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Dr. Tanwi Shams

Dr. Tanwi Shams

Assistant Professor (Law)

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About Dr. Shams Tanwi

Dr. Tanwi Shams joined National Law University Odisha as an Assistant Professor of Law in July 2023. Prior to that, she was working as a Research Associate of Law at National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam. She completed her Ph.D. from North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya, and earned her MBA in Human Resource Management from Sikkim Manipal University. Dr. Tanwi acquired her Master of Laws in Intellectual Property and Technology Law from the National University of Singapore. In addition to her academic achievements, she has extensive experience in the banking sector, having worked in a government bank in Assam for over eight years before transitioning to academia.

Subjects taught

  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Biotechnology Law
  • Human Rights Law
  • International Criminal Law
  • Transfer of Property Laws
  • Disability Law

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Law, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya.
  • Master of Laws in Intellectual Property and Technology Law, National University of Singapore.
  • MBA(HRM), Sikkim Manipal University.
  • BA.LLB. (Hons), Centre for Juridical Studies, Dibrugarh University.

Publications

  1. March 2026 : Published a paper titled “ Assessing Legal Resilience in the Formation of Eri Silk (Ryndia) under Meghalaya’s Sericulture & Weaving Framework” published in the Indian Journal of Integrated Research in Law, Volume V Issue VI, ISSN: 2583-0538.
  2. June 2025 : Published a paper titled “Navigating the Preliminary Examination Phase of the ICC:A Case Study of the Philippines co-authored with Atty. Jedrek C. Ng” in the LYCEUM LAW JOURNAL, The Official Publication of the, Lyceum of the Philippines University, College of Law, 2025.
  3. April 2024 : Published a paper title “ Technology, Tyrannny and Accountability: Digital tools in International War Crimies and Justice” published in VIDHIJYOTI, the annual journal of Department of Law, Guwahati University, Volume IX, ISSN No. 2277-2537.
  4. April 2024 : Published a paper titled “Upholding Human Dignity: Exploring the Legal Foundations of Human Rights as Jus Cogens Norms” in UGC Care listed Journal JUNI KHYAT published in Vol 14, Issue 4, No. 3 , ISSN 2278-4632, (Page 130-136).
  5. May 2023 : Published a paper titled “Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities in India: The Legal Framework and Remedies” in UGC Care listed Journal JUNI KHYAT published in Vol 13 Issue 5 No. 4 , ISSN 2278-4632, (Page 6-9).
  6. April 2323 : Published a paper titled “Gene Editing in Human Reproduction: The Ethical Regulation” published in International Journal of Research and Analytical Review, Vol 10 Issue 2 , E-ISSN 2348-1269, P-ISSN 2349-5138, (Page 495-499), UGC Journal No- 43602.
  7. January -March, 2021 : Published a paper titled “ Empowerment of Women with Disabilities in India: Issues and Challenges” published in UGC-CARE listed journal Shodh Sarita , Vol 8, Issue 29, ISSN 2348-2397 (Page 66-71).
  8. January – March, 2021 : Published a paper titled “Legal Safeguards for Inclusive Education of Children with Special Needs in India” published in UGC-CARE listed journal Shodh Sanchar Bulletin , Volume 11, Issue, 41, ISSN 2229-3620 (Page 51-55).

Book Chapters

  1. Disability and Financial Inclusion in India : Rights , Access and Realities” in the book tilled Financial Inclusion for Vikshit Bharat : Innovation, Evidence and Pathways Toward Equitable Development published in Palgrave Macmillan ( ISBN: 978-981-92-0806-7).
  2. Protecting Privacy : Balancing Efficiency with Human Rights in Artificial Intelligence Based  Online Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in the book titled Artificial Intelligence, Law & Ethics. (ISBN: 978-81-97669-80-4).
  1. Triple Talaq Bill : An analysis in the book titled “ An Anthropology on Triple Talaq in India” co-authored with Dr. Arun Kumar Singh, Associate Professor of Law, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong ( ISBN: 978-93-87229-80-8).
  2. Empowerment of Women with Disabilities : Issues and Challenges in the book titled “ Women, Law and Society”. (ISBN: 978-93-87294-35-6).

Book Published

  1. May 2025 : Published a book titled “ Disability and Inclusion: A Socio-Legal Exploration in Assam” forwarded by Hon’ble Justice Hrishikesh Roy, Former Judge Supreme Court of India, published by Satyam Law International , ISBN-978-81-19121-64-9.
  2. Februgary 2026 : Edited a book titled “Prison Reform in India : Legal Framework , Judicial Role and Institutional Mechanism” authored by Dr. Muluvesalu Keyho forwarded by Lt. Gen KT Parnaik, PVSM, UYSM, YSM (retd.), Governor Arunachal Pradesh, published by Satyam Law International , ISBN-978-81-19122-86-8.

