The Post Graduate Department of Law was first established at the Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack in the year 1973 and was later shifted to the Utkal University Campus in 1975. Prof (Dr.) S.K. Ghose was the first HOD of the Post Graduate Department of Law and currently, the Department is headed by Dr. Manoj Kumar Sadual. Prof. K D Gour joined as Professor in the year 1975 along with Dr. Indira Panda, Dr. M.A.A. Baig, Dr. R.N. Pattnaik and Dr. D C Mohapatra as faculty members. In the year 1986, Dr. A Praharaj, Dr. Kulamani Jena and Dr. P C Mishra joined as Reader in the Department. During the year 1989, Prof P K Sarkar joined as Reader and Prof. P K Pattnaik joined as Reader in 2004. In the year 2010, Dr. M. S. Dash was appointed as Reader in the Department. Dr. G. K. Sahu joined as Assistant Professor in 2014. Dr. M.K. Sadual joined as Reader in the year 2015 and Prof (Dr.) S K Nanda joined this Department in the year 2022. Currently the Department offers Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Business Law, Constitution Law and Criminal Law. Further to bring excellence in legal research and development, this Department acts as the center for research and offers Ph.D. Course work for the prospective legal researchers and scholars.
Vision:
To be a Centre of Excellence in Legal Education with an innovative focus on building a creative, enlightened and productive civil society through
Teaching
Learning
Research
Consultancy &
Extension activities.
Mission:
To provide the students with the knowledge, skill, values, and sensitivity necessary for a successful citizen.
To create and disseminate knowledge through interdisciplinary research and creative inquiry in developing a meaningful and sustainable society.
To equip the students with problem-solving, leadership and teamwork skills and inculcate a sense of commitment to quality, ethical behaviour and respect for others.
To provide a platform for free flow of ideas where discovery, creativity, and professional development find scope for fulfilment in making the world a better place to live in.
To ensure academic excellence in this dynamic knowledge economy by exposing the students to new ideas, new ways of understanding, new ways of knowing in their journey of intellectual transformation.
Best Practices:
The Department has been conducting various Legal Awareness Programmes from time to time for the welfare of civil society. In order to facilitate the concept of “Justice at the doorstep”.
The Department is organizing Legal-Aid camps in different places for discussing and solving the legal disputes of the underprivileged and weaker sections of society.
The Department is also organizing value-added certificate courses to enhance the professional skill of law students.
Future Plan:
Department has outlined several future plans, which include
Expanding student exchange programs and MOUs.
Broadening the scope of value-added certificate courses
Department has 1 Library with approx. books- 2097, which is student-friendly.
2 number of classrooms 1 Examination Hall and 1 Seminar Hall
Classrooms with ICT facility:1
Research laboratories:1
Students common room :1
Computer Laboratory with internet facility.
Smart Classroom :1
HOD’s Office :1
Faculty Chambers :5
Office :1
Computer Room :1
High speed Internet available with Wi-Fi
facility for all staffs and students
Publications
Year
National
International
2016
Dr. G.K. Sahu-2
Dr. M.K. Sadual-2
Dr. G.K. Sahu-2
2017
Dr.M.K.Sadual-2
Dr.G.K.Sahu-12
2018
Prof.M.S.Dash-3
Dr.M.K.Sadual-4
2019
Dr.M.K.Sadual-1
Prof.M.S.Dash-1
Dr.M.K.Sadual-2
Dr.G.K.Sahu-1
2020
Prof.M.S.Dash-2
Dr.M.K.Sadual-1
Dr.G.K.Sahu-2
Prof.M.S.Dash-2
Dr.M.K.Sadual-1
Dr.G.K.Sahu-2
2021
Dr.M.K.Sadual-2
Dr.G.K.Sahu-1
Prof.M.S.Dash-1
Dr.M.K.Sadual-11
2022
National
Dr. M K Sadual – 1
Dr. G K Sahu – 1
International
Dr. M K Sadual – 1
Dr. G K Sahu – 1
2020-21
International Commercial Arbitration under Indian Law, Dr. M.K.Sadual, September -2021, International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods (IJARESM), Volume 9, Issue 9 Page No-2340-2343, 2320-2882
Street Children in Odisha and Their Human Rights, Dr. M.K.Sadual, January-June 2022, “Stochastic Modeling & Applications”, Vol. 26 No. 3, 0972-3641
G K Sahu, Human Trafficking in India: A Challenge to the Efficacy of Law, December 2021, Voprosy Istorii, Volume 21, Issue 1, ISSN: 0042-8779
G K Sahu, Disciplinary Proceedings in Industrial enterprises: A critical Analysis, July 2022, Shodhasamhita, Volume IX, Issue II, ISSN 2277-7067
