Prof. (Dr.) Rohit P Shabran, Director, Institute of Legal Studies SRMU, Lucknow
Prof. (Dr.) Rohit P Shabran has more than 21 years of experience in the teaching and administrative field. He secured Gold Medal in LL.B. from K.S.S. P.G. College, Ayodhya (Dr. RML Awadh University) and LL.M. in Criminal Law from the University of Lucknow. He was awarded the doctorate degree (LL.D.) in 2008 from the University of Lucknow, Lucknow with specialization in Administration of Criminal Justice System.
Prof. Rohit had attended and paper presented more than 75 National and International Conferences/Seminars, in addition to academic work 30 Articles, 10 Chapters in different Edited Books. Six Ph.D. have been successfully awarded and Eight are pursuing under his supervision.
Dr. Praveen Kumar Mall, Associate Professor, College of Law & Legal Studies Teerthanker Mahaveer University
Dr. Praveen Kumar Mall is a self-driven person who always thrives on challenges and constantly sets goals for himself. He strongly believes that “Education is the key to unlocking the golden door of freedom”.
Dr. Praveen Kumar Mall joined Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad (U.P.) in the year 2021 as an Associate Professor in Law. Prior to this, he served in the Rama University Kanpur as HOD & Associate Professor of Law. He is the author of the book “Hindu Law of Divorce”. He has been awarded a Doctorate Degree for his thesis in the area of “Critical Study of the concept of divorce under Hindu Law: A Socio-Legal Study” from the Department of Law, University of Lucknow. Dr. Praveen has contributed immensely to the formulation and introduction of B.A.LL.B., B.B.A.LL.B., B.Com.LL.B. and LL.M. programs of several Universities. Having long teaching and administrative experience, Dr. Praveen, besides contributing research articles in reputed law journals, has also participated in several National and International conferences, seminars, and workshops. He has also been very active in organizing Conferences and Legal Literacy Camps, and has also adjudged various Moot Court Competitions. His areas of interest are Law of Contract, Family Law, and Law of Criminal Procedure.
Dr. Indra Kumar Singh- Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator at the Institute of Legal Studies & Research, GLA University, Mathura
Dr. Indra Kumar Singh is an accomplished Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator at the Institute of Legal Studies & Research, GLA University, Mathura, U.P., where he has been working since September 2018. His professional journey in academia began as an Assistant Professor at Shri Ram Swaroop Memorial University (SRMU), Lucknow, from August 2016 to August 2018, where he was also the Program Officer of NSS Unit I. Before that, he contributed as a Guest Faculty at Excel Law College, Lucknow, from July 2015 to August 2016.
His career further extends to his tenure as a Research Assistant and Assistant Proctor at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow, from August 2008 to July 2016, where he was a member of the University Proctorial Board.
In his current role at GLA University, Dr. Singh fulfills several key responsibilities, including Chairing the Legal Aid Committee and serving as the Examination Incharge for B.A./B. Com LL.B. (Hons.) courses. He is also actively involved as a member of the Board of Studies at the Faculty of Judicial Sciences, Rama University, Kanpur. His previous roles have seen him as a Course Coordinator and member of various committees, including the Placement Committee, Faculty Guest Lecture Committee, and the Committee on Industrial and Court Visits at SRMU. Additionally, he played an important role in university sports activities and the general supervision of law and order within the RMLNLU campus.
He has a notable record as a PhD and LLM supervisor, currently supervising four PhD scholars and co-supervising three others. He also supervises 25 LLM students. His scholarly contributions include chapters in edited books and numerous research papers published in renowned journals. His works span topics such as artificial intelligence under Indian IPR regime, cyber threats in e-commerce, and the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the Indian economy. He is an active participant in academic conferences and seminars, presenting papers on diverse legal subjects at national and international platforms. He has attended multiple faculty development programs and has chaired sessions at various seminars, conferences and guest lectures. His organizational skills are evident from the numerous workshops, webinars, and symposiums he has orchestrated at GLA University and other institutions.
Beyond academia, he has also engaged in extracurricular activities, representing Uttar Pradesh in national baseball championships and captaining the Lucknow University softball team in various tournaments. His extensive experience and contributions to legal education, research, and administration underscore his dedication to the field and his commitment to fostering academic excellence.
Dr. Samrat Datta – Assistant Professor, School of Law, UPES, Dehradun and Program Coordinator of LL.M & Research Supervisor at Pacific University, Udaipur
Dr. Samrat Datta is currently associated with the School of Law, UPES, Dehradun as the Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) and Program Coordinator of LL.M and Research Supervisor at Pacific University, Udaipur. Dr. Datta is an alumnus of KIIT University, Bhubaneswar and being an erudite scholar of Criminal Law, he has completed his Ph.D. in Police Law and Information Technology from the Pacific Academy of Higher Education and Research University (PAHER), Udaipur.
