Draft:N. S. Nappinai

N. S. Nappinai is an Indian advocate specializing in constitutional, criminal, intellectual property rights, and cyber laws. Admitted to the bar in 1991, she holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from the University of Madras and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the University of Pune. Nappinai further pursued a Postgraduate Certificate in Cyber Policy, Cyber Governance, and Cyber Security from Cranfield University, U.K..

Career
Nappinai's legal career spans over three decades. She is an advocate before the Supreme Court of India and has expertise in various legal domains. Her work has involved representing the State of Kerala in a significant data protection case during the COVID-19 lockdown. Additionally, she served as Amicus Curiae before the Supreme Court in the matter of Prajwala Letter dated February 18, 2015 (Suo motu Criminal Writ Petition 3/2015) concerning violent videos and recommendations.

Authorship
Nappinai has authored two books: "Technology Laws Decoded" (LexisNexis, 2017)  and "CSassy Tales: Cybercrime Stories & the Law" (Oakbridge Publishing, 2022). As per Business Line, the former provides a comprehensive guide to cyber laws in India, while the latter uses a storytelling approach to highlight cybercrimes and legal remedies. Her articles, including "Electronic Evidence: The Great Indian Quagmire" (2019)”, "Cyber Crime Law in India: Has Law Kept Pace with Emerging Trends? - An Empirical Study" and "Dark Side of IoT" have been cited in legal publications.

Contributions to Education and Awareness
Nappinai actively contributes to education and awareness in the field of cyber law. She has served as visiting faculty at the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal, and other state judicial academies, training judiciary, government agencies, law enforcement and intelligence agencies, and armed forces personnel for nearly two decades. She is also on the editorial board of the Anthem Ethics of Personal Data Collection series of Anthem Press.

Cyber Saathi Foundation
In 2020, Nappinai founded the Cyber Saathi Foundation, a non–profit organization working on law and policy-making in the digital domain. The foundation contributes to submissions before the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and raises awareness about cyber threats. Its activities align with the SDG Goals 2030, particularly focusing on gender equality.

Recognition
Nappinai has been recognized for her work in the field of cybersecurity. She was named among the Top 100 Women in Cybersecurity in India and is considered one of India's Top 30 Blockchain Influencers.