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Prof. Dr. Mukund Sarda
B.Sc, LL.M., Ph.D., NET (Triple Gold Medalist)
Dean, Faculty of Law
Principal, New Law College, Bharati Vidyapeeth University,Pune
Name Prof. Dr. Mukund Sarda
B.Sc, LL.M., Ph.D., NET(Triple Gold Medallist)
Date of Birth 16/3/1965
Place of Birth Nizamabad, Andhra Pradesh
Present Position Member,Board of Management, Bharati Vidyapeeth
Deemed University ,Pune
Dean, Faculty of Law, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed
University ,Pune
Principal, New Law College, Pune
Name of the Organization Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University ,Pune
Re-accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC
‘A’ Grade status by MHRD
Recognised under 12(B) of UGC Act, 1956
Address for
Communication: Office
Bharati Vidyapeeth Educational Complex,,
New Law College, Erandwane, Paud Road, , Pune-411038
Residence Swami Krupa, Tapodham Lane No. 1,
Warje, Jakat Naka, Pune-411029
Telephone Number 020-25455854,020-25444616
Mobile 09881271116/ 9850898101
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Educational Qualifications:
Ph.D. : Doctor of Philosophy in Law (Gold Medalist),Osmania University, Andhra
Pradesh, 2000
Gold Medalist at Pre- PhD Examination conducted by Osmania University,
Andhra Pradesh.
Title of Ph.D. Thesis: Role of Directive Principles under Indian Constitution.
NET: National Eligibility Test by University Grants Commission, India, 1998
LL.M. : Master of Laws, 1st Class (Gold Medalist), University of Pune, 1991
LL.B. : Bachelor of Laws, 1st Class (Gold Medalist), Marathwada University, 1989
B.Sc.:Bachelor of Science, (Distinction), Osmania University, Andhra
Pradesh,1985
Scholarships & Fellowships
December, 1997: Junior Research Fellowship & Eligibility for Lectureship by
University Grant Commission, India.
April 1991: ‘Natu Foundation Public Charitable Trust Prize’ for securing 1st
Rank in the LL.M. Examination conducted by University of Pune, Pune.
April 1989: Awarded ‘Late Digambardasji Choudhari Prize’ for securing
highest number of marks at LL.B. final examination conducted by Marathwada
University.
April 1989: ‘Advocate Ramchandra Deshpande Vaijapurkar Prize’ for
securing highest number of marks at LL.B. Final examination conducted by
Marathwada University.
April 1989: ‘Vinayakrao Alias Dadasaheb Sawant Prize’ for securing highest
number of marks at LL.B. Final examination conducted by Marathwada
University.
April 1989: ‘Marathwada Legal Education Society’s Prize’ for securing highest
number of marks at LL.B. Final examination conducted by Marathwada
University.
Memberships in Professional Organizations:
Present positions:
Member, Legal Education Committee, Bar Council of India, New Delhi
Member, Standing Committee, Bar Council of India, New Delhi
Member, Equivalence Committee, Bar Council of India, New Delhi
Member, Academic Council, National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam.
Member, International Council of Jurists, UK.
Member, Board of Management, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune.
Dean, Faculty of Law, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune.
Principal, New Law College, Pune.
Member, Confederation of Indian Industry.
Member, Maratha Chamber Of Commerce.
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Member, Indian Merchants' Chamber.
Member, Academic Council, BVDU, Pune.
Regional Director, School of Distance Education, Bharati Vidyapeeth University,
Pune.
Chairman, IQAC, NAAC, New Law College, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University,
Pune (Re- Accredited with ‘A’ grade).
Research Guide, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, University of Pune, Pune, and
North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, etc.
Editor in Chief, Bharati Law Review, New Law College, Pune
Prior position held:
Expert Member on selection Committee, Bihar Public Service Commission, Patna
Member, Continuing Legal Education, National Law School of India, University,
Bangalore
Legal Advisor and Law Officer at Bharati Vidyapeeth.
Chairman, Board of Studies at Bharati Vidyapeeth Law Faculty.
Programme Officer at N.S.S., B.V.D.U. New Law College, Pune
Recognized as the Post-Graduate Teacher by University of Pune, Pune.
Member, Local Inspection Committee, Faculty of Law, University of Pune, Pune.
Member, Legal Aid Committee, Pune District.
Director, Bharati Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune.
Principal, Nizamabad Law College, Nizamabad, Andhra Pradesh (1991-1999).
