Dr. Girilal M K

Adv. Dr. Girilal M.K is a teacher, researcher, and legal professional specialising in Philosophy, Philosophy of Law, Ethics, Indian Philosophy, and Legal Culture.

1994–2000: Completed SSLC, Pre-Degree, and B.A. in Philosophy from University College, Thiruvananthapuram.

2000–2005: Worked in computer operations, data collection, social research, and public-awareness projects; also served as a National Service Volunteer with Nehru Yuva Kendra.

2006: Completed LL.B. from Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram.

2007–2009: Practised as an Advocate in the Thiruvananthapuram District Court.

2008: Completed M.Phil. in Philosophy from the University of Kerala, with research on Indian and Western approaches to professional ethics.

2015: Awarded Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Kerala on the Philosophy of Law and Its Applications to Human Culture.

2015: Completed Post-Doctoral research in Philosophy at the University Of Warsaw, Poland, under the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship of the European Union. His research focused on a comparative study of Polish and Indian legal traditions.

2016–2020: Served as Guest Faculty in the Department of Philosophy at Sree Narayana College, Kollam, and taught Philosophy and Law-related subjects.

2020 onwards: Conducted coaching in Law, Philosophy, and LL.B. entrance preparation through Law Point, Kollam; participated in several academic seminars, workshops, and webinars.

Present: Currently working as Guest Faculty in the Department of Philosophy at St. Xavier’s College, Thiruvananthapuram; Student Counsellor at Sree Narayana Guru Open University, Kollam; and Counsellor at IGNOU, Thiruvananthapuram.

Dr. Girilal has published books and research articles on Philosophy of Law, Professional Ethics, Gandhian Educational Philosophy, Corporate Ethics, and Human Culture. His academic interests include Legal Philosophy, Philosophy of Culture, Indian Philosophy, Therapeutic Philosophy, and Artificial Intelligence.

Research and Publications

Books

• The Philosophy of Law and Its Applications to Human Culture
  • Author: Adv. Dr. Girilal M.K.
  • Nature of the Book: Based on the author’s Ph.D. thesis on the philosophy of law and its application to human culture.
  • Publisher: Educreation Publishing, Chhattisgarh, India.
  • ISBN: 978-1-5457-2925-0.
  • Focus: The book examines the relationship between law, philosophy, ethics, human values, social obligations, justice, and cultural development.
• Swami Vivekananda and Women Education
  • Contribution: Chapter/academic contribution in an edited book based on Swami Vivekananda’s ideas of a rejuvenated India.
  • Editor: Prarthita Biswas.
  • Publisher/Place: Bengal Pailan Park, Joka, Kolkata.
  • ISBN: 978-81-929036-0-6.
  • Focus: The contribution discusses Swami Vivekananda’s educational vision, especially the importance of women’s education for social progress, empowerment, and national regeneration.
• Comparative Religion, semester-I FYUGP BA Philosophy, Kerala University. Logical Reasoning, semester-I, FYUGP BA Philosophy, Kerala university.
• Philosophy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar semester-II, DSC FYUGP, BA Philosophy, Kerala University.
• Gandhian Philosophy semester-III DSC, DSC FYUGP, BA Philosophy, Kerala University.
• Professional Ethics, semester-IV DSC, DSC FYUGP, BA Philosophy, Kerala University.
• Philosophy of Yoga, semester-IV DSC, DSC FYUGP, BA Philosophy, Kerala University.

Papers

• The cost of Neglect: why India Need a culture of safty and Ethics, current Affairs , A Handbook , Civil service institute Pala Under IDCHRD. January 2026.
• Corporate Ethics for the Development of Human Culture Published in Social Science Review, Thiruvananthapuram.ISSN: 0971-2550.
• Professional Ethics for the Development of Human Culture Published in the ISDA Journal, Thiruvananthapuram.ISSN: 0971-2550.
• Philosophy of Law and Its Significance in Society Published in Darshan, the Journal of the Department of Philosophy, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
• Philosophical Foundations of Law for the Development of Obligations Published in the International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Educational Research. ISSN: 2277-7881.
• Reappraisal of Mahatma Gandhi’s Educational Philosophy: Nai Talim Published in the Inaugural Journal of the Indian Society for Philosophical Studies, Thiruvananthapuram.

