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Mr. Shashikant Saurav
Assistant Professor
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School/College
School of Law
Mr. Shashikant Saurav is an Assistant Professor of Law (Senior Scale) at the School of Law, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences. He specializes in criminal laws, with research interests in transgender rights, women’s rights, gender neutrality, and consumer protection.
He holds a BA LLB (Hons.) from Aligarh Muslim University and an LLM from the Central University of South Bihar, where he authored a dissertation on the efficacy of rape laws in India. He qualified UGC-NET (Law) in December 2019 and is currently pursuing a PhD at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru. Before joining Ramaiah University, he served as an Assistant Professor at Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad for three and a half years and at the Indian Institute of Legal Studies for one and a half years.
As a passionate academician, he has presented research papers at national and international conferences and has several reputed publications to his name. He believes in challenging students to test the limits of their intellectual abilities. In his free time, he enjoys reading fiction and writing monologues.
Qualifications
- PhD (Pursuing)
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru
- LL.M.
Central University of South Bihar 2019
- LL.B.
Aligarh Muslim University 2018
Experience
Total Years of Experience5 Years
Academic Experience
- Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad for three and half years.
- Indian Institute of Legal Studies for one and half year
- E-waste and right to repair- A step towards sustainable consumerism, Consumer Law and Practice- Contemporary Issues and Way Forward carrying ISBN number 978-93-91111-02-1, published by Chair on Consumer Law and Practice NLSIU and Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. (Link to the book- https://clap.nls.ac.in/?page_id=1817)
- Is It a Policy Formulation or "Threat Multiplier"? Addressing the United Nations Security Council Framing of Global Climate Change, published in Governance Quality, Fiscal Policy, and the Path to a Low-Carbon Future: Perspectives from Developing Economies carrying ISBN number 9781668492727, published by IGI Global. (indexed in Scopus)(DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-9272-7.ch003)
- A book chapter, “Turbulence in the sea of modernization: Journey of a Woman”- published in an edited book, Legal Studies of India, bearing ISBN number 978-81-970044-0-7.
- A book chapter, “The Disinformation Divide: Understanding the Impact of Social Media on Polarization”, published in an edited book, Changing Global Media Landscapes: Convergence, Fragmentation, and Polarization, carrying ISBN number 9798369337677, published by IGI Global. (DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-3767-7.ch011) (indexed in Scopus)
- A book chapter, “Patents and Artificial Intelligence: A Study Exploring Patentability Criteria and Prior-Art Searches for AI-Generated Inventions”, published in an edited book, Future of Digital Technology and AI in Social Sectors, carrying ISBN number 9798369355336, published by IGI Global. (DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-5533-6.ch009)
- Chaired a session at the 'National Seminar on New Criminal Laws: Issues and Trends', organized by School of Law, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences on 4th May 2024.
- Participated and presented a paper titled "Intersection of Self-Help Groups and Women in Unorganized Sector: Challenges and Opportunities" in the NCW-Sponsored National Seminar on the theme titled “Women in the Unorganised Sector: Social, Economic, and Policy Perspectives” on 5th October 2024, organised by the Centre for Women and Law, National Law University Odisha, Cuttack.
- Participated and presented a paper titled "From Historical Migration Theories to Contemporary Labour Movements: The Role of Trade Unions and Constitutional Protections for Migrant Workers" in the Three-Day International Virtual Seminar on Theories On Migration & Critical Readings On Intellectual Traditions organized by the Centre for Migration Policy and Inclusive Governance, School of International Relations and Politics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala & Department of Law, Central University of Karnataka, from September 23-25, 2024.
- Participated and Presented a paper on “Homogenizing Traditional Knowledge and Biodiversity Conservation A study intersecting IPR and Sustainable Development” at the International Webinar on Fragmentation Synergy Coherence of Intellectual Property and International Environmental Law, organized by University of Mysore on 15/06/2024.
