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Title Dr. First Pushpa Kumar Last LAKSHMANAN Photograph
Name Name
Designation Assistant Professor (Senior Scale)
Department Law Centre-I, Faculty of Law
Address (Campus) Faculty of Law,
University of Delhi,
Delhi - 110007.
(Residence) F-3, Teachers Transit Hostel,
Dr. Mukerjee Nagar,
Delhi - 110007
Phone No (Campus) 011-27667991
(Residence)optional 011-27607045
Mobile +91 9871820771
Fax 011-27667991
Email [email protected]
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Education
Subject Institution Year Details
Ph.D. University of Delhi 2012 Thesis topic: International
Regulation of Biotechnology
LL.M. Pondicherry University 1997 Dissertation topic:
Industrial Relations
LL.B. Pondicherry University 1995 Subjects: General Laws
B.A. Pondicherry University 1993 Subjects: Academic Laws
Career Profile
Organisation / Institution Designation Duration Role
University of Delhi, Delhi Assistant Professor 2005 - Till date
Hidayatullah National Law Lecturer in Law 2004 - 2005
University, Raipur, C.G.
CPR Environmental Education Education Officer 1999 - 2004
Centre, Chennai (Environmental Law)
Madras High Court, Advocate 1997-1999
Cuddalore District Court
Research Interests / Specialization
 Environmental Law
 Intellectual Property Rights
 International Law
 Law relating to Biodiversity, Traditional Knowledge, Access and Benefit Sharing
 Law relating to Biotechnology, Biosafety, Bioethics
 Law relating to Plant Variety Protection and Farmers’ Rights
Teaching Experience ( Subjects/Courses Taught)
LL.B. : 1. Environmental Law
2. Intellectual Property Law
3. International Law

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4. Administrative Law
LL.M. : 1.Environmental Law (National and International Environmental Law)
2. Industrial and Intellectual Property Law (Paper I and II)
3. Air and Space Law
4. International Organizations and Human Rights
5. Comparative Jurisprudence
Honors & Awards
Research Fellowships and Programmes
1 Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellow 2013-14 and invited by the Harvard Law School,
Harvard University, USA to carry out Research.
2 Visiting Scholar, University of Washington School of Law, University of Washington, Seattle, USA,
November 2012.
3 Research Fellow, Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law,
Heidelberg, Germany from May 03, 2009 to November 02, 2009.
4 Participated in the “Law Teaching and Legal Research Skills Programme” organized by the
Cardiff Law School, Cardiff University, UK, during February 26 to March 24, 2006.
5 Participated in the International Visitors Programme on “Urban Environmental Issues” in
the USA, organized by the US Department of State during August 7 – 28, 2003.
Publications (LAST FIVE YEARS)
Books / Monographs
Year of Title Publisher Co-Author
Publication
2008 The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ M.S. Swaminathan --
Rights Act, 2001 (in Tamil) Research Foundation,
Chennai
2000 Environmental Laws of India – An C.P.R Environmental Mr. Mohan Raj ,
Introduction” Education Centre, Mr. Muthukumar
Chennai
In Indexed/ Peer Reviewed Journals
Year of Title Journal Co-Author
Publication
XXX DLR (2011), Coastal Management Law in Transition: A Look Delhi Law Review S. Asta
60-74 at Evolving Participatory Environmental Lakshmi,
Governance in India R. Sridhar
I (2010) JOLT-I, “Biotechnology Regulation: The Evolving Legal Journal of Law -
145-166. Framework in India”, Teachers of India
(JOLT-I)
XXVIII –XXIX Book Review, Copyright and Related Rights: Delhi Law Review -
(2006-2007) National and International Perspectives by Alka
DLR, 296-299 Chawla, (2007), Macmillan India Ltd., New Delhi

X-XI (2005-2006) “Challenges for Law in Regulating Stem Cell National Capital Law -
NCLJ, 164-191 Research, Therapeutic and Reproductive Journal (NCLJ)
Cloning: A Global Perspective”

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Articles
1. “India and the Patent Regime: Grandmom Shackled” published in ‘Combat Law: The Human
Rights Magazine,’ Volume 4, Issue 2: 2005, (Special Issue on Patents.)
2. “Legal Aid for Environmental Cases” published in ‘Nyaya Kiran’ Official Newsletter of Delhi
Legal Services Authority, Vol. 4, Issue 1, Jan-March 2005.
Conference Presentations

A. International Conferences /Seminars

1 Presented a paper on “Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing and its IPR Interface”
in the International Conference on Intellectual Property Rights, organized by the Law Centre-I,
Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, 24-27, February 2012.

