About
Dr. Fr. Peter Ladis Francis (Peter Ladis F) has been associated with Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna, since March 2011. He joined as Research Associate, served as Lecturer from 2013 and has been Assistant Professor of Law since February 2017. Before joining CNLU he practised as an Advocate at the Patna High Court.
He holds a Ph.D. (Law) from CNLU. He is a Rank Holder of the LL.M. programme of the Department of Law, University of Pune, and the University Topper in the Human Rights stream (2008–2010 batch). In 2026 he received the National Excellence Award for Excellence in Legal Education.
His participation in international conferences and Training of Trainers (ToT) programmes of the Global Alliance for Justice Education (GAJE) has given him wide experience in legal research and clinical legal education. He has trained and accompanied students and alumni to Mexico, Indonesia, South Africa and Poland; and he has presented more than 25 research papers in national and international conferences, and assists students who apply for higher studies abroad.
He has assisted the administrative functions of the Registrar’s office (admissions and registration, BCI, NAAC, NIRF, AISHE, UGC, drafting of University Regulations, RTI and issuing of certificates to the students). He was Convenor and Chairperson of the CNLU Legal Aid Cell, where he organises legal aid camps, trains students for legal awareness programmes and attends client counselling every Wednesday and Friday. ‘Vidhikta’, the legal aid fest, is an initiative towards bringing together the legal aid activities and recognise the best practices. He is also Research Head of the CNLU Child Rights Centre and a Faculty Member of CNLU Gender Resource Centre.
He has taught Criminal Substantive and Procedural Laws, Administrative Law, Interpretation of Statutes and Principles of Law to UG students, and Indian Constitutional Law: The New Challenges, and Administrative Process and Judicial Control to PG students. He has supervised 42 LL.M. dissertations, and two Ph.D. degrees have been awarded under his supervision.
Qualification
| Degree / Certificate |
Year |
Institution / University |
| Ph.D. (Law) |
2011–2016 |
Chanakya National Law University, Patna. Thesis: “Right to Education Act and its Implementation in the State of Bihar – A Socio-Legal Study” |
| LL.M. (Human Rights & Administrative Law) |
2008–2010 |
Department of Law, University of Pune. Topper in Human Rights and Rank Holder |
| LL.B. |
2005–2008 |
D.E.S. Law College, Pune; University of Pune |
| Certificate Course in Medical Jurisprudence and Forensic Science (CCFMJ) |
2007–2008 |
D.E.S. Law College, Pune; University of Pune |
| B.Th. |
1998–2001 |
Jnanadeepa Vidyapeeth, Pune; Papal Athenaeum, Pune |
| B.Com. (External) |
1994–1997 |
Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar |
| B.A. (Philosophy) and B.Ed. (Graduate Diploma) |
1994–1997 |
St. Albert’s College, Ranchi |
Teaching / Research Experience
Teaching experience
- 15 years of teaching law courses at CNLU, Patna (UG classes since 2011; PG classes since 2018).
- Visiting Faculty, Jnanadeepa Vidyapeeth, Pune: Constitutional Law, Political Philosophy and Human Rights, and Indian Legal System (about 10 years).
- Visiting Faculty, IIM Rohtak: Interpretation of Statutes (one year).
Positions held at CNLU
- Research Associate, Law: March 2011 – January 2013.
- Lecturer, Law: January 2013 – January 2017.
- Assistant Professor, Law: February 2017 – present.
- Convenor/Chairperson, CNLU Legal Aid Cell; Research Head, CNLU Child Rights Centre; Faculty Member, CNLU Gender Resource Centre.
Professional (non-academic) experience
- Advocate, Patna High Court.
Research experience
- Research guidance: supervised 42 LL.M. dissertations (listed under Other Accomplishments); two Ph.D. degrees awarded (one as Supervisor, one as Co-Supervisor).
- Publications: an edited book, book chapters, four course volumes written for the Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (and one reviewed), and 12 research papers (6 in Scopus-indexed journals and 6 in other journals).
