♦ K. Chockalingam was selected for the Hans von Hentig Award by the World Society of Victimology. He is a renowned Indian Professor of Victimology. He is the first Indian and Asian scholar to receive the award. Chockalingam served as Vice Chancellor of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University from 2001 to 2004.  

♦ The award will be presented to Chockalingam during the 18th WSV International Symposium on Victimology at the National Forensic Science University of India, Gujarat, from September 1 to 5.