Employment relations in information technology industry of India: Legal approach, S.B.Dash & M.S.Dash, International Journal of management, 0976-6502(P) 0976-6510(O) Scopus
“Free Consent under Indian Contract Act-1872“, Dr. M.K. Sadual, IMPACT: International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature, 2021, Vol.09, Issue.08,119-126, ISSN 2321-8878
“The Legal Issues of Migrated Tribal Women Labourers Working in Urbansect-Up: A Study in Odisha“, Dr. M.K. Sadual & G.R. Sahoo, Journal for Social Development,2020′ Vol.12, Issue.04,07-16, ISSN 0975-0142
“The Problems and Legal Status of Female Tribal Domestic Workers Engaged in the Urban Sectors of Odisha: An Empirical Study”, Dr. M.K. Sadual & G.R. Sahoo, Sodha Sarita,2021, Vol.8, Issue.29,41-45, ISSN 2348-2397
“Digital Banking and Its Legal Effect”,Dr. M.K. Sadual, International Journal of All Research Education & Scientific Methods, 2020, Vol. 8, Issue 5, 123–127, ISSN 2455-6211
Sahu, G.K.(2020); Protection of Investors in Capital Market: A legal analysis, Test engineering and Management, ISSN:0193-4120, 83: 25002-25007
Sahu, G.K.(2020): Social Distancing against Covid-19:An analysis of existing laws and corrective measures, Alochana Chakra Journal, ISSN 2231-3990,9(4): 4351-4359
“Control of the RBI over NBFCs: An Overview”, Dr. M.K. Sadual, International Journal for Social Development,2019, Vol. 7, Issue 1, 37–49, ISSN 2320-9283
“Social Legislation and Social Change in India: A Conceptual Analysis”,Dr. M.K. Sadual, Journal for Social Reality, 2019, Vol. 6, Issue 1, 106–115, ISSN 2349-9710
“Information Technology Act 2000: An Overview”,Dr. M.K. Sadual, IJRAR- International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, 2017, Volume 4, Issue 3, 416-417, ISSN 2348 –1269
“Victim Compensation and Current Challenges”,Dr. M.K. Sadual, IMPACT: International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature, 2017, Vol. 5, Issue 11, 241–246, ISSN 2321–8878
“Transgender Rights in India”, Dr. M.K. Sadual, RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary, 2016, Volume-1, Issue-4, 41-43, ISSN 2455-3085
Sahu, G.K.( 2016): Right to a wholesome environment a fundamental Right, Adhikar, ISSN2231-2552,12(6)(2)
Sahu, G.K.( 2016): Press freedom is not an absolute freedom in India, Adhikar, ISSN2231-2552,9(6).
2015-16
Role of Judiciary to Protect the Democratic Rights and Human Rights of Individual India, M.S. Dash, International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 4, Issue:7, July, 2015, ISSN No. 2277-8179, Indexed with International ISSN Directory,Paris, Impact Factor-3.2416.
One Person Company: A Critical Analysis, Dr. M.S. Dash, Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol. 5, Issue: 6, June, 2015, ISSN 2249-555X, Indexed with International ISSN Directory, Paris, Impact Factor 6241,
Corporate Crimes: The Need for a Corporate Penal Code, Dr. M.S. Dash, SEARCH,A journal of Arts, Humanities & Management, Vol-IX, Issue-II, July,2015, ISSN No. 0974-5416
Position of the Finder of the Lost Goods under the Indian Contract Act: An Analysis, Paripex-Indian Journal of Research, Vol. 4, Issue 6, ISSN 2250-, Impact Factor 4163
Corporate Crimes :The Need for a corporate penal Code, G.K. Sahu, SEARCH,A journal of Arts, Humanities & Management, Vol-IX, Issue-II, July,2015, ISSN No. 0974-5416
White collar crimes : A legal challenge on Indian Corporate System, G.K. Sahu, International Journal of Current Research, Vol.7,issue 08,pp.19219-19222,Aug 2015,ISSN:0975-833X, Impact factor 6.226, 2015-16
Corporate Social Responsibility in perspective of Indian Constitution. Dr. G.K. Sahu, International Journal of applied Research.V 1(10) pp 801-803,ISSN online :2394-5869,ISSN (Print) : 2394-7500, Impact factor-3.919, 2015-16
Protection of Consumers Rights : A challenge to the efficacy of consumer forum, Dr. G.K. Sahu, International Journal of Law,Vol.2,Issue-I, ,pp.30-32, ISSN 2455-2194, Impact factor 5.12, 2015-16,
The Class action suit: A challenge for protection of interest of investors, International Journal of Law, Vol.-2,Issue-2,ISSN 2455-2194pp.12-18, Impact factor-5.12, 2015-16
2014-2015
A Critical Analysis of Changing Dimensions of Indian Labour Policy and Legislations,S. Dash, Personal Focus, NIPM, Utkal Chapter, Vol. 10, Issue 2, ISSN 2229-6506, April-July, 2014
Rule of Law is not an absolute Rule of Justice, M.S. Dash, Global Journal for Research Analysis, Vo. 4, Issue. 3, Peer Reviewed & Referred International Journal, ISSN No. 2277-8160, Impact Factor: 3.1218, March, 2015.