Honors & Awards
JUSTICE V.R.KRISHNA IYER NATIONAL LAW & LITERACY AWARD 2014, was
conferred 15th Nov. 2014 at Kochi.
SILF – MILAT LEGAL EDUCATION INNOVATION AWARD- 2014, was conferred
on 6th September 2014 , by the hands of hon’ble Mr. Justice A.R Dave, judge
Supreme court of India, in the presence of legal legend Sr. Adv. Fali Nariman and
other distinguished judges of Supreme Court of India and Hon’ble Union Law
Minister of India at New Delhi
LATE GANGADHAR SOPAL SMRITI VIDHISEVA AWARD -2015 was conferred
on 10/2015 in recognition to his valuable services in the domain of legal
education at the hands of Hon’ble Mr. Ramraje Nimbalkar , Chairman of the
Maharashtra Legislative Council. & Former Minister, Water resources ,
Maharashtra at Barshi
Received the ‘NATIONAL BAR AWARD-2008’ of All India Bar Association for
‘Excellence in Legal Education’ at the hands Hon. Mr. Justice Dr. Laxmanan,
Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, and Chairman, Law Commission of India.
Awarded ‘Certificate of Honour’ for having Presented Paper on ‘Impact of
Mumbai Terror Attacks on Media Accountability vis-a-vis Free Flow of
Information during Crisis Situation- an Indian Perspective at Oxford University in
March 2009.
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Awarded,“VIDHI VIDYA BHUSHAN,” by Punyashlok Sadguru ShivParvati
Pratishthan, Nashik for contribution in Legal Education.
Recipient of Pune Municipal Corporation ‘BEST TEACHER AWARD’ in 2003.
Recipient of the ‘RASHTRA SHAKTI FOUNDATION AWARD’ at the National
Convention on Peace and Non-Violence on 1st August 2004 organized by the
Rashtra Shakti Foundation.
Recipient of ‘NATIONAL LEGAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD’ in 2006.
‘YOUNGEST PRINCIPAL IN INDIA’ at the age of 25 years at a Professional College.
Invited to attend the swearing ceremony of the then Chief Justice of India Hon.
Mr. Justice R.C. Lahoti at Rashtrapati Bhavan .
Teaching experience & Academic Accomplishments:-
Expertise in Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, International Law, Indian
Evidence Act, 1872, Indian Penal Code,1860, Code of Criminal Procedure,1973,
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908,Media and Law, and Human Rights, Jurisprudence,
Family Law.
Teaching experience :
o 24 years as Undergraduate & Postgraduate Professor
o 18 years as Dean, Faculty of Law, Bharati Vidyapeeth University
Invited for Guest lectures at Oxford University, UK; University of Warsaw,
Poland; BeiHang University School of Law, China.
Collaborated with Foreign Universities across USA, UK, Poland:
o De Paul University, Chicago, USA
o University of Reading, UK
o University of Westminster, UK
o University of Warsaw, Poland
o St Mary’s University ,Texas
o University of Vistula, Warsaw, Poland
o Birmingham City University, UK
Established Academic Linkages with:
o University of Oxford, UK
o Harvard University, USA
o Liverpool Law School, UK
o University of Sussex, UK
o St. Mary University, Texas, USA
o Kings College, London, UK
o University of Leeds, UK
o Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium
o Beihang University School of Law, Beijing, China
o London School of Economics, UK
o Kingston University, UK
o Hague University, Netherland
o John Marshall Law School, Chicago, USA
o State University of New York, USA
o Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain
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Guided 21 Ph.D. students including Judges of Supreme Court, Sr. Advocates, and
Corporate officers, Legal Advisors, Academicians and Solicitors at UK.
Designed Innovative and Inter-disciplinary Programs in emerging areas: BBA
Law. Introduced Para Legal Courses like E-learning & E-litigation, Air & Space,
Merger & Acquisition, Foreign Investment, Anti- Corruption, Cyber Law, etc.
