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Other name | GLC Kochi |
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Former names | His Highness The Maharajas Law College, Ernakulam |
| Motto | Fiat Justitia Ruat Caelum (Let justice be done though the heavens fall) |
| Established | 1874 |
| Affiliation | Mahatma Gandhi University Bar Council of India |
| Principal | Dr. Bindhu Nambiar, Ph.D[1] |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | http://www.glcekm.com |
The Government Law College, Ernakulam, also known as His Highness the Maharajas Government Law College, Ernakulam is a prestigious institution for undergraduate and post-graduate legal education in Kochi, Kerala, India. Founded in 1874, it is the first law college in the state of Kerala and one of the oldest law colleges in India.
The campus is situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake, near Marine Drive and the High Court of Kerala. Blanketed by tall and rare species of trees, the campus features a mix of old and modern architecture. The college is recognised by the Bar Council of India and is affiliated with the Faculty of Law, Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam and is considered a reputed research centre in law.
The college’s prestigious alumni include former Chief Justice of India K. G. Balakrishnan, noted Indian actor Mammootty, former Defence Minister of India A. K. Antony, and former Chief Minister of Kerala Oommen Chandy. It is popularly known as Ernakulam Law College or Maharajas Law College.[2]
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