Government Law College, Thrissur

Indian college

Government Law College, Thrissur

Other name

| GLCT
Motto| Fiat justitia ruat caelum

Motto in English

| Let justice be done though the heavens fall
Type| Government
Established| 1992; 32 years ago (1992)
Principal| Dr. V. R Jayadevan
Students| 900
Undergraduates| 880
Postgraduates| 20
Location|

Thrissur

Kerala

Ayyanthole P.O, 680003

India

10°31′45″N 76°11′16″E﻿ / ﻿10.5293°N 76.1878°E﻿ / 10.5293; 76.1878
Campus| Urban
Language| English
Affiliations| Bar Council of India (BCI), New Delhi, University of Calicut
Website| www.glcthrissur.com

Government Law College Thrissur, also known as Thrissur Law College (Malayalam: തൃശ്ശൂർ ലോ കോളേജ്), is situated in Ayyanthole. It is the fourth Government law college in Kerala and is owned by the Government of Kerala and affiliated to University of Calicut. The college caters to the needs of Thrissur District, Palakkad District and Malappuram District of Kerala. The College was started in the year 1992. Approved by Bar Council of India (BCI), New Delhi, the college offers three-year undergraduate and five-year integrated programs in the field of law and postgraduate degree also. The first batch of Law Graduates came out in 1993-94 academic year.[1][2][3]

## Campus

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Government Law College, Thrissur is in Ayyanthole, near the District Court at Thrissur. The college campus includes:

* Library
* Academic centers
* Auditorium
* College canteen
* Badminton Court
* Ground
* Cyber station

Calicut University D-Zone Art fest held at Government Law college campus in 2010-11

## Academic Centres

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The college has four academic centres established with the aim to advance the academic aspirations of the students and orient them towards active and creative engage with the society. The four centres carry out multitude of activities throughout the year. National and international conferences, seminars, panel discussions, workshops, expert presentations, special lectures, internships, training programmes are some of them.

* The Centre for Economy, Development and Law (CED&L) is an interdisciplinary centre creating a platform for informed discussions on various socio-political and legal issues. CED&L is publishing a peer-reviewed bi-annual journal titled Elenchus Law Review.

* The ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) Centre is focused on conducting adalats, facilitating the legal process outside courts and also enhancing professional skills of the law students.
* Centre for Business Laws (CBL) and
* A. T. Markose Chair on Advanced Legal Studies (ATMC)also organise activities that together contribute largely to the vibrancy of the campus.

## Course offered

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The college provides instructions to candidates preparing for the LL.B degree examinations (3 year and 5 year). The course of study and syllabi is in accordance with that laid down by the University of Calicut.

### UG

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* 3-year LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) course is divided into 6 semesters which is a unitary degree course.
* 5-year course is divided into 10 semesters which is an integrated dual degree course of B.B.A,LL.B

### PG

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* LL.M. (Master of Laws) Degree of the University of Calicut in specialisation of Administrative Law and Criminal law. The course of study and syllabi are in accordance with those laid down by the university of calicut.

## Notable alumni

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* V. T. Balram, politician, Lawyer, Ex-Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly
* Adv. Tony Emmatty, BCCI First Class Umpire
* Adv. M. Randheesh, Co-ordinator Balasangam Kerala
* Jayakumar, Principal District and Sessions Judge, Thalassery
* Shibu Thomas, Judge Special Court/Court of Enquiry Commissioner, Kozhikode.
* Vidyadaran VS, Judge, Family Court, Alapuzha.
* A.G.Sathishkumar, Special Judge, Fast track Special Court, Pattambi
* Madhu.K.S, Family Court Judge, Manjery.
* Rajiv Jayaraj, Judge - Labour Court, Kozhikode
* Prasanth K.N., MACT/ Additional District and Sessions Judge Thaliparamba

## External links

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* Official website
* Centre for Economy, Development and Law
* Elenchus Law Review
* Centre for Business Laws

## References

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1. ^ "National Law School of India wins moot court". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 1 February 2010. Archived from the original on 24 November 2010. Retrieved 19 October 2010.
2. ^ "Participation & achievements in moot court competitions during the academic year 2009-10". NUALS. Archived from the original on 24 July 2010. Retrieved 19 October 2010.
3. ^ "In the name of law". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 28 December 2004. Archived from the original on 11 January 2005. Retrieved 19 October 2010.