- Research projects: completed: “Standard Operating Procedure for Missing Children”, funded by UNICEF through the CNLU Child Rights Centre (2022–2024). Ongoing (2025–26), as Co-Investigator: “Use of Illegal Arms and Ammunition in Crimes against the State and Society in the State of Bihar: An Exploratory Study” (Government of Bihar, PI: S.P. Singh; Co-PI: Manoranjan Kumar) and “State Action Plan for the Elimination and Rehabilitation of Child Labour” (UNICEF with Sugandha and P.P. Rao). Grant from the National Institute of Social Defence, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, for four awareness programmes on the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (March 2025).
- Conferences: more than 25 papers presented at national and international conferences, including four GAJE Worldwide Conferences (Mexico 2017, Indonesia 2019, South Africa 2022, Poland 2025) and three SASCV international conferences (2013, 2016, 2020).
- Editorial work: editor / senior editor of five law journals (see Honours / Awards / Membership).
Area of Interest
- Criminal Laws
- Constitutional Law
- Administrative Law
- Human Rights
- Laws relating to Women and Children
- Jurisprudence
- Legal Language and Interpretation of Statutes
- Cyber Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Clinical Legal Education and Legal Aid
Publications
Books and Edited Books
- Edited Book: “Feminine Jurisprudence and Gender Bias Laws in India”, with Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Satyam Law International, 2021. ISBN 9788194950936.
- Emerging Issues of Cyber Space (PGDCL-204), Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad, 2021. Course writer with Dr. Deesha Khaire and Ms. Prabhavati Baskey.
- Cyber Crime and Offences (PGDCL-201), Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad, 2021. Course writer with Mr. Kumar Gaurav.
- Cyber Space and its Governance (PGDCL-101), Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad, June 2020. ISBN 978-81-949119-3-7. Course writer with Mr. Kumar Gaurav.
- E-Commerce, E-Governance and E-Contract (PGDCL-102), Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad, June 2020. ISBN 978-81-949119-8-2. Course writer with Mr. Kumar Gaurav.
- Content Reviewer, Human Rights and Cyber Security Laws (PGDCL-203), Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad, 2021 (course writer: Dr. Deesha Khaire).
B. Chapters in Edited Books
- “Role of Police Agencies in Crime Prevention and Crime Control – A Study” in Crime Prevention and Crime Control – An Indian Perspective, ed. Prof. Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmed Khan Hifajatali Sayyed, Thomson Reuters, India, 2022. ISBN 9789393702104.
- “The Dialectics between the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles” in Becoming a Nation: Process and Prospects, ed. Dolrich Pereira, Association of Christian Philosophers of India, New Delhi, 2017. ISBN 9789351482291 (HB), 9789351482307 (PB).
- “Right to Education: A Human Rights Perspective on the Minorities in India” in Education for All, ed. Jayanta Mete and Ajit Mondal, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi, 2014. ISBN 978-93-313-2283-8.
C. Research Papers in Journals
- “Regional and Developmental Effectiveness of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 in India: A Policy Perspective on Child Protection and Justice Delivery”, Journal of Applied Bioanalysis, Vol. 12, No. 1 (January 2026). ISSN 2405-710X. Scopus-indexed.
- “Gendered Geographies of Consent: Rethinking Marital Rape through Law, Society, and Development in India”, Journal of Applied Bioanalysis, Vol. 11, No. S2 (October 2025), pp. 213–220. ISSN 2405-710X. Scopus-indexed.
- “Panchayati Raj in Bihar: Constitutional Promise, Institutional Practice, and the Next Frontier of Decentralisation”, Journal of Carcinogenesis, Vol. 24, Issue 6s (2025). ISSN 1477-3163. Scopus-indexed.
- “Necessity of Judicial Review in Delimitation and the Shifting Regime of Restrictions: To Review or Not to Review”, Lex Localis – Journal of Local Self-Government, Vol. 23, No. S4 (2025). ISSN 1581-5374. Scopus-indexed.
- “The Role of Legal Frameworks in Combating Cybercrime: Global Perspectives and Local Implications”, African Journal of Biomedical Research, Vol. 27(5S) (December 2024), pp. 186–195. ISSN 1119-5096. Scopus-indexed.
- “The Historical Link between Gopal Krishna Gokhale and Right to Education Act, 2009”, Fiat Justitia, Vol. IV (June 2016), Deccan Education Society’s Navalmal Firodia Law College, Pune. ISSN 2320-2696.
- “Supreme Court Decisions on Medical Negligence: A Necessary Protection or A License to Kill?”, SwaDes, College Magazine of D.E.S. Law College, 2nd Issue, 2007–08.
D. Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings
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- “Euthanasia: The Paradigm Shift from Crime to a Right”, Third International Conference of the South Asian Society of Criminology and Victimology (SASCV), Goa, 28–29 January 2016. ISBN 978-81-906687-9-8.
- “Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism: An International Perspective of Sri Lankan Genocide”, Third International Conference of SASCV, Goa, 28–29 January 2016. ISBN 978-81-906687-9-8.
- “Interpersonal Crimes against and by Women: An Indian Perspective”, Second International Conference of SASCV, Kanyakumari, 11–13 January 2013. ISBN 978-81-906687-5-0.
- “Preventive Detention: A Bottle Neck to Personal Liberty and Contrary to the Value of Human Rights”, Dr. Ambedkar College of Law, Nagpur, 20 February 2011.
Conference / Seminar / Workshop
A.Papers presented and talks delivered (latest first)
- 12th Worldwide Conference, Global Alliance for Justice Education (GAJE), Lazarski University, Warsaw, Poland, 23–26 July 2025: (a) “The Legal Recognition and Protection of Transgender Rights: A Comparative Global Approach with Special Reference to India”; (b) “Contribution of CNLU Legal Aid Cell to Clinical Legal Education: A Model”. Also guided and accompanied seven B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) students who presented papers.
- 11th Worldwide Conference, GAJE, Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Law, South Africa, 11–15 December 2022 (theme: “Justice Education: Building Resilience and Strong Connections in Times of Global Challenges”): (a) “Role of Legal Aid Cells and Clinical Legal Education in India: A Study”; (b) “Effectiveness of the Nyaya Bandhu (Pro Bono) Scheme in India: An Analysis”; (c) “Pre and Post Covid-19 Period Atrocities against the Deprived Classes of People in India: An Analysis”; (d) “The Role and Affordability of Forensic Science in the Criminal Justice System”.
- Fourth International Conference of the South Asian Society of Criminology and Victimology (SASCV), Hotel Pride Plaza, Ahmedabad, 30–31 January 2020: “The Constitutional Validity of Rape Law in India: An Analysis”.
- 10th Worldwide Conference, GAJE, Pasundan University, Bandung, Indonesia, 4–8 December 2019: “Justice to Dalit Marginalized in India: A Mission Yet to Be Accomplished”.
- Two-day National Seminar on Child Online Protection, Unitedworld School of Law, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, in partnership with UNICEF Gujarat, 22–23 June 2019: “Cyber Bullying: A Crime beyond Legal Remedy in India”.
- Chaired a session, UGC-sponsored National Seminar on Law and Environment Protection: Issues and Challenges, CNLU, Patna, 19 January 2019.
- Resource Person, UGC-sponsored National Seminar on Feminine Jurisprudence and Gender Biased Laws in India, CNLU, Patna, 29 September 2018.
- 40th All India Criminology Conference, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, 19–21 January 2018: “Rape Law in India after 2013 Amendment: A Critical Analysis”.
- 9th Worldwide Conference, “Breaking Down Walls: The Transformative Power of Justice Education”, GAJE, Puebla, Mexico, 5–9 December 2017: “Role of Law Clinics in India: More Milestones to Pass”.
- Third International Conference of SASCV, Goa, 28–29 January 2016: “Euthanasia: The Paradigm Shift from Crime to a Right” and “Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism: An International Perspective of Sri Lankan Genocide”.
- UGC-sponsored National Seminar, Patna Law College, 4–5 April 2015: “Right to Information Act as an Anti-Corruption Tool”.
- UGC-sponsored National Seminar on Marital Sexual Violence by Youth in India and Modern Trends in Teaching and Research, A.N. Sinha Institute of Social Studies, Patna, 13–14 December 2014: “Marital Rape: A Study on the Criminal Law Amendment of 2013”.
- UGC-sponsored National Seminar on Ever Greening of Patents (Patents v. Patients), CNLU, Patna, 10 May 2013: “Judicial Outlook on Rights of Patients and the Ever Greening Patents”.
- State Level Seminar on Constitutionality of Capital Punishments in India, Modern Law College, Pune, 28 February 2013: “Changing Trends in the Jurisprudence of Juvenile Delinquency”.