2 “Contribution of International Environmental Law for Sustainable Development: Issues and

Challenges” in the International Conference on Contribution of International Environmental
Law for Sustainable Development: Global and National Perspectives, organized by the Faculty
of Law, University of Delhi, 17-18 February 2012.

3 “Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing and International IPR Regime: Dilution or
New Dimension?” in the International Conference on Intellectual Property Law, organized by
the Law Centre-I, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi in partnership with the USPTO and US
Embassy, 13-14 March 2011.

4 “Revamping Legal Education: Some Alternatives”, in in the International Conference on Legal

Education and Contemporary Issues, organized by the Law Centre-I, Faculty of Law, University
of Delhi, 12 March 2011.

5 “Protecting Human Dignity in the New Technological Age: Some Human Rights Questions” in
International Confernce on Human Rights in 21st Century: Changing Dimensions, Faculty of Law,
University of Delhi, 25 - 26 February 2011.

6 “Dealing with Techno-legal Environmental Cases – Can Green Tribunal Help India?” in India -
Australia Joint Workshop on Role of Specialist Environmental Law Courts for the Resolution of
Environmental Disputes, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, 1-2 February 2011

7 “Effective Policy Design for Sustainable Development in India” in

Indo-Korean Joint Environment Seminar on Green Growth in association with the Ministry of
Environment of Korea and the Seoul Initiative Network on Green Growth (SINGG) on 12
November 2010.

8 “Environmental Law and Policy for Sustainable Development: Issues and Strategies”,
International Satellite Seminar on Environmental Policy, Legislation and Enforcement, Global
Eco-Meet Prithvi 2005, Organized by Swadeshi Science Movement, Thiruvananthapuram,
February 19-28, 2005.

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9 Nambi, Arivudai, L. Pushpa Kumar, Access To Biological Resources And Benefit Sharing: A
Case Study, International Conference on Herbs & Herbal products: Livelihoods and Trade
Options, New Delhi, jointly organized by Oxfam GB and CEFI, New Delhi, March 26-27, 2004.

10 “Biotechnology and Intellectual Property Rights” presented in the International Inter-

disciplinary Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights: Global and National Perspectives jointly
organized by Department of Law, Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram and Ministry of
Human Resources Development, Government of India on February 20 – 22, 2003.

11 “Protection of Biological Diversity and Genetic Resources in the context of the Emerging
Intellectual Property Rights Regime” presented in the Commonwealth Legal Education
Association Conference jointly organized by the Commonwealth Legal Education Association
and the International Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies (IIIS), Kerala at Thiruvananthapuram
from December 28 to 30, 2002.

12 “Expertise of Experts: The Indian Experience in Environmental Justice Delivery” presented in

‘The International Workshop on Environment: Courts and Authorities – The Indian and
Australian Experience’ at Pune organized by ILS Law College, Pune on January 17, 2000.

B. National Conferences /Seminars

1. “Protection of Software” Workshop-cum-Conference on Information Technology and Related

Intellectual Property, organized by Law Centre-I, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, during
March 19-21, 2010.

2. “Armed Conflict and Environment: The Challenge to International Humanitarian Law”,

Conference on International Humanitarian Law, jointly organized by All India Law Teachers’
Congress and the International Committee of the Red Cross at New Delhi during November 27-
28, 2010.

