
Dr. Harish Kumar Verma
Associate Professor & Dean • ICFAI Law School • The ICFAI University, Jaipur
Short bio
Law academic and institutional leader with over 22 years of experience in teaching, research and academic administration. Presently Associate Professor and Dean of ICFAI Law School, The ICFAI University, Jaipur; formerly Principal, Jagran School of Law, Dehradun. Ph.D. and UGC-NET qualified, with 23 research papers, 12 book chapters, an edited book and a published patent. Has supervised more than 30 LL.M. dissertations and is currently guiding 6 PhD scholars. Areas of interest: Human Rights and Environmental Law.
Research & Development
“The Best for the Group comes when everyone in the group does what's best for himself AND the group.” — John Nash
Research Interests
- •Human Rights
- •Environmental Law
Experience & Education
Academic & Professional Experience
Associate Professor and Dean, ICFAI Law School
April 2023 – PresentThe ICFAI University, Jaipur (Rajasthan)
Also Director, IQAC (2024- Present)
Principal
24 October 2017 – 9 January 2023Jagran School of Law, Selaqui, Dehradun (Uttarakhand)
Associate Professor
20 July 2015 – 23 October 2017A.P. Goyal Shimla University, Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)
Assistant Professor
1 August 2011 – 20 July 2015L.R. Institute of Legal Studies, Solan (Himachal Pradesh)
Assistant Professor
October 2008 – July 2011University Institute of Legal Studies (U.I.L.S.), H.P. University, Summer Hill, Shimla
Assistant Professor
July 2004 – August 2008L.R. Institute of Legal Studies, Solan (Himachal Pradesh)
Education
Ph.D.
2011Himachal Pradesh University
M.A. (Psychology) with specialisation in Counselling Psychology
2021IGNOU
LL.M.
2003Himachal Pradesh University
LL.B.
2001Himachal Pradesh University
B.A.
1997Himachal Pradesh University
10+2
1994H.P. Board of School Education
10th
1992H.P. Board of School Education
Publications
Showing 38 of 38 publicationsJournal papers, conference proceedings, book chapters, and academic publications.
Custodial Violence in India: A Historical Introspection.
Guru Nanak Dev University Law Journal, Amritsar
Trafficking of Women and Children in India: A Study of Judicial Response.
Guru Nanak Dev University Law Journal, Amritsar
Trafficking of Women and Children in India: A Human Rights Perspective.
Punjab University Law Review
Some Reflections on Constitutional Validity of Ninth Schedule Laws.
Vidhanmala (Journal of Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha)
Illegal Kidney Trade in India: A Study.
Criminal Law Journal
National Policy on Rehabilitation and Resettlement, 2007: Reading from Human Rights Perspective.
Indian Journal of Law and Justice, Department of Law, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, West Bengal
Acid Violence against Women and its Socio-Legal Implications: The Indian Perspective.
Civil and Military Law Journal
New Land Acquisition Law and Policy: A Study.
Civil and Military Law Journal
Violation of Human Rights of Dam Oustees: A Case Study of Kol Dam in Himachal Pradesh.
Civil and Military Law Journal
Effects of Developmental Projects on Environment and Human Rights of the Affected People: A Critique of Emerging Judicial Trends.
Indian Bar Review
Acid Attacks against Women in India: A Human Rights Perspective.
Indian Bar Review
Laws and Policies on Communicable Diseases vis-à-vis Swine Flu: A Study with Special Reference to Recent Swine Flu Epidemic in India.
Civil and Military Law Journal
‘Place of Trial’ of Offences under Domestic Violence Act: A Jurisprudential Note on Neeraj Goswami v. State of U.P. (2013 CRI.L.J. 1767) HC.
Indian Bar Review, New Delhi
‘Public Authority’ under the RTI Act: Scrutiny through Judicial Lens.
Kurukshetra University Law Journal
Global Transparency Initiatives with Reference to the Indian RTI Act, 2005.
Journal of Himachal Institute of Public Administration
Lockdown and Quarantine during Corona Virus Pandemic in India: Untangling a Tangle of Socio-Economic and Legal Concerns.
Indian Journal of Law and Justice, Department of Law, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, West Bengal
Human Rights, Advertisements and Visual Pollution in our Surroundings.
Indian Bar Review
Financial and Psychological Impacts of COVID-19: A Study with Reference to Practicing Lawyers in Himachal Pradesh.
KU Law Journal
Fusion of Psychological and Practical Legal Skills for Successful Lawyering: A Study of the Perception of Law Schools’ Teachers in Himachal Pradesh.
International Journal of Research in Social Sciences
System of Governance in Ancient and Modern Public Administration in India: A Comparative Analysis.
ASIO Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Science Invention
Assessment and Critique of the Role and Performance of the National Human Rights Commission in India.
Journal of Legal Studies and Research
Data Protection Rights in India: Time to Add Habeas Data Writ in Indian Constitution.