- Participated and Presented a paper on “The Role of Intellectual Property Strategies and Management in Enhancing Business and Competitive Advantage” at the Two Day International Conference (Online) on Optimizing Intellectual Property Rights in the Globalized World and Unleashing the Emerging Challenges of the Corporate Laws, which was organized by Dr. Rohini Kanta Barua Law College, Dibrugarh, Assam; Nowgong Law College, Nagaon, Assam and Aequitas Victoria Foundation on March 13 and 14, 2024, on the occasion of the Foundation Day of Dr. R.K.B. Law College.
- Invited to adjudge the Semi Final round of the Intra Moot Court Competition organised by the School of Law, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru on 31st October 2023.
- Participated in seven day workshop on "Contemporary Developments in International Law" jointly organized by Symbiosis Law School, Pune & Symbiosis Teaching Learning Resource Centre, on 25 October - 1 November 2023.
- Participated and Presented a paper on “Conceptualizing Individual Autonomy and Marital Rights for Same-Sex Couples in India” at the National Seminar on Changing Contours of Personal Laws in India, organised by Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur, on 03/03/2023 to 04/03/2023.
- Invited to the judge the 2nd National Moot Court Competition, 2023, held on the 4th and 5th of February organised by The Legal Lock.
- Participated and Presented a paper on “E-waste and right to repair- A step towards sustainable consumerism” at the International Virtual Conference on New Facets of Consumer Protection: Challenges and Way Forward organised by the Chair on Consumer Law And Practice, National Law School Of India University, Bangalore in association with the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government Of India, New Delhi on 19/11/2022. (Selected as third best paper)
- Participated and presented a paper on “A study on Sexual orientation and Victimization of LGBTQIA+ community in Himachal Pradesh” at the Three Day International Conference on Legal Contours of Victimology: Theory and Practice organised by ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad in Collaboration with Indian Society of Victimology from 9th September 2022 to 11th September 2022. (Selected as third best paper)
- Invited to judge 1st Sankhla & Associates National Virtual Moot Court Competition, organized by Sankhla & Associates from 2nd September 2022 to 4th September 2022.
- Participated and Presented a paper on "Asymmetrical Gender Roles Within The Family – Analysing The Impact Of Unpaid Care Work On Matrimonial Property Division Post Divorce In India" at the Two Day Virtual International Conference on "Gender Equality And Women Empowerment - Breaking The Bias" organised by Women's Study Centre and Women Cell, University College for Women, Koti, Hyderabad from 7th MARCH, 2022 to 8th MARCH, 2022.
- Participated in a one-week online FDP on "Designing Alternative Assessments Tasks and Evaluation Rubric" organised by Symbiosis Teaching Learning Resource Centre on 21-25, 28 February and 1 March 2022.
- Participated in the 4-Week Induction/Orientation Programme for "Faculty in Universities/ Colleges/ Institute of Higher Education" organised by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, from 20 December 2021 to 19 January 2022, obtained Grade A+.
International Conference Papers
- A conference Paper, "Using artificial intelligence in U.S law enforcement-a review”- published by AIP Conference Proceedings. (indexed in Scopus) (DOI: 10.1063/5.0179536)
National Journal Papers
- Gender Disparity in India- published in India International Journal of Juridical Sciences carrying ISSN number 2278-3237, Vol 11, Issue 1&2, September 2022.
International Journal Papers
- Creativity and Innovation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Copyright Dilemma- published in Padjadjaran Journal of Law, carrying e ISSN number 2442-9325. (indexed in Scopus) https://jurnal.unpad.ac.id/pjih/article/view/48407
- Uncovering the Gloomy Side of Educational Technology: Consumer Protection for the Digital Age- Published in Synesis carrying ISSN 1984-6754. (indexed in Web of Science)
- Conceptualizing Individual Autonomy and Marital Rights for Same-Sex Couples in India- published in Lex Humana carrying ISSN number 2175-0947. (indexed in Web of Science)
- Editor – Beyond Briefs (Law Journal)
- Reviewer – IGI Global
- Member- Jharkhand State Bar Council
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