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RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

                                                                                                                            

• Raj, P. (2025). Navigating The Intersection of Open Access and Intellectual Property: Challenges, Innovations, And Policy Solutions. In J. S. Singh, A. Pawar, G. Walia, & Arjun (Eds.), Use of AI in Library and Education (pp. 141-153). Rajiv Gandhi Nation University of Law. ISBN: 9789384166496 

• Raj, P., & Deb, L. K. (2024). Leveraging Smart Contracts for Fair and Transparent Intellectual Property Transactions on Block Chain. Kashmir Journal of Legal Studies, 11(1), 257-270. [Print ISSN: 2250:2084 Online ISSN: 2250-2084; Indexed – UGC-CARE]

• Dash, S., Bhatt, K., & Raj, P. (2024). The Business Judgment Rule in Practice: Evaluating Directors' Decision - Making and its Legal Framework in India. European Economic Journal, 14(2), 714–728.  [ISSN: 2323-5233; Indexed – ABDC]

• Deb, L. K., & Raj, P. (2024). Arbitration Strategies for Resolving Climate Change and Sustainability Disputes in Commercial Transactions. Indian Review of International Arbitration, 3(2), 10 - 22. [ISSN: 2583-410X; Indexed – HeinOnline, J-Gate & SCC Online]

• Raj, P.(2024). Upholding Human Rights in the Digital Age: Exploring The Interface Between the UDHR and Social Media Regulation In India. In S.K. Nanda, & A. Mohanta (Eds.), Universal Values & National Realities: Exploring UDHR In The Indian Context (pp. 187 - 200). Atomic Owl Publications Pvt. Ltd. ISBN: 9788195349999

• Raj, P. (2024). Reimagining Judicial Enforcement of Constitutional Conventions in India: Balancing Tradition, Authority, and Democratic Governance. In Comparative Public Law (1st ed., Vol. 1, pp. 177–198). Iterative International Publishers. ISBN: 9789357479486

• Raj, P. (2023). Workers' Participation in Management Towards Empowerment and Organizational Success: Insights from South Asian Countries. Maharishi Journal of Law and Society, 4(2), 191–212. MUIT Noida [ISSN: 2581-8007]

• Sanyal, S., Singh, R., Palanivel, R. V., Raj, P., & Dey, S. (2023). The Upheaval of Family Economy Without Contribution of Women: A Critical Study. Journal of Namibian Studies: History Politics Culture, 35(S1), 4998–5003. [ISSN print 1863-5954; ISSN online 2197-5523; Indexed – SCOPUS]

• Raj, P. (2023). Navigating the Procedural landscape of Immigration Law: Investigative process and Trials. Samdarshi, 16(4), 1381–1393. https://t.ly/wglbZ [ISSN: 2581-3986; Indexed – UGC-CARE]

• Raj, P., & Sharma, Y. (2023). Right to Self Determination as Human Right and Development. In Revitalizing Social Institutions for Peace, Justice and Environmental Protection (1st ed., Vol. 1, pp. 311–320). River Publishers, Denmark. https://www.riverpublishers.com/pdf/ebook/RP_P9788770040075.pdf  ISBN: 9788770040075.

• Raj, P. (2023). Fostering Intergenerational Equity and Ethical Responsibility in the Blue Economy. Iconic Research and Engineering Journals, 7(4), 455–465.  [ISSN: 2456-8880; Indexed – Google Scholar]

• Raj, P. (2023). Double Jeopardy In Dishonored Cheques: Judicial Interpretations Within The Indian Legal Framework. Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research, 5(4), 1-16. [ISSN: 2582-8878; Indexed –  Manupatra, Google Scholar]

• Raj, P. (2023). Judicial Stewardship of Secularism and Religious Sentiments in India: A Comprehensive Examination. International Journal of Law, Management and Humanities, 6(5), 900–930. [ISSN: 2581-5369; Impact Factor: 6.560, Indexed – HeinOnline, Manupatra]

• Raj, P., & Gupta, N. (2022). Role of Finance Commission in Shaping Financial Structure of India: A Constitutional Perspective. Empirical Economic Letters, 21(S1), 1–21. http://www.eel.my100megs.com/volume-21-number-june-1-special-issue.htm [ISSN: 1681-8997; Impact Factor: 2.55, Indexed – ABDC]

