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Prachilekha Sahoo

Ph.D., National Law University, Odisha
Assistant Professor, School of Law, Governance and Public Policy, Chanakya University

Prachilekha Sahoo

Ph.D., National Law University, Odisha
Prachilekha.s@chanakyauniversity.edu.in
Constitutional Law, Digital Privacy & Data Protection, Technology Law, AI and Law

My research is driven by a profound curiosity about the relationship between constitutionalism and technological transformation. I am deeply interested in understanding how constitutional values can remain resilient in an era shaped by artificial intelligence, digital surveillance, data-driven governance, and emerging technologies. I believe that the law must not merely respond to technological change but actively shape it in a manner that preserves human dignity, individual liberty, democratic accountability, and the rule of law.
I aspire to build a research agenda that addresses contemporary legal challenges while remaining grounded in India’s constitutional vision and intellectual traditions. I intend to pursue research on artificial intelligence governance, digital constitutionalism, data protection, algorithmic accountability, platform regulation, and the constitutional implications of emerging technologies. I believe these areas will play a defining role in shaping the future of law and governance, and I hope to contribute to their development through rigorous, interdisciplinary scholarship.
I view research as a means of contributing not only to academic knowledge but also to public policy and institutional reform. My work seeks to combine doctrinal and comparative legal research with insights from technology, ethics, and governance. I am particularly interested in producing research that can inform legislative reforms, judicial discourse, and evidence-based policymaking while remaining attentive to India’s unique constitutional and social context.
As a teacher and researcher, I want to create an environment where students engage critically with contemporary legal issues and develop strong research skills. I hope to mentor young scholars, collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, and involve students in meaningful research projects that address emerging legal and societal challenges.

Dr. Prachilekha Sahoo is an Assistant Professor in the School of Law, Governance and Public Policy at Chanakya University. She completed her Ph.D. in Law from National Law University Odisha. She holds an LL.M. (Hons.) in Constitutional and Administrative Law from National Law University Odisha and a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) degree from University Law College, Utkal University. She has qualified the UGC-NET in Law and cleared the Odisha Judicial Services Mains Examination (2021–22).

Prior to joining Chanakya University, Dr. Sahoo contributed to legal academia across leading institutions, serving as an Assistant Professor at the School of Law, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences. She was also a founding faculty member of the School of Law at Centurion University, where she played a key role in the establishment and academic development of the programme, and has been associated with Amity University in teaching and academic engagement. She worked as a Student Researcher with the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India, on the project Infrastructure Constraints and Access to Justice in India, and also contributed to the Centre for Child Rights, NLUO project on Social Mapping of Migrant Workers in Odisha. She serves as a Review Board Member of the Jurio Cratis International Journal of Law & Policy and Reviewer for the International Journal of Social Research and Innovation, and has reviewed a Scopus-indexed edited volume. She has been invited as a resource person and speaker by institutions including National Law University Delhi, National Law University Odisha, Dharmashastra National Law University, and OPTCL, and has presented papers at national and international conferences on constitutional law, surveillance, sustainability, and gender justice.

  • Ph.D., in Law from National Law University, Odisha
  • LL.M (Hons.) degree in Constitutional and Administrative Law from National Law University, Odisha
  • B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) degree from University Law College, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

  • Cyber Space: The Double-Edged Sword, Supremo Amicus, Vol. 4, 2018, ISSN: 2456-9704.
  • Book Review of Every Vote Counts, International Journal of Law Management & Humanities, Vol. III, Issue III, ISSN: 2581-5369.
  • Identifying the Elements of Legal Pluralism, White Black Legal Law Journal, Vol. II, Issue III, ISSN: 2581-8503.
  • Revisiting Ambedkar’s Idea of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity vis-à-vis the Modern-Day State, in Liberty: New Facets & Changing Dimensions, Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Law Reforms, NUALS Kochi, 2020, ISBN: 978-81-945680-1-8.
  • Privacy in India in the Age of Big Data, in Life, Liberty & Privacy: The Indian Jurisprudence on Individual’s Data Privacy, ISBN: 978-16-360655-2-6.
  • The Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill: A Deterrent to Evasion in Law, RGNUL–Surana & Surana Competition, 2019.
  • Inland Water Fisheries: The Growth, Key Challenges, and the Way Forward towards Sustainability, in Fisheries Conservation and Trade in Fisheries: Towards Sustainable Use, Centre for International Trade Law, National Law University Odisha.
  • Liability of Medical Negligence under the Consumer Protection Act: A Judicial Interpretation, in Corporate and Commercial Law: Theory and Practices, Walnut Publications, 2022, ISBN: 978-93-5574-346-.
  • Facial Recognition Technology and Privacy: A Legal and Ethical Inquiry, International Journal of Law Management & Humanities, Vol. VIII, Issue II, 2025, pp. 4513–4529. DOI: 10.10000/IJLMH.119497.
  • Surveillance and Its Impact on Civil Liberties, Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research, Vol. VII, Issue IV, 2025, ISSN: 2582-8878.
  • Ethical Issues in Forensic DNA Analysis, in Hirak Ranjan Dash (Ed.), Investigative and Predictive DNA Testing, Academic Press (Elsevier), 2026, Chapter 27, pp. 407–423, ISBN: 9780443301285. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-30128-5.00027-8.

  • Invited as a Resource Person for the Regional Dialogue on Strengthening Legal Protections for Women under the New Criminal Jurisprudence conducted by National Law University Delhi in collaboration with Women’s Collective Forum.
  • Invited as a Resource Person for the NCW Sponsored Eastern Region Law Review Consultation on Cyber Laws Affecting Women held at National Law University Odisha.
  • Served as a Resource Person for OPTCL officers’ training programme, delivering specialized training on Legal Aspects of Business.
  • Served as Resource Person for the Certificate Course on Personal Data Protection Law conducted by Dharmashastra National Law University Jabalpur.
  • Invited as a Panelist for the NCW Sponsored Eastern Region Law Review Consultation on Rights of Women under Property Laws at National Law University Odisha
  • Certification in UGC-Approved six-day short-term Professional Development Program on “Design, Development and Delivery of MOOCs” from August 21-26, 2023.
  • Reviewer, International Journal of Social Research and Innovation since August 2023.
  • Review Board Member, Jurio Cratis International Journal of Law & Policy since January 2023.
  • Reviewer, Scopus Indexed book “Systemic Exclusion and Access to Justice: Legal and Social Challenges in the Modern Era” by IGI Global.

  • Unravelling the Deepfake Dilemma: Balancing Technology, Ethics and Legislation in the Digital World, The Daily Guardian, 1 December 2023.

  • Completed Junior Diploma in vocal from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad.

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