Cochin University of Science and Technology

The School of Legal Studies (SLS), was established in 1962 as part of Kerala University and later became part of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in 1971. The Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer Chair on Human Rights, established in memory of Late Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer, a renowned advocate for Human Rights and former Supreme Court judge, is committed to advancing his human rights-centred legal principles. Its main objective is to raise awareness and address critical issues such as healthcare, privacy, and socio-economic rights through outreach, workshops, and educational programs.