• Raj, P., & Patil, J. (2022). Mental Health Laws in India: A Critical Analysis. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S1), 9775–9786. https://sciencescholar.us/journal/index.php/ijhs/article/view/7288 [ISSN: 2550-696X; Impact Factor: 2.96, Indexed – WOS]

• Raj, P. (2022). Victimization vis-à-vis Vulnerability. In Criminal Law: Past, Present and Future (1st ed., Vol. 1, pp. 34–48). Bharti Publication, India. https://amzn.to/3WfqmzO ISBN: 9789391681432.

• Raj, P., Yadav, S. (2022). Cyber Terrorism: A Threat to Cyber World. In Emerging Trends in Technology and its Impact in Law (1st ed., pp. 1-13). Nitya Publications, India. ISBN: 9789394894044.

• Raj, P., & Pandit, A. (2021). Implementation Menstrual Leave Policy in India: An Empirical Study. Natural Volatiles and Essential Oils, 8(5), 2317–2322. [ISSN: 2148-9637; Impact Factor: 0.74, Indexed – SCOPUS]

• Raj, P., & Noorani, M. S. (2021). Entity of Privacy in the Era of Technology. Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government, 27(1), 3829–3837. https://cibgp.com/au/index.php/1323-6903/article/view/828 [ISSN: 2204-1990; Impact Factor: 0.73, Indexed – WOS]

• Raj, P. (2021). Matrimonial Rights of Transgender: Need of Legal Framework. Bihar Journal of Public Administration, 18(2A), 220–229. [ISSN: 0974-2735; Indexed – UGC-CARE]

• Raj, P. (2021). Utility Model and Patent Law in India: A Critical Analysis. Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry, 12(6), 8267–8277. [ISSN: 1309-6591; Impact Factor: 0.69, Indexed – TR Dizin]

• Raj, P. (2021). Analysis of Legal Measures to Control & Prevent Cyber Crimes. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 8(4), 16–19. [ISSN: 2349-4182; Impact Factor: 4.37, Indexed – Publons-WOS, CrossRef]

• Raj, P. (2020). Constitutional Amendment: A Critical Analysis. International Journal of Legal Science and Innovation, 2(3), 83–115.   

       [ISSN: 2581-9453; Impact Factor: 6.002, Indexed – Manupatra]

• Raj, P. (2020). Sexual Rights of Prisoners’. Supremo Amicus, 17, 356–372. [ISSN: 2456-9704; Impact Factor: 6.242, Indexed – HeinOnline, Manupatra, Crossref]

• Raj, P., Arjun. (2020). Digital Libraries: A Era of Promoting Education. In M. Ram, & Ramveer (Eds.), ICT Trends and Application in Libraries (pp. 11 - 36). Book Age Publications. ISBN: 9789388181266

• P. Raj, Employees Handbook of the Code on Social Security, 2020, 1st ed. KDP Amazon, 2024. Available at https://www.amazon.com/Employees-Handbook-Code-Social-Security/dp/B0CXTL8C4B

• L. K. Deb, P. Raj, S. S. Nanda, and S. Dash, Eds., Journalism, Press and Media Law, 1st ed. India: Iterative International Publishers, 2023. ISBN: 9781685764531 available at https://www.amazon.in/Journalism-Press-Media-Lalit-Kumar/dp/1685764533.

• P. Raj & A. Pandit, Law of Torts (2022), Notion Press Publishing (India), ISBN: 979-8886841329  available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Z6S5BC8

• P. Raj & H. Verma, Freedom of Speech under Criminal Law (2022), Notion Press Publishing (India), ISBN: 979-888641114  available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WDL8XHZ

• P. Raj, Delay in Execution of Death Sentences in India: Psychological Trauma to Death Row Convicts (2021), Blue Rose Publishers, India; ISBN: 978-9354279287  available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/9354279287

• P. Raj & A. Pandit, Space of Human Rights in CSR (2021), Notion Press Publishing (India), ISBN: 978-1685384210  available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1685384218

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​PATENTS

• A. Sharma, S. Gurajala, N. Arora, U. Kanike, P. Raj, and S. Chakravarthi and S. Lau, “AI based system for Classroom Attendance Management,” Controller General of Patents, Design and Trade Marks, Ref. 202341039921, June. 2023.​

• A. Dhaugude, M. Shahid, P.Singh, M. Farooq, O. Kumancha, and P. Raj, “Intelligent Traffic Management System for smart cities using IOT and ML Technologies,” Controller General of Patents, Design and Trade Marks, Ref. 202311042500, July. 2023.