Major Strategic Accomplishments at New Law College:
o Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University’s, New Law College accredited &
Re-accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC
o Accreditation with ‘A’ Grade by P. N. Tandon Committee of Human
Resource Development Ministry, Government of India.
o College is ranked amongst Top Ten Law Colleges in India by Outlook and
India Today and other reputed magazines. Also ranked The Best Law
School by The Week, Lawyers Collective.
o Published refereed Journal, Bharati Law Review with (ISSN 2278-6996)&
(RNI-MAHENG/2012/43568) number.
o Introduced ICT methods of Teaching & encouraged use of ICT modes for
the regular functioning & effective administration of college.
o Established Two International Research Centers in the College:
Euro- American Legal Study and International Research Centre
IPR Research Centre
Consistently Organized Justice P.N. Bhagwati international Moot Court
Competition on human rights since 2011 each year . In 5th .P.N. Bhagwati
international Moot Court Competition overall 45 teams participated including 11
international and 34 top national teams.
Organized NLC Lex Sollemnis a mega Law Fest which consisted National Model
Directors Meet & a unique Law Quiz for first time in India for law students at
international and national level
Organized National Trial Advocacy Competition to expose students for practical
aspects of advocacy and justice
Research Activities:
Book’s Publication (authored/chapter contribution/editing):
Cases & Materials on Evidence Law, Publishers: Thomson Reuters Second
edition, (2015-16)
Cases & Materials on Evidence Law, Publishers: Thomson Reuters First
edition, (2011-12)
Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing, Publishers: Hind Law House, (2011-
12)
Legal Drafting, Publishers: Hind Law House, (2011-12)
Art of Writing Judgment & Legal Essays , Publishers: Hind Law House ,
First edition, (2010 – 11)
Judicial Services Examinations , Publishers: Hind Law House , First
edition, (2009 – 10)
Judicial Process, Publishers :Futuristic Digital Publication Pune, First
edition, (2005 – 06)
Law & Social Transformation, Publishers :Futuristic Digital Publication
Pune, First edition (2005 – 06)
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Major and Minor Research Project:
Major Research Project on ‘Media trial – Role of Media under Indian
Constitution’ perspective’ by University Grants Commission.
Minor Research Project on ‘Copyright Piracy in Digital era reference to
Film with National or Regional perspective’ by University Grants
Commission.
International and National Research Articles:
Justice Krishna Iyer’s Last Judgment-A Study of Some Important
Observations, All India Reporter (AIR)[ [RNI NO.R.N.1753/57],Apr.2015.
Transfer of Criminal Cases: A Study, Civil & Millitary Law Journal,(ISSN
0045-7043), Mar.2015.
Courts & Sentencing Principles : A Study, Criminal Law
Journal(Cri.L.J.)[RNI NO.R.N.1751/57, June 2015.
Regulations of Daily Wage Employees: A Study , Factory Law Reporter,
Oct. 2015.
Recovery of Excess payments from Government Employees- A Study ,
Labour and Industrial Cases, Oct. 2015.
Dishonor of cheques of companies and issuance of notice to Director- A
Critical Study, Company Cases, Oct.2015.
Prolonged Suspensions: Legal issues discussed, Civil and Military Law
Journal, 2015.
From human rights to human dignity- An Unending Story, Chanakya
National Law University Journal (CNLU) 2015, Vol. 5,ISSN no. 0976-
805x, Nov.2015.
Emerging Doctrines in Administrative Law: A Study, All India
Reporter (AIR)[ [RNI NO.R.N.1753/57],May 2015.
Higher Education in India: A Search for Excellence, University
News,(ISSN No.0566-2257), May 2015.
Role of teacher in a democratic society vis-à-vis Right to Education- A
study,2015
Experts Opinion in NDPS Case – A Study Criminal Law Journal (Cri. L.
J.)[RNI NO.R.N.1751/57].May 2012.
Bar Association & Professional Ethics: A Study in the Light of Supreme
Court Decision in A.S.Mohammed Rafi’s Case AIR 2011 SC 308, All India
Law Digest (Reg. No. PENG/2000/2580,Jan.2012
Inherent Power of High Courts to Quash Criminal Proceedings in Company
Cases: A Study in Light of Supreme Court’s Decision in Sushil Suri’s Case,
Andhra Law Times (A.L.T. Criminal Reg. No. HSE/722/2009-11),2012
Change of Date of Birth in Services Records: A Study in the Light of
Supreme Court Decision in Satish Kumar Mittal’s Case. Andhra Law Times
(Reg. No. 69919/99),Jan.2012
Gifts under Muslim Law and the requirement of Registration: A Study in
the Light of Supreme Court’s Decision in Hafeez Bibi and Others, Andhra
Law Times (Reg. No. 69919/99),2012
Speaking Order: A Critical Study in the Light of Supreme Court’s Decision
in Kranti Associates Pvt. Ltd. Case. All India Law Digest (Reg. No.
