1. Executive Academic & Professional Summary
Distinguished legal academician, doctoral researcher, and High Court counsel with 14 years of teaching excellence across LL.B. & LL.M. curricula and active courtroom practice before the High Court of Bombay. Doctoral authority in Intellectual Property Rights (Patents, Copyrights & Trademarks) with extensive research contributions in Indian Cyber Law, Constitutional Social Justice, and Environmental Governance.
Currently serving as full-time approved Assistant Professor of Law at VES College of Law, Mumbai (from 1st July 2013 till date). Appointed Member of the National Lok Adalat (City Civil & Sessions Court, Mumbai for 2024, 2025, and 2026), Legal Coordinator with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), sole author of three accredited legal textbooks, and postgraduate supervisor for over 80 LL.M. dissertations.
Current Academic Role
Asst. Professor (Approved)
VES College of Law, Mumbai (2013–Present)
Teaching Tenure
14 Years Experience
Undergraduate (LL.B.) & Postgraduate (LL.M.)
Court & Bar Enrolment
Bombay High Court
Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa
Judicial Panel
National Lok Adalat Member
City Civil & Sessions Court, Mumbai
2. Academic Qualifications
| Course / Degree |
Institution |
Board / University |
Year |
Grade / Status |
Ph.D. in Law
Specialization: Intellectual Property Rights
Thesis: "Analytical study of Intellectual Property Rights with Special Reference to Patent, Copyright and Trademark in India"
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Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, Maharashtra |
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, Maharashtra |
2022 |
Awarded |
UGC-NET
Law (National Eligibility for Lectureship)
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University Grants Commission (UGC) |
U.G.C., New Delhi |
2010 |
Qualified |
LL.M.
Business Law
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Department of Law, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad |
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) |
2010 |
First Class |
LL.B.
Professional Law Degree
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Shri. Shivaji Law College, Parbhani |
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, Maharashtra |
2007 |
First Class |
3. Professional & Court Practice Experience
High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Bench at Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)
Represented institutional, commercial, and individual litigants in writ petitions, appellate matters, and civil proceedings before the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay. Handled comprehensive legal drafting, writ formulation, arguments, and statutory compliance.
Chambers of Adv. L. G. Diwan, Aurangabad
Conducted trial court litigation preparation, cross-examinations, witness briefing, pleadings drafting, and legal research across property, contractual, and corporate disputes.
Free Legal Counselling Centre at VES College of Law & Lokmangalam Seva Sanstha (Registered Public Trust, Maharashtra)
Heading pro bono legal assistance for indigent litigants in formal partnership with District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Mumbai. Serving as Vice President and Legal Head of Lokmangalam Seva Sanstha, organizing community legal awareness camps, women's legal aid, and socio-legal interventions.
City Civil & Sessions Court, Mumbai & Vile Parle Benches
Empaneled Judicial Member presiding over National Lok Adalat benches on 3 March 2024, 13 September 2025, and 14 March 2026. Adjudicated and facilitated amicable settlement of compoundable disputes, bank recoveries, civil suits, and pre-litigation claims.
District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Mumbai Suburban & Mumbai
Appointed Subject Trainer conducting official PLV induction and capability-building modules on legal procedures, human rights, victim compensation, and police station duties (Bandra: 11 Dec 2025; Mumbai: 12 Dec 2025).
4. Published Textbooks & Edited Books
A. Sole-Authored Legal Textbooks
Introduction to Public Interest Litigation, Legal Aid and Lok Adalat
Sole Author • Authors Click Publishing
ISBN: 1989366653976
The Textbook on the Handbook of Law Relating to Children and the POCSO Act, 2012
Sole Author • Authors Click Publishing
ISBN: 9789366659251
Basics of Intellectual Property Rights in India
Sole Author • Authors Click Publishing
ISBN: 9789366658216
B. Edited Reference Volumes
Human Rights – Women and Child Rights (Volume I)
Editor • Krupa Drishti Publication, Pune
ISBN: 9789348091734
Human Rights – Women and Child Rights (Volume II)
Editor • Krupa Drishti Publication, Pune
ISBN: 9789348091642
C. Book Chapters in Published Treatises
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"Wildlife Protection with Reference to the Constitution of India" in book Changing Perspectives of Animal Laws (ISBN: 978-93-92926-14-3).
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"Cyber Crime and Indian Cyber Laws: A Comprehensive Study" in book Cyber Security and Cyber Laws in India (ISBN: 978-93-6418-768-8).
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"A Comprehensive Study of Intellectual Property Rights and Its Types" in book Navigating the Intersection of IPR and Commercial Law (ISBN: 978-81-981383-6-1).
