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Ms. Ayushi Srivastava

Ms. Ayushi Srivastava

Assistant Professor (Law - Contractual)

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About Ms. Ayushi Srivastava

Ayushi is presently serving as an Assistant Professor of Law (Contractual) at National Law University Odisha. She joined the university as Research Associate cum Teaching Assistant. Ayushi has a keen interest in Criminal law and its intersection with gender justice pursuant to which she undertook her dissertation on the topic ‘A need-based analysis of the concept of Marital Rape’ for her LL.M. from Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai. She completed her B.A.LL.B(Hons.) from National Law University, Patiala, Punjab, and cleared the UGC-NET examination in 2022. Prior to joining NLUO, she worked as a content developer and a freelance educator for competitive exams like Judicial services exams, CLAT-PG exam, and UGC-NET exam. Helping students is the reason she stepped into the world of academics. Apart from this, she worked with non-profit organizations in creating awareness about mental health issues and was also a contributor to a research and advocacy project which dealt with the ‘Mental healthcare structure in India’.

Subjects Taught:

  • Criminal law,
  • Criminal Procedural Code,
  • Trial and Appellate Advocacy

Research Interests:

  • Gender Justice,
  • Mental Health and law,
  • Personal laws,
  • Criminal law

 

Qualifications:

  • AIBE XVII (2022),
  • UGC-NET (2022),
  • LL.M. [Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai] 2021,
  • B.A.LL.B.[Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala, Punjab] 2020.

Articles:

  • 2018: ‘MAINTENANCE OF SECOND WIFE’ (2018) Vol.23, Issue 10 Journal of Humanities and Social Science.
  • 2022: ‘Jurisprudence behind the concept of Marital Rape’, Human Rights Law Review, Amity University Kolkata.
  • 2022: ‘THE ASPECTS OF NON-CRIMINALISATION OF MARITAL RAPE’ Centre For Research and Studies in Human Rights, Dharmarashtra National Law University, Jabalpur.
  • 2023: ‘Gender Inequality and Indian Culture’, International Journal of Law Management & Humanities
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Others:

  • 2015: Participated as an Independent Adjudicator in 7th CNLU Parliamentary Debate.
  • 2017: Participated as an Independent Adjudicator in 9th CNLU Parliamentary Debate.
  • 2017: Course on ‘Intellectual Property Rights and Information Technology in the Internet age’ by Indian Law Institute, Delhi
  • 2020: Course on ‘Law, Justice and Sustainable Development’ by National Law University Delhi and the University of Antwerp Belgium.
  • 2020: Mentor and Contributor, ‘Mental Healthcare Structure of India: A Research and Advocacy Booklet’ by Antahkarna Group.

Ms. Kriti Srivastava

Ms. Kriti Srivastava

Assistant Professor (Law - Contractual)

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About Ms. Kriti Srivastava

Kriti Srivastava is presently serving as an Assistant Professor of Law at National Law University, Odisha. She joined the university as a Research Associate cum Teaching Assistant in 2022. She has been enrolled as an Advocate at the Bihar State Bar Council since 2021 and prior to joining NLUO, was litigating in the Patna High Court and District Courts. Kriti completed her BA.LLB(H) from Amity Law School, Noida with specialisation in Intellectual Property Laws in the year 2020 and her LLM in Constitutional and Administrative laws in 2021. Kriti made her dissertation on the topic “Role of Indian Constitution in Environmental Protection: A Judicial Analysis”. She has been teaching core law subjects and an optional paper along with the vice-chancellor.

Subjects Taught:

  • Constitutional Governance
  • Child Rights
  • Law of Torts

Research Interests:

  • Intellectual Property Rights
  • Environmental Laws

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • UGC NET (2022)
  • AIBE XVI (2021)
  • LLM (2021) (Chanakya National Law University, Patna)
  • B.A.LL.B. (H) (2020) (Amity Law School, Noida)

Representative Publications:

Journal Articles:

  • 2021: “Humanism and Constitutionalism: A Study of Healthcare in India” Supremo Amicus (ISSN – 2456-9704) | 24
  • 2021: “Functioning of Cabinet system in India and U.K” 1 International Journal for Research in law (ISSN-2454-8715) | 7
  • 2018: “The Doomed Tale of Love: Has it really changed over time?” Journal of Juvenile and Family Law (ISSN: 2446-2101) | 4

Book Chapter:

2022: Geographical Indications vis-à-vis Protection of Traditional Knowledge. Naresh Kumar Vats, SC Roy and Aditya Mishra (eds) Emerging Trends of Intellectual Property Rights (Bharti Publications 2022)

Others:

  • Programme officer, NLUO NSS BUREAU.
  • Member, Anti-Discrimination North East Committee, Nluo.
  • Member, Project Kutumb.
  • Co-Director, Centre for Disaster management and Law.
  • Completed a Certification course on Risk Management by British Standards Institute in 2015.
  • Presented Paper titled “Geographical Indications vis-à-vis Protection of Traditional Knowledge” in one day International Seminar on “Emerging Trends of Intellectual Property Rights”
  • Attended a national seminar based on a lecture series on Constitution of India by Fali S. Nariman, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India.
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Mr. Sikandar Mohd

Mr. Sikandar Mohd

Assistant Professor (Law - Contractual)

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About Mr. Sikandar Mohd

Mohd Sikandar has an LLB from University of Lucknow and LLM from NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. His research interest lies in Public International Law, Human Rights Law and Terrorism Law. In particular, his research explores the rights of the minorities and women’s rights during armed conflict. Besides, he is interested in examining the impact of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence on human rights. His recent work has analysed the viability of a dedicated AI Law in India.

Subjects Taught:

  • Public International law
  • Human Rights Law
  • Terrorism Law
  • International Investment Law
  • Labour Law

 

Qualifications:

  • LL.M (NALSAR University of Law) 2021;
  • LL.B (University of Lucknow) 2016,

Representative Publications Journal Articles

  • 2021: “Do we really need an International Investment Court?” (2021) GNLU Law Review Journal, Volume 8, Issue 2, ISSN: 0974-9810.
  • 2022: “Intervention by Invitation: The Legality of Saudi-led Military Intervention in Yemen” (2022) NALSAR Student Law Review Journal, Volume 16, ISSN: 0975- 0216 (Accepted for Publication).

Book Chapters

  • 2022: “IPR and Healthcare: The Conflict between Right to Health and Property Rights,” (with Nasma Abidi) in Rights,” DPIIT IPR-Chair, Osmania University Edited book, “IPRs in Knowledge Era: Changing Contours.”