• M. Aggarwal, S. Sharma, N. Bhat, B. Sharma, P. Raj, and A. Kumar, “Virtual Reality-Based Social Interaction Training Method,” Controller General of Patents, Design and Trade Marks, Ref. 202311072141, Dec. 2023​

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​PAPER PRESENTATIONS                                                                                                                                             ​

• Raj, P., Legal and Governance Challenges in Blockchain - Integrated Digital Twins: Enforceability, Decentralization and Jurisdictional Issue, presented in National Seminar on Supply Chain Digital Twin, organized by IIM Sambalpur and ICSSR, New Delhi.

• Raj, P., Legal Mechanisms for Enhancing Protection and welfare in the Unorganised Sector: Challenges and Reforms, presented in International Conference on Labour and Employment Law, organised by KIIT & National Labour Association, New Delhi. (21/22 - 09.2024)

• Raj, P., Empowering Women through Innovation: Microfinancing, Social Entrepreneurship, and Cooperatives as Tools for Economic Growth, presented in 4th International Uludağ Scientific Research Congress, Barsa / Turkey, ISARC (16/17.11.2024)

• Raj, P., Nanda, S.S., Optimising Dispute Resolution in Construction and Infrastructure Projects through Enhanced Arbitration Dynamics, presented in National Conference on Future of Arbitration in the Neo-Technological Era, Centurion University (20.04.2024)

• Raj, P., Upholding Human Rights in Digital Age: Exploring the Digital Age between UDHR and Social Media Regulation in India, presented in International Conference on Universal Values and National Realities: Exploring UDHR in Indian Context, Utkal University (07.04.2024)

• Raj, P., Corporatisation and Contractualisation in Agriculture Labour: Implications for Farm Workers aand Rural Communities, presented in International Conference on Imperialism and agrarian Transition in South Asia, IPR, Christ Delhi NCR (29-30.04.2024)

• Raj, P. & Deb, L.K., Utilising Smart Contracts to Automate and Secure Intellectual Property Transactions on the Blockchain to ensure Fair Compensation and Transparent Agreements, presented in International Conference on IPR & Technology: Innovation and Creation for Sustainable Development with Inclusive Approach, CSRIPR & DPIIT, GoI, NUSRL, Ranchi (24.02.2024)

• Raj, P., The Evolution of State Sovereignty in the Digital Age: Analyzing the Impact of Increasing Technological Reliance in the Face of Cyber Threats and Attacks, presented in International Conference on Revolutionary Technologies and Evolutionary Laws: Challenges and Opportunities, School of Law, Mahindra University, Hyderabad (29.02.2024 to 02.03.20224)

• Raj, P., Blue Economy Strategies for Sustainable Development: Balancing Growth and Conservation, presented in International Conference on Marine Conservation & Sustainability: Celebrating 50 Years of MARPOL, CUSAT, Kochi & ICAR-CIFT, Kochi (19/20.10.2023)

• Raj, P., Workers’ participation in Management towards empowerment and Organisational Success: Insights from South Asian Countries, presented in International Conference on Comparative Labour Laws in South-Asia: Labour and Management Perspective, Maharishi University, U.P. (28/29.07.2023)

• Raj, P., Striking A Balance: Examining The Implementation and Impact of Blue Laws in India, presented in International Conference on Law and Emerging Issues organized by the School of Law, Auro University. (24/25.08.2023)

• Raj, P., & Gupta, N., Enforceability of Surrogacy Contracts: Challenges to Face, presented in National Conference on Two Day Virtual Multidisciplinary Seminar on Surrogacy, organised by Maharastra National Law University, Aurangabad. (02.05.2022)

• Raj, P., & Agarwal, A., Localising the Human Rights in India, presented in International Conference on Convergence of International Law to National Law in the Era of Globalisation, organised by Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai. (23/24.04.2022)