5. Postgraduate Research Supervision (LL.M.)
Cumulative Supervision Record: Guided 80 LL.M. Postgraduate Dissertations and 80 Interdisciplinary Research Projects across advanced legal branches including Intellectual Property Law, Corporate Governance, Constitutional Law, Criminal Jurisprudence, and Environmental Law.
| Academic Year |
LL.M. Dissertations Supervised |
Interdisciplinary Projects Supervised |
| AY 2021 – 2022 |
20 LL.M. Students Guided |
20 Postgraduate Interdisciplinary Projects |
| AY 2022 – 2023 |
20 LL.M. Students Guided |
20 Postgraduate Interdisciplinary Projects |
| AY 2023 – 2024 |
20 LL.M. Students Guided |
20 Postgraduate Interdisciplinary Projects |
| AY 2024 – 2025 |
10 LL.M. Students Guided |
10 Postgraduate Interdisciplinary Projects |
| AY 2025 – 2026 |
10 LL.M. Students Guided |
10 Postgraduate Interdisciplinary Projects |
| Total Guidance |
80 LL.M. Dissertations |
80 Interdisciplinary Projects |
6. Key Distinctions, Public Appearances & International Conferences
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London (UK) International Conference of Jurists and Writers (October 2024): Distinguished Guest and Presenter, London, United Kingdom (10–11 October 2024). Delivered research presentation on "Intellectual Property Rights in India" before an international jurists' panel.
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DD Sahyadri National TV Panel Expert (June 2024): Distinguished Guest Speaker broadcast on DD Sahyadri National Television News for an awareness programme on the Three New Criminal Laws (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, BNSS, BSA) (13 June 2024).
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Priti Academy Law College Keynote Address (July 2024): Chief Resource Speaker for a specialized online masterclass on "New Criminal Laws: Recent Changes & Future Directions" (BNS, BNSS & BSA), organized by Priti Academy Education Society's Priti Academy Law College, Kalyan (19 July 2024).
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Byculla Central Prison Legal Awareness Drive (2025): Chief Guest and Jurist Speaker at Awareness and Training Programmes on New Criminal Laws for Prison Staff and Officers at Byculla Central Prison, Mumbai (8 February 2025 & 26 April 2025).
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International Conference on 75 Years of the Constitution of India (August 2025): Organized by Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab with The Indian Law Institute, New Delhi, All India Law Teachers Congress & SSC Online. Presented paper: "Preamble of the Indian Constitution and Its Importance for Social Justice" (30–31 August 2025).
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International Conference on Empowering Women (October 2025): NBT Law College, Nashik. Presented paper: "Legal Framework under New Criminal Laws, 2023 for Women Empowerment in India" (4–5 October 2025).
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International Conference on Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (November 2025): K. J. Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce, Mumbai. Presented paper: "Role of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Environmental Governance" (15 November 2025).
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International Conference on Globalized Jurisprudence (March 2026): Vasantdada Patil Pratishthan’s Law College, Mumbai. Presented paper: "Limitations on Press Media under the Constitution of India" (17 March 2026).
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University Examination & Regulatory Leadership: Appointed Paper Setter, Moderator, and Senior Evaluator for 2-Year LL.M., 1-Year LL.M., 3-Year LL.B., and 5-Year LL.B. degree examinations, University of Mumbai. Subject Expert & Member, Board of Studies in Clinical Legal Education (CLE).
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UGC Refresher Courses & AI FDP Highlights:
Completed 15-Day UGC Refresher Course on "Multidisciplinarity & Sustainability" under MMTTP of UGC, Ministry of Education (10–24 August 2026); International FDP on "The Future of Legal Education: AI as a Catalyst" (Dr. MGR Institute, Chennai, May 2026); and National FDP on "Research & AI Plagiarism: Ethics, Innovation and Academic Integrity" (Ajinkya D.Y. Patil University, Pune, July 2026).
7. Institutional Governance & Judicial Institutional Visits
Legal Aid Cell
Teacher In-Charge
Free Legal Counselling Centre, VES Law College (since AY 2018–19)
Moot Court Committee
Teacher In-Charge
National & State Level Moot Court Competitions (AY 2014–2022)
Statutory Committees
Member & In-Charge
Women's Grievance Cell, Sexual Harassment Inquiry, CET Admissions
Judicial Delegations Led
Supreme Court & Parliament
Rashtrapati Bhavan, Bombay HC, Maharashtra Judicial Academy
Conducted academic institutional visits to the Supreme Court of India, Rajya Sabha (Parliament of India), Rashtrapati Bhavan, Indian Law Institute (New Delhi), High Court of Bombay (2015–2025), Maharashtra Judicial Academy (Uttan), Byculla Central Prison, and City Civil & Sessions Courts for student training in clinical legal jurisprudence.
