STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS

STAFF ACHIEVEMENT

10Feb 2026

KIIT School of Law Contributes to Odisha Police Cyber Crime Training Programme

KIIT School of Law, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, was invited by the Biju Patnaik State Police Academy, Odisha Police, to contribute to its five-day Specialized In-service Training Course on “Advance Cyber Crime Investigation”, held at Ranasinghpur, Bhubaneswar. On 6 February 2026, Dr. Sambhabi Patnaik, Assistant Professor (II) More >

6Feb 2026

Academic Leadership in Customary Law and Indigenous Rights

Dr. Tulishree Pradhan, Associate Professor, KIIT School of Law, KIIT Deemed to be University, was honoured to serve as Co-Chair for the Online Technical Session–IV at the National Conference on Customary Laws and Customary Rights, hosted by University School of Law and Legal Studies (USLLS), Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha More >

6Feb 2026

Dr. Sarvesh Shahi Chairs Technical Session at International Conference on Inclusive Higher Education at NLU Odisha

The KIIT School of Law, KIIT Deemed to be University, takes pride in sharing that Dr. Sarvesh Shahi, Assistant Professor-II, was invited to chair a technical session at the One-Day International Conference on “Inclusive Higher Education as a Human Right: Addressing Gender, Age, and Intersectional Inequalities in Indian Universities”, More >

29Jan 2026

Dr. Sambhabi Patnaik Invited as Resource Person at Odisha Judicial Academy

KIIT School of Law is pleased to announce that Dr. Sambhabi Patnaik, Assistant Professor–II and Head of the Department of Intellectual Property Rights, was invited as a Resource Person by the Odisha Judicial Academy, Cuttack. Dr. Patnaik delivered two academic sessions on Intellectual Property Rights Law as part of More >

27Jan 2026

Mr. Faiz Ayat Ansari Invited as Judge at NLU Odisha’s Intra-University Mediation and Negotiation Competition

The School of Law proudly congratulates Mr. Faiz Ayat Ansari, Head of the Department of Constitutional Law and Administrative Law and Assistant Professor II, on being invited to serve as a Judge at the prestigious Intra-University Mediation and Negotiation Competition organised by National Law University Odisha. This esteemed invitation More >

21Jan 2026

Faculty Publication on Legal Aid and Access to Justice

The KIIT School of Law congratulates Mr. Pritam Kumar Samal, Faculty Associate, on the publication of his book titled Legal Aid to Your Aid (2025), co-authored with Dr. Pabitra Mohan Samal and published by Mohan Law House. The book offers an insightful examination of the legal aid framework in More >

19Jan 2026

Publication by Dr. Sarvesh Kumar Shahi, Assistant Professor

KIIT School of Law is pleased to announce the publication of the book Judicial Interventions on The Advocates Act, 1961 (with State Legislations), authored by Dr. Sarvesh Kumar Shahi, Assistant Professor-II, KIIT Law School. The book presents a comprehensive and analytical study of judicial interpretations of the Advocates Act, More >

19Jan 2026

Publication by Mr. Sundar Athreya H, Assistant Professor

Mr. Sundar Athreya H, Assistant Professor, KIIT School of Law, has published an opinion article titled “AI, copyright and the public domain” in Deccan Herald. The article critically examines the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and copyright law, with particular emphasis on the implications of AI-generated content for the More >

19Dec 2025

Sundar Athreya H Authors Insightful Opinion Piece “Copyright Fix: Who Owns the Song?” in Deccan Herald

We are pleased to share that Sundar Athreya H, Assistant professor, KIIT School of Law, has authored an insightful opinion piece titled “Copyright Fix: Who Owns the Song?”, published in Deccan Herald. The article examines critical questions surrounding ownership and rights in musical works under copyright law. More >

18Dec 2025

Dr. Sarvesh Kumar Shahi Imparts Training to Odisha State Police on New Criminal Laws.

