Dr. Kavitha Chalakkal

FELLOWSHIPS

Fox Foundation Fellow (2009-10), Yale University, USA: The Fox International Fellowship Program is a competitive, direct two-way student exchange partnership between Yale and 11 leading universities.

Research Fellow (2018), China-South Asia Legal Research Center, China Law Society.

Biography

Dr Kavitha Chalakkal is currently an Assistant Director (Research) and Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) in Lloyd Law College. She has an experience of more than 8 years in academics and in national and international non-governmental sector. Dr Chalakkal received her PhD (2014) in International Environmental Law from the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, after completing her L.L.M. in Intellectual Property and Environmental Law (2006; Cochin Universtiy of Science and Technology, Kerala) and M.Phil. in Public International Law (2008; Jawaharlal Nehru University). She received her bachelor's degree (L.L.B.) from Kerala University in 2003. Before starting her career in academics, Dr Chalakkal worked with various non-government organizations. Dr. Chalakkal has many publications and presented papers in various international and national conferences. She has also won best paper and presenter awards in two international conferences. A member of the World Commission on Protected Areas and World Commission on Environmental Law, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), she has also been a Fox Foundation Research Fellow to the Yale University, USA, during 2009-10. Dr Chalakkal has also developed study modules (2016) for Post-Graduate Courses for the e-Pathshala project of the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India.

Vision

Dr. Chalakkal's vision is to actively engage and support the students in achieving excellence and ensuring success to our students by building their leadership quality, innovative and critical thinking skills required in the current globalized, multicultural environments. As a teacher of law, I aim to make students understand the conceptual evolution and modern manifestation of the laws; b) to foster in them analytical and critical interpretation and thinking skills and to inspire them to be better human beings, global citizens, and leaders, who understand, implement, and propagate the values needed for the betterment of humankind.

Experience

Before starting her career in academics, Dr Chalakkal worked with various non-government organizations, including Common Cause India, Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi and Wildlife Trust of India, a leading Indian wildlife conservation organization, as the Assistant Manager and Officer in Charge (2013-14) of its Enforcement and Law Division. Dr. Chalakkal began her academic career in 2010 in Department of Law and Legal Jurisprudence, Central University, Sikkim. After the PHD Award, Dr Chalakkal joined Amity Law School Delhi, (Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi) in 2014 and carried out responsibilities including: Teaching BA.LLB Students; subjects: International Trade Law, Public International Law, Intellectual Property law, Corporate Law and Environmental Law; Faculty in-charge of Dissertation and Viva; Faculty in charge Eco-Club; Member of (i) Publications Committee; (ii) Legal Aid Committee); and (iii) Student Internship Committee Dr. Chalakkal joined Lloyd Law College in July 2017 as the Assistant Director (Research) and Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) and has been carrying out duties relating to teaching under graduate law students in BALLB and LLM Program. Dr. Chalakkal is also a Visiting Faculty, Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi; November 2017 to present.

Roles & Responsibilities

Dr. Chalakkal performs both teaching and administrative duties at Lloyd Law College.

• Teaching: BALLB and LLM Programs. Subjects include BALLB: Intellectual Property Law, Jurisprudence, Interpretation of Statutes, and Competition Law; Research Methodology for the LLM Program;
• Dissertation supervision for the LLM in International Commercial Law;
• Assistant Director (Research) To assist and support the students and faculty in publications (books, edited volumes and monographs); conducting research methodology workshops for the students.
• Associate Editor: Lexigentia (an international, bi-annual, peer-reviewed journal of the Lloyd Law College)
• Administrative Duties: Coordination of the LLM program; Faculty Coordinator- Prof. N.R. Madhava Menon South Asian Moot Court Competition, Students Conference and Colloquium.

Curriculum Development

• Developed four MOOC e-Content (study modules, 2016) for Post-Graduate Courses for the e-Pathshalaproject, Ministryof Human Resources Development, Government of India: (1) Environmental Crimes; (2) International law and the Protection of the Antarctica and the Arctic; (3) Protection of Global Commons: High Seas and the Outer Space; and (4) Coastal Regulation Laws in India.