Dr. Datta has a teaching and research experience of around 9.5 years in various law schools in North India and has held administrative positions like Head of the Department, Academic Coordinator, Deputy Controller of Examinations, Examination Centre Superintendent, Member of the Proctorial Board, Convener of the Moot Court Society, Coordinator of IQAC, Co-Convener of ADR Society and Convener of the Legal Aid and Awareness Cell. He is the author of “Police, Law and Technology”, “Criminal Justice Administration in Colonial India”, Editor of “Comparative Criminal Procedure: Issues & Challenges”, “Criminal Justice Administration and Road Ahead” and “Police and Society” and is the co-editor of “Law relating to Sexual Harassment: Practice and Procedure.” He is the Associate Editor of International Journal of Legal Research and Governance and Senior Editor at Beyond Briefs Law Review – An Online Peer Review Journal. His areas of interest include Police Law, Criminal Law, Family Law and Criminology.
Ms. Geetika Jain, Project Lead, Legal Management Unit APCFSS Government of Andhra Pradesh
Ms. Geetika comes with an experience of more than a decade at High Court of Bombay and Goa. Geetika is a gold medallist in her Graduation in Law (BA.LLB) and Silver Medalist in her post-graduation in Criminal Law (L.L.M). She also holds a Diploma in Forensic Science.
Her expertise includes Civil Law, Criminal Law, Real Estate, Media and Entertainment Law, and Government Policy. Geetika has worked with reputed Law firms as well as contributed efficiently to the Government of Maharashtra and Government of Andhra Pradesh to regularize government litigation across various departments including reduction of false bogus cases against both the Governments.
She is also a Visiting faculty in various Law colleges in Mumbai and has been invited as a judge multiple times for various Competitions. Geetika is also a Ph.D. (Law) Scholar. She is a regular writer/columnist with Times of India. Apart from education and professional expertise, Geetika represents India in various expeditions/treks and is an active marathon runner.
Dr. Gururaj Devarhubli, Assistant Professor of Law, Institute of Law, Nirma University
Dr. Gururaj Devarhubli is an Assistant Professor of Law at the Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad. He has completed PhD and LLM from Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, specializing in Intellectual Property Laws in the latter.
He has participated and presented several papers at various international and national seminars and conferences, and published articles in reputed International and National journals (indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and UGC-CARE).
Ms. Khushbu Prasad, Assistant Professor cum Department Incharge, Amity University, Patna
Ms. Khushbu Prasad is a distinguished legal academic and professional currently serving as Assistant Professor of Law Cum Programme Incharge at Amity University, Patna. She holds an LL.M. in Constitutional Law and Administrative Law from the National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi, and a B.Com LL.B. (Hons) from Amity University, Lucknow. Since March 2020, she has played a pivotal role in academic leadership at Amity University, Patna, overseeing departmental approvals, compliance with educational standards, budget management and faculty supervision.
She has six years of experience as a legal educator and researcher, having previously worked as an Assistant Professor cum Programme Leader at Amity University Jharkhand. Her research focuses on constitutional law, federalism, and legislative privileges, with numerous publications and presentations at international conferences. She has also contributed to several book chapters on legal topics. Her community engagement includes collaborations with legal professionals, organizing seminars, and training state police officials. She has been recognized for her contributions, chairing national seminars, judging moot court competitions, and delivering guest lectures. Khushbu exemplifies commitment to legal education, research, and community service, fostering innovation and excellence in her field.
Mr. Akshaya Kishor – Asst. Professor, Department of Law (C&M), Faculty of Law, Manipal University Jaipur, India
Mr. Akshaya Kishor graduated with a B.A.LL.B, LL.M in Constitutional Law from the University of Allahabad with an A+ Grade and pursuing PhD from Manipal University Jaipur. Currently, he is working as an Assistant Professor of Law at Manipal University Jaipur, India. He is a UGC-NET Qualified 2020 & 2021. He loves to do work in the domain of Gender Equality, Data Privacy, Criminal Justice and Constitutional Law. Many of his research papers are published in reputed journals indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, UGC CARE, peer-reviewed journals, and conference proceedings.
Mr. Akshaya has published four books with ISBNs, one of which was published in the USA. He has one registered patent in his name. He has been invited as a guest speaker at universities around the globe, including institutions in India. He is also contributing to academia as a reviewer for law journals. Mr. Akshaya has presented research papers at national and international conferences at IIT, IIIT, National Law Schools, Central Universities, and institutions in Australia, Malaysia, Egypt, Romania, Poland, etc. He loves to read, write, and travel. His literary works are published in newspapers, school, and college magazines. He has presented many literary works at the National Book Fair India. Mr. Akshaya is a dog lover, enjoys learning about new cultures, and is passionate about the use of technology in every sphere of human life and learning.