Others:

  • “Karnataka Hijab Ban: By Ignoring Religious Concerns, the State has Violated many Fundamental Rights,” The Leaflet (Feb 20, 2022).
  •  “Concerns over Increasing Hate Speech and Judicial Inaction,” The Leaflet (Jan 30, 2022).
  •  “Resolution of MSMEs: A Critique of the Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process under IBC,” IBC Laws (Nov 17, 2021).
  •  “Persecution of the Uyghurs: A Case of Genocide, Minority Rights Violations and Discrimination,” Human Rights Blog, JGLS (Nov 7, 2021).
  •  “Addressing the Demand Side of the Trafficking Equation,” Law Daily (Oct 28, 2021).
  • “The Regulation Conundrum: Does India Need a Law on Artificial Intelligence?” at the International Conference on AI and Human Rights jointly organised by IILM University, Gujarat National law University and Knowledge Seeez (Nov 24, 2023).
  • “India’s Tryst with the Goddess of the Moon: The Artemis Accord and Beyond,” at the Global Conference on Resource Mining in the Outer Space: Artemis Accords and Beyond jointly organised by the University of Mississippi, West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, and Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai (Oct 14, 2023).
  • “The Beijing Platform for Action and Women in Armed Conflict in India,” at the Fifth International Gender Conference 2023 titled “Dialogues in Gender: Past and Present,” jointly organised by Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts, Pune and DePaul University, Chicago (March 2, 3 & 4, 2023).
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Ms. Solomon Athena K

Ms. Solomon Athena K

Assistant Professor (Law - Contractual)

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About Ms. Solomon Athena K

Athena Solomon K specializes in Human Rights Law with a strong focus on Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Forensic Science, and legal pluralism. Her current research centers on legal pluralism in tribal areas. She has completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Law with a specialization in Human Rights. With one year of experience in the Calicut Sessions and District Court, Athena brings practical insights to her academic role. Since joining Saveetha School of Law as an Assistant Professor in 2021, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to public interest. In 2019, she filed a public interest litigation in the High Court of Kerala against Telegram for promoting the dissemination of child pornographic content. Her research on the legal protection of transgender persons highlights the shortcomings of the Transgenders (Protection of Rights) Act 2019. Athena’s dedication to human rights and legal education is evident in her comprehensive approach to both research and teaching.

Research Interest: Legal pluralism in tribal areas, Forensics Science and Criminal Law, Separation of powers, Constitutional governance and Civil liberties

Subject Taught: Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Evidence, Forensic Science

Qualifications
BBA LLB(Hons) : Govt Law College Kozhikode
LLM(Human Rights): NLSIU Bangalore
UGC NET

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Others:

Presented a paper titled as Judicial Overreach upon the Ambit of the Legislature: An Analysis from the Vantage Point of Writ of Mandamus at the Workshop on “Constitutional Governance in India: Assessing Implementation, Measuring Impact” jointly organised by Indian Law Institute, New Delhi and University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, on 20-21 July 2023.

  • Participated in the National Online Faculty Development Program on Human Rights organized by the Department of Law, Central University of Karnataka. Jan, 2024
  • Attended FDP at National Law University Odisha, November, 2023
  • Judged 6th Amity National moot court competition, 2023
  • Judged 1st Virtual National Trial Advocacy Competition, 2023, GD Goenka University
  • Chaired the paper presentation session conducted on November 2nd, 2023 at the three days International conference conducted from Nov 1st -3rd ,2023 on SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions at School of Law SRMIST
  • Panellist on NCW sponsored seminar on “Women in Decision Making Roles in Corporate” on September 15,2023, Organized by the centre for women and Law, National Law University Odisha
  • Attended National Workshop cum Consultation on MOOCs held at Birla Global University Bhubaneswar, November 2023
  • Attended the NCW sponsored Seminar on “Women Police/Mahila Thana (Working, Efficiency, Effectiveness)” on 28th October 2022, Organized by the centre for women and Law, National Law University Odisha
  • Attended the National Seminar on Women Empowerment organized by Government Law College Kozhikode in July 2016.

Mr. Kanishka

Mr. Kanishka

Assistant Professor (Law - Contractual)

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About Mr. Kanishka

Presently serving as Assistant Professor of Law at National Law University Odisha. He completed his L.L.M from National University Of Study and Research In Law, Ranchi in 2016 and his B.A.L.L.B from National Law University, Odisha in 2015.  His areas of general interest are Jurisprudence, Economic Jurisprudence, Banking Law, Insurance Law and Law and Public Policy. He has presented many papers on Women’s Rights, Environmental Issues and Food Security in India. In NLUO he has taught Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law and Election Law apart from being associated with the Community College for Paralegal Course. He has been associated with many projects in NLUO such as Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, Social Mapping of Migrant Workers in Odisha etc. He has also served in administrative capacity as faculty advisor of different committees & research centres and the resident warden.

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Ms. Suryasmita Parida

Ms. Suryasmita Parida

Assistant Professor (Law)

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About Ms. Suryasmita Parida

Suryasmita did her bachelor’s- B.A.LL.B(HONS) as well as Master’s (LL.M) degree from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. She has joined the National Law University Odisha in 2023. Before joining the National Law University Odisha she was working as a faculty in Madhusudan Law University, Cuttack for approx. 2 years from 2021-2023.Suryasmita has taught subjects like Transfer of Property law, Judicial Process, Law of Torts, The Indian Penal Code, Mass Media Law, Drug Addiction Criminal Justice and Human Rights, Legal History, Administrative Law, Professional Ethics, Personal Law.

Qualifications

  • AIBE- XVII
  • UGC-NET
  • LL.M (Criminal law) – Utkal University
  • 5 years Integrated B.A.LL.B (HONS)- Utkal University

Publications
Faculty Advisor to the “Kaleidoscope of Children: Issues through the Lens of the Youth”, 2024.

Seminars, Workshops, Conferences, Training Programs

  • Presented a paper titled: Right to Health and Access to Medicines: Navigating the Challenges of the Patent Regime, in two-day SYMPOSIUM on “Technology Transfer & Intellectual Property” organized by National Law University Meghalaya.
  • Presented a paper titled: Transforming Police Investigations: An in depth study of Changes in the Legal Standards and their Implementation Challenges in the Three- Day National Conference on Decoding the Challenges of India’s New Criminal Laws Organized by School of Law and School of Arts & Humanities, Anjaneya University on 2-4 Aug 2024
  • Attended a training program on “Research Method on Labour History” from 24-28th June, 2024 at V GIRI NATIONAL LABOUR INSTITUTE, NOIDA
  • Attended a Webinar Series on “Child Rights and Wellbeing” held by Law Comrade from 7-23rd June, 2024.
  • Attended 9th Conference of the International Society for Child Indicators organized by National Law University Odisha from 14-16th Feb,2024
  • Attended 5 days FDP on “OBE and Application of Generative AI in Teaching and Research” organised by Gauhati University Assam in association with IPSR solutions ltd 17-24th April, 2024.
  • Attended an FDP organised by NLUO, November, 2023
  • Participated in the Faculty Development Programme based on “Dynamic Shifting of Legal Education & Teaching Techniques in the Light of NEP” organized by the Department of Legal Science, Techno India University in the year 2023.
  • Attended National Conference on “ Gender equality, Social Justice and Role of Civil Society” organized by University law College in Collaboration with P.G. Dept of Law, Utkal University to celebrate International Women’s Day on 11th March, 2023
  • Attended National Conference on Right to Information Act-Implementation and Challenges in 2016
  • Attended training for Law College Students on PC & PNDT Act organized by Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack in 2016
  • Attended a National Conference on RTI, Implementation and Challenges organized by Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack.
  • Attended a National Seminar on Judiciary, Democracy and Tradition: An Evaluation with Special Reference to Human Rights organized by PG Dept(Law) Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar.
  • Attended a seminar on Judicial Accountability in India
  • Attended a seminar on Prospects of Legal Education and Legal Profession in Context of Globalization.
  • Attended a seminar on Human Rights Day, 2013
  • Participated in a workshop on Right to Education organized by

