Dr. Rashmi Rekha Baug

Ph.D. in Law (Criminal Law) – Utkal University

LL.M. (Criminal Law) – Madhusudan Law College, Utkal University

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) – Madhusudan Law College, Utkal University

Journal Articles

• “Addressing Witness Intimidation and Hostility in India’s Criminal Justice System: An Analysis of the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018,” Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research (ISSN: 2582-8878), Vol. 8, Issue 3.
• “Consensual Teenage Relationships and POCSO: Judicial Trends and the Need for Legislative Reform,” International Journal of Law Management & Humanities (ISSN: 2581-5369), Vol. 9, Issue 3.
• “Beyond Retribution: The Emerging Role of Restorative Justice in Indian Jurisprudence,” International Journal of Law (ISSN: 2455-2194), Vol. 11, Issue 7.
• “Reforming Punishment in India: Community Service as an Alternative under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023,” Sodh Sarita (ISSN: 2348-2397), Vol. 11, Issue 44.
• “Witness Protection Scheme in India: Issues and Challenges,” International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (ISSN: 2320-2882), Vol. 11, Issue 6.

Chapters in Edited Books and Conference Proceedings

1. “Gender Identity Behind Bars: Human Rights and Constitutional Protections for Transgender Prisoners in India,” in Queer Constitutionalism in India: Equality, Dignity and the Transformation of Rights, Bharti Publications, 2026, Chapter 13, ISBN: 978-81-69155-28-1.
2. “False Promise of Marriage and Deceptive Consent: Expanding the Contours of Criminal Law,” in Women, Law, and Justice in India: Navigating Legal Reforms and Gender Equality, Andhra Law Times, 2025, ISBN 978-81-958608-4-9.
3. “Reimagining Justice: Legal and Policy Frameworks for Reproductive Rights and Gender Justice,” in Contours of Justice and Public Health: Intersections of Law, Rights and Policy, Bloomsbury India, New Delhi, 2025, Chapter 8, ISBN 978-93-6952-153-1.
4. “The Role of Police in Witness Protection in India: Challenges and Legal Framework,” in International Conference on Law and Social Sciences—Conference Proceedings, International Institute of Justice and Police Sciences 2025, ISBN 978-81-982543-3-7.
5. “Comparative Criminal Law and Human Rights: Strengthening Witness Protection in India, the USA, and Australia,” in Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Comparative Law, 2025, ISBN 978-93-49566-30-9.
6. “Protection of Witnesses in the Adversarial Criminal Justice System,” in Human Rights, Human Wrongs: Dilemmas and Diversity in Criminology, Satyam Law International, New Delhi, 2024, ISBN 978-81-19121-42-7.

E-CONTENT AND ACADEMIC PUBLISHING

• Author of four-quadrant e-content in Criminal Law for E-Gyanjyoti, the LMS platform of Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur.
• Editor of e-content for the module on Women and Children under E-Gyanjyoti, Odisha State Open University.
• Associate Editor, Journal on the Rights of the Child, Centre for Child Rights, National Law University Odisha (2025-present).

National Seminar/Conference

Selected Seminar and Conference Presentations

1. “Consent, Deception and Gender Equality: Re-examining the Legal Boundary between Consensual Sex and Rape from a Human Rights Perspective”  International Conference on Emerging Issues, Challenges and Opportunities in Human Rights and Freedom of Expression, Birla School of Law, Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar, 30 March 2026.
2. “Constitutional Promises, Developmental Displacement: The Failure of India’s Legal Framework to Protect Indigenous Land Rights” — International Conference on Law, Rights and Indigenous Futures, Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur, 28 March 2026.
3. “Empowering Victims Through Dialogue in India and Beyond: A Comparative Legal Insight into Restorative Justice Practices” — International Conference on Global Criminology and Victimology, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, 8 August 2025.
4. “Comparative Criminal Law: Strengthening Witness Protection in India, the USA, and Australia” — International Conference on Comparative Law, Galgotias University in collaboration with Edith Cowan University, Australia, 25–26 April 2025.
5. “Disability Laws and Policy in India: Issues and Challenges” — International Conference on Championing Inclusivity, DME Law School, Noida, 26 May 2024.
6. “Understanding and Addressing Cybercrimes Against Women: Data, Insights and Legal Frameworks” — International Law and Technology Conference, Mahindra University, Hyderabad, 29 February–2 March 2024.
7. “Revamping Evidence Law: Technological Advancements and Key Changes in the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam” — National Conference, Anjaneya University, Raipur, 2–4 August 2024.
8. “Navigating Electronic Evidence Admissibility: Changes under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam” — National Seminar on New Criminal Laws, Ramaiah University, Bengaluru, 3–4 May 2024.
9. “Role of the Judiciary in Protecting Witnesses in the Criminal Justice System: A Critical Analysis” — National Conference on Criminal Law and Policy, NMIMS, Hyderabad, 4–5 March 2023.

