Education

Career Profile

Research Interests / Specialization

Environmental Law, Constitutional Governance, Human Rights, Cyber Law and Intellectual Property Law.

Teaching Experience (Subjects/Courses Taught)

Interpretation of Statutes, Legal Philosophy including theories of Justice, Environmental Law, Constitutional

Law, Administrative Law, Jurisprudence, International Law and Intellectual Property Rights at Undergraduate

Level.

Judicial Process and Constitutional Law at P.G. Level., Sir L.A.Shah Law College, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad.

Judicial Process and Constitutional Law at I.M.Nanavati Law College, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad.

Membership of Professional/ Academic Bodies

Former Member, Board of Studies and Faculty of Law at Punjabi University, Patiala.

Member, District Legal Services Authority, Faridkot.

Former Associate Member, Indian Academy of International Law, New Delhi.

Former Member, Indian Academy of Social Sciences, Allahabad.

Research Papers Published in Peer Reviewed Journals

 1) 'Fundamental Concepts of International Environmental Law: Compliance thereof in Indian Scenario', INDIAN BAR REVIEW, Vol 2005, XXXIII Page 191.

 2) 'A Study of Judicial Behaviour continuing Social Engineering in India With Special Reference to Environmental Protection' Nyaya Deep, National Legal Services Authority. October, 2007.

3) 'Freedom of Religion in Quandary with Right to Protection Against Noise Pollution' All India Reporter (AIR), April 2008 P 11.

4) 'A Study of Judicial Behaviour continuing Social Engineering in India with Special Reference to Environmental Protection' Panjab University Law Review, 2007 P 102

5) ‘Sustainable Development: Clarion Call’ Punjabi University Law Journal, Inaugural issue, Punjabi University, Patiala. Pbi. ULJ 260- 266.

6) ‘Wednesbury Principle: Judicial Exposition in India’, Indian Bar Review, Vol. 2007 p 21.

7) ‘Judicial Review in India: An Acid Test Integrating Wednesbury Principle as well as Doctrine of Proportionality’. Punjabi University Law Journal, Punjabi University, Patiala, Pbi. ULJ 2008 p 29.

8) ‘Doctrine of Basic Structure: A Solution to the Paradox of Constitutionalism in India’ Gujarat Law Reporter, Vol. 51(1), 2010 (1) February P 20.

9)Thayer’s doctrine of Judicial Review: Judicial Exposition in India’, Orient Journal of Law and Social Sciences, June 2010, p 26. ISSN 0973-7480.

10) Laxmi Mandal v. Deendayal Harinagar Hospital and others: An Appeal of the Judiciary to Bureaucratic Conscience’ Orient Journal of Law and Social Sciences, July 2010, p 30. ISSN 0973-7480.

11) ’Appraisal of Doctrine of Vicarious Liability under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Gujarat Law Reporter, July 2010 No. 7, p 121-128.

Articles published in Edited Books

 12) Judicial Activism- Disturbance in Balance of Powers or Striking Balance' published in Relations in working of Legislature, Executive and Judiciary- an Introspection and Prospective Vision Edited by Prof. J.K.Chauhan (Faridabad: Allahabad Law Agency) 2007 P 387.

 13) 'Indian Parliament: Responding to the International obligations regarding Rights of Mentally Retarded People', in Law in India: Emerging Trends, Ed. Dr. Harpal Kaur Khehera, (Patiala: Punjabi University) 2007 P 384.

14) 'A Critical Appraisal of Rule of Law with Reference to Parliamentary Behaviour', in Law in India: Emerging Trends, Ed. Dr. Harpal Kaur Khehera, (Patiala: Punjabi University) 2007 P 438. ISBN

15) ‘Right To Bail: Assuring Dignity of Life’, Growth of Law in India: Role of Judiciary, Ed. Dr. Harpal Kaur Khehera, (Patiala: Punjabi University) 2008 P 240.

16) ‘Indian Judiciary in Quest for Environmental Justice’, Growth of Law in India: Role of Judiciary,Ed. Dr. Harpal Kaur Khehera, (Patiala: Punjabi University) 2008 P 177.

17. ‘Status of Women under Indian Legal System’, in Women Empowerment- The Substantial Challenges, Ed. Dr. Jasprit Kaur Soni, (New Delhi: Authors Press) 2008 P 131.

18. ‘Statutory Framework on Rights of Mentally Retarded People in India’, Human Rights: Contexts and Contents, Ed. Dr. R.S.Gill, (Chandigarh: Abhishek Publications) 2010 p 202 ISBN 978- 8182472423.

Articles Published in Magazines

 1) 'Freedom of Religion and the Right to Protection Against Noise Pollution', LEGAL NEWS AND VIEWS Vol 21 No. 7 July 2007 P 19.

 2) 'Rights of Mentally Retarded People', LEGAL NEWS AND VIEWS Vol 21 No. 9 September 2007 P 10.

3) 'Constitutional Aspects of Right to Bail', LEGAL NEWS AND VIEWS Vol 21 No. 11 October 2007 P 2.

