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Dr. Chanjana Elsa Philip

Educational Qualification : PH.D in law
Experience (Teaching) : 17 Years
Experience (Research) : 7 Years
Experience (Industry) : 2 Years

Key Publications:

  1. Constitutional Interpretation: A Study in Complexity Bangalore University Law Journal 2020
  2. Exploring Constitutional Complexity CMR University Journal for Contemporary Legal Affairs 2021
  3. Theory of Deterrence: A Justification for Capital Punishment WE THE PEOPLE, DSNLU Law Journal

Awards, recognitions and honors:

  1. Role of Court in Development of Law Relating to First Information Report conducted by Beyond law, CLC
  2. Law relating to FIR every citizen must know- CEERA-NLSIU-Dept. of Justice
  3. Law Relating to Admissions and Confessions -Interplay between Cr.P.C and Evidence
    Resource Person in the Three Day International Seminar on ” Governor- A Loyal Officer of Union or the Constitutional Head of the State in the federal Concord
  4. ‘Judge’ for the Semi Final Round of Col. Dr. Jeppiaar 4th All India Moot Court Competition 2023
  5. ‘Judge’ for the Semi Final Round of Col.Dr.Jeppiaar 2nd All India Virtual Moot Court Competition-2021 from 8th to 10th April 2021.

Dr. Chanjana Elsa Philip is presently working as an Associate Professor at CMR University, School of Legal Studies. Has been with CMR University since July 2009. Completed graduation from Kerala Law Academy, Thiruvananthapuram and post graduation in law ( Commercial Law and Criminal Law) from CUSAT, Kochi. Passed NET. Interested areas of research are Criminal laws, Constitutional law and Public law in general. Is part of the Moot Court Club at CMR U, SOLS and takes interest in training students going for moot competitions. Also staff editor for JCLA, an UGC Approved journal published by CMRU SOLS as well as the Student law review an online journal by SOLS, CMRU.