Double Credit Course on Gender and Law
07 Jan 2026
The National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack, in collaboration with its Gender Sensitisation Committee (GSC), is organising a Double Credit Course on ‘Gender and Law’. The course is designed to offer an interdisciplinary and practice-oriented understanding of gender justice within the legal framework.
The course shall be conducted in online mode and will span a total duration of 32 hours, tentatively scheduled from 19th January to 15th February 2026. The course includes a mandatory evaluation component in MCQ format, to be conducted in the first week of March 2026.
Background to the Theme:
The intersection of gender and law is an evolving field that critically examines how legal systems shape, regulate, and respond to gendered realities. While constitutional guarantees promise equality and non-discrimination, lived experiences often reveal structural gaps and systemic biases. This course seeks to bridge the gap between legal theory and social practice by engaging with gender as a lived, institutional, and legal concern.
The course adopts an interdisciplinary approach, drawing from constitutional law, sociology, public policy, and feminist theory. Through case studies, reflective discussions, and problem-based learning, participants will engage with contemporary issues such as reproductive rights, gender-based violence, workplace harassment, and the intersection of gender with technology and digital governance.
About the Institution:
The NLUO was established under Act 4 of 2008 by the Odisha State Legislature with the vision of advancing learning, teaching, research, and dissemination of legal knowledge. The University is committed to academic excellence and social responsibility and actively promotes research, training, and outreach through its various centres and committees.
About the Committee:
GSC has been constituted under Rule 3 of the National Law University Odisha Sexual Harassment Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal Regulations, 2021. The Committee is committed to promoting gender equality, inclusivity, and awareness within the university.
GSC regularly conducts gender orientation programmes and facilitates discourse on gender, sexuality, consent, intersectionality, and feminist legal thought. Through workshops, discussions, and academic initiatives, the Committee seeks to foster a gender-sensitive and inclusive campus environment.
About the Resource Persons:
The course will be conducted by an experienced panel of academicians and researchers, including:
- Ms. Jwalika Balaji – Research Fellow, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy; BCL (Oxford), BA LLB (Hons), NLSIU
- Ms. Bhavneet Kaur – Assistant Professor, Jindal Global Law School; sociologist specialising in gendered violence and memory studies
- Dr. G. Uma – School of Gender and Development Studies, IGNOU; expert in gender, governance, and public policy
- Dr. Smita Jha – Professor, IIT Roorkee; scholar in literature, gender, and sociolinguistics
- Ms. Shivani Mamgain – PhD Scholar, NALSAR University of Law; former faculty at NLUO with expertise in law and queerness
Details of the Course:
- Mode: Online
- Duration: 32 Hours
- Assessment: Online MCQ-based evaluation (2 hours)
- Attendance Requirement: Minimum 75%
The detailed course structure, modules, objectives, and learning outcomes are provided in the brochure attached for reference.
Payment & Registration Details:
- Fees for Students: ₹750/-
- Fees for Professionals: ₹1000/-
Payments must be made only through the ICICI Eazypay Gateway. The detailed payment procedure is attached in the brochure. After successful payment, participants are required to complete the registration form and upload the payment receipt therein.
Please note that seats are limited and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are advised to confirm that the registration form is accepting responses before making the payment.
For any further queries, participants may contact the Student Coordinators or write to gsc@nluo.ac.in.