4) 'Right to Safe, Clean and Healthy Environment' Legal News and Views, Vol 21 No. 7 November 2007 P 17.

5) 'Cyber Crimes: An Introduction', Legal News and Views, Vol No. 22, No.6, 2008 P 18.

6) 'The Concept of Cyber Defamation,' Legal News and Views, Vol No. 22, No. 7 2008 P 10.

7) 'Cyber Stalking : Concept and Law,' Legal News and Views, Vol No.22, No. 8 2008 P 10.

8) ‘Suchita Srivastva v. Chandigarh Administration paving the way for recognition of Reproductive Rights of Mentally Retarded Women’, Legal News and View, June Issue 2010 p. 20.

9) S. Khushboo v. Kanniammal and Anr. Cr. App. No. 913 of 2010: A Word of Caution to Indian Media, Legal News and View, July Issue, 2010.

10) A Note on Polluter Pay Principle with Reference to Reiteration in Solanki Jaswant Sinh Kalusinh v.District Collector, Himmat Nagar and others, Legal News and View, September Issue,2010, 6.

Research Papers accepted for Publication in Peer Reviewed Journals:

 1) 'Constitutional Governance in India: From Positivism to Pragmatism’ accepted for Gujarat Law Journal, inaugural issue to be published by Government of Gujarat.

Abstracts/papers published in the proceedings of the Conference/Seminars:

 1) ‘A Critique of Separation of Powers in India with Special Reference to Judicial Activism and Judicial Restraint’ Proceedings of 53rd All India Political Science Conference, Jaipur held on 27-29 Dec. 2006. P 161.

 2) ‘Analysis of Working of Governor in India Since Independence’, Compendium of Seminar Papers, National Seminar on Federalism and Constitutional Governance in India: Emerging Challenges, organized on February 2-3, 2007 by Department of Public Administration, Punjabi University, Patiala. P 64.

3) ‘Role of Indian Judiciary in Intensifying Constitutional Mandate Regarding Environmental Protection’, Souvenir and Abstract- Social Sciences, International Congress of Environmental Research-07, Bhopal, P 32.

4) ‘Emerging Paradigms of Consumer Protection Act, 1986’, Compendium of Abstracts on Consumer Protection and Welfare, March 24-25, 2008, published at Principal’s Conference cum National Seminar organized by Department of Public Administration, Punjabi University, Patiala. P 53.

5) ‘Environmental Protection In Punjab: A Challenge for Good Governance in 21st Century’, Proceedings of National Seminar on Public Administration in the Twenty First Century: Major Trends and Challenges organized on February 16-17, 2009 organized by Department of Public Administration, Punjabi University, Patiala, P 72.

6) ‘Right to Environment Protection: A Third Generation Right’, Souvenir of National Seminar on Human Rights and Duties Education, organized on January 18-19,2010 by Department of Public Administration, Punjabi University, Patiala, P 21.

7) ‘Judicial Activism: Bulwark of Human Rights’ Souvenir of National Seminar on Human Rights and Duties Education, organized on January 18-19, 2010 by Department of Public Administration, Punjabi University, Patiala. P 37,

Seminar/ Conferences/ Workshops or Teacher Training Programmes

Chaired/Co-chaired Session: 04

 1) Co-Chaired a Session during National Seminar on Relations in Working of the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary- An Introspection and Prospective Vision organized by University Institute of Laws, Panjab University Regional Centre, Ludhiana. Dated 24-25 February, 2006.

 2) Chaired a Session on Constitutional Law in National Seminar on New Dimensions of Law: Growth and Relevance organized by University Institute of Laws, Panjab University Regional Centre Ludhiana. Dated 22-23 October 2009.

3) Chaired a Session during National Seminar on Multidimensional Aspects of Human Rights in the Era of Globalization: Theory and Practice organsized by N.M.Law.P.G. College, Hanumangarh. (Rajasthan). Dated 19-20 February, 2011.

4) Chaired a Session during National Seminar on Changing Facets of Criminal Law organized by Army Institute of Law, Mohali. Dated 12-13 March, 2011.

Papers Presented at International Conference: 05

1) Role of Indian Judiciary in Environmental Protection at International conference of jurists on Rule of Law organized by International Council of Jurists in collaboration with Indian Council of Jurists, New Delhi. Dated November 25-25, 2007.

2) Role of Indian Judiciary in Intensifying Constitutional Mandate Regarding Environmental Protection at International conference organized by International Congress of Environmental Research, Bhopal. Dated December 28-30, 2007.

3) Indian Parliament Responding to the Call of Nations Regarding the Rights of Mentally Retarded People in India’ at International Conference on Human Rights organized by Panjab University, Chandigarh in collaboration with Oxford Brooks University U.K. at Chandigarh on 15-16 February, 2010.

4) Good Governance in India: A Challenge in 21st Century presented at International Conference on Judicial Reforms organized by Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana and International Council of Jurists at Chandigarh on March 14, 2010.

