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Prof.(Dr.) Mamata Biswal
Ph.D. (Law), LL.M., LL.B., B.Sc., UGC-NET
Professor of Law and ICSSR Senior Research Fellow

CONTACT

Email : mbiswal@gnlu.ac.in

Phone : (+91) -79-23276611/12

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Teaching / Research Experience

Teaching Experience

  • Total: 26 Years
  • Full Time: 23 Years and Visiting: 3 Years
  • Under Graduate: 23 Years (Full Time) and 03 Years (Visiting)
  • Post Graduate: 16 Years

Research Experience

  • ICSSR Senior Fellowship: 2016-2017-2018 (The research under ICSSR Senior Research Fellow program in the topic ‘Legal Challenges before India to ratify the United Nation’s Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG): A Critical Analysis’ has been considered as an exceptionally good research report.
  • Faculty Consultant and A member (Investigator-India) of the collaborative project of UK, Victoria University and India (Gujarat National Law University) titled Cross Border Data Flows and Data Adequacy : United Kingdom & India funded by Government of UK. (2021-2022)
  • A member (Investigator-India) of the collaborative project of Victoria University and Gujarat National Law University titled “India-Australia Partnership Framework on AI, Quantum and Critical Technologies enabling Digital Economy” funded by Government of Australia. (2022 -2023)
Area of Research/Interest

Research Projects

  • She was the Principal Project Investigator (for India) for India-Australia Partnership Framework on AI, Quantum and Critical Technologies enabling Digital Economy,” sponsored by the Australian Government, was organized in a hybrid mode at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, by GNLU and Victoria University, Australia, on 14 December 2023.
  • ICSSR Senior Fellowship: 2016-2017-2018 (The research under ICSSR Senior Research Fellow program in the topic ‘Legal Challenges before India to ratify the United Nation’s Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG): A Critical Analysis’ has been considered as an exceptionally good research report.
  • A member (Investigator-India) of the collaborative project (2021) of UK, Victoria University and India (Gujarat National Law University) titled Cross Border Data Flows and Data Adequacy: United Kingdom & India funded by Government of UK.
  • Pursued the ICSSR Senior Fellowship Research in the area of the the United Nation’s Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).  

Areas of General Interest

  • Corporate Laws 
  • Insolvency and Bankruptcy Laws 
  • International Trade and Business Law
  • Family Law 
  • Law of Torts 

Current Research Interest

  • Corporate Laws 
  • Insolvency and Bankruptcy Laws 
  • International Trade and Business Law

New Course(s) Designed/Introduced

  • Capsule Course on "Prevention of Oppression and Mismanagement, Mergers, Amalgamations and Acquisitions" conducted on behalf of Gujarat National Law University for ICLS Academy, IICA at Manesar,
  • Credit Course on Distress M&A Deals and the Bankruptcy Code at Gujarat National Law University.
  • Capsule Course on, ‘Introduction to Mergers and Acquisitions’ at Gujarat National Law University.
  • Refresher Course on the Companies Act, 2013 at Gujarat National Law University.
  • Certificate Course on Corporate Governance at Gujarat National Law University
Publication

Books

  • Authored a book titled ‘Legal challenges before India to ratify (by accession) the United Nations convention on contracts for the international sale of goods (CISG), Thomson Reuters Publication, ISBN-978395696166,2023.
  • Edited the book ‘Insolvency and Bankruptcy Laws: National and International Perspectives’ a joint publication of GNLU and IBBI, Thomson and Reuters, 2022, ISBN: 978-93-92630-69-9.
  • Authored and edited the Yearbook on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law: Principles, Cases and Analysis Volume 1 (January 2017- December 2018), Lexis Nexis, ISBN -9780389991482, 2020. ( A joint publication of Gujarat National Law University and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India.)
  • Authored and edited the Yearbook on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law: Principles, Cases and Analysis Volume 2 (January 2019-- December 2019), Lexis Nexis, ISBN -
  • 9789391211189, 2021. (A joint publication of Gujarat National Law University and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India.) 
  • Edited the book, ‘The Companies Act 2013 Key Conceptual Transformation", Universal Law Publication (an imprint of Lexis Nexis)2017 ISBN-978-81-3125-2215
  • Book Review: Reviewed one Book on Law and Gender -A Quest for Justice by the Oxford University Press India in the month of November, 2010.
  • Edited the book titled Live in Relationship and Surrogacy: Legal Implications and Social Issues. ISBN No-978-81-910389-6-5,p-100.
  • Edited the Seminar Proceeding of International Seminar on, ‘Journey of Women Empowerment: Miles to Go’ organised by GNLU on 24th and 25th March 2012.ISBN No: 978-81-910389-5-8.
  • Edited the book titles, ‘International Contracts: Jurisdictional and Global, Commercial and Investment Governance’ GNLU Publication, ISBN-978938936013.
  • Edited the GNLU Group Publication.(Law, Development and Socio-Economic Policy (Challenges in the 21st Century India) Eastern Book Publication, ISBN-935026723-4.

