Dr. Kotagiri Srinivasa Rao
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Associate Professor
Dr. Kotagiri Srinivasa Rao
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Associate Professor
Co-ordinator for LL.M and Research Centre
Dr. Srinivasa Rao is an Associate Professor of Law and Co-ordinator for LL.M and Research centre. He is a member of the Board of Studies for the Department of Law at Goa University.
He joined the V.M. Salgaocar College of law in the year 2000. He worked as an Officiating Principal of V.M. Salgaocar College of Law from June 2012 to August 2015 and from August 17th 2020 to October 19th 2020.
He is a recognized Faculty for LL.M Programme and Research Guide (for PhD) by Goa University. Two students were awarded PhD under his guidance. At present, another 4 students are doing research (PhD) under his guidance. He has published 18 articles in various National law Journals and magazines. He participated in several workshops and seminars at a national level and presented papers, and resource persons at several national seminars and webinars.
He was head of the department at V.M.Salgaocar College of Law from 2016 to 2019. He is instrumental in introducing Criminal Trial Advocacy to the students and also a faculty for Prison Clinic and Consumer Clinic in the College. He was a NSS programme officer for seven years and conducted several special camps during his tenure as programme officer at V.M.Salgaocar College of Law. He was editor in chief for Lexpression, a referred law journal, at V.M.Salgaocar Colleg of Law.
External Referee to examine and report on the thesis of Ph.d candidates of Karnataka University Dharwad, Shivaji University Kolhapur and Karnataka State Law University, Hubli.
Professional Affiliations
He is a recipient of the Dedicated Teacher Award from Inner Wheel Club; Panjim 2010.
Before joining the academia he practiced as an advocate in Civil and Criminal Courts for two years. During his career, he worked in several institutions including P.R.R. Law College, Hyderabad, and also acted as Principal of T.L.N. College of Law, Bobbili, A P. from 1995 to 1996, Margadarshi College of Law, and Karimnagar from 1997 till 2000.
He was a Chairman of the Board of Studies for the Department of Law and worked as Director for the Central Assessment Programme and Board of Examiner in Examination Centre at Goa University several times. He was controller of examinations at V.M.Salgaocar College of Law for Jan.2022 examinations for both B.A, LL.B and LL.B Degree. He was also a member of the Goa State Legal Services Authority. He was Head of the Department at V.M.Salgaocar College of Law for three years from 2016 to 2019.
His research works include “The Emergence of the Concept of Legal Aid and its application in contemporary Goa – A Legal Study”, Domestic Enquiry, and Disciplinary proceedings at A.P.S.R.T.C in Karimnagar region, Welfare measures under Factories Act in Gopala Krishna Jute Mills, at Bobbili.
Research Interests
Criminal Law, Labour Law and Property Law
Courses Undertaken
During the course of her teaching, he has taught various law subjects such as:
At graduation level
Criminal Procedure Code, Transfer of Property, Labor Laws, Drafting, Pleading and Conveyance, Administrative Law, Civil Procedure Code, Law of Evidence, Legal Language, and Legal Writing.
At post-graduation level
Criminal Law , Law society and Legal thought, Constitutional Law
Important Publications
“Justice education or Legal Education” article published in Indian Bar Review Vol 46 (4) 2019, A referred Journal , New Delhi , at 291-297.
“Role of the legal profession in administration of justice” article published in UGC refereed journal, Bangalore University Law Journal, Vol.8,2018(2) published by University Law College and Department of studies in law, Bangalore University, Bangalore at page 162-168.
“Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility” article published in ISBN Book ( 978-81-7946052-8) of Shree Mallikarjun College of Arts and Commerce, Canacona,titled “Gender, Environment and Sustainable Development”, published by APH public corporation, New Delhi 2017 at page 43 to 50.
“Content of Rule of Law is a safety net of Human Rights” article published in ISBN Journal (978-93-5158-592-3)of New Law College, Ahmednagar, 2016 at page178-182.
“False Evidence: Strangulating Criminal Justice System?” Article published in Indian Bar Review, Vol.XL (2) 2013 page 23-34.
“Bad Faith Adverse Possession – Need for fresh look on adverse possession” Indian Bar Review, Vol.XXXIX (2) 2012 page 5-16.
“Which comes first, FIR or Preliminary probe at discretion” Criminal Law Journal (2011 Cri L J (Nov) Page 350-352 Journal)
“Alternative Dispute Resolution in Criminal Jurisprudence” Criminal Law Journal (2009 Cri LJ (sep) Page 262 Journal)
“ Possession is nine points of the law” with special reference Sec.53A of transfer of Property Act and its importance after 2001 amendment, All India High Court Cases, 2009 April, Page 49 Journal.
“Compulsive Bail – An indefeasible right of accused” Criminal Law Journal Vol.114 – Part 1304 at 227, August 2008.
‘Fate of Second Wife’ Need to second look Sec.125, Criminal Procedure Code 1973, The Madras Law Journal 1997(II) at 14.
‘How to made more effective the Disciplinary Action in Industrial Society’ The Madras Law Journal 1997(I) at20.