APENG/2000/2580) Mar.2012
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DNA Tests: A Study in the Light of Supreme Court’s Decision in B.P.Jena’s
Case, Andhra Law Times (A.L.T. Criminal Reg. No. HSE/722/2009-
11),2012
Emerging Legal Issues in Hospital Management, Supreme Court Journal
(SCJ, Reg. No. 1083/67),Feb. 2012
Power of the Court to add persons as accused during the course of
‘inquiry’ or ‘trial’- A study in the light of Sorojban Ashwin Kumar Shah and
other’s case, Banking Cases, June 2012
Possession of acquired land under land acquisition act – A critical study in
the light of Supreme Court’s decision in Banda Development Authority’s
Case , Andhra Law Times (Reg. No. 69919/99),2012
Power of the Court to Direct Investigation by CBI-A Study in the Light of
Supreme Court’s Decision in Rubabbuddin Shaikh’s Case (AIR 2010 SC
3175), Criminal Law Journal, (Cri. L.J.)[RNI NO.R.N.1751/57],June 2011.
Medical negligence: A study in the lights of Mangesh K.Parikh's case,
CONSUMER Trade (Protection) Journal,2011
Departmental Enquires and Criminal Trials – A Critical Study in the Light
of Supreme Court’s Decision in State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur’s Case,
Banking Cases, Sep 2011
Principles of Regularization of Services – A Critical Study ,Labour Law
Journal,(LLJ) (Reg. No. 1160/57),Jan. 2011
Change of Birth in Service Records: A Study in The Light of Supreme Court
Decision in State of Haryana v. Satish Kumar Mittal and Another AIR 2010
SC3312,Madras Law Journal,(MLJ),Feb. 2011.
Criminal Liability for Mis-statements in Prospectus”:A study in the Light of
Dharmendra Kumar Lila’s Case, Company Cases,(Reg.No.1071/57),Feb.
2011
Right of Private Defence – Analysis of Supreme Court Ruling in Right of
Private Defence Cases (A Study in the light of Darshan Singh v. State of
Punjab, 2010 Cri LJ 1393 (SC)),Criminal Law Journal,(Cri. L.J.)[RNI
NO.R.N.1751/57],October 2010.
Cognizance of Offence Relating to Dishonour of Cheque (A study in
relation to Uttarakhand High Court’s Decision in Ramprasad Dangwal’s
Case (2010 CRI LJ 1620),Criminal Law Journal,(Cri.L.J.)[RNI
NO.R.N.1751/57], Nov. 2010.
Impleading of Non-parties in Arbitration Proceedings-A Study in the Light
of supreme Court’s decision in Deutsche Post Bank House Finance ltd. Case,
AIR 2011 SC 1899: RAJ.1, Recent Arbitration Judgments (Reg. No.
67603/98 RNI),Dec.2011
Arbitration in Co-operatives – A Critical Study, Recent Arbitration
Judgments (Reg. No. 67603/98 RNI),August 2010
Powers of Arbitral Tribunal to Award ‘Interest’, Recent Arbitration
Judgments (Reg. No. 67603/98 RNI) ,Feb. 2011
Judgments Per Incurium & Judicial Discipline – A Study in the Light of
Supreme Court’s Decision in Siddharam Satlingappa Mhetre v. State of
Maharashtra AIR 2011 SC 312,Recent Arbitration Judgments (Reg. No.
67603/98 RNI, March 2011
Change of Birth in Service Records :A Study in The Light of Supreme Court
Decision in Satish Kumar Mittal’s Case Supreme Court Journal,(SCJ, Reg.
No. 1083/67),March 2012
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Criminal Liability for Mis-Statements in prospectus :A Study in the Light
of Dharmendra Kumar Lila’s Case, Supreme Court Journal(SCJ, Reg. No.
1083/67),Jan.2012
Professional fee and corruption : A study in the light of Supreme Court’s
Decision in Kanwarjit Singh’s Case ,Supreme Court Journal,(SCJ, Reg. No.
1083/67),April 2012.
Change of Birth in Service Records:A Study in The Light of Supreme Court
Decision in Satish Kumar Mittal’s Case, Supreme Court Journal,(SCJ, Reg.
No. 1083/67),March 2012.
Anticipatory Bail-A Critical Study in the Light of Supreme Court’s Decision
in Siddharam Satlingappa Mhetre’s Case Andhra Law Times (A.L.T.