Book Chapters

  • The paper titled, ‘The Companies Act,2013-An Overview’ has been published in the edited the book, ‘The Companies Act 2013 Key Conceptual Transformation", Universal Law Publication (an imprint of Lexis Nexis)2017 ISBN-978-81-3125-2215
  • The presented research paper titled, ‘Mandatory Compliance of Corporate Social Responsibility in India: Is it Economic compliance or Social Responsibility?’ has been published in the Conference Proceeding, CSR and Sustainable Development 2016 Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)ISBN 978-1-944820-49-7
  • The article on International Sale and Convention on Contracts for International Sales of Good (CISG)-An Overview has been published in the  GNLU Group Publication.(Law, Development and Socio-Economic Policy (Challenges in the 21st Century India)Eastern Book Publication, ISBN-935026723-4
  • The paper on Significant Role of Corporate Sector in the Course of Globalisation of  trade and CSR-An Analytical Approach,is being published in the book titled      Corporate Social Responsibility-Issues and Challenges, Allied Publishers Pvt.Ltd,,ISBN- 978-81-8424-681-0
  • A paper titled ‘Surrogacy: Social Dimensions and Legal Ramification’ has been published in the edited book Live in Relationship and Surrogacy: Legal Implications and Social Issues. ISBN No-978-81-910389-6-5,p-100
  • A paper titled ‘'Women  Entrepreneurship-A New Facet of Women Empowerment'- A Critical Appraisal on the Legislative Response to the Contemporary Issues and Challenges of Women Entrepreneurship  has been published in the book Management issues and options, Babasaheb Gawde Institute of Management studies, Mumbai, ISBN 9789350670569, pg. 41.
  • The Presented   paper titled, ‘Overlooking the Corporate Social Responsibility by the Multi-National Companies An unconstructive Approach in India’ in the International CSR Conference is being published in the proceeding titled, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development (CSR-2013)