Research Interest
Criminal Law, Labour Law

Others:

  • Attended Nurturing Future Leadership Program organized under MMTTP from November 25-29, 2024 at IIM Sambalpur.
  • Awarded for contributing in the developing of legal information in the form of FAQs for Nyaya Setu: AI enabled unified Legal interface, an initiative under Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice, New Delhi Launched by Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar in Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Samman campaign on 24th January 2024 at New Delhi.
  • Attended the “Regional Consultation on Rights of Women under Property Laws (Eastern India)” as a Resource Person on 12th January, 2024 organized by the Centre for Women and Law held at National Law University Odisha.
  • Currently she is in-charge of Ex Officio member from Child Rights Centre in Project KUTUMB of NLUO. She is in the capacity of Co-director of the Centre for Child Rights. Also she has been appointed as Faculty advisor to students committee – Academic Support Committee & Pro Bono Club. She is the member of some of the Administrative Committees of the University such as Anti Ragging squad, Equal opportunity cell, SC-ST Anti-Discrimination Committee.

Mr. Santosh kumar Behera

Mr. Santosh kumar Behera

Assistant Professor (Law)

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About Mr. Santosh kumar Behera

Santosh Kumar Behera, an accomplished legal scholar and educator with National Eligibility Test (NET) qualification, has joined National Law University, Odisha in July 2023 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Law. His journey in academia is a testament to his dedication and expertise in the legal field. Mr. Behera holds an LLM degree from Utkal University and is actively pursuing a Ph.D. His research areas encompass Labour Law and Criminal Law, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in these domains. He is a published author, with contributions in esteemed journals and active participation in both national and international seminars. With over five years of teaching experience in public universities, including Utkal University, Berhampur University, and M.S. University, Mr. Behera’s pedagogical prowess is well-regarded. He has also enriched his teaching skills through various faculty development workshops. His qualification in the National Eligibility Test (NET) underscores his academic competence. Santosh Kumar Behera is an invaluable asset to legal education and research, contributing significantly to the legal community’s growth and knowledge.

Research Interests:

  • Labour Law
  • Criminal Law

Subjects Taught:

  • Law of Contract
  • Transfer of Property
  • Law of Evidence
  • ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution)
  • Law of Torts

Qualifications:

  • PhD (continuing)
  • LLM (Utkal University) in 2011
  • LLB (Utkal University) in 2009

Research Articles:

  • July 2022: “Disciplinary Proceeding in Industrial Enterprises – A Critical Analysis” published in Shodhasamhita, UGC Care Group 1 Journal, Volume IX, Issue – II, ISSN No. 2277-7067, July 2022.
  • March 2021: “Protection of Human Rights through Article 21: Judicial Trends” published in IJARESM, Volume 9 Issue 3, ISSN: 2455-6211, March 2021.
  • February 2021: “Role of Women in achieving Sustainable Development” published in IJARESM, Volume 9 Issue 2, ISSN: 2455-6211, February 2021.
  • February 2020: “Human Trafficking: Issue and Challenges” published in IJCRT, Volume 8 Issue 2, ISSN: 2320-2882, February 2020.
  • February 2020: “Women Empowerment: A Major Prerequisite for Sustainable Development” published in JETIR, Volume 7, Issue 2, ISSN: 2320-2882, February 2020.
  • August 2017: “Function of Indian Judiciary – An Overview” published in “Law Mantra Online Journal,” Volume 4, Issue 12, ISSN: 2321-6417, August 2017.
  • August 2017: “Role of Collective Bargaining in Settlement of Industrial Disputes” published in “Law Mantra Online Journal,” Volume 4, Issue 10, ISSN: 2321-6417, August 2017.

International Seminars:

  • “2023: ‘Need for changing paradigm in disciplinary proceedings in Industrial Enterprises for better participation of Employees – a study on socio-legal perspectives’ (paper presented at the ‘7th International Multidisciplinary Conference on Current Research Trends-2023,’ 6th & 7th January 2023).”
  • “2022: ‘Effective Business management process with a better Disciplinary mechanism – an analytical study’ (paper presented at the International Conference on Business Management and Social Innovation (ICBMSI), Bengaluru, India, on 04 December 2022).”
  • 2020: “Role of women in achieving sustainable development” (paper presented at the “Cuttack International Conference on 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges,” Utkal University, Cuttack, 8th & 9th February 2020).
  • 2019: “Refugee crisis in India: an introspection of current policy” (paper presented at the “Global Refugee Crisis: A Multidisciplinary Humanitarian Approach” international seminar, University Law College, Utkal University, 27th & 28th April 2019).

National Seminar:

  • “2019: ‘Human rights and the role of judiciary in India’ (paper presented at the ‘Golden Jubilee National Seminar on Human Rights in 21st Century: Changing Dimensions,’ Lingaraj Law College, Berhampur, Ganjam, Odisha, 6th & 7th March 2019).
  • “2019: ‘Child rights in India and its protection under Indian law’ (paper presented at the ‘Child Rights-Issues and Challenges’ national conference, Madhusudan Law College, Utkal University, Cuttack, 9th March 2019).
  • “2019: ‘E-contract in India and its enforceability: a critical analysis’ (paper presented at the ‘Online Contract in India: Legal Issues and Challenges’ national seminar, P.G. Department of Law, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, 1st March 2019).
  • “2018: ‘Critical introspection of the problem of identification of transgender’ (paper presented at the ‘Rights of Transgender: Issues and Challenges’ national seminar, Dept. of LL.M (Human Rights), University Law College, Utkal University, 18th March 2018).
  • “2018: ‘Human trafficking issue and challenges’ (paper presented at the ‘UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Trafficking in Women & Children in India’ held on 19th & 20th January 2018, University Law College, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar).
  • “2018: ‘Misutilization of PIL in the present sociopolitical scenario in India – reality’ (paper presented at the ‘Constitutional Values in 21st Century’ National seminar, Lajpat Rai Law College, Sambalpur University, 27th and 28th January 2018).
  • “2017: ‘Human rights issues & challenges in present Indian society’ (paper presented at the ‘National Seminar on Human Rights Issues & Challenges,’ Madhusudan Law College, Utkal University, Cuttack, 7th April 2017).
  • “2017: ‘Rights of privacy in the digital age of media and introspection’ (paper presented at the ‘National Seminar on the Role of Media in Protection of Human Rights,’ Dept. LLM (HR), University Law College, Utkal University, 18th March 2017).
  • “2017: ‘Rights of tribals in India – still a mirage’ (paper presented at the ‘National Seminar on Tribal Rights and Rights of Indigenous People,’ Madhusudan Law College, Utkal University, Cuttack, 29th March 2017).”
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Faculty Development Programme:

  • “2022: One week Faculty Development Program on ‘Teaching Pedagogy & Research Skills in Legal Studies’ (certificate awarded for successful completion, organized by Birla School of Law, Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar, from 17 to 22 January 2022).”
  • “2020: Faculty Development Programme on ‘Research Methodology: Fundamentals, Trends and Developments’ (certificate awarded for participation, organized by Amity Law School in association with Amity Academic Staff College, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, from 29th June to 01 July 2020).”

Teaching Experience:

  • Empowered legal minds through dynamic teaching roles at esteemed institutions including Capital Law College, Lingaraj Law College, University Law College, and Khordha Law College, fostering academic excellence from 2017 to 2023.”

Industrial Experience:

  • Worked as an advocate in civil and criminal matters (2012 to 2017)

Examiner Experience:

  • Assistant Examiner for Utkal University, Bhubaneswar for evaluating 3 yrs LLB and 5 yrs BALLB answer scripts (2022 -2023)

Technical qualification:

  • Diploma in Information Technology from NIIT

Mr. M Vijay Bhaskar

Mr. M Vijay Bhaskar

Assistant Professor (Law)

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About Mr . M Vijay Bhaskar

Mr M Vijay Bhaskar   has joined   National Law University, Odisha on July 2023.  He has presented his research papers in numerous International and National seminars.  He has also several publications to his credit. He   has also qualified NET and All India Bar Examination. His areas of interest are Child Rights, Cyber Laws and Victimology and Penology. He has keen interest in the interface between Law and Spirituality particularly the significance of spirituality in enacting laws, its interpretation and its enforcement.

Research Interest:

Child Rights and Cyber Laws

Subjects Taught:

Child Rights, Cyber Laws, Victimology Penology, Law of Contract, Interpretation of Statutes, IPR, Personal Laws, etc

Qualifications

  • M.Sc Value Education & Spirituality – 2018 Annamalai University
  • LLM – 2014, P G Dept of Law, Utkal University, Vani Vihar
  • BALLB (HONS) – 2012 (University Law College, Bhubaneswar, Utkal University)

 

 

  • Publications
  • “ Jurisprudential  Dimension Of Justice”  published in White Black Legal  International     Law Journal, Volume 2 Issue 14 (2023), ISSN- 2581 8503
  • “ Rights of Elderly People : Legal Framework In India”  published in International Journal of  Law  Management & Humanities Volume 5,Issue 3(2022) pages 38-46, ISSN- 2581 5369
  • “Barriers to Access to justice for rape Survivors in India’’ published in  International Journal of Legal Science & Innovation Volume 4, Issue 2 (2022), Pages: 286 – 295, ISSN – 2581 9453
  • “Refugees in the Host County And  Right to work” published in Refugees and Human Rights Edited by  Prof Dr Binay Ku Das  ULC, Utkal University,  ISBN -9788195149445
  • “Human Rights Issues and  Media” published in  Human Rights  Under the Constitution of India Edited by A R Pradhan & Dr Rashmi, ISBN- 9789390889068
  • “Role of Media in National Development” published in Media and Human Rights Edited by  Prof  Dr Binay Ku Das  ULC, Utkal University, ISBN-9788195149438
  • “The Fundamental Right to Health” published in   Quarterly Pragnya, Journal of Social Sciences, in Vol-7, Issue No.3, March 2017, ISSN-2229-4864.
  • “Medical Negligence Vis a Vis Remedies”     published in      Quarterly Pragnya, Journal of Social Sciences, in Vol-7, Issue No. 2 December 2016,   Page No.49

  • International Seminar

    • Paper presented on the theme :E governance :Issues and challenges at International Seminar on Law & Society Organised by Institute for Social  Development & Research, Gari Howar, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 9th ,10th and 11th March,2019.
    • Paper presented  on Refugee’s Right to work in the Host Country at International Seminar on Global Refugee Crisis: A Multidisciplinary Humanitarian Approach Organised by  University Law Cullege, Bhubaneswar, 27 & 28th April 2109
    • Paper presented on the theme Tribal Livelihood and Sustainability at International Seminar on Environmental Sustainability and Tribal Development Organised by South Asian Institute of Advanced Research & Development (SAIARD) And Kalinga Institute   of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar. 23rd & 24th November, 2019.
    •  Paper  presented on sub  theme “Rule of Ethics in Legal Profession at the National and International Sphere” at   International Seminar on Legal Interpretations of Professional Misconduct in India : A Multidisciplinary Approach organised by  Faculty of Legal Studies SOA National Institute of Law; Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to University, 23rd & 24th November, 2019
    • Paper  presented on the  sub theme “Access to Justice for Rape Survivors in India” at International Conference on 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development : Issues and Challenges organised by Madhusudan Law Cullege, Cuttack, Utkal University, 8th to 9th Feb ,2019