Criminal Reg. No. HSE/722/2009-11),2012
Retiral Benefits: A Study in the Light of Pepsu Road Transport Corporation
Case Andhra Weekly Reporter,(Regd.No.6594),Feb.2012
Police Preliminary Inquiry and Recording of First Information Report:A a
study in the light of Lalita Kumari Vs Government of Uttar Pradesh(AIR
2012SC1515),Criminal Law Journal,(Cri.L.J.)[RNI NO.R.N.1751/57], Nov.
2012
Police Preliminary Inquiry and Recording of First Information Report:A a
study in the light of Lalita Kumari Vs Government of Uttar Pradesh(AIR
2012SC1515),Criminal Law Journal,(Cri.L.J.)[RNI NO.R.N.1751/57], Nov.
2012
Police Preliminary Inquiry and Recording of First Information Report:A a
study in the light of Lalita Kumari Vs Government of Uttar Pradesh
(Bharati Law Review, (ISSN 2278-6996)(RNI-MAHENG/2012/43568),
Nov. 2012
Pre-Custody and Preventive Detention: A Study in the Light of Huidrom
Konung Jao Singh’s Case, Civil & Millitary Law Journal (ISSN 0045-7043),
Dec.2012
Powers of Superior Courts to Pass Remarks against Sub-Ordinate Courts:A
Study in the Light of AmarPal Singh Case, Indian Bar
Review(Regd.No.F2/1/6/Press/83), Dec.2012
Juridiction of District Forums under Consumer Protection Act: A Study in
the light of M/S national Seeds Corporation Ltd.Case, Andhra Law Times
(A.L.T. Reg.No. HSE/633/2012-14), Sep.2012
Breakdown of Marriage Laws: Kaun Banega achha Pati- It’s Challenges
and Reforms), Bharati Law Review, (ISSN 2278-6996)(RNI-
MAHENG/2012/43568) July.2012
Breakdown of Marriage Laws: Kaun Banega achha Pati(Challenges and
Reforms), Pratibimb, The Journal of Marriage Councelling,Jan.2012
Legal Issues in TradeMarks: A Critical Study, Supreme Court Journal,(SCJ,
Reg. No. 1083/67),Mar. 2011.
Principles of Legislative Drafting – A Study, Orient Journal of Law & Social
Sciences,(ISSN 0973-7480),Jan. 2011
Andhra Pradesh Legislation to Regulate Health Care Organisations-A
Critical Study, Orient Journal of Law & Social Sciences,(ISSN 0973-
7480),April. 2011
Civil Procedure code vis-à-vis Andhra Pradesh Co-operative Societies Act –
A Study, Orient Journal of Law & Social Sciences,(ISSN 0973-7480),Feb.
2011
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Public Interest Litigation: Need for Statutory Regulation, Orient Journal of
Law & Social Sciences,(ISSN 0973-7480),Mar. 2011
Prosecution for perjury in expert testimony: A study in the light of Punjab
tractors Ltd. Case, Andhra Law Times (A.L.T. Criminal Reg. No.
HSE/722/2009-11) Jan.2011
Test Identification Parade: A Study in the Light of Supreme Court Decision
in Mulla’s Case, Andhra Law Times (A.L.T. Criminal Reg. No.
HSE/722/2009-11)Feb. 2011
Right to Information: Suggestions for effective Implementation, Andhra
Law Times (Reg. No. 69919/99),Apr.2011
Requirement of Consent of Advocate-General in Contempt Cases: A study
in the light of Biman Basu’s Case, Supreme Court Journal,(SCJ, Reg. No.
1083/67),Jan. 2011.
The Concept of ‘Dowry’ and ‘Dowry Death’- A study in the lights of
Supreme Court Decision in Ashok Kumar’s Case, Andhra Law Times (A.L.T.
Criminal Reg. No. HSE/722/2009-11),Jan. 2011
Experts Opinion in NDPS Case – A study Andhra Law Times (A.L.T.
Criminal Reg. No. HSE/722/2009-11)Jan. 2011
Grievance Procedure: It’s Role in the resolving of disputes – A study,
Supreme Court Journal, (SCJ, Reg. No. 1083/67), Nov. 2010.
Concept of Dharma, Justice & Law: A Study, Supreme Court Journal, (SCJ,
Reg. No. 1083/67) Dec. 2010.