Journal Articles

  • A paper titled ‘The Interplay between Corporate Insolvency and Corporate Governance: Can a Good Corporate Governance Mechanism Circumvent Corporate Insolvency?’ has been published in INSOL Europe YearBook,2023 (Harmonisation and Other Challenges for the Insolvency Profession in 2023).
  • A paper titled ‘Insolvency issues in Indian aviation sector: whether Pre-insolvency mechanism can address the issues?’ has been published in the Annual Publication (2023) of IBBI titled 'IBC: Evolution, Learnings and Innovation',2023.
  • A paper titled ‘IBC and Jurisdictional Issues with the NCLT: Is there any Legislative Gap’ has been published in the book ‘IBC Idea, Impression and Implementation’, the Annual Publication (2022) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) India. ISBN Number: 9788194753728
  • A paper titled ‘MSMEs: An Analysis of the Legal Development, Beneficial Schemes and Judicial Approach to further the Growth’ has been published in the Journal Chartered Secretary, (journal for Government Professionals) Vol 52, No 11, November, 2022, ISSN -0972-1983
  • A paper titled ‘Evolving Jurisprudence of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law in India: Legislative Backing, Judicial Intervention and Regulatory Control has been published in the edited book, ‘Insolvency and Bankruptcy Laws: National and International Perspectives’ a joint publication of GNLU and IBBI, Thomson and Reuters, 2022, ISBN: 978-93-92630-69-9.
  • A paper titled ‘COVID 19: Lockdown to New Normalcy’-Challenges and Developmental Actions in India’ has been published in the Journal Chartered Secretary, (journal for Government Professionals) Vol 52, No 06, June, 2022, ISSN -0972-1983.
  • A paper titled ‘Cooperative Societies, Legal Development and the 97th Amendment to the Constitution of India’ has been published in the Journal Chartered Secretary, (journal for Government Professionals) Vol 52No 4, April 2022, ISSN -0972-1983
  • A paper titled, UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross Border Insolvency in the Indian Legal Landscape has been published in the book 'Insolvency and Bankruptcy Regime in India: A Narrative', the Annual Publication (2020) of the  Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India, p-335-344,.ISBN No--978-81-947537-0-4.
  • She has published a paper titled,'‘CISG: A WINDFALL FOR THE UNIFICATION OF INTERNATIONAL SALES LAW’- PRESENT DAY NEED FOR WIDE-REACHING SOLIDARITY, in Hors Serie Volume XXV, 2019.
  • An article titled, ''Legislative Backing for augmentation of Ease of Doing Business in India’-Special Reference to Corporate and Insolvency Legislation in India’ has been published in the GNLU Journal of Law, Development and Politics, Volume 8, Issue 2, October, 2018, p 1-16, ISSN No-0975-0193.
  • The article titled, ‘Company Litigation and Jurisdictional Issues: An Incessant   Challenge in India’ has been published in Supreme Court Cases (2017) 2 SCC J-19.ISSN 0039-5951
  • The article titled, ‘Adjudicating Authorities under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,2016-An Overview has been published in the Corporate Law Advisor, Volume 138, Part 2, May 2017 Mag21ISSN 0970-8987
  • The presented research paper titled, ‘The UNCITRAL and the CISG:A Boon for International Business Law’ has been published in the journal ‘Royal ‘ ISSN 2278-8158,p1 ISSN 2278-8158
  • The paper titled, Corporate Governance Norms for the listed companies in acquiescence with the  Companies Act, 2013 - An Analytical approach has been published in the  MAIMS Journal of Management (Special Issue on Corporate Governance),Volume-9, No-2, 2014 with ISSN number-22490116. (p 1-14)
  • The article  titled, Prevention and Oppression and Mismanagement in the Corporate Houses: Conceptual Analysis in the Indian Context, Gujarat Law Journal, Vol II, Issue II, @012,ISSN No-2249-9644
  • Women In the Sphere of Law-National and International Perspectives-has been  published in the National Law News, April-September, 2010, Vol-13-14, ISSN: 0976-4305
  • A paper titled, ‘An Attempt to look into the Future of Competition Laws in India’ Soliciting Changes (Joint publication) –has been published in the Selected Civil Decisions, March 2010, Vol. I Part No 3.
  • A Paper titled ‘Good Governance V Right to Information Law in India: An Efficacious Contrivance for a Better Democracy-Problems and Prospects’ has been published in the multidisciplinary quarterly International Refereed Research Journal ,Vol 1 Issue 3, July 2011. (ISSN No-2231-413X)

Books Edited

  • Edited the book, ‘The Companies Act 2013 Key Conceptual Transformation", Universal Law Publication (an imprint of Lexis Nexis)2017 ISBN-978-81-3125-2215
  • Edited the book titled Live in Relationship and Surrogacy: Legal Implications and Social Issues. ISBN No-978-81-910389-6-5,p-100
  • Edited the Seminar Proceeding of International Seminar on , ‘Journey of Women Empowerment : Miles to Go’ organised by GNLU on 24th and 25th March 2012.ISBN No: 978-81-910389-5-8
  • Edited the book titles, ‘ International Contracts: Jurisdictional and Global, Commercial and Investment Governance’ GNLU Publication, ISBN-978938936013
  • Edited the GNLU Group Publication.(Law, Development and Socio-Economic Policy (Challenges in the 21st Century India) Eastern Book Publication, ISBN-935026723-4

Books Reviewed

  • Reviewed one Book on Law and Gender —A Quest for Justice by the Oxford University Press India in the month of November, 2010.
Conference / Seminar / Workshop

