Faculty
Mr. Christopher Thomas
Teaching Assistant
Alliance School of Law
Mr. Christopher Thomas completed his LL.M degree in the year 2024, specializing in Criminal Law and Human Rights from the School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology. He completed his LL.B degree in the year 2021 from JSS Law College(Autonomous), Mysore and his Bachelor of Arts degree in English, History and Economics from St.Aloysius (deemed to be University) Mangalore in the year 2018. He has published articles in UGC Care listed journals and edited books. He has also presented papers in national and international seminars and conferences. His area of interest includes Criminal Law, Human Rights, Climate Change Law, Environmental Law and Constitutional Law.
Journal Article
- Thomas, C. (2023) ‘Metamorphosis of Law from Social Change and Vice Versa: Analysing the Interconnection between Social Change and Law’, White Black Legal Law Journal, 2(16).
Articles in Edited Books
- Thomas, C. (2023) ‘Transparency in Elections: Role of the Judiciary and the Application of Basic Structure Doctrine’, in P.S. Seema and A.V. Pillai (eds.) in Basic Structure Doctrine The Dimensions and Dynamics of the Constitution of India. Kochi, Kerala: Directorate of Public Relations& Publications, Cochin University of Science & Technology, p. 209.
- Thomas, C. (2023) ‘The Propriety of Overruling Roe v. Wade: Some Reflections’, in P.S. Seema and A.V. Pillai (eds.) Right to Abortion From Roe v. Wade to Dobbs v. Jackson and Beyond. Kochi, Kerala: Directorate of Public Relations& Publications, Cochin University of Science & Technology, p. 157.
Notes and Comments in Journal
- Thomas, C. (2024) ‘Punjab Legal Showdown: Decoding the Clash between the State of Punjab and the Governor of Punjab’, Cochin University Law Review, XLVIII(1 & 2), pp. 173–183. (UGC Care-List)
Book Review
- Thomas, C. (2022) Crimes that Shaped the Law by David Field, Cochin University Law Review XLVI, pp.317
Awards Won
- 2nd Rank in LL.M examination in the year 2024 conducted by Cochin University of Science and Technology, Ernakulam, Kerala.
- 5th Rank in LL.B examination in the year 2022 conducted by JSS Law College(Autonomous), Mysore.
- AK Sevak Memorial Scholarship for best outgoing student in Economics in the year 2018.
- Presented a paper titled “Transparency in Elections: Role of Judiciary and Application of Basic Structure Doctrine” in two day National Conference on Five Decades of Basic Structure Doctrine and Fundamental Rights Jurisprudence held at the School of Legal Studies, CUSAT, Kerala.
- Presented a research paper titled “Morality as Restriction to Freedom of Speech and Expression: the response of the European Court of Human Rights ” in One day Round Table Conference Dignity, Freedom and Justice for All: Contribution of UDHR@75 held at the School of Legal Studies,CUSAT, Kerala.
- Participated and shared ideas in the Radio program CLIM@ chinthikkam kootayima conducted by the Local Self Government Department, Ernakulam and RGSA on World Meteorological Day at Akshavani, Ernakulam.
- Participated in the invited Lecture on “Relevance of Bioethics in Health Care Practice and Research” held at Prof.N.R.Madhavamenon Interdisciplinary Centre for Research Ethics and Protocol.
- Participated in Two Day International Hybrid Workshop ‘Climate Change Consciousness in Law’ held at School of Legal Studies, CUSAT, Kerala