3. “GMOS and Biosafety: The Challenges for Law in India”, National Seminar on Law, Society and
Biotechnology Interface: Emerging Issues in North Western Region, University Law School,
University Institute of Legal Studies, Punjab University, Chandigarh, 27-28 January 2010.

4. “International Legal Regime on Agricultural Biotechnology”, Workshop on Emerging Issues of

Biotechnology, IPRs and PPVFR Act, 2001”, organized by the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi,
September 13, 2008.

5. “Biopiracy and Biosafety”, National Conference on Agricultural Biotechnology and the Law,
New Delhi, organized by Human Rights Law Network, New Delhi on June 27-28, 2008.

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6. Sundaramoorthy, T, Badrinath, P.S., L. Pushpa Kumar, Conservation Strategy for Andaman and
Nicobar Islands Ecosystem, Proceedings of the National Seminar on New Frontiers in Marine
Bioscience Research, Chennai, jointly organized by the National Institute of Ocean Technology,
Department of Ocean Development, Government of India and Society of Biosciences,
Muzzaffarnagar, January 22-23, 2004, pp 237-246.

7. “Patenting Basmati: Its Implications on Intellectual Property Rights of Indian Farmers”

presented in the National Seminar on ‘Intellectual Property Laws in the New Millennium –
Changes and Challenges’ organized by the Tamilnadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University, Chennai on
March 8 – 9, 2002.

8. “Geographical Indications and Trade Secrets in the Post WTO – TRIPS Regime” presented in
the National Seminar on “Intellectual Property Rights – Challenges and opportunities” jointly
organized by the Department of Corporate Secretaryship, Alagappa University, Karaikudi and
Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India on October 25 and 26 2002.

9. “Environmental Governance and People’s Participation” presented in the National Seminar on

‘Redefining Governance: Role of NGOs in Development Administration’, organized by the
Presidency College, Chennai on April 8 – 9, 2002.
Total Publication Profile optional
Books
1. The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001 into Tamil, published by
M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai (2008).
2. Co-author, “Environmental Laws of India – An Introduction” an introductory book published
by C.P.R Environmental Education Centre, Chennai (2000).
Chapter in Books
1. HOW SHOULD WE TEACH: TEACHING METHODS AND TOOLS OF TEACHING, in Building Capacities:
Learning from Each Other, Report of the three-day Teachers’ Training Workshop: 19 - 21 April
2006, Law Centre – I, Faculty of Law University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, Edited by Prof. Ved
Kumari, United States Education Foundation in India, New Delhi, 2006.

In Indexed/ Peer Reviewed Journals

1. “Biotechnology Regulation: The Evolving Legal Framework in India”,
I JLT-I (2011) pp. 145-166.
2. Asta Lakshmi, L. Pushpa Kumar and R. Sridhar, Coastal Management Law in Transition: A Look
at Evolving Participatory Environmental Governance in India, XXX DLR (2011) pp. 60-74.
3. Book Review, Copyright and Related Rights: National and International Perspectives by Alka
Chawla, (2007) Macmillan India Ltd., New Delhi, XXVIII–XXIX DLR (2006-2007) pp. 296-299.
4. “Challenges for Law in Regulating Stem Cell Research, Therapeutic and Reproductive Cloning:
A Global Perspective”, X-XI NCLJ (2005-2006) pp. 164-191.