Paper Presentation  

Conferences

  • Presented a research paper titled ‘Cross Border Insolvency: Indian Perspectives’ in the 8th Annual International Mercantile Law Conference (Department of Mercantile Law, University of the Free State) Republic of South Africa, on 8th -10th November 2023.
  • Presented a research paper titled, ‘Insolvency and Bankruptcy Regime in India: Understanding the Emerging Issues and Challenges’ in 19th Asian Law Institute Conference (virtual) hosted by the University of Tokyo, graduate schools for Law and Politics “Sustainable Development and Law in Asia”, 28 and 29 may 2022.
  • Presented a research paper titled, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Regime in India: Understanding the Emerging Issues and Challenges’ in 19th Asian Law Institute Conference (virtual) hosted by the University of Tokyo, graduate schools for Law and Politics “Sustainable Development and Law in Asia”, 28 and 29 may 2022.
  • Contributed a research paper titled "'Evolving Jurisprudence of Corporate Insolvency Laws in India - Role of the adjudicating Authorities and the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross Border Insolvency'-An Insight Analysis" at UNCITRAL-UM Joint Conference University of Macau, Macau SAR, China  2018 held on 1 December 2018.
  • Presented a research paper titled, “Cross Border Insolvency in the Indian legal landscape and the UNCITRAL model law on Cross Border Insolvency: A critical Analysis” in the UNCITRAL-ABLI Emergence Conference 2018 on ‘Asian Perspectives on the Future of the Harmonisation and Convergence of Business Laws’ organised at Supreme Court, Singapore on 25th July, 2018.
  • Presented (via Skype) a research paper titled, ‘CISG : A Windfall for the Unification of International Sales Law-Present Day Need for Wide-Reaching Solidarity’ in the UNCITRAL-UM joint conference,2017 at University of Macau, Macau SAR, China  held on 11-12 December, 2017.   
  • Presented a research paper titled, ‘The UNCITRAL and the CISG:A Boon for International Business Law’ in the International conference on Innovative Emerging Strategies in Economics, Commerce, Banking, Management , Engineering, Computer Science and Applications organised by Institute of Business Management. Indo Global Chamber of Commerce and World Management Congress held on 29th December, 2017, Kolkata.
  • Presented a research paper titled, ‘Mandatory Compliance of Corporate Social Responsibility in India: Is it Economic compliance or Social Responsibility?’ in the international Conference, CSR and Sustainable Development 2016 Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) organised on 30 and 31st May, 2016.
  • Presented a research paper on, 'Statutory Recognition to Corporate Social Responsibility and Legal Implications in India: A Critique' in the 4th International Conference on Dynamism and Contemporary Practices of Business Management organised by VIPSAR, Indore on 5th December, 2015. 
  • Presented a research paper titled, ‘Insider Trading and Effectiveness of the Regulatory Measures in India’ in the 2nd International Conference on 'Corporate Governance: Contemporary issues and challenges in the Economic Environment 'organised by Gujarat Technological University on 14th and 15th of March, 2014.
  • Presented a paper titled, ‘Overlooking the Corporate Social Responsibility by the Multi-National Companies:  An unconstructive Approach in India’ in the International CSR Conference on CSR and Sustainable Development, at Bangkok, CSR International, 2013 from 3rd June to 6th June, 2013.
  • Presented a paper (In Absentia) on ‘Religious Diversity and Conflicts in Personal Laws in India’ - Decade Long Battle for Uniform Civil Code in the 7th Asian Law Institute (ASLI) Conference held at the International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur on 25th and 26th May 2010.