    National Seminar

    • Paper presented on the topic “Rights of Indigenous People in India” at National Seminar on “Human Rights in 21st   century :Changing Dimensions” organised by Lingaraj Law Cullege, Berhampur, Ganjam, Odisha, 6th &7th March 2019.
    •  Paper presented on the topic “Constitutional and Legal Framework for Protection of Human Rights of Tribals at National Seminar on State, Civil Society and Public Pulicy : Towards Tribal Development in India organised by Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (Deemed to be University)Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 29th& 30th March 2019.
    • Paper presented on the topic “Using Empirical Methods for Legal Research” at 4th National Culloquium on Legal Research organised by Rajiv Gandhi Schoul of IPR Law, IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal, 15th &16th March, 2019.
    •  Paper presented on the topic “Child Pornography in India: Issues & Challenges” at National Seminar on Child rights: Issues and Challenges   organised by M.S Law Cullege, Cuttack, Utkal University, 9th March, 2019.
    • Paper  presented  on the topic “Comparative Analysis on Traditional Contract and Online Contract” at World Bank OHEPEE Sponsored National Seminar on Online Contract : Legal Issues & Challenges organised by PG Dept Of Law Utkal University ,Vani Vihar, 1st March,2019.
    • Paper presented on the topic “An Assessment of Judicial Law Making: A constitutional Approach” at  National Seminar on Impact   Assessment  of Judicial Verdict in India organised by L R Law Cullege, Sambalpur ,Odisha, 27th and 28th January 2019.
    • Paper presented on the topic “The Rights of Transgender Seeking a New Breakthrough” at National Seminar on the Rights of LGBTs in India : A New Perspective organised by Pravas Manjari  Law Cullege, Keojhar,Odisha, 10th and 11th November 2018.
    • Paper presented on the topic “Rights of Transgenders :Its Viulation, Demand and Expansion”   at   National  Seminar on Rights of Transgender : Issues and Challenges organised by Dept of LLM, University Law Cullege,  Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, 18th March  2018
    • Paper presented on the topic “ Rights of Elderly People : Legal Framework In India at  National  Seminar on Rights of Elderly Persons in India : Legal Issues and Remedies organised by P G Dept of Law,  Utkal University, Bhubaneswar,  16th   and 17th March  2018.
    • Paper presented on the   theme “Consumer Protection  vis a vis Medical Services” at National  Seminar on Consumer Protection and Corporate Social Responsibility organised by L R Law Cullege, Sambalpur ,Odisha.
    • Paper presented  on  the theme “Cyber  and Internet Security” at National Seminar on Cyber Crime and Cyber Security organised by  M S  law Cullege, Cuttack, Odisha, 28th  February  2018.
    • Paper  presented  on the  theme “Corruption in Public Office and Legal Remedies” at UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Corruption in Public Office & Legal Remedies  organised by University law Cullege, BBSR in cullaboration with G M  Law Cullege, Puri ,Odisha, 25th   February  2018.
    • Paper presented on the theme ” Constitutional Ethos and Human Values”   at National Seminar on Constitutional Values in the 21st Century organised by L R Law Cullege, Sambalpur ,Odisha, 27th and 28th January 2018.
    • Paper presented on the  theme “International Response to Trafficking” at  UGC sponsored National Seminar on the Trafficking in Women & Children in India organised by University Law Cullege, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Odisha, 19th & 20th January ,2018
    • Paper presented on the theme “Human Rights: Issues & challenges” at  National Seminar on Human Rights organised by Madhusudan Law Cullege, Utkal University, Cuttack, 7th April 2017
    • Paper presented on the theme “Forest Rights Act 2006: Issues and Controversies” at  National Seminar on Tribal Rights of Indigenous People Organised by Madhusudan Law Cullege, Utkal University, Cuttack, 29th March 2017.
    • Paper presented on the theme “Rule of Media in Protection of Human Rights” at National Seminar on Rule of Media in Protection of Human Rights organised by LL.M Dept (HR) of University Law Cullege, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 18th March 2017.
    • Paper presented on the Theme  “Surrogacy in India: Problem and Law” at UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Surrogacy in India: Problem and Law organised by University Law Cullege, BBSR in Cullaboration with G.M. Law cullege, Puri, Odisha, 28th & 29th March 2011

    Webinar

    • Participated in Webinar on   Environmental Governance: The Legal Logjam Organised by Centre for Environmental Law, Pulicy Research, and NLU Delhi June,2022

    Workshops

    • Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights  organised by  Schoul of Law ,Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar on 4th Sep 2019
    • National Consultative Conclave on Ending Child Marriages In India: Moving from Law to Justice” SOA National Institute of Law (Faculty of Legal Studies) in Cullaboration with People’s Cultural Centre (PECUC), on 16th August 2018.
    • National Workshop on Developing LLB Curriculum in India Today organised by Schoul Of Law, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar in cullaboration with All India Law Teachers Congress on 18th & 19th Nov 2017.
    • UGC Sponsored Workshop on Legal Professional Skill Development organised by P.G Dept of Law, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar on 25th march 2017
Research Projects

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Overall Experience Internship Experience:

  • Worked as an Intern at Orissa Human Rights Commission, 2009
  • Worked as an Intern at   Industrial Development Corporation of  Orissa Ltd (IDCOL)., 2010
  • Worked as an Intern at Orissa Information Commission, 2011

Industrial Experience:

  • Worked as an Advocate in Civil and Criminal matters  (2014 to 2017)

Teaching Experience:

  • Worked as a Permanent Faculty at Capital law College, Bhubaneswar (2017 to 2023)
  •  Currently working as an Assistant Professor at NLUO since July 2023.

Examiner Experience:   

  • Assistant Examiner for Utkal University, Bhubaneswar for evaluating  3 yrs LLB  and5 yrs BALLB   answer scripts (2019 to 2023)
  • External  Examiner  at Khurda Law College, Bhubaneswar (Internal  Assessment(vice voce) of 5th Semester of 3yrs LLB(CBCS) Examination, Dec 2022, Utkal University )
  • Assistant Examiner for Madhusudan Law University, Cuttack , 2022 for evaluating 3yrs LLB answer scripts
  • Assistant Examiner for Fakir Mohan University  for evaluating 5 yrs BALLB and  LLM answer scripts, 2022,2023

Other experience     :

  • Acted as Presiding Officer and successfully conducted Bhubaneswar   Municipal Corporation  Elections, 2022 for Ward 6 , Booth no 56 (Appointed by Odisha State Election  Commission, Part time)
  • Co convenor, Sri Hare Krushna Mahatab  Memorial  Moot Court Competition,  2022 organised at Capital Law College, Bhubaneswar

Training undergone

  • Skill Development Training Programme (IT Skill & Soft Skill) organised by  Orissa Computer Application Center, 2009
  • “Short Course on Empirical Methods in Legal Research” under the Global Initiative of Academic Network (GIAN) organised by Prof  Theodore Eisenberg Centre for Empirical Legal Research and Centre for Criminology & Victimology in association with Asian Law Institute (ASLI), Singapore, at National Law University, New Delhi  2017
  • One week Online Short Term Course on Outcome Based Legal  Education and Research organised by  National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam and IQAC and NLUJA,2023.

Faculty Development Programme

  • Teachers Training Programme on Environmental Laws, organised by Centre for Environmental Law, and  Policy and Research, National Law University, Delhi under the aegis of National Academy of Law, 2018.
  • Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology For Decision Science organised by PJ College of Management and Technology, Kesora, Bhubaneswar,2018
  • Faculty Development Programme on New Approaches to Teaching and Learning organised by Astha School of Management, Bhubaneswar, 2019
  • Teaching and Learning in General Programs : TALG organised by   National Program on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL)  and All India Council for Technical Education

(AICTE)

  • Five Day online Faculty Development Programme organised by  Amity Law School ,Kolkata “ On Use of  AI and Technology in the Administration Of Justice- A Paradigm Shift in the 21st Century, 2023

Resource Person  

  • Conducted classes on  Criminology and Special Acts in Induction Programme of  Newly recruited Asst Jailors at Mahatma Gandhi Academy of Prisons and Correctional Services, Govt of Odisha,  2021-2022
  • Conducted classes on  Criminology and Special Acts in Induction Programme of  Newly recruited Asst Jailors at Mahatma Gandhi Academy of Prisons and Correctional Services, Govt of Odisha, 2023

