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Dr. Harish Kumar Verma

Associate Professor & Dean

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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 – Present

The ICFAI University, Jaipur (Rajasthan)

Also Director, IQAC (2024- Present)

Principal

24 October 2017 – 9 January 2023

Jagran School of Law, Selaqui, Dehradun (Uttarakhand)

Associate Professor

20 July 2015 – 23 October 2017

A.P. Goyal Shimla University, Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)

Assistant Professor

1 August 2011 – 20 July 2015

L.R. Institute of Legal Studies, Solan (Himachal Pradesh)

Assistant Professor

October 2008 – July 2011

University Institute of Legal Studies (U.I.L.S.), H.P. University, Summer Hill, Shimla

Assistant Professor

July 2004 – August 2008

L.R. Institute of Legal Studies, Solan (Himachal Pradesh)

Education

Ph.D.

2011

Himachal Pradesh University

M.A. (Psychology) with specialisation in Counselling Psychology

2021

IGNOU

LL.M.

2003

Himachal Pradesh University

LL.B.

2001

Himachal Pradesh University

B.A.

1997

Himachal Pradesh University

10+2

1994

H.P. Board of School Education

10th

1992

H.P. Board of School Education

Publications

Showing 38 of 38 publications

Journal papers, conference proceedings, book chapters, and academic publications.

Journal Papers• 2003

Custodial Violence in India: A Historical Introspection.

Guru Nanak Dev University Law Journal, Amritsar

Journal Papers• 2006

Trafficking of Women and Children in India: A Study of Judicial Response.

Guru Nanak Dev University Law Journal, Amritsar

Journal Papers• 2007

Trafficking of Women and Children in India: A Human Rights Perspective.

Punjab University Law Review

Journal Papers• 2008

Some Reflections on Constitutional Validity of Ninth Schedule Laws.

Vidhanmala (Journal of Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha)

Journal Papers• 2010

Illegal Kidney Trade in India: A Study.

Criminal Law Journal

Journal Papers• 2012

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

Journal Papers• 2012

Acid Violence against Women and its Socio-Legal Implications: The Indian Perspective.

Civil and Military Law Journal

Journal Papers• 2014

New Land Acquisition Law and Policy: A Study.

Civil and Military Law Journal

Journal Papers• 2013

Violation of Human Rights of Dam Oustees: A Case Study of Kol Dam in Himachal Pradesh.

Civil and Military Law Journal

Journal Papers• 2014

Effects of Developmental Projects on Environment and Human Rights of the Affected People: A Critique of Emerging Judicial Trends.

Indian Bar Review

Journal Papers• 2013

Acid Attacks against Women in India: A Human Rights Perspective.

Indian Bar Review

Journal Papers• 2016

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

Journal Papers• 2014

‘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

Journal Papers• 2016

‘Public Authority’ under the RTI Act: Scrutiny through Judicial Lens.

Kurukshetra University Law Journal

Journal Papers• 2018

Global Transparency Initiatives with Reference to the Indian RTI Act, 2005.

Journal of Himachal Institute of Public Administration

Journal Papers• 2020

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

Journal Papers• 2020

Human Rights, Advertisements and Visual Pollution in our Surroundings.

Indian Bar Review

Journal Papers• 2020

Financial and Psychological Impacts of COVID-19: A Study with Reference to Practicing Lawyers in Himachal Pradesh.

KU Law Journal

Journal Papers• 2021

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

Journal Papers• 2021

System of Governance in Ancient and Modern Public Administration in India: A Comparative Analysis.

ASIO Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Science Invention

Journal Papers• 2022

Assessment and Critique of the Role and Performance of the National Human Rights Commission in India.

Journal of Legal Studies and Research

Journal Papers• 2022

Data Protection Rights in India: Time to Add Habeas Data Writ in Indian Constitution.

Journal of the Faculty of Law, Mody University, Sikar (Rajasthan)

Journal Papers• 2011

Surrogacy and Conflicting Interests of Parties of Surrogacy Arrangements in India: An Insight.

Orient Journal of Law and Social Sciences

Patents• 2024

A System for Detecting Criminal Behaviour by Using an Artificial Algorithm.

Conference Proceedings• 2011

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

Conference Proceedings• 2016

Judiciary as Institution of Social Engineering in India: A Study with Reference to RTI Act, 2005.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

Conference Proceedings• 2023

Gender Mainstreaming in Development Induced Displacement Processes: An Analysis of Legal Framework in India.

Shree Kala Prakashan, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad (Delhi-NCR)

Conference Proceedings• 2023

Human Rights Perspective of Personal Data Privacy.

Orange Books Publication, Chhattisgarh

Conference Proceedings• 2023

Healthcare, AYUSH and Ayushman Bharat Scheme: A Reading from Constitutional and Legal Perspective.

Paarth Publications

Conference Proceedings• 2024

Challenging the Boundaries: The Unconstitutional Enforcement of Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.

Digital Law Scape: Emerging Challenges in the 21st Century

Conference Proceedings• 2024

Human Rights of Domestic Workers: Untangling National and International Legal Frameworks.

Proceedings Book of International Aegean Conferences on Innovation Technologies and Engineering, Izmir, Türkiye

Conference Proceedings• 2025

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

Conference Proceedings• 2025

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.)