  • Presented a paper titled, ‘Women’s Right in the Sphere of Law – A Critical Analysis on National and International Perspective’ in the International Conference on Women, Work and Health organised by the National Commission for Women UGC centre for Women’s studies, MS University, Udaipur on 30-31 March, 2010.
  • Presented a research paper titled, ‘Corporate Governance Norms for the listed companies in acquiescence with the Companies Act, 2013 - An Analytical approach in the National Seminar on 'Corporate Governance: Recent Trends and Developments' on 15th November 2014 organised by Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies (MAIMS), Centre for Corporate Governance, New Delhi. 
  • Presented a research paper titled "Issue of Securities and Regulatory Haziness in India'- Emergent Legal Concerns in the National Conference on 'Corporate Justice: Legal Issues and Challenges' organised by the school of corporate Law, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) on 27th and 28th November, 2013 and chaired the technical session on Corporate Governance.
  • Presented a research paper titled,' Expanding the horizon of corporate  Accountability Towards Human Rights Aspect' in the UGC sponsored Conference on, 'Challenges and Prospects of Human Rights in the 21st Century' organised by G.E.S's Shri BhausahebVartak College, Borivli (W), Mumbai  and held on 15th and 16th of Feb, 2013.
  • Attended and Contributed one presentation on,' Winding Up of company and procedure in India' in the one day Brain Storming Session held on 12th  March, 2013,in the Conference Hall of the office of Official Liquidator, meant for the training of the officers of the official liquidator as per the direction of the Delhi High Court (DB). (Organised by ICLS Academy, IICA and Official Liquidator's office, New Delhi.
  • Attended and presented a discussion  paper on, 'Voluntary Winding up and Company  Court Rules ' in the two days Brainstorming session on Training Module for Officers and Officials of Official Liquidator Attached to High court Delhi  on  01-04-2012 and 02-04-2013 organised by the Office of Official Liquidator (Delhi) and ICLS Academy (IICA) .
  • Presented a research Paper titled ‘Consumer Protection Laws : Emerging Issues and Challenges in the 21st Century’- Indian Perspective in the National Seminar on Consumer Protection in India: Lessons Learnt and Future Challenges (19-20 November, 2009) organised by The Centre for Consumer Studies, The Indian Institute of Public Administration.
  • Presented a research Paper titled, ‘Right to Information for a Better Democracy: An urgent Need to prevent the Misuse of RTI-A Critical Analysis’ in the National Conference on Educational Reforms: Insights and Analysis on October 1-3, 2010 held at Aishwarya College, Udaipur.
  • Presented a research Paper titled, ‘The Significant Role of Corporate Sector in the course of Globalisation of Trade and Corporate Social Responsibility’: An Analytical Approach in the Indian Perspective in the national conference on corporate social responsibility – issues & challenges organised by Maratha Mandir’s Baba SahebGawde Institute of Management, Mumbai on 26th march, 2011.
  • Presented a research paper titled Women, Socio Religious Practices and Injustice in the Indian Perspective ':A pragmatic approach to the Judicial Response in the Post Constitutional Era in the National Colloquium on ‘Right to Health-With special Reference to Health, organised by  National Human Rights Commission and M IT Laxmangarh, Rajasthan and the discussion area was Surrogacy.