Research & Publications

I. Articles and Book Chapters

• Kavitha Chalakkal (2020) “Increase in Domestic Violence against Women and Children during COVID-19” Paideuma Journal Volume XIII, Issue VII, JULY 2020, [ISSN: 0090-5674];
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2020), “Law and Morality in International Trade Law: An Analysis of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body Decisions” in S. Sivakumar, Manohar Thairani et.al (ed) Law and Morality: SAARC Perspectives, Thomson Reuters Legal, India [ISBN 9789389891300];
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2020) “Human Rights of Indigenous People: National and International perspectives” in Manoj Kumar Sinha and Arya A. Kumar Human Rights of Vulnerable Groups: National and International Perspectives, Indian Law Institute, New Delhi [ISBN 9788192792682]
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2019), “Access to Justice under International Law: Claims against Environmental Crimes of Transnational Corporations”, ELCOP Yearbook of Human Rights, 2019 [ISBN 9789843473721];
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2019), “Relevance of Ecosystem Management as a Solution for Natural Disaster Risk Reduction”, in S Sivakumar, Manohar Thairani et.al (ed) Disaster Management Laws in SAARC Countries, Mohan Law House, New Delhi [ISSN: 9789387264069];
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2018), “Transparency and Right to Information in the Non-Governmental Organisations and Private Institutions Performing Public Functions”, Journal of Campus Law Centre [ISBN: 23214716];
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2018), “‘Working Requirements’ in the Patent System: A Critical Analysis”, in Dr Kiran Gardner, Nizam Khan et al, (eds) Lex Et Societatis- Contemporary Legal Issues, Infinity Publishing, New Delhi. [ISBN: 9789387910065];
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2017), Effectiveness of Judiciary: The Importance of Structural Reforms for A Developing Country, in National Law Day- 2017 conference proceeding organized by Law Commission of India & Niti Aayog, Government of India;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2016), Case Comment on South China Sea Arbitration Award, Amity Law Review, Amity Law School, Delhi [ISSN 22492232];
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2016), Case review of India – Certain Measures Relating to Solar Cells and Solar Modules (WT/DS/456), Journal of Law and Public Policy, NLSUI: Bangalore Vol 3, 2016 [ISSN:23501200];
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2016), “Forest Dwellers Rights over Natural Resources in National Conference on Marginalized Sections”, in Gupta Pallavi (Ed) Law and Society: Social Change of Marginalised Sections of Society, Regal Publishers, Delhi, India, [ISBN: 978818484621];
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2016), “International Institutions for Conservation of Biodiversity”, in B.P.S Sehgal (ed) Issues and Challenges of Public International Law, Delhi: Universal Publishers, [ISBN: 9789351438113];
• Mona Sharma and Kavitha Chalakkal (2015), “Changing the Electoral System from Inside out: Building as Case for Intra Party Democracy” in Electoral Law Reforms in India, Corporate Law Adviser Publisher, Delhi [ISBN: 9759384345136];
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2009), “Changing Scenario of patent Protection for Pharmaceutical Products –Implications for the Consumer”, Common Cause Journal; April – June 2009;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2006), “Strengthening Inland Water Laws of Kerala”, Strengthening Water Laws in Kerala, 2006 Workshop, the Government of Kerala and School of Legal Studies (Published by Government of Kerala).

II Annual Reports for the Yearbook of International Environmental Law

• Kavitha Chalakkal (2014), “Trade in Endangered Species”, Fauchald, O.K., et al (Eds) Yearbook of International Environmental Law: New York: Oxford University Press; 2014; 25 (1): pp 283-304 [ISSN 0965-1721];
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2013), “Trade in Endangered Species”, Fauchald, O.K., et al (Eds) Yearbook of International Environmental Law: UK: Oxford University Press; 2011 (22), pp 289-308; [ISSN 0965-1721];
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2012), “Trade in Endangered Species”, Fauchald, O.K., et al (Eds) Yearbook of International Environmental Law: UK: Oxford University Press; 2010 (21), pp 413-422; [ISSN 0965-1721];
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2011), “Trade in Endangered Species”, in Fauchald, O.K., et al (Eds) Yearbook of International Environmental Law: New York: Oxford University Press; 2009 (20),pp 301-310; [ISSN 0965-1721].

