Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Law/Philosophy of Law, National Law University, Jodhpur – thesis: “Treatment of Cartels in India and USA”
• LL.M. in International Economic Law, University of Warwick, UK
• LL.M. in US and Global Legal Studies, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA (Merit Scholarship)
• LL.B., University of Calcutta (High Second Class, 2000); ICWA Foundation (1998).

Total Experience

25+ years

Academic Experience

13+ years

Industry Experience

2 years

Paper Publications

National Journals: Numerous | International Journals: 9+

Books Published

20

Book Chapters Published

30+

Books Edited

1+

Research Interest

• Competition Law and Cartels; Consumer Protection; Criminal Law, Juvenile Justice and POCSO; Human Rights; Intellectual Property Rights; Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Law and Forensics; Infrastructure and Regulatory Law; Environmental Law, SEZs and Impact Assessment; Constitutional Law; Mediation and ADR.

Projects Undertaken

• UNDP project on “A Proactive Consumer Forum for farmers, agricultural workers, rural people”; Consumer Affairs Department project involving a compendium/handbook on consumer-friendly laws and evaluation of State Commission/District Forum; World Bank and IMF research project on money laundering in India; CUTS International competition-law research/drafting project for African countries; UGC E-Pathshala modules on Competition Law enforcement in USA and India.

Any Other Achievements/Awards

• JIS Innovation Award (2025) for Book Publication, Publications with Students, Publications in Journals/Book Chapters and Research Guidance; JIS Samman (2026) for highest publication with students; extensive national and international conference presentations; numerous invited lectures, seminars, FDPs and expert talks; adjudicated/chaired moot court, debate and cultural competitions; organized National Moot Court Competitions, National Youth Parliament, legal-aid/NSS programmes and academic events; extensive media/All India Radio participation;

NCC/NSS Association (if any)

• Extensive NSS association and activities, including conducting NSS and Legal Aid programmes, legal literacy and awareness camps, village/school outreach, old-age-home programmes, anti-ragging and child-rights awareness activities, and National Youth Parliament programmes.