A Study of the Principle of “Last Come & First Go” in Matters of
Retrenchment and the Right of Re-employment in the light of Supreme
Court’s Decision in Harjinder Singh Case, Orient Journal of Law & Social
Sciences(ISSN 0973-7480),July 2010
Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel, Orient Journal of Law & Social Sciences
,(ISSN 0973-7480),August 2010
Non-Challangeability of Unreasonableness of “Reason” in Arbitration
Awards, Orient Journal of Law & Social Sciences,(ISSN 0973-7480),Dec.
2010
Judicial Education: Training, Knowledge and Skill Development for Judges,
Bharati Law Review, (ISSN 2278-6996)(RNI-
MAHENG/2012/43568),Sept.2013
Contract Law And Construction Industry, All India Law Digest,(Reg. No.
APENG/2000/2580),Jan 2011.
Contract Law And Construction Industry, Labour and Industrial Cases,
Labour and Industrial Cases (RNI NO. 16926/68), Jan 2011
Digital Revolution and Artificial Intelligence – Challenges to Legal
Education and Legal Research, Bharati Law Review, (ISSN 2278-
6996)(RNI- MAHENG/2012/43568)July ,2013.
Test Identification Parade: A Study in the Light of Supreme Court Decision
in Mulla’s Case, All India Law Digest (Reg. No. APENG/2000/2580),Feb.
2011
Euthanasia: A Look at the Indian Legal System, All India Law Digest (Reg.
No. APENG/2000/2580),August 2010
Contract Legislation and Materials Management, All India Law Digest (Reg.
No. APENG/2000/2580),August 2010
Digital Revolution and Artificial Intelligence – Challenges to Legal
Education and Legal Research, CNLU Law Journal,(ISSN 0976-805x),2011-
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Practice Theory of Law, Pragmatic Rationalism & Social Choice, CNLU Law
Journal,(ISSN 0976-805x),October 2010.
Powers of the Court to transfer criminal cases: A critical study of Supreme
Court's decision in Mrudul M.Damle's case: Services Law Reporter,2012
International Paper Presentations & Honorary Visits Abroad
Invited to present paper on “Aviation Laws: International Perspectives” at
Beijing, China,on 25 May, 2011.
Invited to present paper on “Indian Laws & growing Economy and Economic
& Investment Law in India” for the Inauguration Of Centre For
Contemporary India Research & Studies, Institute Of International Relations,
at University of Warsaw, Poland on 22’Nov ,2010
Presented Paper on ‘Impact of Mumbai Terror Attacks on Media
Accountability vis-a-vis Free Flow of Information during Crisis Situation- an
Indian Perspective’ at Oxford University in March 2009.
Presented a report on “Human Rights and Terrorism” at 51st Prayer Break
Fast with the President of America Mr. Barack Obama.
Attended the International Peace Conference in U.S.A.
Invited at Harvard University for attending “The United Nations Model
Conference”2010.
Presented paper on ‘Human Rights’ at Kings College, London & Law Society
in May 2006 on the invitation of Law Society of England and Wales.
Visited American Bar Association, Los Angeles Bar Association, Supreme
Court of State of Hawaii and various Universities in Washington, New
York and Los Angeles.
Received by Hon’ble Justice Moon, the Chief Justice of Supreme Court of
Hawaii, United States of America.
Visited Brigston after being appointed as Research Faculty on the Board of
University of Sussex.
Attended the International Peace Conference in U.S.A
Invited to Present a paper on’ Reforms in Legal education’ at International
Conference of Jurists & Writers organized by International Council Of
Jurists ,Department Of Law, University Of Mumbai, & All India Bar
Association , Indian Council Of Jurists at Mumbai on 29 March, 2015.
Invited to Present a paper on ’International Commercial Arbitration
and Mediation’ at International Conference of Jurists & Writers organized
by International Council Of Jurists at Delhi on Nov.30, 2013
Invited to Present a paper on Judicial Reforms in Developing Countries
at International Conference of Jurists & Writers organized by International
Council Of Jurists at Delhi on 1st-2nd December, 2012
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Papers Presented/ Addresses Delivered:
“Knowledge Empowerment through Innovation, ICT methods and Quality
Research” address delivered at Faculty Development Programme, Indore
Institute of Law, Indore on 04/April/ 2015.
“The state role in teacher professional development and education throughout
teachers careers” inaugural address delivered at Professional Development
Programs for Lawyers and Law Teachers, IBA-CLE CHAIR, NATIONAL LAW
SCHOOL, BANGALORE,2015.