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Articles
1. “India and the Patent Regime: Grandmom Shackled” published in ‘Combat Law: The Human
Rights Magazine’, Volume 4, Issue 2: 2005, (Special Issue on Patents.)
2. “Legal Aid for Environmental Cases” published in ‘Nyaya Kiran’ Official Newsletter of Delhi
Legal Services Authority, Vol. 4, Issue 1, Jan-March 2005.
3. “Access to Environmental Justice” published in 'Econews', VOL.10 NO. 1, April-June, 2004.
4. “Environmental Law in India - III” published in 'Econews', VOL. 9, NO. 3, October-Dec, 2003.
5. “Environmental Law in India - II” published in 'Econews', VOL. 9, NO. 2, July-September, 2003.
6. “Environmental Law in India - I” published in 'Econews', VOL. 9, NO. 1, April-June, 2003.
7. “Plant Varieties and Intellectual Property Rights”, published in Econews, Vol.8, No.2, July –
September, 2002.
8. “Patenting Basmati” published in Econews, VOL.7, NO.2, April-June, 2001.
9. “Legal Fallout of the Vellore Tanneries Case”, published in Econews, VOL.6, NO.2, July-
September, 2000.
10. “Island in the Court”, published in Econews, VOL.6, NO.1, April-June, 2000.
Conference Presentations
A. International Conferences /Seminars
1 Presented a paper on “Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing and its IPR Interface”
in the International Conference on Intellectual Property Rights, organized by the Law Centre-I,
Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, 24-27, February 2012.
2 “Contribution of International Environmental Law for Sustainable Development: Issues and
Challenges” in the International Conference on Contribution of International Environmental
Law for Sustainable Development: Global and National Perspectives, organized by the Faculty
of Law, University of Delhi, 17-18 February 2012.
3 “Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing and International IPR Regime: Dilution or
New Dimension?” in the International Conference on Intellectual Property Law, organized by
the Law Centre-I, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi in partnership with the USPTO and US
Embassy, 13-14 March 2011.
4 “Revamping Legal Education: Some Alternatives”, in in the International Conference on Legal
Education and Contemporary Issues, organized by the Law Centre-I, Faculty of Law, University
of Delhi, 12 March 2011.
5 “Protecting Human Dignity in the New Technological Age: Some Human Rights Questions” in
International Confernce on Human Rights in 21st Century: Changing Dimensions, Faculty of Law,
University of Delhi, 25 - 26 February 2011.
6 “Dealing with Techno-legal Environmental Cases – Can Green Tribunal Help India?” in India -
Australia Joint Workshop on Role of Specialist Environmental Law Courts for the Resolution of

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Environmental Disputes, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, 1-2 February 2011
7 “Effective Policy Design for Sustainable Development in India” in
Indo-Korean Joint Environment Seminar on Green Growth in association with the Ministry of
Environment of Korea and the Seoul Initiative Network on Green Growth (SINGG) on 12
November 2010.
8 “Environmental Law and Policy for Sustainable Development: Issues and Strategies”,
International Satellite Seminar on Environmental Policy, Legislation and Enforcement, Global
Eco-Meet Prithvi 2005, Organized by Swadeshi Science Movement, Thiruvananthapuram,
February 19-28, 2005.
9 Nambi, Arivudai, L. Pushpa Kumar, Access To Biological Resources And Benefit Sharing: A
Case Study, International Conference on Herbs & Herbal products: Livelihoods and Trade
Options, New Delhi, jointly organized by Oxfam GB and CEFI, New Delhi, March 26-27, 2004.

10 “Biotechnology and Intellectual Property Rights” presented in the International Inter-

disciplinary Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights: Global and National Perspectives jointly
organized by Department of Law, Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram and Ministry of
Human Resources Development, Government of India on February 20 – 22, 2003.
11 “Protection of Biological Diversity and Genetic Resources in the context of the Emerging
Intellectual Property Rights Regime” presented in the Commonwealth Legal Education
Association Conference jointly organized by the Commonwealth Legal Education Association
and the International Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies (IIIS), Kerala at Thiruvananthapuram
from December 28 to 30, 2002.
12 “Expertise of Experts: The Indian Experience in Environmental Justice Delivery” presented in
‘The International Workshop on Environment: Courts and Authorities – The Indian and
Australian Experience’ at Pune organized by ILS Law College, Pune on January 17, 2000.