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Thrissur

History|

* Chera Dynasty
* Kingdom of Kochi
* History of Kerala
* Sakthan Thampuran
* Kodungalloor
* Cochin Royal Family
* History of Thrissur

Administration|

* Central Prison, Viyyur
* Thrissur City Police
* Thrissur Public Library
* Thrissur Metropolitan Area
* Ollur (Assembly constituency)
* Thrissur Municipal Corporation
* Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency
* Thrissur (Assembly constituency)
* Sakthan Thampuran Bio-Waste Treatment Plant
* Thrissur Urban Development Authority
* Thrissur Corporation Electricity Department

Geography|

* Thekkinkadu Maidan
* Vadakkechira
* Vanchikulam
* Padinjarechira
* Vilangan Hills
* Puzhakkal River
* Thrissur Kole Wetlands

Culture|

* Puli Kali
* Aanayoottu
* Thrissur Pooram
* Naduvil Madhom
* Vadakke Madhom
* ViBGYOR Film Festival
* Edakkunni Uthram Vilakku
* Feast of Saint Raphael, Ollur
* G.Sankara Pillai Cultural Complex
* Thrissur International Film Festival
* International Theatre Festival of Kerala
* Thrissur Pooram Exhibition

Temples|

* Paramekkavu
* Chembukkavu Bhagavathy Temple
* Kanimangalam Sastha Temple
* Vadakkumnathan Temple
* Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple
* Panamukkumpally Sastha Temple
* Poonkunnam Shiva Temple
* Poonkunnam Seetha Ramaswamy Temple
* Kuttankulangara Sri Krishna Temple

Church|

* Euphrasia Eluvathingal
* Mart Mariam Big Church
* St. Anthony's Forane Church
* Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours
* Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral
* Syro-Malabar Catholic Archdiocese of Thrissur

Healthcare|

* Trichur Heart Hospital
* Westfort Hospital
* Aswini Hospital

Residential areas|

* Ayyanthole
* Aranattukara
* Chiyyaram
* Kannamkulangara
* Koorkenchery
* Kottappuram
* Kuriachira
* Kuttumukku
* Laloor
* Mannuthy
* Mission Quarters
* Nadathara
* Olarikara
* Ollur
* Poothole
* Poonkunnam
* Pullazhi
* Puzhakkal
* Ramavarmapuram
* Thalore
* Viyyoor

Other topics|

* List of hospitals in Thrissur
* List of people from Thrissur
* List of Thrissur Corporation wards

Education

Universities|

* University of Calicut
* Kerala University of Health Sciences
* Kerala Agricultural University

Engineering
colleges|

* Maharaja's Technological Institute
* Government Engineering College, Thrissur
* Vidya Academy of Science and Technology

Medical colleges|

* Government Medical College, Thrissur
* Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute
* Amala Institute of Medical Sciences

Colleges|

* Academy of climate change education and research
* College of Fine Arts, Thrissur
* College of Horticulture
* Government Law College, Thrissur
* Kerala Veterinary College, Mannuthy
* St. Thomas College, Thrissur
* St. Mary's College, Thrissur
* Sree Kerala Varma College
* St. Aloysius College, Thrissur
* Sri C. Achutha Menon Government College
* Vadakke Madham Brahmaswam Vedic Research Centre
* Vimala College

Institutes|

* Kerala Lalita Kala Akademi
* Police Dog Training Centre
* Civil Defence Training Institute
* Excise Academy and Research Centre
* Kerala Forest Research Institute
* Kerala Fire and Rescue Services Academy
* Kerala Sahitya Academy
* Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy
* Centre of Science and Technology for Rural Development

Ayurveda
colleges|

* Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College
* National Research Institute for Panchakarma

Economy

Ayurveda|

* Oushadhi
* KP Namboodiris
* Thrissur Ayurveda Cluster
* Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala

Finance|

* Chit fund
* Lord Krishna Bank
* South Indian Bank
* Catholic Syrian Bank
* Kerala State Financial Enterprise
* Dhanalakshmi Bank
* Manappuram General Finance and Leasing Ltd

Retail|

* Kaja Beedi
* Rajah Motors
* Kalyan Silks
* Kalyan Group
* Kalyan Jewellers
* InfoPark Thrissur
* Jos Alukka & Sons
* Kerala Solvent Extractions Ltd
* Steel Industries Kerala Limited
* Steel and Industrial Forgings Ltd
* Sitaram Spinning and Weaving Mills
* Lulu Convention Centre
* Thiruvambady Convention Centre, Thrissur
* Gold business in Thrissur

Central
business district|

* Kokkalai
* Puzhakkal
* Swaraj Round
* Sakthan Thampuran Nagar

Transport

Railway|

| Stations|

* Vallathol Nagar
* Mullurkara
* Wadakkanchery
* Mulankunnathukavu
* Punkunnam
* Thrissur
* Ollur
* Pudukad
* Nellayi
* Irinjalakuda
* Chalakudi
* Divine Nagar
* Koratty

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Lines|

* Shoranur – Cochin Harbour section
* Guruvayur–Thrissur spur line

Road|

| National highways|

* National Highway 544 (India)
* National Highway 66 (India)

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State highways|

* State Highway 22 (Kerala)
* State Highway 49 (Kerala)
* State Highway 50 (Kerala)
* State Highway 51 (Kerala)
* State Highway 58 (Kerala)
* State Highway 59 (Kerala)
* State Highway 61 (Kerala)
* State Highway 62 (Kerala)
* State Highway 69 (Kerala)
* State Highway 74 (Kerala)
* State Highway 75 (Kerala)
* State Highway 76 (Kerala)
* State Highway 77 (Kerala)

Bus stations|

* Shaktan Thampuran Private Bus Stand, Thrissur
* Thrissur KSRTC Bus Station

Air|

* Kuttanellur Heliport

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