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Assistant Professor in Law

Dr. Priya R

Dr. Priya R. is an Assistant Professor of Law at Government Law College, Ernakulam, with a Ph.D. from NUALS Kochi and over a decade of teaching, research, and legal practice experience. She has published widely on health law, gender justice, and nursing regulation, and regularly presents at national and international law conferences.
Email Address

priyaravi00@yahoo.com

Phone Number

‪+91 98958 34766‬

Location

Government Law College, Ernakulam

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Dr. Priya R.

Assistant Professor of Law
Government Law College, Ernakulam
priyaravi00@yahoo.com • kuttikadu.priya@gmail.com

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Qualification Institution Year
Ph.D. in Law National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi 2022
LL.M. — Constitutional & Administrative Law (Two-Year Programme, Second Rank) National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi 2012
UGC–NET (Lectureship) University Grants Commission 2011
LL.B. Government Law College, Ernakulam 2004–2009
Higher Secondary (Plus Two) St. Teresa’s Higher Secondary School, Ernakulam 2003
SSLC St. Antony’s Higher Secondary School, Kacheripady, Ernakulam 2001

Ph.D. Thesis: “Regulation of the Nursing Profession with Special Reference to the State of Kerala” — NUALS, Kochi; guided by Dr. Sheeba S. Dhar (awarded April 2022).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Teaching & Research)

Position Institution Period
Research Guide in Law Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam 2026 – Present
Assistant Professor of Law Government Law College, Ernakulam Nov 2021 – Present
Research Associate NUALS, Kalamassery 16 Apr 2015 – 18 Dec 2017
Guest Lecturer Government Law College, Ernakulam Jun 2014 – Mar 2015
Faculty (Contract) School of Legal Studies, CUSAT 11 Nov 2012 – 30 Apr 2014
Enrolled Advocate, Kerala Bar Council M.M. Law Chambers, Ernakulam (under Adv. Asok M. Cherian) 2009 – 2012

Funded Project: Project Coordinator, “Protection Officers under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005: How Far Do They Provide Solace to the Victims?” — Centre for Women & Family Studies, NUALS; funded by the National Commission for Women, New Delhi (2015–2016).

PUBLICATIONS — JOURNAL ARTICLES & SEMINAR PROCEEDINGS

  1. “Right to Bleed with Dignity: A Case Comment on Dr. Jaya Thakur v. Govt. of India”, Indian Journal of Research (Paripex), Vol. 15, Issue 4, ISSN 2250-1991 (April 2026).
  2. “Nurses and the New Law: An Overview of the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Act, 2023”, Global Journal for Research Analysis, Vol. 25, Issue 2, ISSN 2277-8160, IF 3.1218 (February 2026).
  3. (Co-author) “Participatory Rights of Victims of Crime with Special Reference to the Indian Position”, UGC-CARE Journal, DME Law School, Noida (2023).
  4. “Is That Clapping Enough?”, Kerala University of Legal Studies Journal, Vol. XII, ISSN 2278-2702 (2019).
  5. “Women as Healthcare Professionals: Evaluation of Socio-Legal Concerns in the Nursing Profession”, International Law Seminar Proceedings, Centre for Women & Family Studies, NUALS, Vol. II, ISBN 978-81-938852-8-4 (2020).
  6. (Co-author) “Labour Migration: Response of the ILO”, Proceedings of the Seminar on Protection of Migrant Workers in India, School of Legal Studies, CUSAT, ISBN 978-93-80095-89-9 (2017).
  7. “Regulation of Herbal Medicines in India”, Proceedings of the International Seminar on Traditional Knowledge, NUALS, ISBN 978-93-5254-564-3 (2016).
  8. “Access to Health: Problems of the Differently Abled in India”, International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 4, Issue 4, ISSN 2277-8179, IF 3.2416 (2015).
  9. “Mitigation of Space Debris: Need for a Legal Framework”, International Journal of Research in Engineering, IT & Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4, ISSN 2250-0588, IF 5.850 (2015).
  10. “Surrogacy: The Debate Involved”, International Journal of Legal Research, Vol. 1, Issue 4, ISSN 2349-8463 (June 2015).
  11. “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014: An Appraisal”, International Journal for Applied Research, Vol. 1, Issue 8, ISSN 2394-7500, IF 5.2 (2015).
  12. “Constitutionality of Polygraph Tests in India”, Global Journal for Research Analysis, Vol. 4, Issue 3, ISSN 2277-8160, IF 3.1218 (March 2015).
  13. “Gender Justice at the Workplace with Special Reference to the POSH Act, 2013”, UGC National Seminar Proceedings on Human Rights and Gender Issues, St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam (2015).
  14. “Disaster Preparedness in India: Critical Evaluation of Legislative Framework”, Global Journal for Research Analysis, Vol. 3, Issue 12, ISSN 2277-8160, IF 1.5408 (December 2014).
  15. (Co-author) “From Gentle Giants to Marauding Mammoths: An Analysis of Cruelty towards Captive Elephants and Its Resultant Conflict”, 2013 (5) Kerala High Court Journal (2013).
  16. “Protection of Whistle Blowers: A Comparative Analysis”, Cochin University Law Review, Vol. XXXVII, ISSN 0970-0331 (Sept–Dec 2013).
  17. “Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill, 2010: A New Hope”, 2010 (4) Kerala High Court Journal (2010).