III Annual Reports for IUCN Academy of Environmental Law e-Journal

• Kavitha Chalakkal (2014), Country Report: India, IUCN Academy of Environmental Law e-Journal Ottawa: IUCN Academy of Environmental Law; Issue 2015 (6); pp 234-242 [ISSN –1929-6088];
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2013), Country Report: India, IUCN Academy of Environmental Law e-Journal, Ottawa: IUCN Academy of Environmental Law; Issue 2014 (5); pp 191-197 [ISSN –1929-6088];
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2012), “Country Report: India: A Busy Year of India’s Courts and Law Makers”, IUCN Academy of Environmental Law e-Journal, Ottawa: IUCN Academy of Environmental Law; Issue 2014 (5); pp 156-164 [ISSN –1929-6088];
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2011), “Country Report: India: Mixed Results on Many Fronts”, IUCN Academy of Environmental Law e-Journal, Ottawa: IUCN Academy of Environmental Law; Issue 2012 (1); pp 122-131 [ISSN –1929-6088];
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2010), “Country Report: India”, IUCN Academy of Environmental Law e-Journal, Ottawa: IUCN Academy of Environmental Law; Issue 2011 (1); pp 123-131 [ISSN –1929-6088].

International & National Seminars/Conferences

• Kavitha Chalakkal (2020) “Victims and their Participation in the Criminal Justice” in 2nd International Seminar on Criminal Law and Administration of Criminal Justice system in South Asian Countries, Droit Penale;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2020) “Constitutional and Legal Aspects of Right to Food Security and the Menace of Adulteration in India” One Day National Seminar of Food Security in India, organized by UILS, Panjab University;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2018), “The Philosophy of Constitutional Right to Environment in the Comparative Constitutional Law of India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bhutan and Bangladesh”, in the CLEA Conference on Comparative Constitutional Law: Developments and its Teaching Techniques in Commonwealth Nations, Mody University, September 2018;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2018), “Conservation and Protection of Natural Resources: An Analysis”, in the International Conference on Legal Education and Contemporary Issues: International Convergence of Laws, MSB Global Law Institute, April 2018;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2018), “The Paris Accord- Climate Justice and Implementation Challenges in Developing Countries”, One Day National Conference on Emerging Trends in International Law- Issues and ChallengesSchool of Law, JIMS, Greater Noida, March 2018;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2018), “‘Working Requirements’ in the Patent System: A Critical Analysis”, 2nd International Conference on the Contemporary Legal Issues, School of Law, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, March 2018;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2018), “Protection of Environment during Armed Conflicts: Challenges in Twenty First Century”, International Conference on International Humanitarian Law and Refugee Law, Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida, March 2018;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2018), “One Road One Belt Initiative: A New Approach to Regional Integration”, at 2nd Course of China-South Asia Legal Training Base, organized by the China Law Society and Yunnan University, Kunming, China, January 2018;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2017), “Emerging Perspectives in Access to Knowledge in the IPR system and Environmental Sustainability”, at the National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights and their Implementation, Jagannath University, Bahadurgarh, Haryana, November 2017;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2017), “Access to Justice under International Law with Respect to Claims Against Environmental Crimes of Transnational Corporations: A Study in the Context of Bhopal Disaster”, in Amity International Conference on Legal Dimensions of Environment, October 2017;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2016), “Trade