Socio-Legal Status of the Unorganised Women Workers with respect to Employment Security, M.S. Dash, Paripex-Indian Journal of Research, Vol. 4, Issue 4, Peer Reviewed & Referred International Journal, ISSN 2250-1991, Impact Factor: 3.4163. April, 2015.
Surrogacy: The Socio-Legal Issues, M.S. Dash, Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol. 5, Issue: 4, Peer Reviewed & Referred International Journal, ISSN 2249-555X, Impact Factor: 3.6241, April, 2015.
Legal Position of Corporate Social Responsibility in Companies Act, 2013, M.S. Dash, Global Journal for Research Analysis, Vol. 4, Issue. 4, peer Reviewed & Referred International Journal, ISSN No. 2277-8160 Impact Factor: 3.1218, April, 2015.
Plant Variety Protection in India- The Issues and Challenges, M.S. Dash, International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 4, Issue 5, Peer Review & Referred Journal, ISSN No. 2277-8179, Impact Factor: 3.2416, May, 2015
Condition of Women Working in the Unorganised Sector, M.S. Dash, Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol. 5, Issue:5, Peer Reviewed & Referred International Journal , Impact Factor: 3.6241, May, 2015
Legal Interpretations of Section 8(1)(h) of the RTI Act, M.S. Dash, International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 4, Issue 6, Peer Review & Referred Journal, ISSN No. 2277-8179Impact Factor: 3.2416, May, 2015.
Legal Interpretation of Public Interest under Right to Information Act, 2005, M.S. Dash & G.K.Sahu, Chhattisgarh Law Journal ,an Research Journal, Vol. 1, Issue.1, International Bi- annual Referred, ISSN 2394-528. Jan-June 2015
Plant Breeders’ Rights(PBR): Analysis of International Legal Instruments, M.S. Dash, GALAXY International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, Vol. 3(5), E-Journal, ISSN 2347-6915. Impact Factor: 1.8, May, 2015.
Test of Novelty under Indian Patent Law: A Critical Analysis, M.S. Dash, Global Journal for Research Analysis, Vol. 4, Issue. 5, A peer Reviewed & Referred International Journal ISSN No. 2277-8160 Impact Factor: 3.1218, May, 2015.
Judicial Approach towards Corporate Social Responsibility, M.S. Dash, Paripex-Indian Journal of Research, Vol. 4, Issue 5, Peer Reviewed & Referred International, Journal ISSN 2250-1991 Impact Factor: 3.4163, May, 2015.
White Collar Crimes: A Legal Challenge on Indian Corporate System, G.K.Sahu, International Journal of Current Research, Vol.7, Issue-08, Peer Reviewed & Referred International Journal ISSN 0975-833x, Impact Factor: 5.3, Aug, 2015.
Rule of Law is not an absolute Rule of Justice, G.K.Sahu, Global Journal for Research Analysis, Vo. 4, Issue. Peer Reviewed & Referred International Journal, ISSN No. 2277-8160, Impact Factor: 3.1218, 3, March, 2015
Corporate Social responsibility in Perspective of Indian Constitution, G.K.Sahu, International Journal of Applied Research, Volume 1,Issue-10, , Peer Reviewed & Referred International Journal ISSN 2394-5869, Impact Factor: 5.2, Sep 2015
Role of civil servants in India interpreting Good Governance – A socio-legal study, N.Parida(Guest Faculty), Indian Streams of Research Journal(ISRJ), international peer reviewed, ISSN no-2347-503, Feb. issue 2015.
Bio-Piracy And Traditional Knowledge: A Discussion On Indian Legal Perspectives, Dr.M,K,Sadual, International Research Journal & Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. I, Issue II, ISSN 2394-7950 of Interdisciplinary,2014-15.