B. National Conferences /Seminars

1. “ Traditional Cultural Expressions, Copyrights and Digital Environment” in the Seminar on

Small and Medium Enterprises and Copyright Protection & Management of Rights in Digital
Environment organized by Law Centre-I, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi on 16 February,
2013.
2. “India and Climate Change: Legal and Policy Options” in “Roundtable Discussion on “Climate
Change Mitigation: Kyoto Protocol and Beyond” organized by Faculty of Law, University of
Delihi on October 29, 2011.
3. “Protection of Software” Workshop-cum-Conference on Information Technology and Related
Intellectual Property, organized by Law Centre-I, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, during
March 19-21, 2010.
4. “Armed Conflict and Environment: The Challenge to International Humanitarian Law”,
Conference on International Humanitarian Law, jointly organized by All India Law Teachers’
Congress and the International Committee of the Red Cross at New Delhi during November 27-

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28, 2010.
5. “GMOS and Biosafety: The Challenges for Law in India”, National Seminar on Law, Society and
Biotechnology Interface: Emerging Issues in North Western Region, University Law School,
University Institute of Legal Studies, Punjab University, Chandigarh, 27-28 January 2010.
6. “International Legal Regime on Agricultural Biotechnology”, Workshop on Emerging Issues of
Biotechnology, IPRs and PPVFR Act, 2001”, organized by the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi,
September 13, 2008.
7. “Biopiracy and Biosafety”, National Conference on Agricultural Biotechnology and the Law,
New Delhi, organized by Human Rights Law Network, New Delhi on June 27-28, 2008.
8. Sundaramoorthy, T, Badrinath, P.S., L. Pushpa Kumar, Conservation Strategy for Andaman and
Nicobar Islands Ecosystem, Proceedings of the National Seminar on New Frontiers in Marine
Bioscience Research, Chennai, jointly organized by the National Institute of Ocean Technology,
Department of Ocean Development, Government of India and Society of Biosciences,
Muzzaffarnagar, January 22-23, 2004, pp 237-246.
9. “Patenting Basmati: Its Implications on Intellectual Property Rights of Indian Farmers”
presented in the National Seminar on ‘Intellectual Property Laws in the New Millennium –
Changes and Challenges’ organized by the Tamilnadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University, Chennai on
March 8 – 9, 2002.
10. “Geographical Indications and Trade Secrets in the Post WTO – TRIPS Regime” presented in
the National Seminar on “Intellectual Property Rights – Challenges and opportunities” jointly
organized by the Department of Corporate Secretaryship, Alagappa University, Karaikudi and
Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India on October 25 and 26 2002.
11. “Environmental Governance and People’s Participation” presented in the National Seminar on
‘Redefining Governance: Role of NGOs in Development Administration’, organized by the
Presidency College, Chennai on April 8 – 9, 2002

Public Service / University Service / Consulting Activity

1. Expert Consultancy to the Government of India

1. Examined the “Nagoya-Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress and its
Legal Implications for India” and submitted Report on the future course of action on ratification
of the Nagoya-Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress as Expert Consultant
to the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. (February, 2012)

2. Examined the “Legal Implications of Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing for India”
and submitted Report on the future course of action on ratification of the Nagoya Protocol on
Access and Benefit Sharing as Expert Consultant to the National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai
and the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. (October, 2011).