Ms. Tushti Chopra, International Jurist
A highly accomplished legal professional, Tushti Chopra holds an LLB, LLM, MMC, PGD FSc., UGC-NET qualified & she has been on panel of UNESCO Legal Expert. With an impressive academic background, she has been a distinguished faculty member at the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. Her illustrious career includes serving as a Senior Government official, where she actively participated in representations at Parliamentary Committee meetings.
As an independent practicing Advocate, she has earned acclaim for securing several path-setting judgments, contributing significantly to the legal landscape. Her outstanding achievements were further acknowledged when she was selected among the top 10 recipients of the Young Lawyers Award. Beyond her legal prowess, she is a dedicated social worker committed to the cause of justice. She has an extensive list of publications, which are not only taught at various universities but have also been cited by the Supreme Court. Recognized for her scholarly contributions, she has received numerous scholarships and fellowships. Her commitment to research and academia is evident through guest lectures. She is invited for her valuable inputs and for drafting better laws including ones at Heidelberg University, Germany, where she was invited at full expenses. Adding to her distinction, she is a valued member of arbitration forums such as CriArb. Her expertise goes beyond national boundaries, as she is frequently invited to judge several international and national competitions. Her multifaceted career reflects a profound commitment to the legal profession, academia, and the pursuit of justice.
Mr. Anurodh Upadhyay, Assistant Professor, Galgotias University, Greater Noida
Mr. Anurodh Upadhyay is a dedicated legal professional with a rich academic background and six years of experience in the field. His educational journey includes a Ph.D. pursuit from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, an LL.M. from the same institution, and a B.A.LL.B (Hons) from the University of Allahabad, Prayagraj. His commitment to academic excellence is evident through his UGC NET qualifications in July 2016 and November 2017. He is also a proud achiever of the All India Bar Examination in 2015 and secured impressive ranks (14th and 27th) in CLAT (P.G.) in 2016 and 2017, respectively.
In his role as an Assistant Professor, he actively contributes to the legal education landscape. He delivers lectures, conducts seminars, and develops course materials aligned with curriculum objectives. His mentorship extends to guiding students in their academic and career pursuits. he is also engaged in departmental initiatives, research, and scholarly publications in reputable law journals. As a Research Assistant, he assisted professors in legal research projects, contributing to the development of legal theories. His skills span various areas of law, including Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Forensic Science, and other substantive laws. His proficiency in written and verbal communication, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills, allows him to convey complex legal concepts effectively. Additionally, He is well-versed in computer applications and collaborates seamlessly with colleagues and students to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Mr. Ambuj Mishra, Assistant Professor Institute of legal studies, Shri Ramswaroop memorial University
Mr. Ambuj Mishra, an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Legal Studies, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, brings a wealth of knowledge and educational qualifications to his role. With a Ph.D. in progress and an LL.M. from Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, he is NET qualified since December 2019. He has a strong academic foundation coupled with extensive teaching experience, serving as a Teaching Associate at Rama University, Kanpur, before assuming his current role as an Assistant Professor.
His research contributions are reflected in various peer-reviewed journals and a book chapter on topics ranging from Constitutional Law to Intellectual Property Rights. He is an active member of academic committees, contributing to the development of legal education at his institution. With a commitment to continuous learning, he has participated in various faculty development programs and presented papers at national and international seminars, showcasing his dedication to the legal academia.
Mr. Tirtha Dutta Biswas, Assistant Professor, NMIMS Navi Mumbai
Mr. Tirtha Dutta Biswas is an Assistant Professor at NMIMS Navi Mumbai, currently pursuing his Ph.D, holding a distinguished academic background. He is a UGC-NET qualified professional with an LL.M from Maharashtra National Law University Aurangabad and a B.A LL.B (Hons) from Amity University Mumbai.
His expertise encompasses teaching subjects such as Private International Law, Sports Law, Maritime Law, and Offences against Child and Juvenile Offence. He has showcased academic excellence by securing the UGC NET (Assistant Professor) qualification in his first attempt. Additionally, he has achieved notable recognition, including securing the first place in the Short Story Writing Competition and the second place in the Debate Competition conducted by Amity Law School Mumbai. He has a keen interest in teaching Private International Law, Sports Law, and Maritime Law. He serves as the Faculty In-charge of the Placement Cell at the School of Law, contributing to the university’s academic and administrative functions. His research interests primarily lie in the field of Public International Law.