Seminars, Conferences and Programmes Organised

1. International Conference on “Inclusive Higher Education as a Human Right: Addressing Gender, Age and Intersectional Inequalities in Indian Universities,” organised by National Law University Odisha in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission, 31 January 2026.
2. NCW-Sponsored National Seminar on “Women in the Unorganised Sector,” National Law University Odisha, 5 October 2024.
3. NCW-Sponsored Eastern Region Law Review Consultation on “Cyber Laws Affecting Women,” covering Odisha and Jharkhand, National Law University Odisha, 9 November 2024.
4. Regional Consultation on “Rights of Women under Property Laws—Eastern India,” National Law University Odisha, 12 January 2024.
5. NCW-Sponsored Capacity-Building and Personality-Development Programme for female undergraduate and postgraduate students, National Law University Odisha, 4 August 2023.
6. NCW-Sponsored Seminar on “Women in Decision-Making Roles in Corporate Organisations,” National Law University Odisha, 15 September 2023.
7. NCW-Sponsored Seminar on “Sex Workers and Their Children: Legal, Educational, Health and Occupational Challenges,” National Law University Odisha, 6 October 2023.
8. NCW Eastern Region Consultation on “Review of Criminal Laws: Improvement in the Status of Women,” National Law University Odisha in collaboration with the National Commission for Women, 17 February 2022.
9. NCW-Sponsored National Seminar on “Women Police/Mahila Thana: Working Efficiency and Effectiveness,” National Law University Odisha, 28 October 2022.
10. NCW-Sponsored Regional Consultation with civil-society organisations on the achievements of the National Commission for Women since 2014 and consultation with NGOs on Swadhar Grehs, National Law University Odisha, 25 November 2022.

Centre/Committee In-Charge and Administrative Responsibilities

1. Director, Centre for Poverty and Access to Justice, National Law University Odisha.
2. Co-Director, Centre for Women and Law, National Law University Odisha.
3. Faculty Advisor, Moot Society, National Law University Odisha.
4. Faculty Advisor, Internship and Placement Committee, National Law University Odisha.
5. Former Co-Director, Centre for Child Rights, National Law University Odisha.

Selected Invited Lectures and Resource-Person Engagements

1. Delivered sessions on “Digital Evidence, Documentation and Legal Framework” and “Search, Seizure and Audio-Visual Documentation” during a one-day training programme on Digital Forensics and Incident Response under the New Criminal Laws, Police Commissionerate, Bhubaneswar–Cuttack, 27 April 2026.
2. Delivered a lecture on “Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023” during the Two-Day Sensitisation Training Programme on the Three New Criminal Laws, Mahatma Gandhi Academy of Prisons and Correctional Services, Bhubaneswar, 23 April 2026.
3. Delivered sessions on “Consensual Sex and Rape,” “Victim Compensation” and “Common Flaws in the Investigation of Rape Cases and POCSO Cases,” Biju Patnaik State Police Academy, Odisha, 17 March 2026.
4. Delivered a lecture on “Reproductive Rights and Gender Justice: Evolving Legal and Policy Framework” during the Online Refresher Course in Gender Studies, Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre,MMTTC Utkal University, 12 February 2026.
5. Delivered sessions on Electronic evidence, documentation, search, seizure and audio-visual documentation, Biju Patnaik State Police Academy, Odisha, 28 January 2026.
6. Served as a Resource Person in the online training programme on New Criminal Laws and Prison Welfare for prison staff of Manipur, organised by Rashtriya Raksha University in collaboration with BPR&D, 17–19 March 2025.
7. Served as a Resource Person in sensitisation programmes on the three new criminal laws for jail officers, organised by the Mahatma Gandhi Academy of Prisons and Correctional Services, Bhubaneswar, during January 2024.

Session Chair

1. Chaired a session on “Role of Women in Climate Justice: Empowerment, Equity and Leadership” at the Round Table Conference organised by the Sudhir Mishra Centre for ESG, Environmental Law and Climate Change, SGT University, on 18 December 2025.
2. Chaired a session at the International Conference on Global Criminology and Victimology (ICGCV 2025), organised by National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, on 6 August 2025.

Selected Faculty Development Programmes, Refresher Courses and Capacity-Building Programmes

1. UGC-Sponsored Refresher Course on “Research Trends in Criminology and Forensic Science,” UGC-MMTTC, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, December 2025.
2. Faculty Development Programme on “Teaching and Research in an AI-Dominated Ecosystem: Challenges and Opportunities,” National Law University Odisha, December 2025.
3. Seven-Day Winter School/Capacity-Building Programme on “Comparative Criminal Justice,” CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR, in collaboration with Miami University, Ohio, 2024.
4. Course on “Research Methods on Labour History,” V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Noida, 2024.
5. Training Programme on “Empirical Legal Research: SPSS Application and Data Analysis,” Gujarat National Law University, October 2023.
6. UGC-Sponsored Short-Term Course on “Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice,” Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, 2022.
7. Course on “Advances in Substantive and Procedural Criminal Laws: Understanding and Pedagogy,” National Academy of Law Teachers, National Law University Delhi, 2–7 May 2022.
8. Two-Week Faculty Development Programme on “Research Methodology and Teaching Methods,” National Law University Odisha, 16–29 June 2021.

Selected Workshops and Training Programmes

1. Two-Day Workshop on “Writing Research Proposals, Papers and Publications,” Tamil Nadu National Law University, 4–5 March 2022.
2. Forty-Five-Hour Mediation Training Programme, National Law University Odisha in collaboration with the Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre and the State Institute of Consumer Awareness, 26–31 December 2021.
3. Virtual National Workshop on “Medical Jurisprudence,” Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, 28–29 October 2021.
4. Workshop on “Addressing Harassment of Women at the Workplace: Legislation and Policy,” V.V. Giri National Labour Institute and State Labour Institute, Odisha, 3 September 2021.
5. International Seminar on “From Research to Publication,” Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad, 2021.
6. Workshop on Developing MOOC Courses, National Law University Odisha in collaboration with the Communication Research Centre, 2018.
7. Training Programme on the PC & PNDT Act, Madhusudan Law College with the support of the Directorate of Family Welfare and National Health Mission, Government of Odisha, 2016.