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2. Resource Person in other Workshops, Winter/Summer Courses and Training
Programmes
1. “The Convention on Biological Diversity-An Overview” on 14-12-2010 in the Winter Course on
"International Environmental Law" organized by the Indian Society of International Law (ISIL)
from 13-12-2010 to 17-12-2010.
2. “Biotechnology, Biosafety and Law” on 16-12-2010 in the Winter Course on "International
Environmental Law" organized by the Indian Society of International Law (ISIL) from 13-12-2010
to 17-12-2010.
3. Panelist on in the Panel discussion on "Who is More Responsible for the Protection of Local
and Global Environmental Problems? " on 17-12-2007 in the Winter Course on "International
Environmental Law" organized by the Indian Society of International Law (ISIL) from 13-12-2010
to 17-12-2010.
4. “Farmers Rights”, “Registration of Plant Varieties”, Trainers’ Training Programme on the
Biological Diversity Act and the Protection of Plant Varieties Act, for Namakkal District,
organized by M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, on August 18-22, 2008.
5. “Farmers Rights”, “Registration of Plant Varieties”, Trainers’ Training Programme on the
Biological Diversity Act and the Protection of Plant Varieties Act, for Thanjavur District,
organized by M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, on July 7-11, 2008.
6. “Farmers Rights”, “Registration of Plant Varieties”, Trainers’ Training Programme on the
Biological Diversity Act and the Protection of Plant Varieties Act, for Pudukottai District,
organized by M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, on July 1-5, 2008.
7. “Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer’s Rights, IPR and Patents”, “Farmers Rights”,
“Registration of Plant Varieties”, Trainers’ Training Programme on the Biological Diversity Act
and the Protection of Plant Varieties Act, for Cuddalore District, organized by M.S.
Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, on May 26-30, 2008.
8. “Evolution of Environmental Law” and ““Environment and Judicial Activism: The Indian
Perspective”, in SAARC Training Programme for Capacity Building of young Lawyers of South
Asian Countries to Strengthen Public Interest Environmental Law and Justice, organized by MC
Mehta Environmental Foundation, November, 16, 2005.
9. “Legal and Institutional Framework for Prevention and Control of Air Pollution” presented at
Environmental Training Institute, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Training during the
World Bank aided Environmental Management Capacity Building Technical Assistance Project
on “Sampling and analysis methods for ambient air pollutants and source emission including
site selection guidelines and statistical analysis and interpretation of air quality data” on May
12, 2003
10. “Plant Resources and Intellectual Property Rights” presented in the Seminar on Economic
Botany by the C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre, Chennai on August 17, 2002
11. “Using Environmental Laws for making Sustainable Cities” presented in the ‘Exposition on
Best Practices for Sustainable Cities’ organized by SUSTAIN, UN-HABITAT at Chennai, as part of
City Networking for Sustainable Urban Development for Human Utility on May 3 – 6, 2002.

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12. “Judicial Activism and Implementation of Environmental Laws in India ” presented in the
Seminar on ‘Environmental Legislation: 30 Years Since Stockholm’ organized by C.P.R
Environmental Education Centre, Chennai on April 03, 2002.
13. “Panchayat Amendment Act Guidelines- Their Implications on Forest Resources Conservation
and Utilization” presented in the Workshop on ‘Linkage between Panchayat Raj Act and Joint
Forest Management’ organized by National Afforestation and Eco-development Board (NAEB),
Bangalore, at A.P. Forest Academy, Dullapally on February 7, 2002.
14. “Legal Framework for the Regulation of Experimentation on Animals” presented in CPCSEA
South Zone Workshop for Nominees at Hydrabad organized by CPCSEA, Animal Welfare Board
of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on August 05, 2000.

3. Resource Person in UGC- Sponsored Refresher Courses

1. “Environmental Justice Delivery in India: Trends and Challenges” presented in the UGC-
Sponsored Refresher course organized by the Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University,
Chennai, on January, 13, 2004

2. “Environment and Human Rights” presented in the UGC-Sponsored Refresher course on

“Human Rights” at the School of Indian Legal Thought, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam,
Kerala, on November, 03, 2003

3. “Environment, Science and the Law” in the AITUC sponsored refresher course for faculty
members at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Chennai on December 15, 2000.

4. “Environment and Judicial Activism” presented in the UGC-Sponsored Refresher course on

‘Environment, Development and the Law’ at Department of Law, Pune University, Pune on
November 11, 1999.

5. “Sustainable Development: Theory and Practice” in the UGC-Sponsored Refresher course on

‘Environment, Development and the Law’ at Department of Law, University of Pune, Pune on
November 11, 1999.

4. Invited Talks
1. “The State of Environmental Laws in India”, the Venkatasubramanian Endowment Memorial
Lecture at Dr. Ambedkar Govt. Law College, Chennai on March 19, 2003

2. “The Biological Diversity Act, 2002” lecture at the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation,
Chennai on March 13, 2003.

3. ‘Environmental Laws and Policies in India’ at the workshop for the District Environmental
Organizers, jointly conducted by Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board, Tamilnadu Science Forum
and All India Radio, Chennai on April 5 - 6, 2002.