“Innovative, dynamic curriculum, befitting the current needs of the profession”
address delivered at Profession Development Workshop Nirma University
Institute of Law,Ahmedabad,2015.
“Consumer Law and Justice to the Common Man” address delivered at
Professional Development Training Programme on ‘Consumer Law and
Justice’, NLSIU, Bangalore on 7th -11th January, 2015.
“Innovative LEGAL Education” address delivered at ILS-UGC Refresher Course
on ‘Integrating Gender in Legal Pedagogy',ILS Law College, Pune on
17/September, 2014
“Human Rights and Social Justice to all” inaugural address delivered at
JUSTICE V.R.KRISHNA IYER NATIONAL LAW & LITERACY AWARD 2014 on
15th Nov. 2014 at Kochi.
“ICT methods and Quality Research” address delivered at National Seminar
on Legal Research Methodology Savatribai Phule Pune University,
Depertment Of Law, Pune on 15 th November 2014.
“Role of Law Schools in fighting Justice” inaugural address at SILF-MILAT
Legal Education Innovation Award at New Delhi on 6th September, 2014
“Assisted Reproductive Techniques” address delivered at Bhartiya Stree
Shakti Jagaran, Pune on 15th March, 2015,
“Rights of Senior Citizen” address delivered at ‘Association of Senior Citizen’ ,
Pune on 7th February, 2015.
“Judicial Education; Training, Knowledge & Skills Development for Judges”
address delivered at Golden Jubilee ,Bar Council of India .
“The Impact Of Public International Law In Comercial Sphere And Its
Significance To Asia” address delivered
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“Reforms in Legal Education” address delivered at Conference on ‘National
Consultation for Second Generation Reforms in Legal Education’ NLU
Delhi,2013.
“Analysis of Domestic Violence Act,2005” address delivered at Two days UGC
sponsered seminar on 'Violence against women - need to awaken the
conscience of humanity' Dayanand College of Law, Latur, on 19th April 2013.
“Land Laws & Domestic Violence Act” address delivered at National seminar
on ‘Awareness on Land Laws & Domestic Violence Act’ , Gopaldas Jhamatmal
Advani Law College (GJALC),Mumbai 29th September, 2013 -
Introduced Judicial Colloquia
Introduced Judicial Colloquia at New Law College, Pune & has invited & shared
dias with the following dignitaries at New Law College, Pune (2000-2015)
Former President of India
Her Excellency Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil
His Excellency Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam
Former Prime Minister of India
Hon’ble Mr. V.P. Singh, Former Prime Minister of India
Chief Justice of India
Hon'ble Mr. Justice Altamas Kabir
Former Chief Justice of India
Hon'ble Mr. Justice Y.V. Chandrachud
Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ranganath Misra
Hon’ble Mr. Justice J.S. Verma
Hon'ble Mr. Justice S. Rajendra Babu
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Mohta
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Former Judge, Bombay High
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Former Judge, Bombay High
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“New Law College mock Parliament debates Lokpal Bill”, the Indian Express, Tue
Sep 20 2011, Web: http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/new-law-college-
mock-parliament-debates-lokpal-bill/849056/
“Twice beaten, cops beat bare path” the Indian Express Tue May 12 2009, Web:
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path/457906/
“Educational age bar under attack”, the Indian Express Mon Jan 26 2009, Web:
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attack/415268/
Rare honour: New Law College principal delivers lecture at Oxford University,
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university/#sthash.nI9i7dxp.dpuf.
“Rights violation rampant, nothing substantial done so far: Malimath”, the Indian
Express Mon Feb 27 2012, Web:http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/rights-
violation-rampant-nothing-substantial-done-so-far-malimath/917076/
“Two get life term for 2010 murder”,: the Indian Express ,Sun Sep 16 2012, Web:
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“Good governance through rule of law key to nation building” the Indian Express,
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“Dacoity charge for resisting parking rap: How unfair of traffic cops, say lawyers”,
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rap-how-unfair-of-traffic-cops-say-lawyers/369890/
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judiciously-ray/376348/
“More couples seek divorce by mutual consent, few want to reconcile” the Indian
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“State ultimatum on NET/SET evokes mixed response” Sep 18, 2010, the Indian
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on-net-set-evokes-mixed-response-2/99/
“Avoid politicising human rights violation issues” , Dec 21 2009, the Indian
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human-rights-violation-issues-/557074/
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