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Dr. Prem Kumar Gautam

Associate Professor of Law

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He joined Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow, in 2009 as a full-time faculty member. With 16 years of teaching experience, he has taught at both postgraduate (LL.M.) and undergraduate (LL.B. Hons.) levels. Alongside his teaching responsibilities, he manages several key academic and administrative roles at the university. He previously served as the warden of the UG and PG Boys' Hostels and was a member of the university's Academic Council. From 2019 to 2022, he served as a Proctor, and since April 2024, he has been serving his second term in the same role. On September 13, 2024, he was appointed Warden in Chief of the university.

In 2015, he earned a Ph.D. in Law from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (a Central University) in Lucknow. Before that, he completed his B.A., LL.B., and LL.M. degrees from the University of Lucknow and obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Management of Human Resource Development (PGDMHRD) in 2007 from the same university. He qualified for the UGC-NET in June 2006 and was awarded the Rajeev Gandhi National Fellowship by UGC in 2007. Additionally, he completed an online certificate course in Health Law, Policy, and Advocacy from Doane University, Nebraska, USA.

He is the author of two books: Alternative Sexuality, Morality, and Law (Mittal Publications, New Delhi) and an edited volume titled Emerging Issues in Law & Justice from the Perspective of Globalization (published by Dr. RMLNLU, Lucknow). His research has been widely published in prestigious journals, including Scopus-indexed and UGC-recommended ones. He has presented papers at numerous national and international conferences, seminars, workshops, and symposiums. Furthermore, he has actively participated in various orientation, refresher, and faculty development programs organized by different universities and law institutes.

As an Observer for various national-level exams, he has collaborated with the National Testing Agency (NTA), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), and the CLAT Consortium. He also serves as an external examiner and expert for several renowned universities. Between 2020 and 2021, he participated as a Mentor in the Ministry of Tribal Affairs' GOAL (Going Online as Leaders) program.

In 2019, he was appointed Chairperson of the Committee for organizing Seminars, Workshops, Extramural, and Special Lectures at RMLNLU. He has delivered numerous guest lectures on various legal topics in institutes, training programs, and workshops as a resource person.

He is a Life Member of the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi, and the All-India Law Teachers Congress, as well as an Associate Member of the Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi. His areas of specialization include Criminal Law, with academic interests in Conflict of Laws, Criminal Justice Administration, Criminal Justice, and Human Rights, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Criminal Procedure), International Criminal Law, Corporate Crimes, Juvenile Justice, and Health and Medicine Law.

  • PhD (Law) awarded in 2015 from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow
  • PGDMHRD from the University of Lucknow in 2007.
  • LL.M. from the University of Lucknow in 2005.
  • LL.B. from the University of Lucknow in 2002.
  • Graduation (B.A.) from the University of Lucknow in 1999.
  • Intermediate (SSC) from U.P. Board in 1996.
  • High School from U.P. Board in 1994.

Criminal Procedure, International Criminal Law, Conflict of Laws, Criminal Justice Administration, Criminal Justice and Human Rights, Juvenile Justice, and Health & Medicine Law

  • 1. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow, U.P., India (15 Years)
  • Lucknow Law College Lucknow, U.P., India (1 Year 08 Months)
  • City Academy Law College, Lucknow, U.P., India (4 Months)