Awards and Recognition:

  • Runners up Inter Semester Moot Court Competition for the session 2009-10 held at University Law College, Bhubaneswar.
  • Represented University Law College in numerous Inter College and Inter Department Cricket Tournaments.
  • Runners Up Inter Integrated Cricket Championship, 2007-08, Utkal University.
  • Player of the Match (Semi Final of  Inter Integrated Cricket Championship, 2008-09, Utkal University,)
  • Winner Inter Department Cricket Tournament, 2008-09 organised by PG Athletic Committee, Utkal University.
  • Winner Inter Integrated Cricket Championship,2008-09, Utkal University
  • Winner Inter Semester Cricket Championship, University Law College,2010-2011
  • Winner Inter Semester Cricket Championship, University law College, 2011-12
  • Captain , University Law  College Cricket Team, 2011-12
  • Member Student Editorial Committee, University Law College, Bhubaneswar

Dr. Mrinalini Banerjee

Dr. Mrinalini Banerjee

Assistant Professor (Law)

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About Dr. Mrinalini Banerjee

Dr. Mrinalini Banerjee is currently an Assistant Professor at National Law University, Odisha (NLUO), having previously taught at Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar. She completed her undergraduate studies in International Law Honors at KIIT School of Law, followed by a Masters in Transnational Law at King’s College London, where she received the Goodenough Commonwealth Scholarship for the 2016-2017 session. Dr. Banerjee earned her PhD from Gujarat National Law University, focusing on the legal rights of climate refugees. She also undertook additional academic courses at SOAS, University of London, and participated in the summer school at The Hague Academy of International Law. She has successfully qualified the UGC-NET and AIBE exams. Dr. Banerjee has been recognized with numerous grants, projects, and scholarships. In 2020-2021, she served as a researcher at The Hague Academy of International Law, where she was the only Indian among 34 participants worldwide. She also undertook a consultancy project in Environmental Law in 2021 and received project funding from NUJS Kolkata and NLUO. Dr. Banerjee has been awarded grants from the Asian Development Bank in 2016, along with scholarships from the Global Alliance for Justice Education (GAJE) in 2019 and 2022, and the IUCN Academy of Environmental Law in 2019. Her scholarly contributions are extensive and have been published in various indexed journals.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D in Law – Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
  • Masters of Law – King’s College London, United Kingdom
  • BA LLB – Kiit School of Law, Bhubaneswar

Publications

Scopus / Web-of Science Indexed

  1. Dr. Ananya Chakraborty and Dr. Mrinalini Banerjee, ‘Women Participation in Police Force: A Study of Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal” in Indian Journal of Law and Justice (ISSN: 0976-3570), (Vol. 15 No. 01). (Scopus-Indexed)
  2. Dr. Mrinalini Banerjee, Dr. Abhay Singh and Dr. S. Shanthakumar, ‘India on Track to Plastic Waste Management – A Diversity of Challenges and Regulatory Innovations in NDIEAS-2024 proceedings published by Atlantis Press, Springer Nature, https://www.atlantis-press.com/proceedings/ndieas-24/126000694, DOI 10.2991/978-2-38476-255-2_35 (Web of Science).
  3. Dr. S. Shanthakumar, Ms. Mrinalini Banerjee and Ms. Ambika Batas, ‘Ground Water Management in Gujarat: An Empirical Study’, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/822/1/012022 , (2021). (Scopus-Indexed)
  4. Ms. Mrinalini Banerjee, Dr. S. Shanthakumar, ;Analysing the Legal Rights of the Climate Refugees during COVID-19 Pandemic in India: Challenges to International Law, Asian Journal of Legal Education, https://doi.org/10.1177/23220058221098027  (2022). (Scopus-Indexed)
  5. Ms. Mrinalini Banerjee, Dr. S. Shanthakumar; International and National Policies on Organic

Agriculture, in an edn. book titled, Transforming Organic Agri-Produce into Processed Organic Food Products: Challenges and Opportunities Post COVID 19; CRC Press, Taylor and Francis https://www.appleacademicpress.com/transforming-organic-agri-produce-into-processed-food- products-post-covid-19-challenges-and-opportunities/9781774911921 (2023) Hard ISBN: 9781774911921. (Scopus-Indexed).

  1. Deepak Kumar, S. Shanthakumar and Mrinalini Banerjee, Implementation of Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) from Biological Resources in the State of Gujarat, Asian Biotechnology and Development Review, Vol. 24 | No. 1 | March 2022, ISSN: 0972-7566 , https://ris.org.in/sites/default/files/2022-07/ABDR-March-2022.pdf. (2023) (Scopus-Indexed), (UGC- CARE- Indexed).
  2. Mrinalini Banerjee, Dr. S. Shanthakumar,;The Palestinian Refugees: A voice heard and unheard, Journal of Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Open Access Publication,https://oversea.onlinecnki.net/KNavi/JournalDetail2.html?DBCode=CJFD&BaseID=GLGL, https://tianjindaxuexuebao.com/0493-2137-tju-v54-i04/,

DOI:https://tianjindaxuexuebao.com/details.php?id=DOI:10.17605/OSF.IO/WSB4A. (Scopus-Indexed).

  1. Mrinalini Banerjee, Dr. S. Shanthakumar, ‘Recognizing the social and cultural rights of the climate refugees: A case study of the Sundarban Delta (West Bengal, India), Indian Journal of Law and Justice, 2022 (ISSN:0976-3570). (2022) (Scopus – Indexed).
  2. Deepak Kumar, Ms. Mrinalini Banerjee et.al. Certification of Organic Agriculture and Trade Issues, in Transforming Organic Agri-Produce into Processed Food Products Post-COVID-19 Challenges and Opportunities, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis https://www.appleacademicpress.com/transforming-organic-agri-produce-into-processed-food-products-post-covid-19-challenges-and-opportunities/9781774911921 Hard ISBN: 9781774911921. (Scopus- Indexed)

UGC- CARE- Indexed

  1. S. Shanthakumar and Ms. Mrinalini Banerjee, ‘The Impact of Climate Change And Natural Disaster On Climate Refugees: A Case Study On The Sundarban Delta, ISSN: 0973-7596, National Human Rights Commission, INDIA, VOL. 21, 2022, (Inaugurated by Hon’ble President- Srimati Draupadi Murmur ji). (Received a payment of Rs. 5000 for contributing to the journal). (UGC- CARE- Indexed)

