Research Supervisor of the research team of Palanpur & member of research project team concerning "Social Engagement of Professionals of Gujarat" undertaken by Ahmedabad Women's Action Group (AWAG) from November 2003 to February 2004.
Area of Research/Interest
Areas of General Interest
Constitutional Law
Administrative Law
Law of Crimes
Law of Torts
Current Research Interest
Constitutional Law
Comparative Constitutional Laws
Election Laws
Parliamentary Proceedings
New Course(s) Designed/Introduced
Introduction to Indian Legal System in MBA in Financial Management & Business Law
Publication
Journal Articles
'The Doctrine of Separation of Powers and Its Present Day Significance’, Legal Issues, Volume 1, Issue 4, April-June 2016, pp 9-21. [ISSN-2455-1295]
'Appointment of Judges to the Higher Judiciary’, Legal Issues, Volume 3, Issue 1, July-September 2017. [ISSN-2455-1295]
Conference / Seminar / Workshop
Paper Presentation
Conferences
Participated as a resource person and delivered a lecture on "Scope of Criminal Liability in Medical Negligence" in a National Workshop on "Importance of Legal Education in 21st Century" on 3rd October 2010 organised by Sheth V.S.Law College, Unjha.
Coordinated & Participated as a resource person in a Three Day Western Region Cascade Programme on 'Law Teaching and Legal Research Skills' from 17th-19th March, 2008 organised by Seedling School of Law & Governance, Jaipur National University, Jaipur in collaboration with British Council and Cardiff Law School, UK
Participated as a resource person in a three day Northern Region Cascade Programme on 'Law Teaching & Legal Research Skills' from Feb 10th -12th 2008 conducted by University of Delhi in collaboration with British Council & Cardiff Law School, UK
Presented a paper on ‘How to make Research Effectively on Internet’ during a two day workshop on Legal Research Methodology on 1-2nd March 2008 organized by Department of Law, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.
Seminars
Participated and spoke on 'Contribution of Indian Judiciary to Criminal Justice' during the Panel Discussion on International Criminal Court and its Relevance to India organised at Gujarat National Law University in 2005.
Conferences
Participated in Western Regional Conference for formulation of Curriculum for PG Diploma & Certificate Course in Human Rights jointly organized by GNLU, NHRC & UGC,27-28 November 2006 at GNLU.
Workshops
Participated in the Third Regional Workshop on Training of Teachers on Clinical Legal Education organised at Symbiosis Law School, Pune along with Symbiosis International University, Pune, Menon Institute of Legal Advocacy Training (MILAT), Trivandrum, Forum of South Asian Clinical Law Teachers (FSACLT), Goa between October 5and 7, 2007.
Participated in the Workshop on Research Proposal Writing conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad on September 18, 2007.
Attended the workshop on "Innovative Methods of Law Teaching & Research Programme, 17-19, November 2006 organised by Government Law College, Mumbai in collaboration with British Council, Mumbai at Government Law College, Mumbai.
Capacity Building Training Programmes
Organised
Conference Convener for the National Conference on “Strengthening Participatory Democracy and Good Governance (Pre-Summit Event of the Vibrant Gujarat National education Summit 2014 ‘Towards Educating India’) organized at GNLU in collaboration with Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Government of Gujarat on 5th January 2014.
Programme Co-ordinator and resource person for a "Six Days Vertical Interaction Course for Prison Officers" organised by Gujarat National Law University in collaboration with Bureau of Police Research & Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India and Office of ADGP & IG Prisons, Gujarat from 12th November to 17th November 2011.
Programme Co-ordinator for Three Days Training Course for Prison Officers on "Personality Development" organised by Gujarat National Law University in collaboration with Bureau of Police Research & Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India and Office of ADGP& IG Prisons, Gujarat from 8th November to 10th November 2011.
Programme Co-ordinator for Three Days Training Course for Prison Officers on "Human Rights in Prison Management" organised by Gujarat National Law University in collaboration with Bureau of Police Research & Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, from 12th September to 14th September 2011.
Programme Co-ordinator for Three Days Training Course for Prison Officers on "Human Rights in Prison Management" organised by Gujarat National Law University in collaboration with Bureau of Police Research & Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, from 9th September to 11th September 2011.