Publications
Articles in Journals
  • "A Comparative Study of Judicial Appointments" published in Sheva Chetana, a biannual magazine (Issue 1, 2023, January-June), pages 46-52. ISSN No. 2231-4660, UGC No. 2728-64024. Published by Bhaurao Devaras Seva Nyas, C-91, Nirala Nagar, Lucknow-226020.
  • "Importance of Security Features During Online Web Surfing" published in INNOVATIONS, an internationally peer-reviewed journal (Paper No. 16646, Number 73, Issue 2, June 30, 2023), pages 454-460. ISSN No. 1965-0256 (Electronic), 1267-4982 (Print).
  • "Cyber Law and Policy in India" published in Indian Bar Review, Vol. 49(1), 2022, pages 195-206. ISBN No. 978-81-931981-0-0. UGC-approved journal.
  • "International Criminal Justice and the Role of the International Criminal Court" published in International Journal of Law, Vol. 8, Issue 1, January 15, 2022, pages 54-61. ISSN No. 2455-2194. A peer-reviewed law journal indexed in the Indian Citation Index, with an impact factor of 8. Available at www.lawjournals.org.
  • "GST Council and Fiscal Federalism" published in Kala Sarovar, Vol. 4, October-December 2021, pages 50-54. ISSN No. 0975-4520. UGC CARE-listed journal.
  • "Health Care in India" published in Kala Sarovar, Vol. 1, January-March 2021, pages 46-50. ISSN No. 0975-4520. UGC CARE-listed journal.
  • Article titled "Mapping the Critical Process of Refusal to Grant Bail/Cancellation of Bail" published in Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research (IJLLR), Vol. III, Issue 2, 2021, pages 1047-1059. ISSN No. 2582-8878. Peer-reviewed with an impact factor of 6.605.
  • Article titled "A Commentary on the National Security Act 1980" published in RMLNLU Law Review, Vol. XI, 2021, pages 30-47. ISSN No. 0975-9530.
  • "Parental Child Abduction and Mediation in the Era of Globalization" published in RMLNLU Journal (RMLNLUJ), Vol. 11, 2019, February 6, 2020, pages 65-80. ISSN No. 0975-9549. A peer-reviewed law journal indexed in the Indian Citation Index.
  • Article titled “Right to Life of a Subaltern Woman in India” published in International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Vol. 6, Issue II, May 2019. Publisher: IJRAR Publication. E-ISSN 2348-1269, P-ISSN 2349-5138, pages 217-224. A peer-reviewed and refereed journal with an impact factor of 7.17.
  • Article titled “Dr. Ambedkar’s Vision for Constitutional Government” published in Ad Valorem Journal, Vol. 5, Issue IV, October-December 2018. Publisher: Future Fact Society, Varanasi, U.P. ISSN 2348-5485, pages 37-40. Peer-reviewed with an impact factor of 3.5.
  • Article titled “Indian Education System: A Socio-Legal Analysis of the Present Situation” published in Research Discourse: An International Refereed Research Journal, Vol. VIII, Issue XXVI, January-March 2018. ISSN 2277-2014, pages 180-182. Peer-reviewed.
  • Article titled “Muslim Women, Religious Personal Law, and Discrimination Within” published in Lex Revolution Journal of Social and Legal Studies, Vol. III, Issue 2, April-June 2017. ISSN 2394-997X, pages 22-30. Peer-reviewed journal.
  • Article titled “Right to Conversion Under the Indian Constitution” published in Emerging Researcher: A Blind Peer Reviewed Journal, Vol. 4, Issue 1, January-March 2017, India. ISSN 2348-5590, pages 133-139.
  • Article titled “Cyber Criminals and Their Objectives” published in Ad Valorem Journal, Vol. 4, Issue 1, January-March 2017. Publisher: Future Fact Society, Varanasi, U.P. ISSN 2348-5485, pages 135-143.
  • Article titled “Privacy Rights of LGBT and Media” published in The Social Ion: An International Refereed Journal, Vol. 3, Issue 1, January-June 2014. Published by Pt. Govind Mohan Misra Smriti Sansthan, Lucknow, U.P., India. ISSN 2319-3581, pages 42-47. Peer-reviewed.
  • Article titled “Changing Dimensions of Justice and Human Rights in the Era of Globalization” published in Journal of Legal Studies: An International Journal of Legal Studies, Vol. 2, Issue 1, January 2014. Published by Manavta Samajik Sanstha, Chandauli, U.P., India. ISSN 2321-1059, pages 84-87.
  • Article titled “Capital Punishment as a Human Rights Abuse” published in Ad Valorem Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 1, January-March 2014. Publisher: Future Fact Society, Varanasi, U.P. ISSN 2348-5485, pages 111-115.
  • Article titled “Is Judicial Intervention in Arbitration Justified?” published in IILS Law Review by the Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Vol. 1, Issue 1, January 2013, pages 38-48. ISSN 2320-5318. Peer-reviewed journal.
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  • Article titled “Law, Morality, and Justice: A Debate on Alternative Sexuality” published in Shodh Prerak: A Multidisciplinary Quarterly International Refereed Research Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 3, July 2011, pages 93-98. Publisher: Bir Bahadur Seva Sanstha, Lucknow. ISSN 2231-413X.
Book Chapters

Chapter titled "The Evolving Nexus Between the Indian Criminal Justice System and Human Rights" in the edited volume Introduction to Law and Governance in India, published by Acumen Publishers, The Netherlands, in 2023. ISBN 9789083024219. Edited by Varun Chhachhar and Vijay Kumar Verma.
Books

Alternative Sexuality, Morality, and Law, Mittal Publications, New Delhi, 2017. ISBN 81-8324-816-0. Pages: 270.
Edited Books

Emerging Issues in Law & Justice from the Perspective of Globalization, published by Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow-226012. Sponsored by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, 2022. ISBN: 978-81-923638-2-0.
Editors: Dr. Prem Kumar Gautam, Dr. Mitali Tiwari, Dr. Abdullah Nasir, and Ms. Priya Anuragini