. An online multiple-choice assessment will be conducted upon the conclusion of the course. Participants who undertake the assessment will additionally have their respective grades duly reflected on their certificates.

Course Details

Duration
2 Weeks

Mode
Online [Google Meet]

Course Dates
12th – 21st September 2025 (Weekend Classes) 

Course Fee

Students
₹ 1,799 | ₹ 1,499 (Early Bird Offer)

Professionals
₹ 3,999 | ₹ 3,499 (Early Bird Offer)

Course Eligibility

Applications are open for law students, in-house counsel, legal practitioners, chartered accountants, company secretaries, and anyone interested in learning about Banking and Project Finance Law in India and across the world.

Registration

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Student Helpline: +91 88175 87602

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