Seminars

  • Presented a research Paper titled, ‘Judicial Response towards Social Transformation in the light of Tort Law- Indian Perspectives’ in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Law, Justice and Social Transformation in India organised by the Madhu Sudan Law College, Cuttack on 17th and 18th of December 2011.
  • Presented a research Paper titled, ‘Protection of Rights of the Surrogate Child: An Appraisal on Legal Issues & Challenges in the Indian Perspectives' in the National Seminar on Surrogacy organised by GNLU on 9th of October 2011

Participation 

Policy Summits

  • Participated in the IPR Summit organized by Ahmedabad Management Association on 18th and 19th of January, 2009

Conferences

  • Attended the National Conference organized by Gujarat National Law University on 20th March, 2009.
  • Attended UGC Sponsored National Conference organised by Utkal University, on 11-12, November, 2006.
  • Attended Regional Teacher Training Programme conducted by joint collaboration of GNLU and ICRC 19.07.2006 to 21.07.2006.
  • Participated in the GNLU  International Conference on Trade and Competition Law (GICTCL) 2013
  • Convener of the International Conference on ‘Modern Corporate Laws: Understanding the Dynamism’-Within and Beyond the Legal Boundaries organised on 5th and 6th of October, 2013.

Seminars

  • Participated in  the National Seminar Corporate Laws: Contemporary Issues and Challenges: Scrutinising the Investor’s Protection in the Indian Perspectives on Corporate Laws 2012

Workshops

  • Coordinator of the State Level Symposium on Role of Women in Peace Making,2009
  • Convener of the University Level Workshop on Implementation of Vishaka Guidelines,2010
Capacity Building Training Programmes

Organised 

Training Programmes

  • Coordinator of the State Level Symposium on Role of Women in Peace Making,2009
  • Convener of the University Level Workshop on Implementation of Vishaka Guidelines,2010

Refresher Courses

  • Co-ordinator of the Refresher Course on the Companies Act,2013 from 27th  March,2015 to 31st March,2015

Short-Term Courses

  • She has coordinated (on behalf of GNLU), for a 3 days Capsule Course w.e.f. 09th March 2015 to 11th March 2015 covering the topics "Prevention of Oppression and Mismanagement, Mergers, Amalgamations and Acquisitions" conducted on behalf of Gujarat National Law University for ICLS Academy, IICA at Manesar, Gurgaon for the Indian Corporate Law Service, Probationary Officers (5th Batch) of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
  • Coordinator of the Credit Course on Distress M&A Deals and The Bankruptcy Code from 9th to 10th September, 2016. 
  • Coordinator of the Capsule Course on, ‘Introduction to Mergers and Acquisitions’ from  31st July to 3rd August 2015
  • Coordinator of the Capsule Course on Practical Aspects of M&A Deal -making.26- 27 September, 2014
  • Coordinator of the Mergers and &Acquisitions  drafting competition for students April  2015

Certificate Courses

  • Co-ordinator of the Certificate Course on Corporate Governance from 5th to 10th of August, 2013

Participated 

Training Programmes

  • Attended Regional Teacher Training Programme conducted by joint collaboration of GNLU and ICRC 19.07.2006 to 21.07.2006.
  • Attended half day symposium on, ‘Corruption and it’s ill effect on Governance’ organized by GNLU on 27/10/2015.
  • Attended the special lecture on ‘Issues of Harmonisation of Laws on International Trade from the perspective of UNCITRAL: The Past and Current Work’ organised by GNLU on 11/11/2016.
  • Attended the Research Methodology Workshop on “Legal and interdisciplinary Research” organized by GNLU, Gandhinagar 7.08.2015 to 13.08.2015

Refresher Courses

  • Attended UGC-REFRESHER Course Conducted by the Indian Society of International Law 06.09.2004 to 25.9.2004.

Faculty Development Programmes

  • Attended One-Week Faculty Development Programme organized by Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar 11.2015 to 07.11.2015.
Honours / Awards
  • She has been inducted as a Public Interest Director in National Stock Exchange (NSE) w.e.f. 9th May 2024.
  • She has been awarded the Senior Research Fellowship  by the Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR) for the year 2016-17.  Her topic of research is “Legal Challenges before India to ratify the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) – A Critical Analysis”. Dr. Biswal is among the 28 candidates who have been awarded the Senior Fellowship Grant by the ICSSR.
  • She has been awarded the GNLU best faculty award in law for the academic year 2012-2013.
Visiting Faculty/Guest Lectures/Keynote Address

