Rashtrakavi Kuvempu College of Law Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Education Cultural and charitable Trust (R.), Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Mrs. Sushmitha R

Rashtrakavi Kuvempu College of Law

Sushmitha K

Sushmitha K

Assistant Professor
  • B.A., LL.B., LL.M
  • 5 Years Teaching Experience
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Academic Qualifications

Rigorous academic studies in general and personal legal codes with specialized research focusing on gender rights and feminist jurisprudence.

Degree / Qualification Specialisation Area University / Institution Status / Year
Master of Laws (LL.M.) Family Law & Legal Theory UGC Accredited University First Class
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Integrated B.A., LL.B. Approved Law College First Class

Experience Profile

Five years of active legal academic teaching, chairing institutional student councils, and guiding legal clinics.

Role / Designation Institution / Organization Tenure Period Duration
Assistant Professor of Law Rashtrakavi Kuvempu College of Law, Bangalore Present Academic Core
Lecturer / Assistant Professor Revered Legal Institutions Cumulative Tenure 5 Years

Fields of Specialisation

Family Law

Hindu, Muslim and Christian personal codes, matrimonial remedies, succession laws, custody disputes, and Special Marriage Act.

Gender Justice

Feminist legal theories, CEDAW, constitutional gender protection, workplace sexual harassment, and reproductive rights.

Law of Contracts

General principles of contracts, Indian Contract Act 1872, special contracts, bailment, indemnity, and agency dynamics.

Scholarly Research & Publications

Scholarly studies examining personal law codes and gender parity principles under the Indian Constitution.

  • "Gender Neutrality in Personal Laws: A Constitutional Mandate"
    Published in the Journal of Family Law & Gender Justice (2022) | Refereed & Peer-Reviewed
    Examines personal laws relating to adoption, maintenance, and inheritance under the light of Article 14 and 15 of the Indian Constitution.
  • "Reforming Matrimonial Property Rights: A Comparative Study of Indian and English Systems"
    Published in the Civil Law Review (2024) | UGC Care-Listed
    A comparative research analyzing post-divorce financial settlement rules, asset distributions, and maintenance calculations.
  • "Domestic Violence Act 2005: Evaluating Implementation Efficacy in Rural Karnataka"
    Published in the Social Legal Quarterly (2021) | Leading Legal Periodical
    Fieldwork research assessing the accessibility of Protection Officers, rural shelter homes, and speed of redressal systems.

Administrative Portfolios

Leading internal institutional bodies for woman empowerment, complaints redressal, and organizing cultural academic tournaments.

  • Chairperson, Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) & Women Empowerment Cell - Assuring a zero-tolerance policy against workplace sexual harassment and conducting gender-parity seminars.
  • Convener, Cultural & Debating Society - Organizing inter-collegiate debate tournaments, youth parliaments, and literary festivals.
  • Member, Student Welfare Committee - Handling student wellness counseling, managing extra-curricular events, and advising student clubs.
  • Coordinator, Internal Grievance Cell - Addressing student complaints, managing campus facilities feedback, and organizing resolution protocols.