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Sarvesh Kumar Shahi, Assistant Professor – II, School of Law, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, was invited by the Biju Patnaik State Police Academy on November 28, 2025 to impart training to the Odisha State Police Officers. The session focused on: More >

17Dec 2025

Dr. Sonali Swetapadma was invited as a Guest Lecture at ZIET–KVS Bhubaneswar

We are delighted to share that Dr. Sonali Swetapadma was invited as a Guest Speaker by the Zonal Institute of Education and Training (ZIET), Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Bhubaneswar, to deliver a lecture on “The POCSO Act, 2012: Legal Provisions and Responsibilities” on 16th December 2025. The session was conducted More >

17Dec 2025

Dr. Lipsa Dash Serves as Resource Person at Odisha Judicial Academy on the IT Act, 2000

Dr. Lipsa Dash, Assistant Professor-II, KIIT School of Law, KIIT DU, was invited to act as a Resource Person to impart training in the Institutional Training programme for the 11 officers in the cadre of District Judge appointed through usual promotion (through virtual mode) held on 07.12.2025 at Odisha Judicial Academy More >

17Dec 2025

Dr. Lipsa Dash Chairs Sessions at the First Annual Dharma Studies Conference

Dr. Lipsa Dash, Assistant Professor-II, KIIT School of Law, KIIT DU, was invited to chair sessions at the "First Annual Dharma Studies Conference" at IIT Bhubaneswar in Association with Knowledge Partners Dept. of English, BHU, Bhaktivedanta Institute, Bhubaneswar, Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Roorkee Bhaktivedanta Research Centre Kolkata, Sammakka More >

16Dec 2025

Dr. Sambhabi Patnaik Shares Cyber Law Expertise at State Police IPDR & VOIP Investigation Training

We are proud to share Dr. Sambhabi Patnaik,  Assistant Professor -II from KIIT School of Law was invited as a resource person to be  a part of  three-day in-service training course on IPDR and VOIP investigation from 4th to 6th December 2025 at the Biju Patnaik State Police Academy. More >

27Nov 2025

Training Session by KLS Faculty : Dr. Sarvesh Kumar Shahi delivers training Session at State Police Academy Odisha (25 November 2025)

Dr. Sarvesh Kumar Shahi, Assistant Professor-II at KIIT School of Law, was honoured to be invited on November 25, 2025, to impart specialized training to state police officials at the Biju Patnaik State Police Academy, Bhubaneswar. The training session focused on "Investigation provisions under Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023," enlightening More >

27Nov 2025

Dr. Amarendra Pattanik delivers lecture at Odisha Judicial Academy (23 November 2025)

The Odisha Judicial Academy invited Dr. Amarendra Pattnaik, Associate Professor-I, to conduct a session on "Time and Resource Management" for their Judicial Officers.  Dr. Pattnaik conducted the session on 23/11/2025. Twenty-five Chief Judicial Magistrates from different districts of Odisha attended the session.

20Nov 2025

Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) K.D.Raju invited as a panel member on 3 rd National Conference on Legal Education, Profession and Integrating Pro-Bono culture for better access at IIT Kharagpur (8-9 November 2025)

Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) K.D.Raju has been invited as a panel member on the 3rd National Conference on Legal Education, Profession and Integrating Probono culture for better access to justice by IIT Kharagpur on November 8-9. He shared his views on the pending cases before the judiciary and how the More >

17Nov 2025

Swati Mohapatra invited as resource person for training programme at Juvenile Justice Board, Odisha (10 November 2025)

Dr. Swati Mohapatra, Assistant professor, School of Law, was invited as a resource person for conducting a training programme for Juvenile Justice Board members from across various districts of Odisha on the topic:-  Essential Child-Related Laws       Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 The Narcotic More >

11Nov 2025

Dr. Tulishree Pradhan Chairs Session on ADR at IIT Kharagpur

Glad to share that Dr. Tulishree Pradhan had the privilege of chairing a session on “ADR and Client-Centered Lawyering” at the 3rd National Conference on Legal Education, Profession and Integrating Pro Bono Culture for Better Access to Justice, held on November 8–9, 2025, at the Rajiv Gandhi School of More >

24Oct 2025

Springer Series Book Launch of “A Multidisciplinary Approach to KIIT Horizons Vol. 1: Exploring AI across Disciplines” By Dr. (CS) Pratiti Nayak

KIIT School of Law proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of Dr. (CS) Pratiti Nayak, Associate Professor & Associate Dean (Research), whose book “A Multidisciplinary Approach to KIIT Horizons Vol. 1: Exploring AI across Disciplines” has been published under the reputed Springer series – “Accounting, Finance, Sustainability, Governance & Fraud: Theory and Application” on More >

23Jul 2025

Celebrating a significant academic achievement from the KIIT School of Law!