Expert Session/Invited

  • She has delivered  sessions on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 in the Induction Training Program for the Enforcement Officers and Accounts officers, Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, Government of India on 31st July, 2023
  • She has delivered 3 sessions on ‘Corporate Insolvency’ in the Certificate Course on ‘Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law - Special Reference to Corporate Entities' organised by GNLU Centre for Corporate and Insolvency Law (GCCIL) in collaboration with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).from 3rd February 2023 to 8th April 2023.
  • She has been a speaker in the session organized by UNCITRAL RCAP, as a part of UNCITRAL RCAP Asia Pacific Day 2022.on the theme ‘@10: The Next 10 Years of Legal Harmonization in the region’ on 16th March, 2023.
  • She has delivered one session on “Corporate Fraud and National Security of the Country” in the ‘One-week Faculty Development Programme’ on “Emerging Challenges of Criminal Justice System: Way Forward” jointly organized by Rashtriya Raksha University, National Forensic Science University and Gujarat National Law University from 24th February to 2nd March 2023
  • She has been a Panelist in the Panel Discussion on "Examining the Practical Challenges associated with the CIRP with emphasis on workable solutions" on 18th March 2023 in the 6th International Conference on Economic Analysis of Law, Governance, and Public Policy scheduled to be held on 18 and 19 March 2023 organised by GNLU Centre for Law and Economics.
  • She has delivered sessions on ‘How to identify shell companies and investigations with regard to it.’ in the One Week Capacity Building Programme for Law Officers of the Central Bureau of Investigation (C.B.I.) on 26th August 2022 organised by the School of Security, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar,
  • She has chaired a technical session in the 2nd International Research Conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy held from 23rd to 25th February 2023 at IIM Bangalore organized by Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India and IIM, Bangalore.
  • She has delivered a session on Corporate Insolvency Resolution and Legal Transformation in India in the UGC-HRDC-NEHU Refresher Course in Law and Social Transformation in India on 8th June, 2022.
  • She has delivered an expert session on the topic 'Corporate Governance and Management' (27th January) in the Capacity Building Programme on ‘Corporate and Insolvency Laws’ organised by Centre for Advanced Research on Corporate and Insolvency Laws (CARCIL) , Chanakya National Law University, Patna from 26th January 2022 to 30th January 2022.
  • She has delivered 2 sessions on Private Placement and Public Offer in the Certificate Course on Financial Market Laws with special emphasis of their applicability in International Financial Services Centres from 6th December 2021 to 5th April 2022 organised by Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) under the aegis of International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).
  • She has delivered an expert talk on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace' (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal). organised by Women Cell, Institute of Advance Research, Gujarat on 23rd December 2021,
  • She has delivered an expert talk on ‘The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Rredressal) Act for the members of POSH Committee of TCS, Gandhinagar on 4th September, 2020.
  • Delivered 2 sessions on Overview on SEBI Act-application to IFSC and Overview on FEMA Act-Application to IFSC on 12/03/2021 and 19/03/2021 in the Training programme for Assistant Managers (Officer Grade A), IFSCA (21.01.2021 to 20.02.2021)
  • She was a speaker in the National Colloquium on ' Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process - Understanding the Emerging Issues and Challenges” organised by the GNLU Center for Corporate and Insolvency Law (GCCIL) in joint collaboration with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) on 19th September, 2020.
  • She has delivered an expert lecture on 'Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code ' in the GNLU Academy of Law and Economics organised by GNLU Center for Law and Economics on 26th August, 2020.
  • Co-chaired the session on Cross Border Insolvency Laws in the International Conference on the Role of UNCITRAL in Harmonization of Commercial Laws, 12-13 December 2019.
  • She had delivered sessions on the topics "Prevention of Oppression and Mismanagement" on 9th March, 2015 for the Indian Corporate Law Service, Probationary Officers (5th Batch) of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
  • She was a panel member in the session on "Economic analysis of Finance and Governance" at the International conference on Law and Economics during March 14-15, 2015, jointly organised by Indian Institute of Technology, (IIT) Kanpur, Indian Institute of Management, (IIM) Ahmedabad and Gujarat National Law University, (GNLU) Gandhinagar.
  • She had delivered sessions on Introduction to Indian Company Law at Indian Business& Commercial Laws Academy (GIBCLA), July 2016.
  • She delivered an academic talk on Legal writing and Research in India for the Library and research professors at College of Law, University of Illinois, and Urbana Champaign/USA.
  • She was invited as an expert member in the Committee for framing of the Modules and Structure of the written material including the methodology of teaching through lectures, PPT, Case Study and Problem Solving on 9th May, 2013 organised by the Office of Official Liquidator (Delhi) and ICLS Academy (IICA) .