Protection From ‘Double Jeopardy’: A Constitutional Imperative, Dr.M,K,Sadual, International Journal Of Humanities & Social Science Studies, Vol. I, Issue V, ISSN 2349-6711, 2014-15
Protection Of Human Rights Of Prisoners In India: Role Of Judiciary, Dr.M,K,Sadual, International Journal Of Scientific Research, Vol. 4, Issue 5,ISSN 2277-8179, Impact factor-3.2416, 2014-15
Tribal Displacement In The Name Of Development In India: Legal Intervention And Redressal, Dr.M,K,Sadual, International Journal In Management And Social Science, Vol. 03, Issue 01,13-29, ISSN 2321-1784, impact factor 3.259, 2014-15,
Protection Of Child Rights In India: Issues And Approaches, Dr.M,K,Sadual, International Journal Of Advanced Research, Vol. 03, Issue 02,820-826,ISSN 2320-5407, Impact factor-4.58,2014-15.
Freedom Of Press In Indian Constitution: A Brief Analysis, International Journal Of Applied Research,Vol. 1, Issue 8, 194-198,ISSN 2394-7500, Drashta Research Journal,June 2015, Impact factor 5.2
Constitutional Framework For Secularism In India: A Brief Review, Dr.M,K,Sadual, August 2015, Vol. 4, Issue15, 194-198,ISSN 2277-2480, Impact factor 2.64, 2014-15
Privilege Against Self-Incrimination Under, Indian Constitution: An Appraisal, Dr.M,K,Sadual, Orient Journal Of Law And Social Sciences,Vol. IX, Issue 5, 57-67, ISSN 0973-7480, 2014-15
Legal Aid To Poor And Access To Justice: The Indian Perspective, Dr.M,K,Sadual, Law And Social Sciences, Issue 3, 42-51, 2014-15
2013-2014
The Socio-legal Status of Inter-state Migrant Workers with special Reference to Dadan Labourers of Orissa, M.S. Dash, International Journal of Development and Social Research, Xavier Institute of Management, Vol.II, Issue. II, International Journal ISSN NO: 2249-7293, December, 2013.
Human Rights Issues and Challenges of Susceptible Children in Modern Indian Families, G.K.Sahu, Indian Journal of Human Rights and the Law, Vol.10 (No.1-2), ISSN No: 0973-0818, January-July, 2013.
Human Rights Issues and Challenges of Susceptible Children in Modern Indian Families, G.K.Sahu, Indian Journal of Human Rights and the Law, Vol.10 (No.1-2), ISSN No: 0973-0818, January-July, 2013.
Public Interest Litigation and Corporate Investors, G.K.Sahu, International Educational Research & Development, Vol.2, issue.1, ISSN No-2250-3862, April-June, 2012.
Doctrine of Ultra Vires and the Investors Protection, G.K.Sahu, Taxman’s Corporate Professionals Today, Vol.27 Issue 6, ISSN-0975-9948, July16-31,2013,
Development Induced Displacement and Settlement: Analysis of Judicial policy, P.K. Pattnaik, Journal of Indian Law Institute Vol. 55(3), (2013) p. 346.
Civil servants Accountability for good governance, N.Parida (Guest Faculty), Odisha Review, Volume LXX NO.5, ISSN 0970-8669, ,December, 2013
Dynamics of judicial Analysis relating to Civil servants accountability for good Governance, N.Parida(Guest Faculty)Global Journal of Management and Research, Volume: 2 Number- 4,ISSN 2278-0955,international peer reviewed, October – December 2013
Right to information and Good Governance, N.Parida (Guest Faculty), Research Revolution, Volume 01 issue no 1, ISSN:2319-300, june,2013
2012-13
Rational of Honour Killing, M.S. Dash, , Indian Bar Review, Vol. XXXIX, No. 3, Peer Reviewed & Index Journa,l P. 145-152, July-Sept, 2012
Security to Insured: The Initiatives of the State, M.S. Dash, The Research Network, Journal of creative thinkers, Vol. VII, No. 2&3, ISSN 0975 0517, June-July, 2012
Dynamics of judicial analysis relating to civil servants Accountability for good governance, N.Parida (Guest Faculty), Odisha Review, VOLUME , LXVIII NO.12, ISSN0970-8669, JULY – 2012
2011-12
Property Rights of Indian Women, M.S. Dash, Orissa Judicial Report, Vol. 1, Issue 5, Peer Reviewed, May 2012.