Facilitation Agreement and Emerging Challenges for Developing Countries’ Agriculture Sector”, in 45th Annual Conference of Indian Society of International Law, ISIL, New Delhi, 7-8 May 2016;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2016),Transparency and Right to Information in the NGOs and Private Institutions Performing Public Functions, in the International Seminar on Freedom of Information in the SAARC Nations, NLUD, New Delhi, March 2016;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2016), “Role of Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals in Conservation of Biodiversity in India in 3rd International Conference on Conservation of Biodiversity and Sustainable Energy: Law and Practice”, Campus Law Centre, Delhi University, New Delhi, India; 12-14 February, 2016;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2016), “Sanctions under the United Nations: Is there a need for Reforms?” at the International Conference on UN@70, Amity Law School II, Amity University and the Indian Society for International Law, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India; 4-5 February 2016;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2015), “Access to Medicine in the Context of Flexibilities under TRIPS and Indian Patent Act” at the National Conference on Public Health Medicines and Law: Growing Concerns and Challenges, Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies and All India Law Teachers Congress, VIPS, New Delhi, India; 11-12 December 2015;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2015), “Innovation and Access to Knowledge within the Global IPR system: Emerging Perspectives in an Indian Context” at the National Conference on the Evolving regime of Intellectual Property Protection, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Health Economics Association and Third World Network, New Delhi, India; 2-4 November 2015;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2015), “Implications of Trade Facilitation Agreement on Developing Countries Agriculture and Implementation of SDG’s” at the Second International Conference on International Law Perspectives on Sustainable Development Goals, Amity Law School Delhi, 9 October, 2015;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2015), “Forest Dwellers Rights over Natural Resources in National Conference on Marginalized Sections”, at the Law and Social Transformation in India Seminar, JIMS Engineering Management Technical Campus, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India; 29 March, 2015;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2015), “Changing the Electoral System from Inside out: Building as Case for Intra Party Democracy” in The National Conference on Electoral reforms in India: Prospects and Challenges, Amity Law School Delhi, India; 23 January 2015;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2014), “International Institutions for Conservation of Biodiversity”, in The International Conference on Public International Law, jointly organized by Amity Law School Delhi and Amity Society for International Law, at Amity Law School Delhi, India;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2010), “Role of international law in Climate- induced geographical Shifts in Protected Areas”, 8th Annual Colloquium of the IUCN Academy of Environmental Law, September 2010, Ghent University, Belgium;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2010), “Geographical Shifts Due to Climate Change: Impacts on Environmental Conservation in the Eastern Himalayas”, December 2010, Fifth Biennial International Conference of the Indian Association of the Asia Pacific Studies, Sikkim University;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2006), “Right to Education”, at the Right to Education, 2006 Workshop, the Cochin University Human Rights Association, School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology;
• Kavitha Chalakkal (2006), “Education on Legal Education Literature”, Revamping Legal Education, 2006 Workshop by UGC, Bar Council of India and School of Legal Studies, CUSAT. (Published by CUSAT and Bar Council of Kerala).