Madhuri Meelee, Assistant Professor of School of Law recently presented her vital research on climate mobility and legal frameworks at a major international conference held by the United Nations University in Germany. Her presentation focused on the riverine displacement of indigenous communities in Assam's Majuli Island, a region highly vulnerable More >

10Feb 2025

Outstanding Leadership Award for Exceptional Contribution towards the Education Sector, 2025

Heartfelt congratulations to our Director Prof. Rose Varghese and Prof. Rajan Varghese, Director, Research & innovation on being honored with the 'Outstanding Leadership Award for Exceptional Contribution towards the Education Sector, 2025 at Taj Vivanta, Bangalore. Their unwavering commitment to excellence continues to shape the future of education. More >

25Oct 2024

Felicitation of Dr. CS Pratiti Nayak by Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)

Dr. CS Pratiti Nayak, Associate Professor-I and Associate Dean of Research at the School of Law, KIIT-DU, was felicitated with the prestigious recognition of “Saluting the Contributions Beyond Boundaries” by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), East India Regional Council, Kolkata (EIRC) on October 19, 2024, in More >

1Sep 2023

Conference On Cartels And The Leniency Program In India

Principal Investigator, Project Funded by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India Under the Scheme “Funding Research And Studies, Workshops And Conferences Etc. Under The Plan Scheme "Corporate Data Management" of the Ministry - “Conference On Cartels And The Leniency Program In India” - March 11-12, 2023. https://news.kiit.ac.in/kiit-events/conference/conference-on-cartels-and-the-leniency-program-in-india-at-kls/ More >

Faculty selected Nationally/Internationally to visit other laboratories/institutions/industries in India and abroad.
Prof. N. K. Chakrabarti, Former Director, School of Law has been invited by

National Universities

  • National Law University, Delhi for Teachers Training Program in Criminal Procedure Code on December 13, 2012.
  • National Law University, Delhi for Empirical Research in Social Sciences, November 2-4, 2012.
  • National Law University, Delhi for Capacity Development Program for Teachers in Criminology, June 18, 2014.
  • Gawahati University for Refresher Course
  • Burdwan University for Refresher Course
  • National Law University, Delhi for UGC E Pathshala Project on 30 November, 2014.
  • WB NUJS, Calcutta for PhD Research Methodology Course Work

International Universities

  • Invited by American Correctional Association’s 141st Congress at Florida, USA, during 5-10 August, 2011.
  • SOAS, University of London for the International Journal of Legislative Drafting and Law Reform, UK, September 5, 2012

Faculty serving in

National

Name of Faculty

Membership Details

N K Chakrabarti
  • President, Indian Society of Victimology, 2011-2014
  • Member, Board of Studies in Law of Pondicherry Central University and NEHU.
P C Mishra
  • Member, Board of Research Studies, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, 2010-11.
P K Sarkar
  • Chairman, Board of Studies of Utkal University.
  • Chairman, Board of Studies of North-Orissa University.
  • Chairman, Board of Studies of Fakir Mohan University.
  • Member, State Council for Child Welfare
  • Member, Scrutiny Committee for Adoption, Govt. of Odisha.
Sanghamita Patnayak
  • IPSA  and  RC-35 , IPSA
Arpita Mitra
  1. Member of the International Sociological Association (ISA) and is also in the Board of Directors of Research Committee 29: Social Control and Deviance of the ISA, 2010-2014.
  2. Co-Convenor of Research Committee 13: Science, Technology and Society of the ISS, 2009-2013.

International

Name of Faculty

Membership Details

N K Chakrabarti Engaged with The World Justice Index, Rule of Law Project, 2013: A Multidisciplinary, multinational Initiative to advance rule of law worldwide conducted by American Bar Association, Washington DC.

Editorial Board

Name of Faculty

Membership Details

N K Chakrabarti
  • International Journal of Legislative Drafting and Law Reform, ISSN 2025-5183
  • Indian Human Rights Law Review, ISSN- 2230-7036
  • Indian Journal of Law and Justice- ISSN – 09763570
Shuvro Prosun Sarker Asian Journal of Legal Education – ISSN: 2322-0058