Dr Mini S.

Ph.D in Law from School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology for a study on issues relating to social security of labour in the era of globalisation. Taught in School of Legal Studies, CUSAT, Cochin, National Judicial Academy (under Supreme Court of India), Bhopal and School of Law, Christ University (Deemed to be University u/S. 3 of UGC Act) Bangalore-29 before joining National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Cochin.

Research Interest

Competition Law, Labour Law, Judicial Process, Law of Freedom of Information, Legal Regulation of Economic Enterprises, Law relating to Science, Technology and Human Rights

Project Publication

Monograph on “Working of Central Information Commission in India under Right to Information Act, 2005” ISBN: 978-93- 82305-06- 4 published by Christ University Publications, Christ University, Bangalore-29

Hand Book on Competition Law for Trdaers, published by Centre for Competition Law and Policy, NUALS, Kochi

Article Publications

“Empowering Trafficked Women: Issues and Challenges” Human Rights International Research Journal Volume 3 Issue 1(2015) published by International Multidisciplinary Research Foundation ISSN 2320- 6942;ISBN 978-93- 84124-32- 8

Human Rights Dimensions: A Road Map to Governance in India OIDA-Intl- Journal of Sustainable Development (2014) P. 11 available also in http://www.ssrn.com/link/ OIDA-Intl- Journal-Sustainable- Dev.html

Protection of Workers Right in the World Trade Regime 2011 CULR 186

Impact of Globalisation on Indian Labour: Issues and Challenges 2010 C.U.LR. 1

Labour Rights: A Human Right? Published NJA Background Reading Materials, 2009

Alternative Dispute Resolution- Conceptual and Legal Framework, 2006 CULR 417

Environment and Legal Regime in Antarctica 2005 CULR 211

Book Review, Anil Divan, “On the Front Foot: Writings of Anil Divan on Courts, Press and Personalities” 2014 CULR, 111

Book Review, S.C, Sastri, “Environmental Law” (2^nd Edition 2005)

Book Review, Avatar Singh, “Law of Contract and Specific Relief” (8^th Edition 2002) 2002 CULR 477

Paper Presentations

“The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012” Workshop on 'Rights of Women and Children in Educational Institutions' conducted by Centre for Women and Family Studies on 16-07- 2016

“Reservation: Assimilating Social Justice and Individual Rights”, National Seminar on Defining Parameters of Reservation- Changing Dimensions conducted by Centre for Social Justice, NUALS, Kochi (19-20 March 2016)

“Countenancing Right to Refuse and Warranting Right to Access: Freedom of Profession v. Right to Health Care” National Seminar on Right to Health Care in Modern Era conducted by School of Indian Legal Thought 13-15 March 2016)

“Empowering Trafficked Women: Issues and Challenges” International Conference on Women Empowerment and Social Sciences conducted by The American College Maduri (5-7 March 2015)

“Competition law and IP Interception: A Consumer Welfare Perspective, National Seminar on Protection of Consumer Welfare in India: The Role of Competition Law and Consumer Law Conducted by School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin (26- 27 February 2015)

“International Dimensions of Equal Recognition of Rights of Persons with Disabilities”, National Seminar on “Combating Human Trafficking: A Human Rights Perspective”,Conducted by Government Law College, Kozhikode ( 20-22 February 2015)

International Interdisciplinary Seminar on Human Trafficking and Exploitation of Children- Human Rights Dimensions conducted by Department of Law, Kerala University, Trivandrum (16-17 January 2015)

“Contribution of Indian Judiciary in Poverty Alleviation and Inclusive Development”, ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on Poverty and Social Exclusion in India: Need for A Pardigm shift Towards an Inclusive Society organised by Department of Sociology, Christ University and Institute of Social and Economic Change, Bangalore (12-13 March 2014)

“Media Trial: A Challenge to Criminal Justice System, National Conference on The Changing Role of Media in India: Constitutional Perspectives conducted by School of Law, Christ University, Bangalore-29 (February 28 –March , 2014)

“Legal Aspects of Gadgil- Kasturirangan Reports on Western Ghats”, National Colloquium organised by Bhavan’s PALSAR and Department of Botany, University of Calicut (29 January 2014)

“Ethics of Judging: A Common man’s Perspective”, International Conference on Bounds of Ethics in a Globalised World organised by Christ University, Bangalore (6-9 January 2014)