PAPERS PRESENTED — INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES & SEMINARS

# Paper Title Event / Organiser & Date
1 Ten Years of Women’s Safety at the Workplace: A Critical Analysis of the POSH Act with Reference to Its Misuse (Co-Presenter) Intl. Conference on Women’s Rights in Emerging Societies, Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur (Feb 2024)
2 Participatory Rights of Victims of Crime: With Special Reference to the Indian Position (co-presented) Intl. Symposium on Remaking Criminology, Delhi Metropolitan Education (Mar 2023)
3 Achieving Climate Justice: Examining the Role of Green Crimes and Environmental Destruction Intl. Conference, Centre for Criminal Law, Govt. Law College, Ernakulam (Jan 2023)
4 Towards a Climate-Resilient Healthcare System in India Intl. Workshop on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Climate Change Education, Govt. Law College, Ernakulam (2025)
5 Women as Healthcare Professionals: Socio-Legal Concerns in the Nursing Profession International Law Seminar, Centre for Women & Family Studies, NUALS (2020)
6 Regulation of Herbal Medicines in India: Issues and Challenges Intl. Seminar on Traditional Knowledge, NUALS (Oct 2016)
7 Civil Society as the Guardian of Justice in India Intl. Interdisciplinary Seminar on Access to Justice, Dept. of Law, University of Kerala (Jan 2016)
8 Quality Healthcare: Regulation of Private Paramedical Institutions in Kerala Intl. Seminar on Access to Medicines and Novel Medical Technologies, NUALS (Aug 2015)
9 Mitigation of Space Debris: Need for a Legal Framework Intl. Seminar on Space Law, Kerala Law Academy, Thiruvananthapuram (Apr 2015)

PAPERS PRESENTED — NATIONAL SEMINARS & CONFERENCES

# Paper Title Event / Organiser & Date
1 Evaluating India’s Food Security Legislative Framework: Alignment with SDG 2030 and FAO Standards ICSSR National Seminar on Food and Nutritional Security, St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam (Jan 2025)
2 Doctor–Nurse Relationship and Patients’ Rights National Seminar on Changing Dimensions of Physician–Patient Relationship, School of Legal Studies, CUSAT (Mar 2019)
3 Labour Migration: Response of the ILO (co-presented) UGC National Seminar on Protection of Migrant Workers in India, School of Legal Studies, CUSAT (Jan 2017)
4 Role of the Coast Guard in Coastal Security National Seminar on Indian Law on Maritime Jurisdiction, Govt. Law College, Ernakulam (Jan 2017)
5 Reservation in Promotions: An Analysis National Seminar on Defining the Parameters of Reservation, ICSJ, NUALS (Mar 2016)
6 Web Pages Blocked: Regulation of Cyber Pornography in India UGC Seminar on Cyber Crimes, MES College, Marampally (Oct 2015)
7 Groundwater Conservation in Kerala: A Legal Perspective National Seminar on Conservation, Protection and Regulation of Groundwater, Centre for Environment & Law, NUALS (Sep 2015)
8 Conservation of Wetlands in India with Special Reference to Kerala National Seminar on Farmers’ Rights in the Globalised Economy, School of Legal Thought, Kottayam (Mar 2015)
9 Constitutionality of Polygraph Tests in India National Seminar on Advanced Techniques in Forensic Science, Govt. Law College, Ernakulam (Mar 2015)
10 Migrant Children in Child Labour: Problems and Perspectives National Seminar on Crimes by and Against Migrants, Govt. Law College, Ernakulam (Mar 2015)
11 Inclusive Education: Issues and Challenges National Seminar on Disability Management, Govt. Law College, Ernakulam (Mar 2015)
12 Gender Justice at the Workplace: POSH Act, 2013 UGC National Seminar on Human Rights and Gender Issues, St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam (2015)
13 Disaster Preparedness in India: Legislative Framework UGC National Seminar on Disaster Management and Law, Govt. Law College, Ernakulam (Dec 2014)
14 Right to Health of the Differently-Abled: Problems and Perspectives UGC National Seminar on Health Law and Policy, University of Kerala, Karyavattom (Apr 2014)
15 Whistle Blowers Protection in the Light of the Companies Act, 2013 UGC National Seminar on Evolving Trends in Corporate Regulation, School of Legal Studies, CUSAT (Mar 2014)
16 Battleground Temple: A Study on Human–Elephant Conflicts in Temple Festivals in Kerala National Seminar on Environmental Conservation, NUALS (2013)
17 Professional Vulnerability of Nurses in India National Seminar on Right to Health vis-à-vis the Vulnerable Population, Govt. Law College, Ernakulam (Mar 2012)
18 Legal Profession and Ethics National Seminar on New Dimensions of Legal Education, Govt. Law College, Kozhikode (Mar 2012)