Journal of the Faculty of Law, Mody University, Sikar (Rajasthan)
Surrogacy and Conflicting Interests of Parties of Surrogacy Arrangements in India: An Insight.
Orient Journal of Law and Social Sciences
A System for Detecting Criminal Behaviour by Using an Artificial Algorithm.
The Expanding Horizons of Cyber Crimes in India: An Assault on Information Technology Age in India.
Mukhdeep Singh and Dilraj Singh (Eds.)
Gracious Books, Urban Estate, Patiala
Judiciary as Institution of Social Engineering in India: A Study with Reference to RTI Act, 2005.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Gender Mainstreaming in Development Induced Displacement Processes: An Analysis of Legal Framework in India.
Shree Kala Prakashan, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad (Delhi-NCR)
Human Rights Perspective of Personal Data Privacy.
Orange Books Publication, Chhattisgarh
Healthcare, AYUSH and Ayushman Bharat Scheme: A Reading from Constitutional and Legal Perspective.
Paarth Publications
Challenging the Boundaries: The Unconstitutional Enforcement of Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Digital Law Scape: Emerging Challenges in the 21st Century
Human Rights of Domestic Workers: Untangling National and International Legal Frameworks.
Proceedings Book of International Aegean Conferences on Innovation Technologies and Engineering, Izmir, Türkiye
Clarion Call to Rethink the Global Constitution of the Ocean for the Protection of the Marine Environment.
Law, Management and Society: A Multidisciplinary Approach, NP Publishers, New Delhi
Environmental Responsibility and Accountability of Space Companies: A Study in Light of Space Law Jurisprudence of US, UK and India.
Frontiers of International Law: Space, Climate, and Global Governance, Book Rivers Publishers, Lucknow (U.P.)
Constitutional and Legislative Analysis of Menstrual Leaves for Female Employees in India.
Dr. Nitish Kumar Upadhaya (ed.)
Human Rights and Gender Justice: Evolving Perspectives and Challenges, Integrity Education, New Delhi
The Right to Life of Gig and Platform Workers: A Legal and Ethical Analysis of Fast Delivery Applications in India.
Dr. Amaneh Manafidizaji (ed.)
Academy Global Publishing House, Rize
Cybersecurity Laws and Their Enforcement in India: Insights from Machine Learning Driven Case Analysis.
Networks and Systems, Proceedings of ICAETT 2024, Vol. 2, Springer
Personal Data Protection Laws in India: Recent Developments.
Notion Press
Human Rights of Prisoners/Under-Trial and Accused in India: Role of Supreme Court.
National Conference organised by S.D. College, Jalandhar (Punjab)
Honors & Awards
Best Speaker Award
One-Day International Seminar on Environmental Issues, Geeta Institute of Law, Panipat (Haryana)
Additional Qualifications
UGC-NET
2003Qualified UGC-NET (December 2003)
Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management (PGDPM)
2005Administrative and Professional Experience
Associate Professor and Dean, ICFAI Law School
2023-PresentThe ICFAI University, Jaipur
Director, IQAC
2024-PresentThe ICFAI University, Jaipur
Chairperson, Board of Studies (BOS), ICFAI Law School
2023-PresentThe ICFAI University, Jaipur
Member, Academic Council
2023-PresentThe ICFAI University, Jaipur
Member, Committee for Advanced Studies and Research
2024-PresentThe ICFAI University, Jaipur
Chairperson, National Board of Accreditation (NBA) Committee, ICFAI Law School
The ICFAI University, Jaipur
Principal
2017-2023Jagran School of Law, Dehradun
Legal Wing Counsellor, Legal Aid Clinic Committee
Jagran School of Law
Examination Centre Superintendent
Jagran School of Law (affiliated to Uttarakhand Technical University)
Coordinator and Nodal Person for NAAC
2015-2017A.P. Goyal Shimla University
Member, Development Research Committee (DRC)
2016-2017Department of Laws, A.P. Goyal Shimla University
Research Guidance Experience
LL.M. Dissertations
2013-2025Supervised more than 30 LL.M. dissertations
Ph.D. Scholars
Currently supervising 6 PhD scholars
Minor Research Proposal
Submitted to National Human Rights Commission (NHRC); result awaited
IGNOU Student Project
Guided student project titled 'A Study with Reference to Care, Lives and Reformation of Juveniles Placed in Heera Nagar Observation Home in District Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)'
Paper Presentations in Conferences and Seminars
Education of Children with Special Needs: Policies and Legislations
2010One-Day National Seminar, L.R. Institute of Legal Studies, Solan
Emerging Social Welfare Legislations
2011National Seminar, Punjab University Regional Centre, Bathinda
Role of Indian Judiciary in Protection of Human Rights
2011Two-Day National Seminar, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi
Development vs. Environment: Emerging Judicial Trends on Two Competing Claims
2012Two-Day National Seminar, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
Human Rights of Prisoners/Under-Trials and Accused in India: Role of Supreme Court