5) ‘Relationship between the Judiciary, Legislature and Executive: A Critique’ presented at International Conference on Judicial Reforms organized by Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana and International Council of Jurists at Chandigarh on March 13, 2010.

International Conference Participated and Attended: 02

6 ) 2nd International Conference of Indian Society of International Law.

7) International Students Conference, Ludhiana.

Papers Presented at Conferences/Seminars Attended 17

8) Legislative and Judicial Attempts Towards Environmental Protection Bringing Social Change with Special Reference to Indian Context at All India Law Teachers Conference at National Law University, Jodhpur on the Topic Democracy, Development and Social Change. Dated January 29-30, 2006.

9) Whether Judiciary Activism Has Caused Disturbance in the Balance Established under Indian Grund Norm at National Seminar on Judicial Activism Vs. Judicial Restraint by M.S. University, Baroda. Dated March 11-12, 2006.

10) ‘Judicial Activism- Disturbance in Balance of Powers or Striking Balance' at National Seminar by PURC Ludhiana on 'The Working of Judiciary, Executive and Legislature in India". Dated February 24-25,2006.

11) Fundamental Concepts of International Environmental Law: Compliance Thereof in Indian Scnerio at National Workshop on Environmental Law by Amity Law Centre, New Delhi. Dated December 3, 2005.

12) A Critique of Separation of Powers with Special Reference………… at 53rd All India Political Science Conference. Dated 27-29 December 2006.

13) Indian Parliament: Responding to International Obligations Regarding the Rights of Mentally Ill People at National Seminar organized by Department of Law, Punjabi University, Patiala on the topic "Law in India : Emerging Trends". Dated November 14-15, 2006.

14) The Voyage of Indian Judicary in Quest of Environmental Justice at National Seminar organized by Department of Law, Punjabi University, Patiala on the topic "Growth of Law in India : Role of Indian Judiciary". Dated 14-15 November 2007.

15) Right to Bail Assuring Dignity of Life at National Seminar organized by Department of Law, Punjabi University, Patiala on the topic "Growth of Law in India : Role of Indian Judiciary". Dated 14-15 November 2007.

16) Emerging Paradigms of Consumer Protection Act, 1986 at National Seminar organized by Department of Public Administration, Punjabi University, Patiala on the topic "Consumer Protection and Welfare". Dated 24-25 March 2008.

17) Environmental Protection in Punjab: A Challenge for Good Governance in 21st Century at National Seminar organized by Department of Public Administration, Punjabi University, Patiala on the topic "Public Administration in the Twenty First Century: Major Trends and Challenges". Dated 16-17 February 2009.

18) PROCESS OF REHABILITATION AS A RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THERAPEUTICAL JAIL ADMINISTRATION IN AHMEDABAD: AN ANALYSIS at National Seminar on the topic "New Dimensions of Prison Reforms" organized by Institute of Correctional Administration, Punjab in collaboration with Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh. Dated 18-19 September 2009.

19) Rationale Behind the Compulsory License under Law of Patents In India at National Seminar on the Topic Intellectual Property Rights - Prospects & Retrospects organized by Faculty of Juridical Sciences, Mody Institute of Technology and Science, Laxmangarh, Rajasthan. Dated April 17-18, 2010.

20) ‘Emerging Paradigm of Social Justice with Special Reference to Reproductive Justice in India: A Critique’ at National Seminar on the Topic Contribution of Indian Judiciary in Social Justice organized by Amity Law School, Amity University, Jaipur on October 11, 2010.

21) ‘Human Rights in India: on the Threshold’ at National Seminar on the Topic Multidimensional Aspects of Human Rights in the Era of Globalization: Theory and Practice organized by N.M.Law P.G.College, Hanumangarh (Rajasthan). Dated February 19-20, 2011.

22) ‘Compliance of United Nations Environment Programme: A Case Study in Indian Milieu’, at National Seminar on the topic Environment Pollution and Law organized by Department of Law, M.D.U.Rohtak (Haryana).

23) ‘Recent Trends on Law of Abortion in India’, at National Seminar on Emerging Dimensions of Law in India, organized by Department of Law, Punjabi University Regional Centre, Bathinda. Dated March 7-8, 2011.

24) ‘Dichotomy of Redefining Prostitution as Sex Work in Cross Cultural Era’ at National Seminar on the topic Changing Facets of Criminal Law organized by Army Institute of Law, Mohali. March 12-13, 2011

Conferences/Seminars Attended. 08

25) 32nd Annual Conference of Indian Society of International Law.

26) 34th Annual Conference of Indian Society of International Law.

27) J. Sobagh Mal Memorial Conference at New Delhi.

28) National Seminar on Environment and Law held by University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.

29) Teacher Training Prog.- Attended Teacher Training Programme organized by ICRC in collaboration with Department of Law, Jammu University, Jammu.

30) Gen. Orientation Course- Attended GoC- 68 at GNDU, Amritsar.

31) Training of Teachers programme organized by IGNOU in collaboration with Menon Institute of Legal Advocacy and Training at DELHI.

32) Refresher Course on ‘Cyber Law’ organized by Indian Law Institute, New Delhi.