- Second International Conference of SASCV, Kanyakumari, 11–13 January 2013: “Interpersonal Crimes against and by Women: An Indian Perspective”.
- National Seminar on Right to Education: Constitutional Dynamics, 18–19 August 2012: “RTE vis-à-vis Minority Rights: A Brief Study on the Provisions of the Constitution of India”.
- National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Consumerism in India, Manikchand Pahade Law College, Aurangabad, 27 August 2011: “Legal Protection of Consumers against Misleading Advertisements in India”.
- UGC-sponsored National Seminar on National Security, Terrorism and Human Rights, Dr. Ambedkar College of Law, Nagpur, 19–20 February 2011: “Preventive Detention: A Bottle Neck to Personal Liberty and Contrary to the Value of Human Rights”.
- UGC National Seminar on Social Justice and Welfare State: Myth and Realities, University of North Bengal, 27–28 November 2010: “Social Justice in the Eyes of the Indian Judiciary”.
- Workshop on Human Rights of the Elderly and the Need for Networking, Department of Law, University of Pune, 20 March 2010: “Human Rights of the Elderly: An Overview”.
- Manupatra Annual Essay Competition 2009: essay on “Legalizing Abortion in India”.
- World Peace Centre, MAEER’s MIT, Pune, 3–5 February 2001: “World Peace, to Promote Culture of Peace through Value-based Universal Education System – Students Perspective”.
B. Sessions chaired and seminars attended
- Chaired the Technical Session, First National Seminar on Elimination of Violence against Women: A Socio-Legal Perspective, Army Law College, Pune, 12 December 2023.
- Attended the talk “Unpacking the Shift from Penal to Nyaya” on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Indian Law Institute (ILI) Patna Chapter, Bihar Judicial Academy, 24 February 2024.
- UGC-sponsored National Seminar on Law and Economics: Banking Competition and Efficiency, CNLU, Patna, 7–8 December 2013.
- State Level Seminar on The Constitutional Provisions of Reservation Policy – Problems and Prospects, New Law Academy, Pune, 27 March 2010.
- Seminar on Right to Information – A Cornerstone of Democracy, University of Pune and Modern Law College, Pune, March 2010.
- National Seminar on Convergence of Law and Biotechnology, D.E.S. Law College and Fergusson College, Pune, 17–18 February 2010.
- Seminar on Expanding Horizons of Business Law – Future Challenges, Department of Law, University of Pune, 2009–10.
- State Level Workshop on Legal Research – An Inter-Disciplinary Approach, Department of Law, University of Pune, 23–24 November 2009.
- Seminar on Science, Technology and Laws, Department of Law, University of Pune, 18–19 October 2008.
- Youth Summit for Earth Fare 2008, Symbiosis International University, Pune, 23 January 2008.
- Seminar on Cyber Law, D.E.S. Law College, Pune, 9 September 2007.
- “Run Positive – Be Positive for HIV Positive”, World AIDS Day, Bihar State AIDS Control Society, Patna, 1 December 2014.
Capacity Building Training Programmes
- Training of Trainers (ToT), 12th GAJE Worldwide Conference, Lazarski University, Warsaw, Poland, 22 and 27 July 2025.
- Training of Trainers (ToT) on practical aspects of implementing justice education, including clinical teaching methods, GAJE, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 11 and 15 December 2022.
- Capacity Building Programme, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, 26–30 July 2022 (5 days).
- Refresher Course in Law, UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University, Ranchi, 2–15 September 2021 (14 days).
- Faculty Development Programme, Department of Law, Central University of Tamil Nadu, 7–11 September 2020 (5 days).
- Faculty Induction (Orientation) Programme, UGC-HRDC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 27 July – 25 August 2020 (30 days).
- Training of Trainers (ToT), GAJE, Pasundan University, Bandung, Indonesia, 9–10 December 2019.
- Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop on implementing justice education, including clinical teaching methods, Tlaxcala, Mexico, 11–12 December 2017.
- Presentation on “Law and Governance – Pathways for Collaboration: Law Schools, Legal Services Authorities and Civil Society”, Seventh Annual Conference on Good Rural Governance and Citizen Participation, S.M. Sehgal Foundation, Gurugram, 27 October 2017.
- Orientation programme on “NALSA (Effective Implementation of Poverty Alleviation Schemes) Scheme 2015”, Bihar State Legal Services Authority with Sehgal Foundation, Patna, 13 September 2017.