International / National / State-Level Seminars & Workshops Attended / Organized / Presented

• Two Day National Seminar on Role of Judiciary and Media Workshops Attended / Organized / Presented Protecting Democracy and Constitution. 28-26- Jansuary , 2026, St.Xaver’s collage Thumba , Department of Political science in association with Institute of Parliamentary Affairs Government of Kerala . Moderator and Paper Presented.
• International Webinar Series – “Connecting the Dots” Department of Philosophy, Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, 2020.

National-Level Online Workshop

• Seminar on the Importance of Sanskrit Education Organised by the Department of Sanskrit and Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Sree Narayana College, Kollam, 2021.
• Two-day workshop organised by BNV College of Teacher Education, Thiruvallam, Thiruvananthapuram, 2020.
• One-Day Seminar in Philosophy Department of Philosophy, Sree Narayana College, Kollam, 2020.
• How to Prepare Your Manuscript Research Academy, Elsevier, 2020.
• Technology Examination and Digital Skills Programme Conducted by Digital India, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and CSC Academy, 2020.
• National Students and Youth Parliament – Special Session on HIV/AIDS Organised by the Parliamentary Forum on HIV/AIDS, New Delhi, 2014.
• Workshop on Disaster Management Three-day workshop conducted by the Institute of Land Management, Thiruvananthapuram, 2005.
• 86th Indian Philosophical Congress Department of Philosophy, Annamalai University, Chidambaram. Paper Presented: Philosophy of Law and Its Significance in Society.
• National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Inquiries: Ethics and Aesthetics Department of Philosophy, University of Kerala.
• Paper Presented: Cultural Outlook in Indian Aesthetics. National Seminar on Studies on Kerala Muslims: Challenges and Issues Department of Islamic Studies, University of Kerala.
• National Seminar on Recent Trends in Philosophical and Linguistic Theories Organised by the Departments of Philosophy and Linguistics, University of Kerala, Karyavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram.
• Inaugural Seminar of the Indian Society for Philosophical Studies (ISPS) Organised in association with the Department of Philosophy, University College, Thiruvananthapuram.
• Workshop on Research Methodology Two-day workshop sponsored by Christ University, Bengaluru, conducted at the Thiruvananthapuram Nodal Office.
• National Service Volunteer Training Programme Ten-day training programme conducted by Nehru Yuva Kendra, Thiruvananthapuram.
• Professional Development Course for Young Lawyers Conducted by the Bar Council of Kerala in association with the Neyyattinkara Bar Association.

Details of Minor / Major Projects, if any.

• Post-Doctoral Research Project
  • Title: Polish Legal Tradition: A Comparative Study of Indian Legal Tradition
  • Institution: University of Warsaw, Poland
  • Year: 2015
  • Scholarship: Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, European Union
  • Focus: A comparative study of Polish and Indian legal traditions, examining the philosophical, cultural, and historical foundations of law in both countries.
• Rainwater Harvesting Awareness Project
  • Project: JalaMithram – Awareness Programme for Rainwater Harvesting
  • Institution: Kerala State Remote Sensing and Environment Centre, Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Support: World Bank Project
  • Year: 2005
  • Role: Data Collector
  • Focus: Supported public awareness and data-collection activities related to rainwater harvesting and environmental conservation.
• ISRO Educational Research Project
  • Project: Feedback Study of the VICTERS Tele-Education Network
  • Institution: Indian Space Research Organisation – Development and Educational Communication Unit
  • Role: Field Research Investigator
  • Focus: Collected field-level feedback on the effectiveness of the VICTERS tele-education network and its contribution to educational communication.
• RCH-II Child Development Research Project
  • Institution: Child Development Centre, Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Role: Data Collector
  • Focus: Assisted in field data collection for the RCH-II child development programme.

Awards & Recognitions

• Erasmus scholarship holder European Union 2015 for PDF University of Warsaw, Poland