“Human Rights Dimensions: A Road Map to Good Governance in India, International Conference on Sustainable Development organised by Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab (December 4-5 2013)

“Challenges of Women in Service Sector: A Socio- Legal Perspective”, National Seminar on Women in Service Sector: Career Opportunities and Challenges organised by Department of Social Sciences, BMS College for Women, Bangalore-04 (24-25 October 2013)

“E-Commerce and E-Contracts in India: Issues and Challenges” National Seminar on Legal Regime of Cyber Space conducted by Maikchand Pahade Law College, Aurangabad (24-25 August 2013)

“Participatory Model for Environmental Governance: Role of PRIs”, National Seminar on Envisioning a Legal Framework for Mainstreaming Environmental Conservation conducted by National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Cochin (11-12 March 2013)

“Freeing Small Hands: Mandate of the State”, National Conference on Constitution and Marginalised Sectors: Challenges in 21 st Century conducted by School of Law, Christ University, Bangalore-29 (8-9 March 2013)

“Synchronisation of Official Secrecy and Access to Information: A Myth or Reality” International Conference on Transparency and Accountability in Governance conducted by National Law University, Delhi (3-4 October 2012)

“Right to Education: Miles to Go” National Seminar on Right to Education: Constitutional Dynamics conducted by Faculty of Law, ICFAI Foundation, Hyderabad in Collaboration with National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (18-19 August 2012)

“Female Foeticide: Death before Life” International Seminar on Journey of Women Empowerment: Miles to Go (24-25 March 2012)

“Right to Food and Access to Food Safety: Indian Regulatory Regime” National Seminar on Food Safety: Emerging Trends in India conducted by School of Legal Studies, CUSAT (16-17 December 2011)

“Legal education and Social Transformation” (Orientation Program for LL.M. Students in SLS, CUSAT, 17 October, 2011)

“Biotech Battles and Food Freedom: A Constitutional Perspective” in National Seminar on “Regulation of Genetically Modified Organisms: National and International Perspective” conducted by School of Legal Studies, CUSAT (March, 2011)

Protection of Labour Rights: A Constitutional Challenge in the 21 st Century” in National Conference on “Indian Constitution in the 21 st Century: A Conceptual and Contextual Analysis” conducted by School of Law Christ University, Bangalore (18-19 February, 2011)

“Right to Work in Trade Regime” in National Seminar on Realisation of Socio- economic Rights” (February, 2011)

“Law Relating to Rain water Harvesting in Kerala” in Seminar on Water Management in Kerala” National Seminar on Food Safety: Emerging Trends in India conducted by School of Legal Studies, CUSAT and Government of Kerala (March, 2006)

Mac Crate Report (Professional Skills and Values) in National Seminar on “Revamping Professional Legal Education” (February, 2005)

Conference Proceedings Publications

Competition law and IP Interception: A Consumer Welfare Perspective, National Seminar on Protection of Consumer Welfare in India: The Role of Competition Law and Consumer Law published by School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin-22

“Protection of Labour Rights: A Constitutional Challenge in The 21^st Century” National Conference on Indian Constitution in the 21^st Century: A Conceptual and Contextual Audit published by School of Law, Christ University, Bangalore-29 ISBN No. 978-81- 922281-7- 4

“Challenges of Women in Service Sector: A Socio- Legal Perspective”, National Seminar on Women in Service Sector: Career Opportunities and Challenges, Department of Social Sciences, BMS College for Women, Bangalore-04 ISBN no.978-93- 819792-6- 6 (published by College Book House, Bangalore-72

“Right to Education: Miles to Go “published in Souvenir on National Seminar on Right to Education: Constitutional Dynamics conducted by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights & Faculty of Law, ICFAI Foundation, Hyderabad

“Synchronisation of Official Secrecy and Access to Information: A Myth or Reality” International Conference on Transparency and Accountability in Governance published by National Law University, Delhi. ISBN No. 978-81- 910389-7- 5

“Female Foeticide: Death before Life” International Seminar on Journey of Women Empowerment: Miles to Go published by Gujarat National Law University, Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat. ISBN No. 978-81- 923638-5- 8

Projects completed

1. Working of CIC in India under RTI Act, 2005: A Critical Study
2. Merger Control Regime under Competition Act: A Scoping Study

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