- Professional Development Training Workshop on “Environmental Law and Practices”, Kochi, Kerala, 1–3 July 2016 (3 days).
- Second Refresher Course in Law, UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Patna University, conducted at Patna Law College, 24 February – 15 March 2016 (21 days): Grade ‘A’.
- Professional Development Training for Lawyers and Law Teachers on “Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Administration: Issues and Challenges”, NLU Jodhpur, 23–26 July 2015 (4 days).
- Professional Development Training, RGNUL, Punjab, 2–5 October 2014 (4 days).
- First Refresher Course in Law, UGC Academic Staff College, Patna University, organised by Patna Law College, 5–25 August 2014 (21 days): Grade ‘A’.
- Professional Development Workshop on Curriculum Planning for Post-Graduate Legal Education, Teacher Training and Research, IBA-CLE Chair, NLSIU Bangalore, and Menon Institute of Legal Advocacy Training, with CNLU, Patna, 2–5 December 2013 (4 days).
- Professional Development Training for Law Teachers on Law Teaching, Legal Research and Future of Legal Education, Mar Gregorios College of Law, Trivandrum, 9–12 October 2013 (4 days).
- Regional Training Programme on International Humanitarian Law, Department of Law, University of Calcutta, and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), 21–23 August 2013.
- Workshop on Legal Research Methodology, University of Pune, 8–14 October 2012 (7 days).
- Anti-Trafficking and Bonded Labour Legal Workshop, CNLU, Patna, 29 September 2012.
Honours / Awards/ Membership
Honours and awards
- National Excellence Award 2026 for Excellence in Legal Education, presented by Kiteskraft Production LLP.
- Topper in Human Rights and Rank Holder, LL.M. (2008–2010), University of Pune.
- Certificate of Merit, Government of Bihar, for participating in “Jigyasa: Documenting Bihar’s Development Journey” under the Bihar@2025 Badh Chala Bihar Campaign, 23 August 2015.
Editorial positions
- Editor, National Journal of Criminal Law (NJCL), ISSN 2581-8244.
- Editor, Journal of Constitutional Law and Jurisprudence (JCLJ), ISSN 2583-388X.
- Editor, Journal of Human Rights Law and Practice (JHRLP), ISSN 2581-8155.
- Senior Editor, Journal of Legal Studies and Research, ISSN 2455-2437.
- Senior Editor, International Journal of Legal Developments and Allied Issues, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, ISSN 2454-1273.
Memberships and advisory roles
- Member, General Council, Xavier University, Patna.
Visiting Faculty/Guest Lectures/Keynote Address
Visiting faculty
- Jnanadeepa Vidyapeeth, Pune (about 10 years): Political Philosophy and Human Rights (2 credits); Indian Legal System (2 credits); Constitutional Law. This included four credits of lectures on “The Fundamentals of Indian Legal System” to UG students, 9–23 June 2014.
- IIM Rohtak: Interpretation of Statutes (one year).
Guest lectures and resource-person assignments
- Two lectures to Presiding Officers of Special Courts under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989: “Disposal of Cases under SC/ST (PoA) Act, 1989”, 16 and 17 December 2025.
- Resource Person, Faculty Induction Programme, UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Bharathiar University: “Constitutional Values, Human Rights and Fundamental Duties”, 22 January 2025.
- Two lectures on “Indian Penal Code and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: A Comparative Study”, Refresher Programme, L.N. Mishra Institute of Economic Development and Social Change, Patna, August 2024.
- Two lectures, Bihar Institute of Correctional Administration, 28 January 2024: “An Analysis of Offences against Women under the Indian Penal Code and Changes Brought in by the Criminal Law Amendment Acts, 2013 and 2018” and “Presumption, Onus and Burden of Proof in Cases of Sexual Offences”.
- The same two lectures, Bihar Institute of Correctional Administration, 4 December 2023.
- Lecture on “Strengthening Criminal Justice System: Perspective of the Defence”, Stake Holders Co-ordination and Leadership Development programme, Bihar Institute of Correctional Administration, Hajipur, 25 February 2023.
- Online special guest lecture on “Offences against Human Body with Special Reference to Murder”, Mulund College of Commerce, 16 February 2023.
