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Orientation of 5yrs. Integrated B.A.LL.B (Hons.) & B.B.A.LL.B....

Orientation of 5yrs. Integrated B.A.LL.B (Hons.) & B.B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M. and 3 Yrs. LL.B. Programs held on July 28, 2026

The Van Mahotsav 2026 celebrations, organised by the Odisha State L...

The Van Mahotsav 2026 celebrations, organised by the Odisha State Legal Services Authority (OSLSA), on 4th July 2026

National Law University Odisha had the privilege of hosting the Van Mahotsav 2026 celebrations, organised by the Odisha State Legal Services Authority (OSLSA), on 4th July 2026. The event was graced by Hon’ble Shri Justice Harish Tandon, Chief Justice, High Court of Orissa and Patron-in-Chief, OSLSA, Hon’ble Shri Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak, Judge, High Court of Orissa and Executive Chairman, OSLSA, along with Hon’ble Companion Judges of the High Court of Orissa. Through a tree plantation drive, the event underscored the collective responsibility of preserving and enriching our environment for generations to come.

11th foundation day celebration of Centre for Child Rights, NLUO an...

11th foundation day celebration of Centre for Child Rights, NLUO and unveiling of its flagship Journal

Shyni S, ADG of Police, CAW & CW, flags urgent need for addressing biases while dealing with children in conflict with law at the 11th foundation day celebration of Centre for Child Rights, NLUO and unveiling of its flagship Journal

NLUO, Cuttack | 12 April, 2026: The Centre for Child Rights (CCR) at National Law University Odisha (NLUO) celebrated its 11th anniversary on 11th April 2026 and unveiled its internationally indexed flagship journal – Journal on the rights of the child of national law university Odisha.

The event was headlined by Smt. Babita Patro, Chairperson, Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR). She emphasized on the importance of addressing mental health and digital safety of children in Odisha. She underscored the need to engage directly with children in their lived environments to understand the challenges they face and to develop orders, directives, and policies that respond effectively to these realities.

Other dignitaries present in the event were Smt. Shyni S, IPS, Additional Director General of Police, Odisha (Crime Against Women and Children Wing), Shri Subhendu Bhattacharjee, Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange, Child Rights and You (CRY); Prof Ved Kumari, the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal on the Rights of the Child of National Law University Odisha and former Vice Chancellor of NLUO, Prof Rangin Pallav Tripathy, Vice Chancellor (I/C), NLUO and Patron-in-Chief, CCR-NLUO; Prof Biraj Swain, Chief Minister’s Chair Professor cum Director of Centre for Child Rights (CCR), NLUO.

Smt Shyni S, IPS, ADGP, CAW & CW underlined the class and caste bias in dealing with children in conflict with law (CiCL), and called for self-awareness amongst child protection cadre (state and non-state) for self-awareness of inherent prejudices while handling such cases and sensitivity, keeping best interest of the child in mind, while dealing with such cases. Raising concerns about gaps in the implementation of legal frameworks, she pointed to the lack of clarity around diversion under the Juvenile Justice system and questioned certain procedural practices. She further emphasized the need to rethink approaches toward adolescents, particularly in sensitive contexts, and highlighted the importance of making law enforcement systems more child-friendly to reduce fear among children.

Speaking of the event, Prof Rangin Pallav Tripathy talked about the importance of not just starting an initiative but sustaining and strengthening them over time, despite changes in leadership and vision and highlighted that the CCR of NLUO is one such Centre.

Prof Ved Kumari envisioned the Chair professorship on Child Rights, the only Chair Professorship on Child Rights in the country with a focus on the entire spectrum/continuum of child rights and not just juvenile justice. She also acknowledged the support of Govt of Odisha is supporting not just the position of a Chair Professor but a multi-member team including two researchers and administrative support. She described the centre’s progress as “nothing short of a miracle” amidst high expectations and recalled how timely decisions and institutional support played a key role in shaping the initiative. She also emphasized the importance of integrating the Centre’s work with academic life of NLUO rather than the CCR functioning as a parallel entity without engagement with students and the university.

Shri Subhendu Bhattacharjee shared that Child Rights and You (CRY) focus and interventions in 22 states and 150 districts in the country, focusing on last-mile delivery. He further shared that they see a lot of value in engaging with academic institutions where buddying lawyers and journalists are being prepared to build their perspective around child rights.