History of Corporate Law in India, G.K.Sahu, Academic Views & Reviews, International Journal of Education, Research &Innovation, , Vol.1(No.3), ISSN No.:2249-7242, January-March,2012
2010-11
Civil servant’s accountability and good Governance India, N.Parida(Guest Faculty), PRANGYA, Volume -2 issue no-1, ISSN-2229-9864, Sept 11
An Overview of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, G.K.Sahu, Global Education Society and Development, (An International Journal of Academicians), ISSN-0975-1319, July-Sep.2011
Sebi and the Protection of the Investors, G.K.Sahu, International Educational Research &Development, Vol.1,issue.1, ISSN No2250-3862, October-December,2011
Investor Protection: The Class Action Suits, G.K.Sahu, Academic Views & Reviews, International Journal of Education, Research & Innovation, Vol.1 (No.2), ISSN No: 2249-7242, October-December, 2011
Investors Protection:The Derivative Action, G.K.Sahu, Global Education,Society and Development, (An International Journal of Academicians), Vol.3(No.1), ISSN-0975-1319, April-June 2011
The Securities Laws(Amendment)Bill,2003 in Indian Securities Market, G.K.Sahu, Orient Journal of Law and Social Sciences, Volume-V, Issue-6, ISSN-0973-7480, May 2011
Economic Empowerment of Women: The micro credit,K.Sahu, Orient Journal of Law and Social Sciences, system Volume-V,Issue-6, ISSN-0973-7480, May2011
Improving Common Investor Confidence in Public issues of India”,K.Sahu, Orient Journal of Law and Social Sciences, Vol.V,Issue-5, ISSN-0973-7480, April 2011
History of Stock Market In India,K.Sahu, Studies in History and Culture bearing, Vol13,No1&2 , pp81-92, ISSN-09719326, 2011
Safe Motherhood: The Human Rights Response,K.Sahu, Research Journal of Berhampur University, Vol.1, Peer reviewed ,ISSN No.:2250-1681,2011
Conference Proceeding
Judiciary, Democracy and Tradition: An Evaluation (With Special Reference to Human Rights),Dr. M.S. Dash, Chief Editor, NHRC sponsored National Seminar on held on 5th & 6th February, 2015, organized by P.G. Dept of Law, Utkal University in collaboration of Utkal University.
Analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility in Legal Perspectives, M.S. Dash, National Seminar on Corporate Social Responsibility in India, P.G. Department of P.M. & I.R, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, held on 9th & 10th May 2015
Glass Ceiling: A Major Challenges to Human Resource Management, M.S.Dash & D. Mohapatra, National Conference on Novelty and Challenges in Management, , organized by Ravenshaw Business School, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, held on 14th March 2015
Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability in Perspective of Indian Constitution, M.S. Dash & G.K.Sahu, International Seminar on Emerging Business Opportunities for Sustainable Development, P.G. Department of Business Administration, Berhampur University, held on 6th&7th April 2015
Rationale of Honour Killing, M.S. Dash, National Seminar on Honour Killing vis-à-vis Human Rights: Contemporary Issues and Challenges, University Law College, Bhubaneswar, held on 12th & 13th May 2012.
Human Rights Issues & Implications of Vulnerable Children in Indian Families, G.K.Sahu, 2012 IUAES Inter-Congress titled “Children and youth in a changing World, IUAES Commission on Anthropology of Children, Youth and Childhood and KISS & KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, India, November 26-30,2012.
Research Projects
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Project Title
Funding Agency
Amount
(Rs. in lakh)
Period
PI/Co-PI/ Coordinator
Sanctioned Letter
1.
Disputes on women’s property Rights: “A study on the basis of property litigation in selective District of Odisha”
World Bank OHEPEE Programme(WB-OHEPEE) of Utkal University
Law is such a subject which has inter-correlation with other allied subjects. New subjects like IPR; Bio-technology & Law; Transfer of technology & Law etc have gained importance in modern times. Therefore, to meet the requirements, the Department has introduced new Choice Based Credit System where new subjects have been reflected.
The students of the department have been excelling in the field of debates , and cultural activities etc. One student Ms Linky Priya Sahoo has stood first in national debate competition organized by Odisha Human Rights Commission in the year 2014-15. Apart from that, the students’ performance in competitive examination like Odisha Judicial Service is remarkable. The faculties of the department have proven their excellence as visiting fellow to various institutions like, Orissa Judicial Academy, Odisha, Policy academy, XLRI, Jamshedpur etc. The department organises legal awareness camp every year in different area such as consumer rights, indigenous peoples ‘right, Human rights, child rights ect.
Placement
Placement of Students(2016-17)
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Qualifying Exam.(NET/Civil Services/State govt. examinations