2012One-Day National Seminar, Department of Political Science, Jalandhar
Mergers & Acquisitions: The Competition Law Perspective
2012Two-Day National Seminar, Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi
Corporate Social Responsibility: A Case Study with Special Reference to Ambuja Cement Ltd., Darlaghat
2012Two-Day National Seminar, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi
Development and Environment Protection: Critique of Supreme Court’s Verdict on Narmada Dam
2012Two-Day National Seminar, Department of Law, Punjabi University Regional Centre, Bathinda
Infrastructure Projects and Environment: Changing Moves of Indian Judiciary
Two-Day National Seminar, Punjabi University, Patiala
Need for Value-Oriented Education to Combat Societal Violence against Women
One-Day National Seminar, Government College, Rudrapur
Role of Civil Society in Ensuring Social Justice: Some Living Examples
One-Day National Seminar, Kumaun University, Nainital
Gender Champions in Educational Institutions
Two-Day Regional Seminar, APG School of Legal Studies and Research, Shimla
Offences against Women and Role of Subordinate Judiciary: A Critique
One-Day National Conference, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad
Data Protection in India: Time to Add on Writ of Habeas Data
2019One-Day National Seminar, HPUILS, Shimla
Prevention of Nailing to Trees in India: A Study of Laws and Initiatives of NGOs
One-Day International Seminar, Geeta Institute of Law, Panipat
Human Rights Education via Curriculum Development: A Case Study of AP Goyal Shimla University
2018Two-Day International Conference, APG Shimla University, Shimla
Drone Threats and Vulnerabilities: Concern for India-Canada’s Legislatures
2022One-Day International Seminar, H.P. University, Shimla
Transformative Constitutionalism as a Tool to Prevent Women’s Exploitation
2022One-Day E-International Seminar, Verdict Now & KIIT School of Law
Role and Relevance of Forensic Science in Administration of Criminal Justice
2023One-Day National Seminar, H.P. University, Shimla
Democracy and Foreign Policy in the 21st Century: The Indian-Canadian Perspective
2023One-Day International Seminar, H.P. University, Shimla
Impact of Menstrual Products on Environment: Challenges and Alternatives
20254th International Paris Congress on Applied Sciences, Paris, France
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 and its Role in Rural Economic Development of Himachal Pradesh
20253rd International Congress, Bingöl University, Türkiye
Session Chair / Resource Person / Speaker
Session Chair
2022National Conference, Sharda School of Law, Sharda University, Greater Noida
Resource Person/Speaker and Session Chair
2023International Conference, Knowledge Steez & Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia
Invited Speaker
2021Motilal Nehru Law College, Khandwa
Invited Speaker
2023Vidhi Bharati Parishad, Delhi & Chameli Devi Institute of Law
Invited Speaker
2023Sharda School of Law, Sharda University
Invited Speaker
2023APG Shimla University
Guest Speaker
2023City Academy Law College, Lucknow
Session Chair
2026National Conference, National Law University, Tripura
Workshops Attended
Data Analysis for Research and Decision-Making Using SPSS
2012Amrapali Institute, Haldwani
Women Sensitisation
2019H.P. University Institute of Legal Studies, Shimla
Refresher / Orientation Courses Attended
Refresher Course
2007UGC-ASC, H.P. University, Shimla (Grade A)
Orientation Programme-17
2011UGC-ASC, Kumaun University, Nainital (Grade A)
Refresher Course on Research Methodology
2013UGC-ASC, Kumaun University, Nainital (Grade A)
Short-Term Courses / Faculty Development Programmes
Short Term Course on Environmental Engineering and Management through ICT
2014L.R. Polytechnic, Solan
Faculty Development Programme on Entrepreneurship Development
2016Shimla, HIMCON
Faculty Development Programme on Cyber Security
2023ICFAI University, Jaipur
Faculty Development Programme on Cloud Computing
2023ICFAI University, Jaipur
Faculty Development Programme on Law
2023ICFAI University, Hyderabad
Orientation and Sensitisation Training Programme on NEP 2020
2024IIT (BHU), Varanasi
Examination Duty Experience
Invigilator, UGC-NET Examinations
2008Invigilator, Engineering Examinations, L.R. Institute
2008Invigilator, PMT Examination, H.P. University
2010Invigilator, End-Term Examinations, APG University, Shimla
2015-2017Extra-Curricular Activities and Achievements
Blog Article
2017Digitisation of Land Records and Right to Information Perspective, The Law and Practice Blog
Resource Person for School Lecture
2013Sr. Sec. School, Oachghat, Solan, organised by NSS
Certificates of merit
School-level quizzes and debates
Sports Achievements
Participated in Volleyball championships at Zonal and State levels; Badminton, Athletics and High Jump at Zonal level
Contact Information
Campus Address
Kothi, P.O. Delgi, Tehsil Kandaghat, Distt. Solan (Himachal Pradesh) - 173206