The publication of the Journal on the Rights of the Child Volume VII, Issue I, marks a significant step forward in the academic and practical pursuit of child rights in India. By combining rigorous research with lived experiences, it serves as a valuable resource for practitioners, scholars, policy makers, advocates and the judiciary. The Editorial Advisory Board of the journal Justice Madan B Lokur, Justice Gita Mittal, Prof Bernd-Dieter Meier, Prof Christopher Birbeck, and Prof Bhabani Prasad Panda. The Editorial Board led by Prof Ved Kumari (Editor in Chief), Prof Biraj Swain (Editor), Prof Ravinder Barn, Dr Frederick de Moll, Dr Damanjit Sandhu, Dr Asha Bajpai, and Dr Kalpana Purushothaman who ensure the quality, integrity and inter-disciplinary depth of the publication.

The Journal on the Rights of the Child of National Law University Odisha, Vol -VII, Issue -I brings together 11 original contributions from across the country. The volume includes the Presidential address by Hon’ble Justice Savitri Ratho, Judge, Orissa High Court and Chairperson – Juvenile Justice Committee, Orissa High Court and papers on juvenile justice jurisprudence, right to education, new education policy, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO, 2012), and mental health. It also includes an infographic on child budget in Union Budget analysis with fact sheet. It is an open access journal, it can be accessed at – https://nluo.ac.in/journal-on-the-rights-of-the-child/.

The event was attended by representatives from government officials, Dr Santosh Rout, Joint Director, Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA), Dept of School and Mass Education, Shri Pritikanta Panda – Programme Manager, Odisha State Child Protection Society (OSCPS), Smt. Pragati Mohanty, District Child Protection Officer-Cuttack, and Shri Pamod Acharya, former Chairperson – CWC, Cuttack. Dr Sandhya Rani Pal from XIM University and Mr Udit Narayan Mishra from KIIT School of Law also were present in the event. Eminent representatives from important civil society organizations present were Dr Avijeet Bhadra from Bal Raksha Bharat, Pratyush Panda from Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF), Smt. Sneha Mishra from AIINA, Smt. Bishakha Bhanja from National Alliance for Women’s Organisation (NAWO), Mr. Anwoya Avinab from Utkal Sevak Samaj, Jitendra Kumar Nayak from WaterAid, Smt Biraj Laxmi Sarangi from PCI Global, Ms Virajitha Chimalapathi from World Resources Institute, Pradyut R Rout from PLAN International-India and selected student members of CCR i.e. Avismrita, Suraj, Kashish, Sushant, Akshat, Amit, Ashwani, Shahnaaz, Jyotirmay, Subhadra and students, staff and faculty of NLUO.

The Centre for Child Rights is the oldest centre of NLUO, the second oldest child rights centre at any NLU, and the only Chair Professorship on child rights amongst any university in the country, law and non-law included. It is a research, teaching, advocacy and practise centre and fully integrated with NLUO. The Centre is led by the Chief Minister’s Chair Professor cum Director Prof Biraj Swain. Other faculty and staff members of the CCR are Mr M Vijay Bhaskar (Co-Director), Ms Akanksha Yadav (Co-Director), Dr Swagatika Samal (Researcher, Chief Minister’s Chair Professor team), Dr Pradipta Kumar Sarangi (Researcher, Chief Minister’s Chair Professor team), Mr Amulya Kumar Swain (Office Assistant, Chief Minister’s Chair Professor team) and Mr T Swaraaj (Member).

The 11th anniversary celebration event of CCR was organised in collaboration with the leading child rights organisation – Child Rights and You (CRY) and the State Bank of India was the sponsorship partner.

 

Interactive Session on ‘From NLUO to Civil Services: Inspiring Path...

Interactive Session on ‘From NLUO to Civil Services: Inspiring Pathways to Public Leadership’

Interactive Session on “From NLUO to Civil Services: Inspiring Pathways to Public Leadership” by Miss Ms. Saista Parwin (UPSC Rank 614, NLUO BA LL.B. 2019)

The, Social Media Committee (SMC) in collaboration with the Centre for Disability Law and Advocacy (CDLA) at National Law University Odisha, hosted a deeply inspiring interactive session on March 24, 2026. Titled “From NLUO to Civil Services: Inspiring Pathways to Public Leadership,” the event took place in the University Seminar Hall to provide students with a roadmap for transitioning from legal academia to high-level public service. The gathering was graced by Smt. Bratati Harichandan, IAS (Retd.), the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, and Ms. Saista Parwin, a distinguished NLUO alumna of the 2019 Batch who recently secured All India Rank 614 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025.