Seminar Workshops, Faculty Development Programs & Training Programs

• “NIRF India Rankings 2021 – National level Workshop for higher educational institutions”, Institute for Academic Excellence, Himayath Nagar, Hyderabad, January 17 & 18, 2021);
• “Induction/Orientation Programme for "Faculty in Universities/ Colleges/ Institutes of Higher Education” Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanjun College, University of Delhi and MHRD (30 days, September 2020);
• “FDP on Advanced Concepts For Developing MOOCS”, Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanjun College, University of Delhi and MHRD (21 days, July 2020);
• “Online FDP “Research Methodology: Data Analysis, Reporting & Publication Perspectives” BSMED, Bharathiar University, ( 7 days, July 2020);
• “Virtual Faculty Development Programme on Contemporary Issues in Law” School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology (7days, June 2020);
• “FDP Structured Experiential Learning on Various Practical Legal Arenas”, ICFAI University, Dehradun (7 days, June 2020);
• “Intellectual Property Rights - Challenges and Opportunities” Department of Law, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati (5 days, June 2020);
• “Hands On Workshop On “Patent Searching, Drafting And Filing” (Online Mode) Panimalar Institute Of Technology (5 days, May-June 2020);
• “A-Z of Writing & Publication in Scopus-Indexed Journals”GMR Institute of Technology, Rajam, Andhra Pradesh, India (7 days, July 2020).
• “National Teachers Training Program on Animal Protection Law”, 16-18 March 2019, Michigan State University College of Law, HIS India and NALSAR, Hyderabad, March 2019;
• “Refresher Course for Law Teachers on Developmental Perspectives of Intellectual Property Right Laws”, IUCIPR, CUSAT, Kerala, June 2018;
• Participated in 2nd course of China-South Asia Legal Training Base, organized by the China Law Society and Yunnan University, 7-27 January, 2018 in Kunming, China;
• Moderated a Session on BRICS and Leadership in the International Conference of BRICS: Leadership Opportunities in Global Affairs, organized by Yale University Fox Fellowship, 7 January 2017 in India Habitat Centre, New Delhi;
• Professional Development Workshop on New Ways of Teaching and Research for Better Delivery of Legal Services, September 2017, Bar Council of Kerala M. K.Nambyar Academy for Continuing Legal Education in association with Society of Indian Law Firms, Bar Association of India and Lloyd Law College, September 2017;
• Professional Development Training Workshop on Intellectual Property Law Practice and Public Interest Advocacy 2015, IBA Chair on Continuing Legal Education; National Law School of India University and Menon Institute of Legal Advocacy Training, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in association with Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India; May 2015;
• Participated as trainee in Prevention of Wildlife Trade Workshop jointly organized by Royal Government of Bhutan, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Interpol and Wildlife Trust of India (10-14 February 2014) in Paro, Bhutan;
• Participated as trainee in the Interpol Environmental Crime Programme on Integrated Investigative Capacity Building and Operational Planning for Asian Big Cats Related Crimes organized by Interpol and the Central Bureau of Investigation (1-5 July 2013), New Delhi;
• Participated in Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop jointly organized by Madhya Pradesh Forest Department, International Fund for Animal Welfare, and Wildlife Trust of India (April 2013) in Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh;
• Participated in International Workshop cum Conference on Information Technology Law and Conference on Legal Education & Contemporary Issues (11-12 March, 2011), Delhi University, Delhi;
• Participated in International Workshop cum Conference on Intellectual Property Laws (13-14 March, 2011); in collaboration with USPTO), Delhi University, Delhi;
• Participated in National Seminar on Intellectual Property Curriculum, 2007, organized by the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India, and the Indian institute of Technology, Roorkie, Uttaranchal, India;
• Participated in National Seminar on “Social and Cultural Impact on Environment of India in the Present Context” 2007 organized by Humane Touch, Green Institute for Research & Development, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Government of India, CSIR, ONGC and National Productivity Council;
• Student Rapporteur, Global Regulatory Conference India, The South and the Shaping of Administrative Law, 2008, organized by Centre for Policy Research and Institute for International Law and Justice, New York University School of Law, New Delhi, 5-6 January, 2008;
• Student Rapporteur in the WIPO Asia-Pacific Policy Forum onTraditional Knowledge and Traditional and Cultural Expressions, 2006, organized by World Intellectual Property Organization in cooperation with Government of India and Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, India, April 4-6, 2006.
• Fundamentals of Teaching Humanities, Workshop Series Spring 2010, McDougal Graduate Teaching Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA;
• Intellectual Property Rights Teaching, Short Term Course 2006, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India and IPR Cell of Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.

Professional Memberships

• Member, World Commission on Environmental Law, International Union for Conservation of Nature
• Member, World Commission on Protected Areas, International Union for Conservation of Nature.
• Associate Member, Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi.
• Advocate, on the Roll of the Kerala Bar Council (Roll No. K/411/2005).

Awards & Honours

• Best Presenter, 2nd International Conference on the Contemporary Legal Issues, School of Law, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, March 2018;
• Best Presenter and Best Paper, CLEA Conference on Comparative Constitutional Law: Developments and its Teaching Techniques in Commonwealth Nations, School of Legal Studies, Mody University, Rajasthan, September 2018;
• First Rank, Common Admission Test to LL.M, Cochin University of Science and Technology.