KIIT School of Law News & Events ,Bhubaneswar

Dr. (Prof). Raju KD, Pro-Vice Chancellor, KIIT, delivers a session at NLU, Odisha

December 11, 2025: Dr. (Prof). Raju KD, Pro-Vice Chancellor, was invited as a Resource Person at the Faculty Development Program organised by the National Law University, Odisha. He delivered an knowledgeable session on “AI for Legal Research: Ethical Concerns and Risks,” a subject of increasing importance as technology continues to transform the legal field.

KIIT School of Law and Seattle University Discuss Mediation and Customary Practices

December 11, 2025: Dr. Hiranmaya Nanda, Associate Dean, KSAC and Associate Professor KIIT school of Law, and Prof. Parthiba Chakravarthy, School of Architecture and Planning had a wonderful interaction with Dr. Elizabeth R. Baldwin, Assistant Professor of Lawyering Skills at Seattle University School of Law. The conversation touched upon the deep connections between religion, culture, and customary practices, and how understanding these dimensions can strengthen the teaching of law. They also discussed the growing significance of mediation and how it plays a vital role in reducing litigation and easing the burden on courts.

KIIT Legal Services Clinic records a podcast series with Smt. S. Shyni, IPS, Inspector General of Police

December 11, 2025: The KIIT Legal Services Clinic successfully recorded an insightful and deeply engaging episode of podcast series with Smt. S. Shyni, IPS, Inspector General of Police, Crimes Against Women & Children Wing, Odisha Police.The episode explores the gender-based violence, including its hidden emotional, economic, and reproductive dimensions. Her practical guidance for young people, parents, and communities offered clarity on early intervention, reporting mechanisms, and digital safety. 

KIIT's Prof. Ayat Ansari delivers a session at University of Itaúna, Brazil

December 9, 2025: Prof Faiz Ayat Ansari have been invited as a speaker from India to deliver a session on ' AI-Driven Virtual Assistants and the Federalist Challenge: Balancing Centralized Algorithmic Governance with Decentralized Fundamental Rights Protection in India’s Cooperative FederalismFramework ' at the University of Itaúna, Brazil at the VI Annual World Mega Congress.
He focused on the tridimensional landscape of AI Assistants, Fundamental Rights and Federalism. With the advancement of technology laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, the union does become an important stakeholder in data fiduciary related frameworks. Simultaneously, the primary onus of law and order is with the states. This reality opens up the need to have discourse on the federalist challenge, in the realm of AI assistants, data protection, privacy, etc.

KLSC celebrates 10th Anniversary

December 2, 2025: KLSC’s celebrated 10th Anniversary with spirited quiz competitions and the Annual General Session marking a decade of legal aid, outreach, and justice-driven initiatives.
This was followed by the *Annual General Session 2025*, which highlighted a year of exceptional achievements, national recognitions , multiple outreach camps under the Campaign , insightful field visits, impactful awareness drives, and research-led publications.

KIIT School Of Law Celebrates 76 Years Of Indian Constitution

December 3, 2025: KIIT School of Law, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, celebrated 76 years of the Indian Constitution on 26 November 2025 with a special ceremony themed “The Constitution Beyond 75: Reflect. Reform. Reaffirm.” The event, organised by the KIIT Centre for Constitutional Law Studies & Research (CCLSR), brought together students, faculty, and dignitaries to celebrate the Constitution's enduring relevance.

Guest of Honour Dr. Manoj Kumar, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Law and Justice (Legislative Department), joined remotely. He highlighted that the Constitution represents India's living journey toward justice and progress, sustained by the people's unwavering commitment to its core values.
The event was attended by Prof. Jnyana Ranjan Mohanty, Registrar, KIIT University, senior faculty of the law school, and enthusiastic students from both KIIT School of Law and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS).

KIIT Law School Organises First Judges’ Lecture

March 28, 2022: On March 26, Hon'ble Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose, Chairperson, Lokpal of India, held the first lecture in the Judges' Lecture Series established by KIIT Law School (KLS).

Speaking on the 'Responsibility and Significance of Lokpal in India,' Justice Ghose stated, "The public has a greater role to play in curbing corruption. We must all adjust our perspectives. Corruption is like a termite, and we must eradicate it. Moral principles like this should be ingrained in our consciousness. Lokpal must be given the authority to combat the threat of lobbying. It should also have the authority to deal with conflicts of interest and whistleblower issues."

Lokpal is an anti-corruption authority in the country that represents the public interest. It is made up of a chairperson and eight members, half of whom are judicial. In 2019, Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose, a retired Supreme Court judge, was appointed as the inaugural Chairman of the Lokpal of India.

Justice Ghose expressed faith in the Lokpal's ability to provide justice to the public at large and asked for the assistance of all stakeholders in this endeavour. In the public's interest and to safeguard them from corrupt practises, Justice Ghose stated that the Lokpal must put an end to illegal operations in the real estate sector, particularly during land mutations, and prohibit payments amounting to billions of rupees in the transportation sector.