Faculty List

Prof. (Dr.) Kiran Gardner stands as a leading authority in both legal and educational domains, distinguished by her dual Doctorates in Law and Education. With a career spanning nearly four decades. she has made significant contributions to legal academia and educational reform, establishing herself as a guiding force in these fields.

Dr. Gardner’s academic journey is marked by an impressive array of qualifications, including Ph.D. degrees in Law and Education, as well as advanced degrees in Criminal Law and Comparative Education. Her scholarly work has not only enriched legal education but also shaped the development of numerous legal institutes. Throughout her illustrious career, Dr. Gardner has held prestigious positions such as Dean at various esteemed universities, guided Ph.D. scholars in diverse areas of law, and published extensively in academic journals and edited volumes. Her initiatives have included establishing research centers, organizing conferences, and actively engaging in socio-legal research.

Dr. Heena Ghanshyam Patoli is an experienced academician cum researcher with more than 22 years of work exposure in Educational Institution, Legal field & Legal Research and Auditor.

Dr. Heena has contributed significantly to legal education, specializing in Criminal Law and Labour Laws and other branches of Law and social sciences. Her expertise spans in various disciplines, having taught PHD Candidates, LLM and LLB Students, MBA and other UG and PG courses of Law and management. Dr. Heena specializes in Designing Online Courses/ Developing Course outlines, Creating / developing Centers / Legal aid Clinics/ Legal studies/ working on Applied Research projects, Guided Ph D students. Published various research papers on legal topics and framework, authored and Co-authored books on Legal subjects.

Dr. Heena has worked in Chandigarh Law College, Mohali as Professor of Law, worked in Mody University, Lakshmangarh , Rajasthan, as Dean and Professor, School of Law, worked in Chandigarh University, Professor, Faculty of Law and was working in Alliance University, Bangalore, as Associate Professor, Maharishi University, Noida, Amity University, Mumbai as Assistant Professor in Law and also Coordinator of the Department of Law.

Dr. Heena hold a PHD in Law from Pacific University, Udaipur, on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act and its impact on Human Rights, ( major in Criminology ) Masters in Law, Amity University ( specialised in Human Rights) and Masters in Business Management, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU ) ( specialised in Human Resource Management ).

Prof. (Dr.) Sheikh Inam Ul Mansoor is a highly accomplished academician. With a strong background in law and a passion for academia, Dr. Sheikh has made significant contributions to the field through his extensive research and publications. Pursued his BA. LLB (Hon’s) from University of Kashmir, LLM from JNU Jaipur, Certification from WIPO and Ph.D. International Trade Law from LPU Punjab. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Sheikh served as an Advocate and Solicitor at the Jammu and Kashmir High Court and other subordinate courts in Jammu and Kashmir. This experience as a legal practitioner has provided him with valuable insights into the practical application of law and enhanced his understanding of legal dynamics. Dr. Mansoor is also a prolific author, with numerous publications to his credit, including books like “Law related to Negotiable Instruments in India: Practical Overview”, “The WTO and Developing Countries: A Quest for Fairness” and “International Trade Law: Principles, Practices, and Policies” He has published 22 research articles on a variety of legal topics in reputed journals and law reviews. As an Assistant Professor in Law at Dayananda Sagar University.

Dr. Sheikh Inam Ul Mansoor continues to make significant contributions to the legal field through his research, teaching, and involvement in various professional activities. He is currently Co-orrdinator of Moot Court Society, Coordinator Library and Coordinator Centre for Advanced Study and Research in Intellectual Property Rights (CASRIPR).

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Prof. Shivani Dutta is the founding faculty of the School of Law, DSU. She is currently pursuing her doctoral studies from the elite National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore. She pursued her BA.LL.B from M. S. Ramaiah College of Law, Bangalore and LL.M (Gold Medal) from National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA). She has over a decade of academic and research experience. Prior to her joining SOL, DSU, she worked with IFIM School of Law and Christ Academy Institute of Law, Bengaluru. She also worked as a guest faculty, NLUJAA and as a teaching assistant at NLSIU, Bangalore. She has participated in national/international seminars and conferences with multiple publications in the form of articles, book chapters to her name which are indexed in peer-reviewed journals and by Routledge. She is actively involved into the admissions outreach programs beyond regular academics and administration at SOL, DSU. She is currently the member of the Board of Studies, SOL and member of the Ethical Committee, School of Physiotherapy, DSU. She is the Convenor for the Legal Research Innovative Centre and the Co-ordinator for Academic Affairs and Legal Aid Clinic.