• Raj, P., & Sharma, Y., Right to Self Determination as Human Right and Development, presented in International Conference on Revitalising Social Institutions for Peace, Justice and Environmental Protection, organized by LPU Punjab. (16.04.2022)

• Raj, P., Victimology under the Criminal Justice System: Expanding the Scope of Criminology, presented in International Conference on Human Rights and Access to Justice, organised by ICFAI University, Hyderabad. (26/27.03.2021)

• Raj, P., Protection of Human Rights violations in Disputed part of Kashmir presented in International Seminar On Protection of Human Rights in The Era of Globalization organised by Geeta Institute of Law, Panipat, Kurushetra University.(03.02.2021)

• Raj, P., Copyright Law and Issues of Digitization Process: Impact on Individual Rights, presented in National E-Conference on IPR: Breaking Conventionalities and Future Prospects, organised by ICFAI University, Hyderabad. (17/18.04.2021)

• Raj, P., Scams in Indian Banking System: An Analysis presented in National Conference on Financial and Corporate Frauds, organised by Symbiosis International, Hyderabad. (27.03.2021)

• Raj, P., & Yadav, S., Cyber Terrorism and its Global Impact presented in National Seminar on Cyber Crime: Issues and Challenges, organised by Lucknow University, U.P. (07.03.2021)

• Raj, P., An Analysis of the Basic Principles of Environment Impact Assessment, presented in National Seminar on Issues and Challenges on Environment Impact Assessment, organised by ICFAI University, Dehradun. (02/03.04.2021)

• Raj, P., Sexual Rights of the Prisoners' presented in International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Indian Legal System: Exploring the Problems & Solutions conducted by Geeta Institute of Law, Panipat, Kurushetra University. (25.06.2020).

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CERTIFICATION ACQUIRED 

• Certified Institutional Innovation Council - Innovation Ambassador from IIC, Ministry of Education, Government of India.

• Certificate Course on Entrepreneurship (CCE) by Sirni Raju Centre for IT and the Networked Economy of Indian School of Business and CSC Academy. (24.08.2024)

• Certification on Leadership Skills conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad on 08.01.2025.

• Certification on Advanced Digital Transformation conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad on 08.01.2025.

• Certification on Strategy and Game Theory for Management conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad on 07.01.2025.

• Certification on Risk Management (Specialization) conducted by the New York Institute of Finance from February 22, 2024, to March 20, 2023.

• Certification on Investment Management (Specialization) conducted by the University of Geneva from January 24, 2024, to February 21, 2024.

• Certification on International Law in Action: The Arbitration of International Disputes offered by Leiden University, Leiden, 25.09.2023.

• Certification on Citizenship and Rule of Law (MOOCs) offered by the University of London from March 15, 2020, to April 26, 2020.

• Certification on Public Policy and Challenges of the 21st Century (MOOCs) offered by the University of Virginia from March 12, 2020, to April 24, 2020.

                                                                                                                                       

​FDPs / WORKSHOPS / REFRESHER COURSES / TRAINING PROGRAMME ATTENDED​

• One Month : Refresher Course on Teaching Law in the 21st Century organized by Gujarat Maritime University, Gujarat, from January 1, 2024, to February 3, 2024.

• One Week: Short Term Course on Digital Learning organized by UGC-MMTTC, Kurukshetra University, Haryana, held from February 5, 2024, to February 10, 2024.

• Three Weeks: FDP on Intellectual Property Rights organized by National Law University and Juridical Academy, Assam and Law Teachers India, from June 3 - 23, 2024.

• One Week: FDP on Higher Education: A Paradigm Shift in Teaching and Learning, organized by IILM University, Gurugram, from 24.07.2023 to 29.07.2023.

• Two Weeks: Refresher Course in Human Transformation Laws and Human Rights (Law and Social Sciences) organized by UGC-MMTTC, Kurukshetra University, Haryana, held from October 16, 2023, to October 28, 2023.

• One Week: Summer School - Consumer and Competition Law organised by School of Legal Studies, CUST, Kerala, from June 12 -16, 2023.

