Professor
Qualification: LL.M.Ph.D
Experience: 17 Years
Teaching subjects: Law and Social Transformation, Juvenile Delinquency
OBJECTIVE
Intend to build a career with a leading educational institution with committed and dedicated people, which will help me to explore myself fully and realize my potential. I amwilling to work in challenging and creative environment.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Working as Assistant Professor at Government Law College, Ernakulam from 01-06-2021till date.
- Worked as Assistant Professor at Government Law College, Thrissur from 16-07-2018 to 31-05-2021
- Worked as Assistant Professor at Government Law College, Kozhikode from 15-09-2015 till 13-07-2018
- Worked as Assistant Professor at Bhavan’s N. A. Palkhivala Academy for Advanced Legal Studies and Research, Ramanttukkara, Kozhikode from 16-10-2013 to 31-05-2014.
- Worked as lecturer on contract in School of Legal Studies, CUSAT from 1- 03-2007 to 15-10-2013.
- Worked as guest lecturer in School of Legal Studies, CUSAT from 1-11-2006 to 28 – 02-2007
- Practiced as advocate along with Adv.K.N.Sivasankaran, Kochi at Kerala High Court and Kochi Sub Court
PAPER PRESENTATIONS
- Presented a paper titled “Religious Freedom of Children” at the International Seminar on Human Rights of Marginalized Populations held at Government Law College, Ernakulam
- Presented a paper titled “ILO169: National and International Perspective” at the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Tribal Protection and Welfare: Issues and Challenges held at School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
- Presented a paper titled “Legal and Technological Paradox of Privacy Issues in Cyber Space” at the National Seminar on Cyber Laws: Issues and Challenges held at School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
- Presented a paper titled “Religious Intervention on Patient’s Rights: An Analysis” at the National Conference on Health Care System in India and Human Rights Concern organized by Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer Chair held at School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
- Presented a paper titled “evolution of Right to Education under Indian Constitutional Jurisprudence: an Analysis” at the National Workshop on Working of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 organized by National University for Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi
- Presented a paper titled “Right to Education and Role of Courts” at the Seminar on Socio-Economic Rights: Challenges for its Realisation organized by Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer Chair held at School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
- Presented a paper titled “Active Judges and Adversial System of Criminal Justice Administration from an Indian Perspective” at the National Conference on Human Rights Issues in Criminal Justice Administration organized by School of Legal Studies, Kannur University.
- Presented a paper titled “Legal Issues in Cyber Forensics” at the UGC sponsored National Conference on Cyber Law and Cyber Forensics organized by Sree Sankara Vidyapeetam College, Valayanchirangara, Ernakulam (Dt.)
- Presented a paper titled “Crime Against Women And Judicial Soft Sentencing” at the International Seminar on Redressal to Female Victims – Human Rights and Constitutional Perspectives organized by School of Legal Studies, Kannur University
- Presented a paper titled “Judicial Discretion in Sentencing Process of Sexual Offences: Need for Policy” at the National Seminar on “Violence against Women – Need to awaken the Conscience of Humanity” organized by Women Studies Centre, Dayanand College of Law, Latur.
- Presented a paper titled “Democracy: Pillar of Right to Service” at Legis Actio 2013 National Seminar on Right to Service organized by Government Law College, Kozikode.
- Presented a paper titled “Investor Protection through Disclosure Regulations” at the National Seminar on Company Law organized by National University for Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi
- Presented a paper titled “The Yuga of Digital Information, Legal Regime and its Impact on Religion and Family” at the National Seminar on Family as an Institution: Modern Realities and Trends in Law organized by School of Indian Legal Thought, Kottayam.
- Presented a paper titled “Self-Regulatory Organisations in India” at the U.G.C. National Seminar on Securities Law organized by School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
- Presented a paper titled “Ensuring the Safety of Imported Food Items: the Indian Challenges” at the National Seminar on Food Safety organized by School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
- Presented a paper titled “Senior Citizens Act – A Critical Analysis” at the National Inter Disciplinary Seminar on Human Rights of the Socially Excluded organized by Government Law College, Trissur.