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4. ‘Judicial Activism – NGOs perspective’ at the Training Programme on Environmental Law for
NGOs of Tamilnadu, organized by Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai and CEERA,
National Law School of India University, Bangalore on March 16 – 17, 2002.

5. “Environment, People and the Law” in the ‘Environmental Law Training Programme for
Elected Members of Local Bodies’ at Dr. Ambedkar Govt. Law College, Chennai conducted
jointly by National Law School of India University, Bangalore and Dr. Ambedkar Govt. Law
College, Chennai on March 29, 2000.

6. “An Insight into Environmental Law” at Symbiosis Law College, Pune on January 18, 2000.

Professional Societies Memberships

 Member, FAO Biotechnology Forum (FBF)

 Member, Gender and Legal Association (GALA)
 Member, Global Alliance for Justice Education (GAGE)
 Associate Member, Indian Society of International Law (ISIL)

Projects (Major Grants / Collaborations)

1. Research Project on “Regulation of Agricultural Biotechnology in India: A Critical Study

of Legal and Policy Frameworks” under the Scheme to Strengthen R &D Doctoral
Research Programme by providing funds to University Faculty of the University of
Delhi, 2008-2009.

Other Details

Research Fellowships and Honours

1 Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellow 2013-14 and invited by the Harvard Law School,
Harvard University, USA to carry out Research.

2 Visiting Scholar, University of Washington School of Law, University of Washington, Seattle, USA,
November 2012.

3 Research Fellow, Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law,
Heidelberg, Germany from May 03, 2009 to November 02, 2009.

4 Participated in the “Law Teaching and Legal Research Skills Programme” organized by the
Cardiff Law School, Cardiff University, UK, during February 26 to March 24, 2006.

5 Participated in the International Visitors Programme on “Urban Environmental Issues” in

the USA, organized by the US Department of State during August 7 – 28, 2003.

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Law / Rule / Policy Making Experience
1. Helped Prof. M.S. Swaminathan in drafting the Women Farmers’ Entitlement and Empowerment
Bill, 2011. The Bill was introduced in the Upper House of the Parliament (Rajya Sabha) by Professor
M S Swaminathan, Member of Parliament as Private Member Bill on 11th May, 2012.

2. Suggested a Model Law for making “Climate Risk Management Act, 2008” in the Annual Inter-
disciplinary Dialogue on “Community Management of Climate change, Role of Panchayats and
Nagarpalikas” organized by the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, April 19-21,
2008

3. Drafted Rules for the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001 as a Member
(Legal) of Dr. Bala Ravi Committee set up by the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation under
the auspicious of Food and Agriculture Organisation of United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of
Agriculture, Government of India. Submitted to the Government of India and based on that the
final Rules were formulated in 2003.

4. Provided inputs for the Draft Biodiversity Rules in the process of making rules to the Biological
Diversity Act, 2003 by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India (2003).

5. Reviewed the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) and provided inputs to the
NBSAP and participated in the final workshop in New Delhi, during December 20-23, 2002.
6. Contributed to the Workshop on Urban Women jointly organized by UNICEF and ROSHNI for
preparing a policy paper on “Urban Women” for the Government of Tamil Nadu by presenting a
paper on “Environment and Displacement” at Chennai on September 30, 2001.

Delhi Law Review – Editorial Board

 Member, Editorial Committee, Delhi Law Review, Vol. XXVII (2005-2006).
 Member, Editorial Committee, Delhi Law Review, Vol. XXVIII (2006-2007).

Organizing Capability and Leadership Skills

 Convenor, Faculty Seminar Committee, Law Centre-I, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, Delhi
(2012).
 Convenor, Environmental Law Society, Law Centre-I, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, Delhi
(2006-2007).
 Convenor, Environmental Law Clinic, Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur. (2004-2005).
 Organized 5 major International Conferences and 5 major National Conferences/
Seminars/Workshops and many institutional level academic events.

(Signature of Faculty Member) (Signature & Stamp of Head of the Department)

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