DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Law
Dr. C.Chockalingam
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| Designation | : | Professor and Dean |
| Nature of Employment | : | Regular |
| Qualification | : | M.A. M.L. Ph.D. (Law) |
| Email ID | : | deanlaw@crescent.education, chockalingam@crescent.education |
Teaching
| Degree | Discipline | Year of Passing | University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Title: War Against Terrorism – Evolving New Approaches in the Emerging Global Scenario | 2011 | The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai |
| M.A. | Political Science | 1998 | University of Madras, Chennai |
| M.L. | Constitutional Law & International Law | 1988 | University of Madras, Chennai |
| B.L. | Law | 1985 | University of Madras, Chennai |
| B.A | History | 1982 | University of Madras, Chennai |
Work Experience
| Designation | Institution | Duration | No. of Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Legal Studies (DLS) | Government of Tamil Nadu | May, 2021 to May, 2022 | 1 |
| Principal | Government of Tamil Nadu | September, 2023 to May, 2021 | 7 years & 8 months |
| Principal (FAC) | Government of Tamil Nadu | August, 2012 to September, 2013 | 1 year |
| Lecturer (Selection Grade) | Government of Tamil Nadu | 1998 to 2012 | 14 years |
| Lecturer (Senior Scale) | Government of Tamil Nadu | August, 1988 – 1998 | 10 years |
Lecture Courses
- Constitutional Law
- International Law
- Family Law
- Jurisprudence
- Research Methodology
Research
Area of Research Interest
- Constitutional Law
- International Law
Publications
Books
- Authored a Textbook on Jurisprudence (Tamil), published by The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai
Articles
- Published an article titled, ‘Indian Federal System & Its Fragile Internal Security Dimensions’ in Year Book of Legal Studies, Government of Tamil Nadu, Vol.32-34 (ISSN/ISBN No. 0513-2045).
- Published an article titled, ‘An Epistemological Analysis of Section 14 of Hindu Succession Act, 1956 with Special Reference to Hindu Widow’s Property Rights’ in Journal of the Department of Legal Studies, Tamil Nadu, Vol.38-42 (ISSN/ISBN No. 2395-5481).
National Conferences / Seminars / Workshops/FDPs/ Training Courses
- Presented a paper on the title, ‘Status of Women in Personal Laws’ in the National Seminar for Law Teachers organized by The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai
- Attended the ‘Curriculum Development for Law Courses’ program organized by NALSAR, Hyderabad.
- Attended the ‘Workshop on Revised Curriculum’ organized by Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai.
Extension
Additional Responsibilities
- Currently the Research Guide for 8 Research Scholars including 2 Full-Time and 6 Part-Time Scholars.
- Served as a Resource Person in the Two Day National Seminar on, ‘Child Protection Laws in India’ organized by University of Madras, Chennai (2022).
- Served as a Panelist in the International Conference on, ‘National and Global Perspectives on the Right to Privacy’ organized by VIT School of Law, Chennai (2018).
- Served as a Panelist in the National Conference on, ‘ADR in India: Issues and Challenges’ organized by VIT School of Law, Chennai (2017).
- Served as a Chairperson in the One Day National Seminar on, ‘Law, Science and Technology’ organized by VIT School of Law, Chennai (2016).
- Served as a Chairperson in the Three Day Regional Conference on, ‘Tamil Nadu Science Congress’ organized by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli (2010).
Additional Positions Held
- Chief Examiner in the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai for 10 years.
- Member, Board of Studies (UG & PG), the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai.
- Member, Academic Senate, the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai for 1 year.
- Member, Syndicate, the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai for 5 years.
- Member, Convener Committee, the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai for 16 months.
- Member, Research Advisory Committee, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur.
- Member, Doctoral Committee, VITSOL Chennai.
- Chairman, Law Admissions (P.G.), Directorate of Legal Studies for 7 years.
Refresher Courses
- Participated in the Refresher Course for Law Teachers in the subject Law organized by the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai (2002).
- Participated in the Refresher Course for Law Teachers on, ‘Legal Research and Teaching Methods: Evolving New Approaches in the Emerging Global Scenario’ organized by the National Law School of India University, Bangalore (2001).