• Seven Days: FDP on Emerging Trends in Research Methodology organized by the Society for Research International (RSRI), Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, India, from September 5, 2022, to September 9, 2022.

• Seven Days: Online National FDP on "Teaching, Research & Mentorship" organized by KLE College of Law, Navi Mumbai, University of Mumbai, from November 22, 2021, to November 28, 2021.

• Seven Days: FDP on Environmental Law & Sustainable Development organized by the School of Law, Vellor Institute of Technology, Chennai, from March 26, 2021, to April 1, 2021.

• Five Days: International FDP on Developing Soft Skills and Personality in Teaching organized by the Department of English, St. John’s College of Arts and Science, Amandivilai, Tamil Nadu, and Cape Comorin Trust, India, from March 18, 2021, to March 22, 2021.  

• Seven Days: International FDP on Empowering Teacher Education and Technology organized by GDC Darhal, UT of J&K, and Cape Comorin Trust, India, from February 22, 2021, to February 28, 2021.

• Seven Days: National FDP on Current Trends in Legal Research organized by Christ (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR, from February 8, 2021, to February 14, 2021.

• Seven Days: National Workshop on Research Methodology titled “Enhancing Research Skills in Modern Era: Need of 21st Century,” organized by Anand Law College & School of Law, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, from January 18, 2021, to January 25, 2021.

• Two Days: International Workshop on the Emergence of International Arbitration Tribunals as a New Justice System in India: Future Opportunities and Challenges organized by the University of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, held from November 28, 2020, to November 29, 2020.

• Five Days: FDP on Climate Change and Environment Legal Protection organized by the Department of Law, School of Legal Studies, Central University of Tamil Nadu & UGC STRIDE project, held from September 7, 2020, to September 11, 2020.

• Seven Days: National Workshop to Commemorate World Wildlife Week organized by ICFAI University, Dehradun, held from October 1, 2020, to October 7, 2020.

• Fifteen Days: Master Classes on Corporate Laws organized by Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University, Uttar Pradesh, held from June 27, 2020, to July 11, 2020.

• Five Days: National Workshop on Research Methodology and Techniques organized by ICFAI University, Dehradun, held from July 2, 2020, to July 6, 2020.

• Fifteen Days: International Winter School on Law, Justice, and Sustainable Development organized by National Law University, Delhi in collaboration with the University of Antwerp, Belgium, held from January 15, 2020, to January 30, 2020.

• Three Days: National Winter School on International Law & Security Law organized by The Indian Society for International Law, New Delhi, held from December 30, 2019, to January 3, 2020.

• Seven Days: International Winter School on Legal Pluralism & Governance in the Global South: Challenges & Opportunities organized by RGNUL, Patiala; NLUD, Delhi; University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” Naples, Italy & HPNLU, Shimla, held from October 30, 2019, to November 4, 2019.

• One Month: Summer School on Mainstreaming Human Rights Lawyering organized by National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore, and National Law University, Odisha, held from May 15, 2012, to June 14, 2012.

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AWARDS AND HONOURS

• Received Nelson Mandela International Excellence Award in Excellence in Advocacy and Litigation Mentorship. (07.01.2025)

• Best Research Paper Presentation Award from Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law in International Conference on Online Conference on Libraries, Education, and AI: Bridging the Gap between Knowledge and Technology. (22.11.2024)

• Received Indian Icon Awards for Tax Leader of the Year 2024. (11.12.2024)

• Received Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Bharatiya Ratna Samman for a Distinguished Lawyer. (21.12.2024)

• Elected as Executive Body Member of Orissa High Court Bar Association, Cuttack, Orissa

• Elected as Vice–President of Madhusudan Law College Student’s Council, Cuttack, a constituent college of Utkal University, Odisha, presently Madhusudan Law University, Odisha.

• 2nd Position in National Youth Parliament held by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, New Delhi

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EDITORSHIPS​

• Editor-in-Chief for Indian Journal of Law, Polity and Administration. (2020 - Present)

• Senior Editor for Lucknow Law Review. (2021 - Present)

• Assistant Editor for Redesigning and Reimaging Libraries in new Technological Era (2020) [Conference Proceedings].

• Assistant Editor for Emerging Technological Innovations in Libraries (2020) [Conference Proceedings].​