Conference/Seminar/ Workshops:

  1. May 15-16, 2026 : Presented a paper titled “ Beyond Barriers: Advancing Reproductive Justice for Women With Disabilities” in the National Seminar on Gender Justice and Social Transformation ) organized by Department of Law, Tezpur University.
  2. April 09-26, 2026 : Presented a paper titled “Community-Based Eco-Entrepreneurship Models: Cooperative and Collective Approached by Tribal Womenin Forest Resources in Assam- A Case Study” in the International Conference on Integrating Legal Framework and Management Strategies : Pathways to a Greener, Sustainable North-East (ILFMS0. 2026 organized by National Law University, Tripura.
  3. January 29-30, 2026 : Presented a paper titled “ Reforming Copyright for AI Generated Content: Authorship, Ownership and Legal Innovation” at the Eight Innovative Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) Conference held at Singapore University of Social Science, Singapore, organized by IPIRA Network, in collaboration with WIPO Academy, World Intellectual Property Organization.
  4. November 10-11, 2025 : Presented a paper titled “ The Intersection of Human Rights and Climate Action : Advancing Environmental Justice” in the International Conference on  “ Suatainable Development Theory, Practice, Approach and Policy” organized by Society of Pathways for Sustainability in association with Department of Economics, NEHU and ICSSR, North-Eastern Regional Centre.
  5. April 25-26, 2025 : Presented a paper titled “Disability Discrimination in the Workplace: Legal Framework and Case Studies ” in the “International Conference on Comparative Law”  organized by School of Law, Galgotias University in collaboration with School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University, Australia.
  6. April 04-06, 2025 : Presented a paper titled “ Intellectual Property Rights vs. Access to Medicines: Navigating the Challenges of the Patent Regime in India” at the Seventh Innovative Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) Conference held at Faculty of Law, Waseda University, organized by IPIRA Network, in collaboration with WIPO Academy, World Intellectual Property Organization.
  7. January 18-19, 2024 : Presented a paper titled “ The Marrakesh Treaty : Copyright Flexibilities for Accessibility and Reproduction of Published Works for Visually Impaired” at the sixth Innovative Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) Conference held at Foreign Trade University, Hanoi, Vietnam and organized by IPIRA Network, in collaboration with WIPO Academy, World Intellectual Property Organization.
  8. April 26-27, 2024 : Presented a paper titled “ Legal Remedies of Disability Discrimination in the Workplace: A Comparative Analysis of Juridical Approaches” in the two days National Conference on “ Empowering the Persons with Disabilities and Ensuring Inclusiveness and Equality”  organized by VVM’s Govind Kare College of Law, Margoa, Goa.
  9. January 18-19, 2024 : Presented a paper titled “ The Marrakesh Treaty: Copyright Flexibilities for Accessibility and Reproduction of Published Works for the Visually Impaired in the sixth IP & Innovation Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) Conference organized by IPIRA Network in collaboration with World Intellectual Property Organization held at Foreign Trade University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
  10. January 3-4, 2024 : Participated in the International Conference “ DiversAsia International Conference on Inclusive Education, DiversAsia Toolkit, Accessibility Checker, and Best Practices, organized by Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
  11. March 13-14, 2023 : Presented a paper titled “ Geographical Indication and its impact on Agricultural sector : Issues and Challenges ” in the two day National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights: Emerging Trends and Challenges” organized by IPR Cell, North- Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya.
  12. August 31st -1st September, 2022 : Presented a paper titled “ Empowerment of Women with Disabilities: The ignited glow of hope in the evil of darkness ” in the National Seminar on “ Human Rights & Gender Justice: Issues, Perspective and Challenges”, organised by Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya.
  13. January 20, 2020 : Presented a paper titled “Women with Disabilities in India: Is it a double edged sword? ” in the International Conference on “ Exploring Titanic Shifts in the Human Rights Paradigm After the United Nations Convention on the Rights of persons with Disabilities” held on 20th January 2020 organized by Equal Opportunity cum Enabling Cell, ILS Law College, Pune in collaboration with Centre for Disability Studies, University of Leeds.
  14. January 23rd -24th, 2019 : Presented a paper titled “ Legal Safeguards for Inclusive Education of Children with special needs ”, in the National Seminar on “Child Rights in India : Issues and Challenges”,  organised by Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya.
  15. January 12th , 2019 : Presented a paper titled “ Empowerment of Women with Disabilities in India : Issues and Challenges ” in the International Seminar on “Protection of Women and Children Rights: Issues and Challenges”, organised by Law Mantra, New Delhi.
  16. October 27th and 28th, 2018 : Presented a paper titled “ Social Inclusion of Physically Disabled Persons: Myth or Reality? ” in the National Seminar on “New Paradigms in Disability Studies and Health Laws: Meta-Narratives and Realities ”, organised by National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam.
  17. March 15th , 2018 : Presented a paper titled “Educational Rights of Children with Special Needs: A way forward to Inclusive Education,” at the International seminar on Recent Advances in Educational Psychology, held at the North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya.

