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BESSIE ACHAMMA CHACKO

Assistant Professor

LL.B, LL.M(UGC-NET)

School of Indian Legal Thought

Mahatma Gandhi University

Bessie Achamma Chacko

Qualification: LL.B., LL.M., UGC-NET

Certifications:

  • Certificate course on Outer Space Law, SLS, CUSAT, February, 2025.

  • Basic Indian Sign Language course, CIET & NCERT, February, 2025.

    Teaching Experience: 10 Years

Paper Publications and Presentations

Publications:

  • “Juvenile Justice And Penal Laws Recent Developments In Emerging Debates”, Vox Juris Law Journal-Vol 1, GLC- Kozhikode (2025).

  • “Reimagining Equality Evaluating Legal Frameworks For Gender Justice in India”, Women Law and Justice in India, Andhra Law Times (2025).

  • “Mind over Matter-The Role of Forensic Psychology in Law”, Forensic Science with Forensic Intelligence- Modern Innovations and Evaluation Approaches, ABS Books (2026).

Presentations:

  • “Water Act and other Laws”, at the workshop on Review on the Significance of the Existing Environmental Laws Applicable in Kerala and its limitations and solutions, jointly organized by True Vision Charitable society and Green Community, Directorate Of Environment and Climate Change and Department of Law, Kerala University, (2011).

  • “Need for Education to Secure Justice For All”, in the One Day National Seminar on Dimensions of Access to Justice: Challenges and the Way Forward, jointly organized by Karnataka Institute for Law and Parliamentary Reform (KILPAR) Bengaluru and Vaikunta Baliga College of Law, Udupi (2025).

  • “Public Interest Litigation and Activism”, in the Two Day National Seminar on the Role of Media and Judiciary in Securing Democracy and Constitution, organized by the Department of Political Science, Newman College, Thodupuzha, in association with the Institute of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Kerala (2026).

Workshops, Seminars and Conferences Attended

  • National Workshop on Legal Research Methodology organized by Kerala Law Academy Law College and Department of Law University of Kerala, 16th & 17th January 2012.

  • International Seminar & Symposium on “Human Rights-Environment and Economic Development, Existing and Emerging International Norms” by the Department of Law University of Kerala, 1st & 2nd August 2012.

  • 2 day National Seminar on “Cyber Law and Cyber Security Challenges and the Way Forward” organized by School of Indian Legal Thought, Mahatma Gandhi University, 3rd & 4th March 2023.

  • International Webinar on “Justice to victims of corporate human rights abuses: A far-fetched dream?” by NUALS Kochi, December 10th 2024.

  • International Colloquium on “Future Proofing Human Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” by Centre for Constitutional Law and HR, School of Law, GD Goenka University, December 10th 2024.

  • 2 Day International Seminar on Right to Privacy and Digital Space towards a Robust Human Rights Legal Framework by ICREP, CUSAT and NHRC, 22nd & 23rd January 2025.

  • International Webinar on “Identifying the Variables in Hypothesis and Testing”: Department of Law, Central University of Karnataka, 22 March 2025.

  • 5 day Workshop and Panel discussion on Intellectual Property Rights organized by IILM University, April 22 to April 26 2025.

  • Webinar on “Occupational Safety health and Working conditions Code” by SRM University, 1st May 2025.

  • National Virtual Conference on Law and Literature organized by Social Justice Forum and Akhil Bharathiya Adhivakta Parishad, District and Sessions Court, May 18th 2025.

  • Session on Digital Literacy, organized by Mahatma Gandhi University Library, 26th & 27th May 2025.

  • Training session on “How to publish with Oxford Journals” by Oxford University Press, 8th July 2025.

  • Online Training on “How to Become a Smart Researcher: Essential tips to navigate Springer Nature Platforms” by Springer Nature, 15th July 2025.

  • 2 day Workshop on Research methodology “Legal Research in a changing world: Methodological Reflections” organized by Critical Legal Studies Circle, School of Indian Legal Thought, Mahatma Gandhi University, 5th & 6th of August 2025.

  • Webinar “Right of Self Defence under International Law principles Practice and prospects” by Department of Studies and Law, University of Mysore, 29th August 2025.

  • “IPR and Public Health in Developing Countries” by Department of Studies in Law, University of Mysore, 30th August 2025.

  • National Webinar on Consumer Awareness, organized by Department of Law, Nagaland University and Consumer Advocacy group, 9th October 2025.

  • Seminar on “Indian electoral system: Its Constitutional principles, Political practice and the Path Ahead” by RAAH Foundation, November 26th 2025.

  • International Webinar-Global Inclusion Summit 2025 by St Joseph’s University Bangalore, 27th & 28th November 2025 and 2nd & 3rd December 2025.

  • 2 day capacity Building program on “Building the gap between campus and corporate” by Central University of Karnataka 2nd, 3rd and 4th edition, 2025.

  • National Webinar Session on Consumer Awareness by Mar Gregorios College of Law Thiruvananthapuram, 16th January 2026.

  • One day National Workshop on “Environment Social Governance” by SMCEC and SGT University, 20th April 2026.

  • Webinar on World IP Day 2026: From Ideas to Impact-How Intellectual Property (IP) Builds Businesses, Department of Law, University of Rajasthan, 26th April 2026.

  • “Public Servants First and Lawyers Second- The Personal and Professional Ethical Challenges for Government and Public Lawyers” by the International Bar Association, 27th May 2026.

  • Workshop on “Teaching for Sustainable Tomorrow from content to impact: Embedding sustainability in your classroom” by Universiteit Leiden The Netherlands.

Other

  • Member of the prestigious International Organization for Women- YWCA since 2014.

  • Resource Person, Training Programme on Women’s Rights for Kudumbashree Members, organized by YWCA of Kottayam (2016).

  • Held the position of President, of YWCA, Kottayam from 2022-2023 and also held positions of Youth Committee Chairperson, Office bearer and Board member for several years.

  • Resource Person, Intra Mediation Competition, organized by School of Indian Legal Thought, M.G. University (2023).

  • Resource Person / Faculty Trainer, Trainer’s Training Programme ‘SURGE 2024-25’, organized by Department of Student Services, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam (2024).

  • Panelist, “Say No to Drugs,” Future Clave 2 – Stage 4, organized by Sydney Montessori Schools, Kochi (2026).

Programs Offered

  • Constitutional Law I

  • Constitutional Law II

  • Family Law I

  • Family Law II

  • CPC

  • Human Rights Laws

  • Law of Contracts I

  • Law of Contracts II

  • Gender Justice and Feminist Jurisprudence

  • Offences against Child and Juvenile Justice

  • Public International Law

  • Jurisprudence

  • Consumer Protection Laws

  • Transfer of Property

  • Land Laws

  • Labour and Industrial Laws I

  • Labour and Industrial Laws II

  • ADR

  • Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing

  • Banking Laws

  • Law of Evidence I

  • Law of Evidence II

  • Local Self Governments

  • Moot Court Exercise, Trial and Advocacy