- Presented a paper titled “Clinical Trial : Its Impact” at the National Seminar on Right to Health Care organized by School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
- Presented a paper titled “Need for Reforms in Post Graduate Legal Education” at the U.G.C. National Seminar on Reforms in Legal Education: Global Challenges or National Demands? organized by School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
- Presented a paper titled “Will the Tillers be Back to the Soil: An Analysis of Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008 ” at the National Seminar on Conservation of Paddy Lands and Wetlands in Kerala organized by School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
- Presented a paper titled “Legal Outlook on Cyber Squatting” at the U.G.C. National Seminar on Trips and Globalization: Legal Frame Work and Changes organized by Government Law College, Ernakulam
- Presented a paper titled “Scope of State Control in Minority Unaided Educational Institution” at the National Conference on Self Financing Professional Educational Institutions: Role of State organized by School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
- Presented a paper titled “Rights of Juveniles under the Criminal Administration” at the U.G.C. National Seminar on Human Rights organized by School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
- Presented a paper titled “Limitations of the Liability of Internet Service Provider” at the U.G.C. sponsored refresher course on Cyber Law in Indian Law Institute, New Delhi
Paper Publications
- Paper titled “An Analysis of Religious Rights: Judicial Perspectives from Global and Indian Courts” in The Academy Law Review (Vol. XLIX, No. 2, 2025) (ISSN 2278-5108).
- Paper titled “Silenced and excluded: Ensuring Abortion Access for Women with Disabilities as a Matter of Justice” in Women’s right in Emerging Societies, published by Jus Corpus and Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur in collaboration with American International University, Bangladesh and Institute of Legal Studies, Shri Ram Swaroop Memorial University, Lucknow, June 2024 (ISBN:978-81-972680-8-3).
- Paper titled “Constitutional Perspective of Restrictions on Religious Practice”, Vol.3, issue 2, Journal of Constitutional Law and Jurisprudence, 2020. www.stmjournals, ISSN Online 3344-1-9-20201207.
- Case Comment titled “Sabarimala Case: A Critical Analysis” published in Vol XLIII CULR July – December 2019, Nos. 3 & 4. (Print) (ISSN 0970-0331)
- Paper titled “Religious Practice and Personal Laws” in Scholars International journal of Law Crime and Justice, Vol 2 Issue 12, 2019, published by Scholars Middle East Publishers, UAE (ISSN 2617-3484 (Online) |ISSN 2616-7956 (Print))
- Paper titled “Role of Religion in Biodiversity Conservation” in Mainstreaming Biodiversity, Human Environment and Sustainable Development, Harigovind P.C. & ors (ed.), published by Directorate of Public Relations and Publications, CUSAT for School of Legal Studies, CUSAT. (ISBN 978-81936217-3-8)
- Paper titled “Legal Issues in Cyber Forensics” in Cyber Law and Cyber Forensics, Manusankar P. (ed.), published by Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College, Sreesankarapuram, Valaayanchirangara, Perumbavoor (2013) (ISBN: 978-81-927911-04)
- Paper titled “Judicial Discretion in Sentencing Process of Sexual Offences: Need for Policy” in Violence against Women – Need to Awaken the Conscience of Humanity , Dr. Annie John (ed.), Asia Law House Publishers, Hyderabad (2013). (ISBN: 978-93-82705-62-8)
- An article titled ‘ee – bharanakramavum janathayum’ published in a journal “Samayam”, CSS Publishers, Ernakulam (March 6th,2009)
- An article titled ‘Online Tharkka Pariharam’ published in a newspaper “Newage”,(December 8th 2008)
Orientation / Refresher/Training Programme Attended
- Teachers Refresher Course on Cyber Law Organized by UGC in Indian Law Institute, New Delh
- Training Programme for Law teachers on Curriculum Reforms in Law organized by the Kerala State Higher Education Council and School of Legal Studies, CUSAT
- Colloquium on the Draft National Food Security Bill 2011 held at the National University for Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi.
- Inter Disciplinary National Workshop on Woman and Law organized by Government Law College, Ernakulam
- Fifteen Days Interdisciplinary Refresher Course and Training Programme on Indian Legal and Policy Framework on Biodiversity Human Environment and Sustainable Development organized by School of Legal Studies, CUSAT in association with National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai.
- UGC sponsored Orientation Programme at Human Resource Development Centre, University of Calicut.
- Seven days Online Faculty Development Programme on Methods and Techniques of Pedagogy and Legal Research organized by Kristu Jayanti College of Law, Bengaluru.
Seminars Chaired/ Resource Persons
- Resource person in National Seminar in the Developmental Concerns of Depressed Classes in India in the Globalization Scenario held at Government Law College, Kozhikode.
- Chaired a Session in the National Seminar on Changing Dimensions of Physician- Patient Relationship: Towards Evolving meaningful Consensus held at School of Legal Studies, CUSAT.
- Chaired a Session in the National Seminar on Contours of Right to Privacy: New Dimensions and Emerging Challenges held at School of Legal Studies, CUSAT.
Moot Court
- Acted as Judge in the National Moot Court Competition, 2015 organized by Government Law College, Thrissur
- Acted as Judge in the XVI National Moot Court Competition organized by Government Law College, Ernakulam.
- Acted as Judge in the National Moot Court Competition, 2016 organized by Government Law College, Thrissur.