Coordinated & Participated as a resource person in a Three Day Western Region Cascade Programme on 'Law Teaching and Legal Research Skills' from 17th-19th March, 2008 organised by Seedling School of Law & Governance, Jaipur National University, Jaipur in collaboration with British Council and Cardiff Law School, UK
Certificate Courses
Advanced Training Programme on “Fundamental Rights in India: Emerging Issues and Challenges” conducted at School of Law, Gujarat University from 16-18 February 2018.
Certificate Course on “Expanding Horizons of Fundamental Rights in India” conducted at GNLU from 24th -27th September 2015.
Participated
Training Programmes
Participated in Twenty-Seventh Appreciation Course in Parliamentary Process and Procedure for Professors/Associate Professors/Assistant Professors of Universities/Colleges organized by Bureau of Parliamentary Studies and Training, Lok Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi from 2-6th May 2016
Participated in "Interactive Programme for PhD Scholars" organised by UGC-Academic Staff College,Gujarat University" ,Ahmedabad from 16 December 2013 to 5 January 2014.
Attended Teachers Training Progamme in Law Teaching and Legal Research Skills at Cardiff Law School, Cardiff University, U.K from 26 February to 23rd March 2007.
Participated in 32nd External Programme on International Law conducted by Hague Academy of International Law at Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 15th November 2004 to 26th November 2004.
Participated in the 80th Annual Session of NASI, held at Jaipur National University, Jaipur from December 2 to 4, 2010.
Refresher Courses
Attended 8th South Asian Teaching Session on International Humanitarian Law & Refugee Law organized jointly by the International Committee of the Red Cross, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the National Law School of India University, Bangalore during 11-24 May 2006 at Bangalore.
Participated in the UGC-Sponsored Refresher Course in the subject of International Law at The Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi from 5th September 2005 to 24th September 2005.
Participated in "ASG-UGC Refresher Course, Teacher Training programme in Environmental Law" from 17th February to 9th March 2003 held at National Law School of India University, Bangalore.
Honours / Awards
Successfully completed research visit within the scholarship programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) from 31 March 2014 to 28 June 2014 at the Faculty of Law of the University of Cologne, Germany.
Invited as a subject Expert to assist Interview Committee of Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission for the post of Executive (Legal) on 4-1-2012.
Awarded Late Shri Daulatbhai Trivedi Scholarship sponsored by "Gujarat Law Society, Ahmedabad" in 1999 for scoring highest marks in Masters in Law (LL.M) in Gujarat University.
Visiting Faculty/Guest Lectures/Keynote Address
Delivered 12 lectures on Constitutional Law at Central University, Kashmir and 2 lectures at Kashmir University as part of faculty exchange programme between GNLU and Central University, Kashmir from 29th April to 12 May 2018.
Delivered 2 lectures on ‘Laws of Governance in India’ on 4th July 2017 as a Resource person in GNLU Indian Business& Commercial Laws Academy Summer School 2017 conducted by GNLU from 3rd July to 22nd July 2017.
Conducted coaching classes on Constitutional Law of India for preparing SC/ST and women candidates from Gujarat Judicial Officers Examination-2006.
Delivered a lecture at Lok Vigayan Kendra, Banaskantha on the topic of Education, Environment and Law" on 26 March 2004.
Other Accomplishments
NCC 'C' Certificate in 'B' grade
Participated in Republic Day Camp (RDC) at New Delhi in 1993.
Deputy Registrar (I/C)
Chief Examiner
Member, CPGLS
Administrative Positions/Description of duties in GNLU (From 19 June 2004 to 31st January 2007)
Registrar-in-charge
Ex. Officio Secretary to Executive Council
Member, Academic Council
Convener/Co-Chief Examiner, Examination Committee
Served as a Convener of Legal Services Committee, Moot Court Committee, Sports Committee, Mess Committee, Transport Committee, Awards Committee.
Member in Purchase Committee
Resident warden from July 2004 to April 2005.
Administrative Positions/Description of duties in Jaipur National University (From 1st February 2007 to 15 June 2011)
Deputy Registrar, Exams, Jaipur National University
Deputy Director, Seedling School of Law & Governance, JNU, Jaipur
Examination In charge, Seedling School of Law & Governance, JNU, Jaipur
Convener, Moot Court Committee, Seedling School of Law & Governance, JNU, Jaipur