During the interactive segment, Miss Sista Pravin reflected on her journey as a law student, noting that the five-year B.A. LL.B. curriculum, particularly subjects like Constitutional Law, serves as a vital stepping stone for the UPSC syllabus. As an aspirant with a visual impairment, she shared how she leveraged digital resources and social media as essential tools for her “unconventional” preparation. She advised students to prioritize target-based consistency over rigid schedules and emphasized the necessity of reading primary newspapers like The Indian Express or The Hindu to build the in-depth perspective required for the Mains and Interview stages.

Smt. Bratati Harichandan enriched the discussion by sharing insights from her 34-year career in the Odisha Public Service Commission and the Indian Administrative Service. She remarked that while hard skills and legal knowledge are foundational, the true essence of a civil servant lies in “soft skills”, specifically the ability to listen to and empathize with the common man. She urged the students to view public administration as a thought process dedicated to making equity a reality, reminding them that a person’s character and empathy define the office they hold, rather than the job defining the person.

The event concluded with a facilitation ceremony and the distribution of certificates to the rank holders of the three-credit course on “Law, Technology, and Vulnerability“. In her closing statement, Prof. (Dr.) Dolly Jabbal, Dean of Academics, thanked the organisers and guest speakers for providing such a significant support system for the many NLUO students who aspire to serve the nation through the civil services.

35th Informal Discussion Group Session with Dr. E. A. S. Sarma

35th Informal Discussion Group Session with Dr. E. A. S. Sarma

Theme-Governance, Law and Public Interest

On 10 March 2026, the Informal Discussion Group of NLU, Odisha, hosted a session on “Governance, Law and Public Interest” featuring noted public policy commentator and former civil servant Dr. E. A. S. Sarma. A former member of the Indian Administrative Service (1965–2000), Dr. Sarma served as Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministries of Power and Finance and later as Principal Adviser (Energy) to the Planning Commission.

The discussion began with a brief exchange on the idea of development, before expanding into a broader conversation on governance, public accountability, and civic engagement. Drawing from his post-retirement public interest work, Dr. Sarma spoke about issues ranging from environmental advocacy in the Vedanta mining controversy in the Niyamgiri Hills to the human rights concerns surrounding the Salwa Judum case. He also emphasised the role of informed public discourse and litigation in strengthening democratic institutions and protecting public interest.

NLUO Vice Chancellor Prof. Ved Kumari Honoured by BNI Achievers on ...

NLUO Vice Chancellor Prof. Ved Kumari Honoured by BNI Achievers on International Women’s Day

The Accessibility Lab at National Law University Odisha (NLUO) was ...

The Accessibility Lab at National Law University Odisha (NLUO) was inaugurated on 2nd March 2026 at the NLUO Library

The Accessibility Lab at National Law University Odisha (NLUO) was inaugurated on 2nd March 2026 at the NLUO Library, marking a significant step towards inclusive legal education. Equipped with advanced assistive technologies and established under the leadership of the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor and Registrar, the Lab reinforces NLUO’s commitment to ensuring equal access and substantive inclusion for all students

The Centre for Competition Law and Policy successfully conducted a ...

The Centre for Competition Law and Policy successfully conducted a CCI Workshop on 19 January 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Seminar Hall, Academic Block. The session facilitated discussions on key issues in competition law and promoted academic engagement among participants.

First Year in Corporate Law Practice: Navigating the Path from Stud...

First Year in Corporate Law Practice: Navigating the Path from Student to Professional.

The Recruitment Coordination Committee of National Law University Odisha successfully conducted a guest lecture by Tanavi Mohanty, Partner at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, on “First Year in Corporate Law Practice: Navigating the Path from Student to Professional.” The session offered practical insights into the transition from law school to corporate practice and proved highly beneficial for students aspiring to careers in corporate law.

The Centre for Women and Law (CWL) at NLUO , in collaboration with ...

The Centre for Women and Law (CWL) at NLUO , in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), hosted One-Day International Conference: “Inclusive Higher Education as a Human Right: Addressing Gender, Age, and Intersectional Inequalities in Indian Universities”.-