Peer Reviewed Journals

  1. Mrinalini  Banerjee, Abhay Singh, Corporations, its Wrongdoings and State Instrumentality of Justice: A Comparative Study of United Kingdom & India, Vol. 13 Issue 2, Oct. 2023 at GNLU Journal of Law, Development and Politics.
  2. Mrinalini Banerjee, Establishment of Uniform Civil Code In A Democracy To Uphold Human Rights, Fiat Justitia, January, 2019, ISSN 2320-2696. (Peer Reviewed Journals Indexed, UGC Approved)
  3. Mrinalini Banerjee, Development in The UN Human Rights System Over 70 Years, Asian Journal of Advance Studies,Impact Factor 2.597, Vol.1V.NO.1, January-March, 2018, ISSN 2395-4965. (Peer Reviewed Journals Indexed, UGC Approved)
  4. Mrinalini Banerjee, Plastic A Man-Made Curse on Animals, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Impact Factor 4.916, April 2018, ISSN 2396-1990. (Peer Reviewed Journals Indexed, UGC Approved).
  5. Mrinalini Banerjee , Ms. Nandita Gugnani, Sustainable Development : A Conceptual Framework in A Handbook of International Environmental Law by Thomson Reuters, 978-93-95696-07-4 (Book Publications) 

Newspaper

  1. Rangin Pallav Tripathy and Dr. Mrinalini Banerjee on the Electoral Bond Scheme available at:https://scroll.in/article/1063948/flaw-in-supreme-courts-electoral-bonds-verdict-leaves-room-for-another-similar-scheme-to-be-floated  (2024)

PAPER PRESENTATIONS

  1. Selected to present a paper titled, ‘Evaluating the Impact of India’s Draft EIA 2020 Notification on Digital Participatory Environmental Governance: A Focus on the Expansion Project Through Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and Mollem National Park, Goa’ at the International Conference on Environmental Justice, 2024 held on 31st August and 7th September, 2024, organized by Jindal Global Law School.
  2. Selected to present a paper titled, ‘Oil Spillage from the Deepwater Horizon Mancondo Oil Rigs: Lessons for India at the 21st IUCN AEL Colloquium organized by IUCN AEL and Gujarat National Law University on 05. 07.2024.
  3. Selected to present a paper titled, ‘Critically Analysing the Regulation Governing Air Pollution from Commercial Vessels at the 21st IUCN AEL Colloquium’ organized by IUCN AEL and Gujarat National Law University on 07. 07.2024
  4. Selected to present a paper titled, ‘Marine Protected Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: A Struggle for Global Legal Recognition’ in Two Day International Conference on “Navigating Institutional Responsibilities on Blue Economy towards Sustainable Management of Marine Living Resources in India and Canada” organized by Centre for Studies in Environmental and Natural Resources Law (CSENRL), TNNLU  in association with Shastri Indo Canadian Institute (SICI) and  Centre for Trade and Investment Laws (CTIL) of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade  (IIFT) (21.03.2024 and 22.03.2024).
  5. Selected to present a paper titled, ‘Re-looking at Law School Curriculum from the Climate Justice Perspective: A Roadmap for Law Schools across India’ in International Workshop on Climate Justice Education in Law Schools, Faculty of Law, Leiden University, Netherlands and Christ University, Bengaluru (30 – 31 January, 2024)
  6. Selected to present a paper titled, ‘India on Track to banning single-used plastics – A pilot study of Diversity of Challenges and Regulatory Innovations’ at upcoming Two Days International Symposium on the New Dimensions and Ideas in Environmental Anthropology organised by Kiit School of Law, Bhubaneswar on 22.12.2024 – 23.12.2024.
  7. Selected to present a paper as a speaker at the Regional Conclave on Justice Education in Asia on the topic, ‘Social and Cultural Struggles Faced by Climate Refugees: Role of Environmental Legal Clinics’ organised by Global Alliance for Justice Education (GAJE) and Bharati Vidhyapeeth (DU) on 12.01.2024 – 13.01.2024.
  8. Selected to present a paper titled, ‘Examining Legislation and Policies in Context of India’s Green Hydrogen: An Environmental Perspective’ at the Two-Day International Hybrid Workshop on ‘Climate Change Consciousness in Law’ by School of Legal Studies Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala on 21.12.2023 – 22.12.2023.
  9. Selected to present a paper titled, ‘International Legal Recognition of Cross-Border Displacement Due to Climate Change Effects: A Case Study on The Sundarban Delta’ at the 12th Asia Pro Bono Conference a panel organised by Roya Institute on 03.12.2023.
  10. Selected to present a paper titled, ‘Protection of Marine Biodiversity in the Bay of Bengal’ at the CEERA Annual International Conference on Environmental Law, Policy, And Practice, 2023 organised by NLS Bangalore from 05.06.2023 till 07.06.2023.
  11. Selected to present a paper titled, ‘Analysing the Regulations Governing the Pollution from Seabed Activities and its Implementation Challenges’ at the Two- Day International Conference on “Environmental Rule of Law and Justice” organised by Himachal Pradesh National Law University from 03.06.2023 till 04.06.2023.
  12. Selected to present a paper titled ‘The Impact of Climate Change and Natural Disaster on
  13. Climate Refugees: A Case Study on the Sundarban Delta’ organised by the National Institute of Disaster Management and Christ University in November 2022. (Best Paper Presentation Awarded)
  14. Selected to Present a paper titled, ‘Environmental Refugees: Status, Legal Impasse; in the State in the Sundarban Delta’ at The IUCN Academy Annual Colloquium, 2019 in Malaysia.
  15. Lead Presenter of a paper titled, ‘The real victims of Cyclone Fani: Status, Legal Impasse; Atrocities faced due to castism by minorities in Odisha in the face of Humanitarian Crisis reflects lack of justice education’ at the 10th GAJE Worldwide Conference at Bandung, Indonesia.
  16. Represented Roya Institute of Global Justice as a lead presenter in the Asia Pro Bono Virtual Conference and Access to Justice Exchange, 2020 Pro Bono in a Transitioning Environment on the topic, Climate Apartheid, Corona Pandemic, Poverty: The legal Community’s Mission in Dealing with these phenomena from 24th – 28th September 2020.
  17. Invited as a panelist for the Global Legal Issues Seminar organized by Exco Academic & Leadership Perundang and Faculty of Law UKM, Malaysia, 11 December, 2021.
  18. Registered to participate in Cambridge University Arbitration Day along with ICC YAP Practitioners event at Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge, March, 2017.
  19. ‘Non-Conventional Trademarks: Analyzing the Nascent Growth of Trademark Registration’ in Colloquium Opus, National Conference on Intellectual Property Rights at National Law University Odisha, Cuttack, 2014.
  20. “A World Free From The Shackles Of War- The Triumph of Human Rights” in Rajiv Gandhi National Law University, Patiala.
  21. “Rights Without Frontiers – Empower the women and the Girl Child” in The Centre for Canadian Studies, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, 2015.
  22. “Underground water Contamination- A Persistent Environmental Challenge” in Shri Moti Lal Ji Pagariya Memorial 3rd Global Seminar On Green Law, Environment and The Climate Change, 2015.