  • She was invited as a Resource person in the Consultancy Programme organized by Jamia Milia Islamia University and HRLN to Formulate The Policy on Sexual Harassment for all the Universities of India in March, 2009.
  • She was a Panel in the All Women Police Officer’s Seminar on, ‘Gender Realities and Understanding Laws related to Women’ on 28th March,2011 and discussion area was 'Working Women and Vishaka Guidelines’ for the session Vishaka Guidelines.
  • She was a Panel for the session Family Laws, PWDVA and Women status in the All-Women Police Officer’s Seminar on, ‘Gender Realities and Understanding Laws related to Women’ on 29th March, 2011 and discussion area was Women under Family Law of India -Special reference to the Hindu Succession Amendment (2005).
  • She was a Guest Speaker in the sensitization programme organized by the District Legal Services Authority, Ganjam, and Orissa on World Child Labour Day.
  • She had Chaired the 6th session of the National Colloquium on ‘Right to Health-With special Reference to Women’s Right to Reproductive Health: A Human Right Perspective’ on April 16-17,2011, organised by National Human Rights Commission and M IT Laxmangarh, Rajasthan and the discussion area was Surrogacy.
  • She had chaired the 4th session of the International Conference organised by Gujarat National Law University on 31st Jan, 2009.
  • She had Co-Chaired one session of the National Seminar ‘Consumer Protection Laws : Emerging Issues and Challenges in the 21st Century’- Indian Perspective in the National Seminar on Consumer Protection in India: Lessons Learnt and Future Challenges (19-20 November,2009) organised by The Centre for Consumer Studies, The Indian Institute of Public Administration.
  • She has been a discussant in commercial law group in the IALS International Conference on ‘Envisioning the Future of Legal Education Globally – Inside the Crystal Ball.” held October 27-29, 2016 at the University of California, Hastings, College of Law in San Francisco, California, United States.
  • She had delivered 2 lectures on case studies related to sexual harassment & landmark judgments in the training programme organised by Regional Academy of Broadcasting &Multimedia (P), AIR & Doordarshan, and Ahmedabad on 5th October, 2018.
  • She has been a panelist in the Regional Consultation on Law Review of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 organised by the National Commission for Women and Gujarat National Law University on 2nd February, 2019.
Other Accomplishments
Technical Session Chaired/Co-Chaired
  • Has been a Panel and Chaired the 6th session of the National Colloquium on ‘Right to Health-With special Reference to Women’s Right to Reproductive Health: A Human Right Perspective’ on April 16-17,2011, organised by  National Human Rights Commission and M IT Laxmangarh, Rajasthan and the discussion area was Surrogacy.
  • Chaired the 4th session of the International Conference organised by Gujarat National Law University on 31st Jan, 2009.
  • Co-Chaired one session of the National Seminar  ‘Consumer Protection Laws : Emerging Issues and Challenges in the 21st Century’- Indian Perspective in the National Seminar on Consumer Protection in India: Lessons Learnt and Future Challenges (19-20 November,2009) organised by The Centre for Consumer Studies, The Indian Institute of Public Administration.
  • She has been a discussant in commercial law group in the IALS International Conference on ‘Envisioning the Future of Legal Education Globally – Inside the Crystal Ball.” held October 27-29, 2016 at the University of California, Hastings, College of Law in San Francisco, California, United States.
Others
  • Prof. Biswal has been inducted as an Independent Director in the Board of Director of  Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited (GOG) w,e,f February,2022.
  • She has been inducted as a member of the General Council of Tamil Nadu National Law University. 
  • Life member in Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi.
  • Member of the Executive Council, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar since 2009
  • Member of the Academic Council, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar since 2013
  • Dean, Research Department, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar 2013 –July,2014
  • Coordinator, LL.M Programme, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar 2009¬2013
  • Dean, Academic Affairs, Gujarat National Law University, since July 2014 to till March, 2017.
  • Centre Director, GNLU Centre for Corporate and Competition Law (2012-March,2017)
  • Has been awarded as the best faculty (Law) Gujarat National Law University, for the academic year,2013-2014
  • Member in the Women Cell, Pandit Deen Dayal Petroleum University.
  • Member of the RDC, Ph.D. Programme, GNLU.
  • President, GNLU Alumni Association (2009-2014)
  • Deputy Dean (Academic Affairs) Gujarat National Law University (2010-2011, Academic Session)
  • Faculty Member, Examination Committee, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar 2010-2011.
  • Faculty Member, Academic Curriculum Committee, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar 2012-2013
  • Faculty Editor in the Journal (Bi Annual) Developing World Review on Trade and Competition (DWRTC) published by GNLU. 
  • Convener, Gender Sensitisation Committee 2008-2013
  • Chair person, Internal Complaint Committee, 2013-2014