Kuriachan Josey
Kuriachan Josey
Assistant Professor of Law
Kuriachan Josey is an Assistant Professor of Law with a strong academic and research background. He is a Ph.D Research Scholar at Department of Law, Central University of Kerala. He graduated from Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram and completed his L.L.M. from Department of Law, Central University of Kerala with Second Rank. He is a UGC-NET holder in Law and he hails from Kuttanad, well known for its geographical attributes including backwaters in Kerala, which deeply influence his research focus on wetland conservation. He is also interested in constitutional and human rights issues and has several paper publications in this regard. He has also presented papers in Premier Institutions including National Law University, Delhi & National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi. Beyond academics, he is an accomplished orator and quizmaster, showcasing his versatility and commitment to knowledge dissemination.
Paper publication
Published a paper titled “THE UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES (PREVENTION) ACT: A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD IN CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE” in International Journal of Advanced Legal Research [ISSN: 2582-7340]
● Published a paper titled “STRAY DOG MENACE IN INDIA: MANS BEST FRIEND OR FOE?” in the International Journal for Legal Research and Analysis [ISSN:2582-6433]
● Published a paper titled “CLOUDS OF PREJUDICE MAKE THE RAINBOW
INVISIBLE: HATE CRIME IN INDIA” in the International Journal of Legal Studies and Social Sciences
● Published a paper titled “THE JAN VISHWAS (AMENDMENT OF PROVISIONS) ACT, 2023- AN ATTEMPT TO IMPROVE EASE OF DOING BUSINESS IN INDIA” in the book The Shifting Sands of Law by The Lawway with lawyers [ISBN: - 978-93-100-0244-7]
● Published a paper titled “REVAMPING COLONIAL LEGISLATION: AN
ANALYSIS OF THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA BILL, 2023” in the Indian
Journal of Law and Legal Research [ISSN: 2582-8878]
● Published a paper titled "INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO LEGAL
EDUCATION: SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS" in the International Journal of
Transparency and Accountability in Governance Vol. X 2024 (UGC CARE listed) of National Law University, Delhi.
Paper presentation
● Presented a paper in Two day International seminar on "Legal concerns during Pandemic: Legislative and Administrative aspects of response" organised by IQAC, Govt. Law College, Tvm
● Presented a paper titled "The Gatekeeper of Justice: A Critical Analysis of the
Governor’s Role in India’s Constitutional Structure" in the National Seminar titled
"Transformative Constitutionalism - Passions and Perspectives", organized by the
Department of Law, Central University of Kerala
● Presented a paper titled "Defending the Coastal Fisherfolk Community: The fight for land and livelihood" in the National Seminar organised by Global Research Conference Forum
● Presented a paper titled "Conservation of Freshwater Ecosystems as a Sustainable model: Need for Legislative Action" in International Interdisciplinary Conference on Sustainable and Adaptive Water Governance: Law and policy organised by National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi
● Presented a paper titled 'HATE CRIME IS A PREJUDICE MOTIVATED CRIME' in the National Seminar organised by Global Research Conference Forum & Department of Law, Central University of Kerala
● Presented a paper titled "Judiciary and Human Rights: A critical analysis on the Third pillar of Democracy" in the National Seminar on CHALLENGES FACING INDIAN DEMOCRACY: THROUGH A HUMAN RIGHTS PERSPECTIVE organised by INSTITUTE OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF KERALA and DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS, BISHOP MOORE COLLEGE, MAVELIKARA.
● Presented a Paper titled “DIVERGING PATHS: LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF
HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT IN INDIA” in the International Interdisciplinary Seminar in commemoration of Prof. (Dr.) K.C. Sunny organized by the Department of Law, Central University of Kerala.
● Presented a Paper titled "Ramsar Convention and Conservation of Wetlands: A
Comparative Study with Reference to Indian Legal Regime" in the Second NLUD
Annual Doctoral Law Colloquium 2024 on Contemporary Themes in Law hosted by National Law University, Delhi
● Presented a Paper titled "BALANCING LAW AND CONSERVATION: ADDRESSING WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS IN INDIA" in the International
Conference on 'Green Governance, Climate Justice, Trade & Environmental Rights: Constitutional & Legal Perspectives' organised by Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur
● Presented a paper titled "Exceptions to General principles of criminal liability in India: A study of Statutory offences" in the National Seminar on"Expanding Horizons of New Criminal Laws: Issues and Challenges” organised by Department of Law, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
Certificate courses
● Completed an add-on course on Media Law & Ethics conducted by Government Law College Thiruvananthapuram.
● Completed the certificate course on Online Training: Introduction to Digital
Journalism by Reuters sponsored by Meta Journalism Project.
Resource person
● Acted as a Resource person in 'Niyamagothram' program by DLSA Palakkad &
Department of Law, Central University of Kerala
● Acted as a resource person and delivered a class on 'Indian Legal System' to the
students of N.S.S. Higher secondary school, Karapuzha.
● Acted as a resource person and led a session to the N.S.S volunteers of Govt. H.S.S Kuttoor on the topic " Social media and Cyber laws" as a part of their 7-day camp held at Govt. H.S.S Thiruvanvandoor.
● Acted as a resource person in the World Wetland Day Celebration, 2024 organised by ATREE CERC in collaboration with local self governments, Jala Samrakshana Samitis, MSSRF, Kuttanad Center, Cewet (Center for Water and Environmental Transition), Kuttanad and Lake Protection Forum.
● Acted as a resource person & conducted a session on 'Indian Constitution' to the
students of NSS Higher Secondary School, Karapuzha
● Acted as a Resource Person and lead a session on the 'Importance of Legal Studies' in the Post SSLC Orientation Camp conducted by MGOCSM Student Centre, Kottayam.
Other achievements
●Co-ordinator of many seminars, workshops and Moot court competitions
●Participated in numerous workshops, seminars, MUNs and FDPs
● Awarded the ‘honourable mention’ in enviroMUN conducted by College of Engineering Trivandrum
● Awarded with best prosecution lawyer in Trial Advocacy competition conducted by Govt. Law College Thiruvananthapuram
● Awarded with First prize and second prize consecutively in the Trial advocacy competition held by Govt. Law College Thiruvananthapuram.
● Awarded with Individual Dramatic Champion in CANKAMA 2022, the annual
cultural event held at Central University of Kerala
● 2nd Rank holder in L.L.M from Central University of Kerala
●UGC-NET Qualified in 2022 December cycle, 2023 June cycle and 2023 December cycle.
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