- Acted as Judge in the A. T. Markose Memorial Moot Court Competition, 2017 organized by School of Legal Studies, CUSAT.
- Acted as Trial Judge in the National Trial Advocacy Moot Competition, 2017 organized by Government Law College, Ernakulam.
- Acted as Judge in the XVIII National Moot Court Competition organized by Government Law College, Ernakulam.
- Acted as Judge in the Semi-final competition of Federal Bank Speak for India 2018 in association with Mathrubhumi held at SCMS College, Kalamassery.
Seminars Attended
- Participated as faculty delegate at the Professional Student’s Summit 2019 held at CUSAT.
- National Workshop on LL.B. (Law Subjects) Syllabus Revamping Five Year and Three Year Course under M. G. University held at Government Law College, Ernakulam.
- National Workshop on Fair trial and Free Media: The Need for Orchestration of a Balance held at School of Legal Studies, CUSAT
- National Workshop on Child Sexual Abuse and Right to health held at Government Law College, Ernakulam.
- UGC sponsored National Workshop on Emerging Regulatory Trends in Maritime Jurisdiction in India held at School of Legal Studies, CUSAT
- UGC sponsored National Seminar on Empirical Research in Legal Studies and Social Sciences held at School of Legal Studies, CUSAT
- National Workshop on Integrated Double Degree Courses in Law- Critical Reflections held at Government Law College, Kozhikode.
- One day Workshop on NAAC Accreditation held at Government Law College, Kozhikode.
- National Seminar on Constitutional Rights and Social Justice with Special Emphasis on Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Philosophy held at Government Law College, Thrissur.
- International Workshop on Justice Education as a Part of Law School Curriculumheld at Government Law College, Thrissur.
- National Workshop for Training of Trainers on Challenges in Law Teaching, Research and Administration in Government Law Colleges in Kerala organized by Government Law College, Ernakulam.
- UGC sponsored National Seminar on Corporate Governance Regulations and Practices organized by Department of Commerce, St. Michael’s College, Cherthala
- National Workshop on Woman and Law organized by Government Law College, Ernakulam
- U.G.C. sponsored National Seminar on “Corporate Governance: Emerging Trends in India” held at School of Legal Studies, CUSAT
- UGC sponsored national seminar on Human Rights on Ethics,Morality, Religion: A Discourse on Human Rights Values.
- National Seminar on Cyber Crime, Cyber Law and Cyber Security organized by Centre for Development for Imaging Technology (C-Dit)
- Public Law Lectures 2009 on Right to Life and Capital Punishment organized by School of legal Studies, CUSAT.
Leadership Experience
- Coordinator of the National Seminar on Consumer Protection in India: Issues and Challenges organized by Centre for Business Laws at Government Law College, Thrissur.
- Coordinator of the Campus Placement Programme of 5th Semester BBA, LL.B., held at Government Law College, Kozhikode.
- Coordinator of the Induction Programme of 1stSemester BBA, LL.B., held at Government Law College, Kozhikode.
- Acted as Faculty Convenor in organizing National Moot Court Competition at School of Legal Studies, CUSAT
- Organized seminars and conferences as Faculty Coordinator in School of Legal Studies, CUSAT
- Actively involved in conducting legal awareness classes among school children (1997).
- Actively participated in preparing syllabus for 3 year LL.B. Course
- Acted as general Co-ordinator of 5 year LL.B. (Hons.) course at School of Legal Studies.
- Prepared question papers for external examinations for Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Acted as external examiners in various Universities
- Acted as member judging panel in the National Competition on Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism conducted at government Law College, Ernakulam.
EDUCATIONAL DETAILS
1. Course : SSLC
Year of Passing : 1988
Institution : O.L.C.G.H.S., Thoppumpady
Board : SSLC Board Kerala
Average : 78%
2. Course : Pre Degree
Group : I Group
Years of Study : 1988–1990
College : The Cochin College
University : M.G. University
Average : 61%
3. Course : B.A.L. LL.B.
Subject : Law
Years of Study : 1990–1995
College : Govt. Law College, Ernakulam
University : M.G. University
Average : 64.5%
4. Course : LL.M
Specialization : Constitutional Law & Criminal Law
Years of Study : 1995–1997
College : School of Legal Studies, Ernakulam
University : CUSAT
Average : 58%
5. Qualification : UGC NET Qualified
Examination : June 1997
6. Course : Postgraduate Diploma
Specialization : Cyber Law
Year of Study : 2008
University : ICFAI University, Tripura
Average : 62%
7. Degree : Ph.D.
Title : “Right to Religious Practices in India”
Guide : Prof. (Dr.) D. Rajeev
Institution : School of Legal Studies, CUSAT
Date Conferred : 12 August 2021