- Online special guest lecture on “Offences against Human Body under IPC”, Mulund College of Commerce, 14 August 2022.
- Resource Person / Organizing Member, Workshop on “Difficulties during Data Uploading on AISHE Portal and Their Solution”, All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), Department of Higher, Technical Education and Skill Development, Jharkhand State Unit, Ranchi, 16 May 2018.
- Lectures on medical laws for medical personnel, Tripolia Social Service Hospital, 4 February 2014.
Other Accomplishments
- Research supervision: 42 LL.M. dissertations supervised and two Ph.D. degrees awarded (names and topics listed below); four Ph.D. scholars currently under guidance.
- CNLU Legal Aid Cell: as Convenor and Chairperson, organised legal aid camps and Lok Adalat visits, trained students for client counselling and legal awareness programmes, and personally counsels clients every Wednesday and Friday. Conducts legal awareness programmes every year.
- Clinical legal education: presented “Contribution of CNLU Legal Aid Cell to Clinical Legal Education: A Model” at the 12th GAJE Worldwide Conference (2025), and has trained and accompanied students and alumni to GAJE conferences in Mexico, Indonesia, South Africa and Poland.
- Child Rights Centre: Research Head; the Centre undertook the UNICEF-funded project on a Standard Operating Procedure for Missing Children (2022–2024). Was an editor of the CRC newsletter.
- Government grant: four one-day awareness / sensitisation programmes on the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, funded by the National Institute of Social Defence, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (March 2025).
- Nyaya – Samvidhan Fellowship: collaborates with Nyaya and conducts orientation programmes for advocates.
- University administration: handled admission and registration, BCI, NAAC, NIRF, AISHE and UGC matters, drafting of University regulations, RTI and issuing of certificates to the students. Initiated in signing of the MoU between Bihar Police and CNLU.
- Conferences and events organised: International Workshop on Human Rights at the Indian Law Institute, Delhi; CNLU Legal Aid Fest “Vidhikta”; Coordinator, State Level Consultation on “Engagement with State Ministers on Effectively Combating Human Trafficking: Focusing on Solutions and Best Practices in Bihar”, Child Rights Centre, CNLU, 4 September 2019.
- Course material: course writer for four Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law (PGDCL) courses and content reviewer for one, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (2020–2021).
- Student mentoring: guides students applying for higher studies abroad.
Ph.D. Research Guidance
| No. |
Research Scholar |
Title of the Thesis |
Role |
Status |
| 1 |
Preety Anand |
“Rape Law in India vis-à-vis Gender Neutrality: A Critical Study” |
Supervisor |
Awarded 7 August 2026 |
| 2 |
Ashish Kumar Sinha |
“Clinical Legal Education in India: A Critical Study” |
Co-Supervisor |
Awarded, November 2024 |
LL.M. Dissertations Guided (Chanakya National Law University)
| No. |
Research Scholar |
Title of the Dissertation |
Year |
| 1 |
Monali Sagar |
Jurisprudence of Women’s Rights in India |
April 2019 |
| 2 |
Mohammed Oruj Faiyaz |
Educational Rights of Religious Minorities in India |
April 2019 |
| 3 |
Abhash Priyadarshi |
Pedophilia: A Growing Menace in India and the Legal Response |
July 2020 |
| 4 |
Alok Kumar |
Emerging Trends of Criminology and Victimology: A Judicial Response in India |
July 2020 |
| 5 |
Kunal Raj |
Merits and Demerits of Death Penalty: A Critical Study |
July 2020 |
| 6 |
Shalini |
Child Trafficking and the Role of Media in India: A Critical Study |
July 2020 |
| 7 |
Naval Kishore Paswan |
Vulnerability of the Migrant Workers and their Legal Protection: A Critical Analysis |
June 2021 |
| 8 |
Piyus Pratyay |
Local Governance vis-à-vis Panchayati Raj System in India: A Way Forward to the Federal System |
June 2021 |
| 9 |