Projects

  1. Received a consultancy of 2000 USD from Asian Development Bank for Strengthening the Capacity for Environmental and Climate Change Laws in Asia and the Pacific – South Asian Research Colloquium. (Completed)
  2. Secured a year-long Research position at the Hague Academy of International Law, Centre for Studies and Research: https://www.hagueacademy.nl/programmes/centre-for- studies-and-research-online/for a year from September 1st, 2020 and June 1st, 2021, on the topic of Epidemics and International Law. No registration fees are to be paid and all the costs are being borne by the Academy. (Completed)
  3. Received a long-term project of Rs.5,00,000 from The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS) as a Co-Investigator on the project titled, ‘Evaluation of Old Age Homes under the ‘Abadana’ Scheme: A Study in Odisha’. (On-going)
  4. Received a funding of Rs. 2,00,000 from National Law University Odisha (NLUO) as a Co-Investigator on the project titled, ‘Climate Change Education in Law School Curriculum: A Study of National Law Schools in India’. (On-going)
  5. Member, as a Research Associate in a long-term project of Rs.5,00,000 from Ministry of Law and Justice on the project titled, ‘Role of Clinical Legal Education in improving the quality of legal education and increasing access to justice to the marginalised in the State of Gujarat’. (Completed)

Others

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

  1. Secured a Research position at the Hague Academy of International Law, Centre for Studies and Research: https://www.hagueacademy.nl/programmes/centre-for- studies-and-research-online/ for a year from September 1st, 2020 and June 1st, 2021, on the topic of Epidemics and International Law. No registration fees are to be paid and all the costs are being borne by the Academy.
  2. Awarded the Best Paper award for presenting a paper titled, ‘Re-looking at law school curriculum from the climate justice perspective: A roadmap for law schools across India’ at International Workshop on Climate Justice Education in Law Schools organized by Faculty of Law at Leiden University, Van Vollenhoven Institute for Law, Governance, and Society (VVI), , the School of Law at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, and the Jusfocus Research Institute, Leiden, The Netherlands held on 30th and 31st January, 2024.
  3. Awarded the Best Paper award for Technical Session Five in a conference hosted by National Institute of Disaster Management and Christ University, Delhi on October, 2021.
  4. Secured a full scholarship of 510 USD to present my research article titled, ‘Environmental Refugees: Status, Legal Impasse & the State in the Sundarban Delta’ at the The IUCN Academy Annual Colloquium, 2019 in Malaysia
  5. Secured Global Justice for Justice Education (GAJE, 2019) scholarship to present a research article Titled, ‘Failure of the State responsibilities to rehabilitate the victims of Cyclone in Odisha and West Bengal’ and participate in the Train the Trainers Workshop at Bandung in Indonesia.
  6. Secured a full sponsorship from Asian Development Bank to attend the Train the Trainers Program for Environmental Law Teachers at Colombo.
  7. Goodenough Common Wealth Scholarship (2016-17) –full scholarship by the Trust award of 10,000 Pounds.

CERTIFICATE COURSES/ TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAMS

  1. Participated in a week long a week-long Faculty Development Program on Teaching and Research Methodology from 15th Nov – 19th Nov, 2023 organised by National Law University Odisha.
  2. Trained Mediator – April 2023 onwards – Completed a 40 hours Mediation Course organised by Delhi High Court Mediation Centre – Samadhan, Indian Law Institute and SAARC Law from 28.03.2023 till 1.04.2023.
  3. Karnataka State Law University, Seven days Faculty Development Program in Public Law – 3.08.2020 – 9.08.2020.
  4. Received Grant by Asian Development Bank, to attend the Train the Trainers Program in association with IUCN and the The Open University of Sri Lanka at Colombo on the topic ‘Regional Capacity Development Technical Assistance: ‘Strengthening the Capacity for Environmental and Climate Change Laws in Asia and the Pacific’ from 28.05.2018 till 01.06.2018.
  5. Received Grant to attend the Training-of-Trainers (TOT) workshop on practical aspects of implementing justice education, including clinical teaching methods from 9.12.2019 till 10.12. 2019.
  6. Selected by Hague Academy of International Law for Private International Law Summer Course from 31.07.2017 till 18.08.2017.
  7. Selected by SOAS, London, for an Academic course in NGOs and Social Movements: The Politics of Protest and Change from 03.07.2017 till 21.07.2017.
  8. Participated in a week long a week-long Faculty Development Program on European Union Law from 30.10.2017 till 3.10.2017 by Prof. (Dr.) Krystian Antoni Complak, Prof. of Constitutional Law, and University of Wroclaw, Poland.
  9. Participated in a week long a week-long Faculty Development Program on International Maritime Arbitration from 11th – 15th Sep, 2017 by Prof. Mohan Peiris.
  10. Participated in a week-long Faculty Development Program on Outcome-Based Education from 8th Jan till 11th Jan 2018.
  11. Successfully completed the 14th Summer Course on International Law conducted by the Indian Society of International Law (ISIL) with an A+ grade from 01.06. 2015 till 12.06.2015.
  12. Successfully completed a course on Public Policy conducted by the Center for Civil Society (fully sponsored).
  13. Successfully completed a course on GACC (General Arbitration Certificate Course) conducted by KCIA.

Dr. Mayank Mishra

Dr. Mayank Mishra

Assistant Professor Law (On Lien)

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About Dr. Mayank Mishra

Dr. Mishra is a graduate of HNLU, Raipur (2010), thereafter he pursued his post graduation from NLSIU, Bangalore in Corporate Laws (2012). Having deep interest in the field of Energy Policies and Laws Dr. Mishra pursued his Ph.D. in Energy Efficiency Governance from NLU, Jodhpur which was awarded in 2021. Dr. Mishra also possesses practicing experience of over 8 Years at Jharkhand High Court along with other Civil Courts and forums situated within the territorial limits of Jharkhand State. While working as a Legal Practitioner, Dr. Mishra was also associated with Indian Institute of Coal Management (IICM) as a visiting faculty to deliver lectures on various facets of laws including contract labour abolition laws, service laws, right to information laws, information technology laws. Before joining NLUO, Dr. Mishra was working as an Assistant Professor (Law) at UPES, School of Law (Dehradun) where he was teaching papers related to Energy Laws and Securities Laws.

Research Interest:

Energy Laws, Taxation Laws, Constitutional Laws, Corporate Laws.

Subjects Taught:

Energy Transactions, Renewable Energy Law and Policy, Securities Laws, Laws relating to Power Sectors.

Qualifications

  • PhD: National Law University, Jodhpur (2021)
  • LLM (Corporate Laws): National Law School of India University, Bangalore (2012)
  • B.A. LL.B. (Hons.): Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur (2010)

Publications:

2015: “Indian Energy Efficiency Governance: An Introspection of Policy-Legislative Felicitousness”, Indian Bar Review, Vol. XLII (2) 2015, 165-176.

2015: “Energy Efficiency: A sustainability affable energy strategy”, 2015 (1) JBCJ 2-8.

Conferences

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Research Projects

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Others

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