1.ICSSR Special Research Project:

Project Director, “ Exploring Eco -Entrepreneurship Among Tribal Women of Assam and Meghalaya : A Sustainable Model for Forest-based Livelihoods” under Punyashloka Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Special Call for Women-Led Research on Women Led-Development).
Funded by : Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Year: 2025 – 2026 (Project Status- Ongoing).

2.ICSSR Major Research Project:

Project Co-Director, “Navigating the Platform Economy : Analysing Challenges and the Need for a Comprehensive Policy Framework.
Funded by : Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Year: 2025 – 2027 (Project Status- Ongoing).

 

WORKSHOP/ FACULTY DEVELPOMENT PROGRAMMES

  1. December 03-09 , 2025 : Participated in the Faculty Development Program on “Teaching and Research in AI Dominated Ecosystem- Challenges and Opportunities” organised by National Law University Odisha.
  2. May 30-03 June , 2025 : Participated in the Five Day Workshop on “Access to Medicine, TRIPS and Patents in the Developing World” organised by Centre for IPR Studies,(CUSAT) and Third World Network.
  1. August 12-19, 2024 : Completed one week Capacity Building Programme on POSH Act, organized by Kashmir Law College and Pro Bono India.
  2. May 20-25 , 2024 : Participated in the Online Faculty Development Program on “ Outcome Based Education” organised by Mangalmay Institute of Management and Technology.
  3. November 15-19 , 2024 : Participated in the Faculty Development Program on “Teaching and Research Methodology” organised by National Law University Odisha.
  4. April 19th – 23rd , 2023 : Attended one week short term course on “Outcome-Based Legal Education and Research” organised by National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam.
  5. March 28th, 2023 : Conducted Redressability Workshop: Addressing Acquired Disability Claims under the MACT in collaboration with District Legal Service Authority and Centre for Disability Studies and Health Laws of National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam.

RESOURCE PERSON:

  1. May 20, 2026, Invited as a Guest Speaker for the workshop on “ Developing Inclusive Cities : Scaling PSAF as an Evaluation Tool and Designing Inclusive Public Amenities” organized by Aaina, Bhubaneswar.
  2. August 28-29, 2025 : Invited as a Chairperson in the 10th World Disability and Rehabilitation Conference (WDRC 2025), held on 28th to 29th August 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.
  3. March 11, 2025 : Invited as a Panellist on “ No one Leave Behind- Women with Disabilities and the Livelihood in the Context of Climate Change” organised by National Alliance of Women (Odisha Chapter).
  4. February 14, 2025 : Invited as a Panellist to speak on the status of the Divyanjans in India in and the Legal Provisions in   “ The Eastern Regional Consultation -2025 ” organised by Swabhiman, Odisha.
  5. December 02, 2024 : Invited as Guest Speaker at the State Level Conference on “ Building an Inclusive and Sustainable Future: Leadership and Innovation for Persons with Disabilities” organised by Director Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Govt.of Odisha.
  6. April 26, 2024 : Invited as a Resource Person to deliver a lecture on “Consumer Dispute Redressal Agencies under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 by VIT School of Law, Chennai.
  7. March 13, 2024 : Invited as a Chair Person in the two day International Conference (Online) on Optimizing Intellectual Property Rights in the Globalized World and Unleashing the Emerging Challenges in the Corporate World on organized by Dr. R.K.B. Law College.
  8. February 17, 2924 : Invited as a Panellist in the ICSSR Sponsored Workshop on “ NEP 2020 & Disability Inclusion” organized by School of Management, KIIT University, Odisha.
  9. March 02: 2024 : Invited as a Judge in 1st Edition of Moot Court Competition organized by Dr. R.K. B Law college, Dibrugarh.
  10. December 16, 2023 : Invited as a Resource Person to deliver a lecture on “ Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities” in the one week online faculty development programme organized by Dr. R.K.B Law College, Dibrugarh.
  11. January 10th -12th , 2019 : Invited as a Resource Person in the three days awareness programme on “Inclusive Education” sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi under the research project entitled “ Effect of Intervention Strategies on the level of Awareness of Elementary Education towards Inclusive Education” at the Department of Education, Dibrugarh University.

CENTRE/COMMITTEE IN-CHARGE/ ADMINISTRIVE WORK

  1. Director, Centre for Disability Law and Advocacy.
  2. Additionally assigned in following Administrative/Committees  :
    • Deputy Warden.
    • Academic Member Internal Complaints Committee.
    • Faculty Advisor Social Media Committee.
    • Faculty Advisor Competitive Examination Guidance Committee.