SEMINARS / PROGRAMMES ORGANISED & COORDINATED

# Programme / Role Organiser & Date
1 Model United Nations (MUN) — Faculty Co-ordinator Govt. Law College, Ernakulam (Jan 2026)
2 Legal Aid Clinic — Joint Faculty Co-ordinator (legal literacy & outreach programmes) Govt. Law College, Ernakulam (2023–2026)
3 22nd T. S. Venkateswara Iyer Memorial National Moot Court Competition — Joint Faculty Co-ordinator Govt. Law College, Ernakulam (Feb 2025)
4 Interactive Workshop under the Erudite Scholar-in-Residence Programme — Faculty Co-ordinator ICREP, CUSAT & Govt. Law College, Ernakulam (Feb 2025)
5 National Seminar on New Criminal Laws (Three-Day) Govt. Law College, Ernakulam (Mar 2024)
6 Symposium on Organ Transplantation in Kerala Centre for Medical Law, GLC Ernakulam & Chikitsa Neeti (Jul 2023)
7 World Consumer Rights Day Programme Legal Aid Clinic, Govt. Law College, Ernakulam (Mar 2023)
8 Talk on Gender Sensitisation in Campus Taluk Legal Services Authority & Legal Aid Clinic, GLC Ernakulam (Mar 2023)
9 Symposium on Status of Nurses in the Contemporary Era Centre for Medical Law, GLC Ernakulam & Chikitsa Neeti (Jan 2023)
10 Anti-Drugs Awareness Campaign Anti-Drugs Committee & Legal Aid Clinic, GLC Ernakulam (Oct 2022)
11 Webinar on Rights of Women Prisoners in India School of Legal Studies, CUSAT (2020)
12 Series of outreach programmes on Rights of Women & Children in Educational Institutions (schools across Kochi) Centre for Women & Family Studies, NUALS (2016–2017)
13 Programmes on Gender Sensitisation, Family Values & Anti-Drug Awareness (various) Centre for Women & Family Studies / Centre for Health Law & Policy, NUALS (2015–2017)
14 Second Dr. A. T. Markose Memorial National Moot Court Competition — Evaluation Team School of Legal Studies, CUSAT (Feb 2013)

SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCES PARTICIPATED

  1. International Conference on Inclusiveness in Constitutional Democracy, Govt. Law College, Ernakulam (Jan 2017).
  2. State-Level Workshop on Right to Emergency Medical Care in Kerala, Centre for Medical Law, GLC Ernakulam & Chikitsa Neeti (Oct 2017).
  3. Continuing Education Programme on Nursing Jurisprudence, Welcare College of Nursing, Mulanthuruthy (Sept 2018).
  4. International Seminar on Legal and Economic Analysis of GST, NUALS (Apr 2016).
  5. Seminar on Socio-Economic Rights: Challenges for Their Realization, V. R. Krishna Iyer Chair on Human Rights, CUSAT (Mar 2014).
  6. National Workshop (Training of Trainers) on Challenges in Law Teaching, Research and Administration, Govt. Law College, Ernakulam (Jan 2014).

ENGAGEMENTS AS RESOURCE PERSON / EXTERNAL EXPERT

  1. Resource Person , “Legal Landmines and Digital Shields  in Nursing Practice” ,  State Level Workshop for Registered Nurses , Govt College of Nursing,  Ernakulam (May, 2026)
  2. Chaired a session on “Tribal Self-Governance”, National Conference, Dept. of Law, School of Legal Studies, Central University of Kerala (Apr 2026).
  3. Resource Person — “Our Nurses, Our Future: Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies”, 57th State Annual Conference, Trained Nurses Association of India (Kerala) (May 2025).
  4. Resource Person — “Human Rights for Women”, St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam (Jan 2023).
  5. Resource Person — “Conversations on the Practice of Mediation” (Project-M), Govt. Law College, Ernakulam (Mar 2023).
  6. External Expert — Group Discussion & Interview for LL.M. admissions, Cochin University for Legal Studies (June 2023).

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

  • UGC Induction Programme — One-Month Online Induction Programme for College Teachers, UGC–HRDC, University of Kerala (June–July 2022).
  • UGC Refresher Course — Two-Week Online Refresher Course in Education, Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi (PMMMNMTT) (Jan–Feb 2024).