Prince Raj |
Relevance of Lokpal in India: A Critical Study |
June 2021 |
| 10 |
Roushan |
Vulnerability and Judicial Protection of Minorities in India: A Critical Study |
June 2021 |
| 11 |
Ruchi Kumari |
Abortion Laws in India: A Juridical Outlook |
June 2021 |
| 12 |
Akshey Kumar |
Right to Education as Fundamental Right and the New Education Policy, 2020: A Study |
May 2022 |
| 13 |
Kajal Kumari |
The Emergency Provisions of the Constitution of India: A Critical Study |
May 2022 |
| 14 |
Prashant Saurabh |
Legal Realism vis-à-vis Judicial Activism in India: A Study |
May 2022 |
| 15 |
Kriti Suman |
Women Empowerment in Corporate World: A Critical Study |
May 2022 |
| 16 |
Sujeet Prakash |
Corporate Environment Responsibility and its Status in India: A Critical Analysis |
May 2022 |
| 17 |
Abhishek Raj |
Compoundability of Offences vis-à-vis Plea Bargaining: A Study |
May 2022 |
| 18 |
Divyanshu Devang |
Pedophilia under the Indian Legal System: A Study |
May 2022 |
| 19 |
Saurabh Sunny |
Evidentiary Value of Confession under Criminal Laws |
May 2022 |
| 20 |
Shristi Keshri |
Status of Traditional Knowledge under the Patent Law in India: A Critical Study |
May 2022 |
| 21 |
Ananya Kumari Mehta |
Right to Life vis-à-vis Sustainable Development: A Study on Hybrid Rights and Contemporary Challenges |
April 2023 |
| 22 |
Md Bilal |
Protection of the Rights of Religious Minority in India: A Comparative Study with USA and UK Legal System |
April 2023 |
| 23 |
Shubham |
Wildlife Protection in Bihar and Jharkhand: An Analytical Study |
April 2023 |
| 24 |
Rashmi Singh |
Custodial Death in Modern India: A Contemporary Study |
April 2023 |
| 25 |
Amit Kumar Mallick |
Corporate Fraud with Special Reference to Devas-Antrix Saga: A Critical Analysis |
May 2023 |
| 26 |
Ishu Raj |
Critical Analysis of Stock Market Scam in India |
May 2023 |
| 27 |
Akash Kumar |
Law Relating to Arrest and Bail in India: A Critical Study |
May 2023 |
| 28 |
Mansi Pragya |
Role of Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation: A Legal Study |
May 2023 |
| 29 |
Ankit Kumar |
Union and State Relations in India: Need for Co-operative Federalism: A Critical Study |
April 2024 |
| 30 |
Prerna Shikha |
Minority Rights as the Basic Structure of the Constitution of India: A Study |
April 2024 |
| 31 |
Shubham Sinha |
The New Education Policy and the Constitutional Validity of Right to Education under Indian Constitution: A Critical Study |
April 2024 |
| 32 |
Pragya Priya |
Role of Social Media as Challenges and Opportunities in Corporate Governance |
April 2024 |
| 33 |
Archana Sharma |
Right to Data Protection vis-à-vis Right to Privacy in the Cyber World: An Analysis |
April 2024 |
| 34 |
Kumari Diksha Chandra |
Juvenile Delinquency and Trial Procedure: A Critical Analysis |
April 2024 |
| 35 |
Pranav Raj |
Pro-life Approach of Capital Punishment in Criminal Justice System: A Comparative Study |
April 2024 |
| 36 |
Sanket Shivansh |
Evidentiary Value of Scientific and Forensic Techniques of Investigation |
April 2024 |
| 37 |
Ankesh |
Anti-Defection Law in Contemporary India: A Critical Study |
April 2025 |
| 38 |
Ayush Kumar |
Election Commission and Democratic Values of India: A Study |
April 2025 |
| 39 |
Bimlesh Kumar |
Mercilessness of Mercy Killing: The Constitutional Validity of Euthanasia in India |
April 2025 |
| 40 |
Neha Kumari |
Criminalization of Marital Rape in India: A Blessing or a Curse? |
April 2025 |
| 41 |
Nishant Aryaman |
Legal Challenges of Forensic Evidences in India: A Critical Study based on Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam |
April 2025 |
| 42 |
Supriya Gupta |
The Culpability of Abortion under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: An Analysis |
April 2025 |
Contact / Email Address
Email: frpeterladis@cnlu.ac.in
Office: Chanakya National Law University, Nyaya Nagar, Mithapur, Patna – 800001, Bihar, India
Designation: Assistant Professor of Law
ORCHID ID
ORCID: 0009-0002-3336-6992