Conference Proceedings• 2025

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

Conference Proceedings• 2026

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

Conference Proceedings• 2026

Cybersecurity Laws and Their Enforcement in India: Insights from Machine Learning Driven Case Analysis.

Networks and Systems, Proceedings of ICAETT 2024, Vol. 2, Springer

Books• 2023

Personal Data Protection Laws in India: Recent Developments.

Notion Press

Conference Proceedings• 2012

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

2003

Qualified UGC-NET (December 2003)

Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management (PGDPM)

2005

Administrative and Professional Experience

Associate Professor and Dean, ICFAI Law School

2023-Present

The ICFAI University, Jaipur

Director, IQAC

2024-Present

The ICFAI University, Jaipur

Chairperson, Board of Studies (BOS), ICFAI Law School

2023-Present

The ICFAI University, Jaipur

Member, Academic Council

2023-Present

The ICFAI University, Jaipur

Member, Committee for Advanced Studies and Research

2024-Present

The ICFAI University, Jaipur

Chairperson, National Board of Accreditation (NBA) Committee, ICFAI Law School

The ICFAI University, Jaipur

Principal

2017-2023

Jagran 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

2015-2017

A.P. Goyal Shimla University

Member, Development Research Committee (DRC)

2016-2017

Department of Laws, A.P. Goyal Shimla University

Research Guidance Experience

LL.M. Dissertations

2013-2025

Supervised 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

2010

One-Day National Seminar, L.R. Institute of Legal Studies, Solan

Emerging Social Welfare Legislations

2011

National Seminar, Punjab University Regional Centre, Bathinda

Role of Indian Judiciary in Protection of Human Rights

2011

Two-Day National Seminar, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi

Development vs. Environment: Emerging Judicial Trends on Two Competing Claims

2012

Two-Day National Seminar, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Human Rights of Prisoners/Under-Trials and Accused in India: Role of Supreme Court

2012

One-Day National Seminar, Department of Political Science, Jalandhar

Mergers & Acquisitions: The Competition Law Perspective

2012

Two-Day National Seminar, Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi

Corporate Social Responsibility: A Case Study with Special Reference to Ambuja Cement Ltd., Darlaghat

2012

Two-Day National Seminar, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi

Development and Environment Protection: Critique of Supreme Court’s Verdict on Narmada Dam

2012

Two-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

2019

One-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

2018

Two-Day International Conference, APG Shimla University, Shimla

Drone Threats and Vulnerabilities: Concern for India-Canada’s Legislatures

2022

One-Day International Seminar, H.P. University, Shimla

Transformative Constitutionalism as a Tool to Prevent Women’s Exploitation

2022

One-Day E-International Seminar, Verdict Now & KIIT School of Law

Role and Relevance of Forensic Science in Administration of Criminal Justice

2023

One-Day National Seminar, H.P. University, Shimla

Democracy and Foreign Policy in the 21st Century: The Indian-Canadian Perspective

2023

One-Day International Seminar, H.P. University, Shimla

Impact of Menstrual Products on Environment: Challenges and Alternatives

2025

4th 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

2025

3rd International Congress, Bingöl University, Türkiye

Session Chair / Resource Person / Speaker

Session Chair

2022

National Conference, Sharda School of Law, Sharda University, Greater Noida

Resource Person/Speaker and Session Chair

2023

International Conference, Knowledge Steez & Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia

Invited Speaker

2021

Motilal Nehru Law College, Khandwa

Invited Speaker

2023

Vidhi Bharati Parishad, Delhi & Chameli Devi Institute of Law

Invited Speaker

2023

Sharda School of Law, Sharda University

Invited Speaker

2023

APG Shimla University

Guest Speaker

2023

City Academy Law College, Lucknow

Session Chair

2026

National Conference, National Law University, Tripura

Workshops Attended

Data Analysis for Research and Decision-Making Using SPSS

2012

Amrapali Institute, Haldwani

Women Sensitisation

2019

H.P. University Institute of Legal Studies, Shimla

Refresher / Orientation Courses Attended

Refresher Course

2007

UGC-ASC, H.P. University, Shimla (Grade A)

Orientation Programme-17

2011

UGC-ASC, Kumaun University, Nainital (Grade A)

Refresher Course on Research Methodology

2013

UGC-ASC, Kumaun University, Nainital (Grade A)

Short-Term Courses / Faculty Development Programmes

Short Term Course on Environmental Engineering and Management through ICT

2014

L.R. Polytechnic, Solan

Faculty Development Programme on Entrepreneurship Development

2016

Shimla, HIMCON

Faculty Development Programme on Cyber Security

2023

ICFAI University, Jaipur

Faculty Development Programme on Cloud Computing

2023

ICFAI University, Jaipur

Faculty Development Programme on Law

2023

ICFAI University, Hyderabad

Orientation and Sensitisation Training Programme on NEP 2020

2024

IIT (BHU), Varanasi

Examination Duty Experience

Invigilator, UGC-NET Examinations

2008

Invigilator, Engineering Examinations, L.R. Institute

2008

Invigilator, PMT Examination, H.P. University

2010

Invigilator, End-Term Examinations, APG University, Shimla

2015-2017

Extra-Curricular Activities and Achievements

Blog Article

2017

Digitisation of Land Records and Right to Information Perspective, The Law and Practice Blog

Resource Person for School Lecture

2013

Sr. 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