Prof. Sanjay Utagi has completed his LL.B and LL.M in Corporate and Commercial Laws from KSLU’s Hubballi. He is enriched with an experiential learning of the procedural laws by working in the District Courts and High Court of Karnataka before stepping into academics. He started his academic career as a Researcher and Teaching Assistant from the elite National Law School of India University, Bangalore. He acquired an administrative opportunity to work as Principal (I/c) of SS Law College (Affiliated to KSLU), before joining School of Law, DSU. Additionaly he held responsibility as editor of International Journal on Consumer Law and Practice (IJCLP) an Scopus Index journal, also has many published articles to his credit. He was invited to deliver special lectures on topics such as Consumer Law, Mediation, Insurance etc. Currently, he teaches Law of Insurance and Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing at School of Law, DSU. His doctoral studies is focused on Protection of Human Health and Environment from Pesticide Exposure. He is the Convenor for the Legal Aid Clinic and the Innovative Legal Research Centre.

Prof. Shantanu Pachahara is versatile legal professional having 7 years of teaching and research experience. He has worked in various leading University of India including Manipal University Jaipur, Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat and NMIMS Deemed-to-be University, Bengaluru. He is currently pursuing his doctoral degree from Gujarat national Law University in the area of international commercial arbitration.

Prof. Shantanu has multiple research publications to his name in reputed indexed journals and his area of research includes international arbitration, mediation, conflict management, and law of crimes. His legal philosophical bent is that laws are transient to the will of the prevailing society with no caveat of permanency to ameliorate the social and economic transactions. He is the coordinator for Dayananda Sagar Centre for Dispute Resolution along with the Internship and Placement Cell.

Prof. Arifa Sultana Choudhury is a dedicated legal educator currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the School of Law, Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru. With a rich blend of academic and practical experience, she holds litigation as well as academic experience. Her areas of academic interest are diverse, including criminal law, law relating to women and children, and customary laws.

Arifa completed her B.A. LL. B (Hons.) from National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, in 2016, where she secured 4th rank overall and was awarded multiple Gold Medals for academic excellence in various law papers. She further pursued her LL.M. with a specialization in Criminal Law at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. During her academic journey, Arifa actively participated in editorial and organizational roles, including serving on the editorial board of the National Law University Assam Law Review (NUALR) and convening the North-East India Rounds of the Surana and Surana National Trial Advocacy Moot Court Competition in 2013 and 2014. Her contributions extend beyond teaching; she has several publications in UGC-recognized national journals and has presented papers at both international and national conferences. She is the Convenor for Centre for Advanced Criminal Law and Environmental Criminology and Centre for Corporate and Commercial Law.

Prof. Stency Mariya Mark is an assistant professor of law and has two years of prior experience. Her areas of interest include constitutional law, administrative law, information technology, and jurisprudence. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) in Nagpur; she holds an LL.M. in Constitutional Law from Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala, and graduated from Galgotias University, Greater Noida.

She has published a book on "Sexual Minorities through the Lens of Modern Panopticism" and contributed chapters and research papers to various legal publications, including scopus-indexed journals. She is the Convenor for Centre for Advanced Criminal Law and Environmental Criminology and the Internship and Placement Cell.

Prof. Sakshi Mehta completed her BBA LL.B. (Hons.) with a specialization in Corporate Laws and her LLM with a specialization in Law & Technology from University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in law from ICFAI University, Dehradun. She holds 2.5 years of corporate experience with an expertise in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Technology. With a fervent passion for legal knowledge, she is dedicated to exploring the intricate intersections of various areas of law, emerging technologies and sustainability. She is driven to merge the practical insights from corporate experience with scholarly research, aiming to shape the future landscape of legal practice and academia. She is the Coordinator for Cultural Committee and the Convenor for the Gender Studies and Inclusivity Centre, Cyber Legal Excellence.

Prof. Nithin Rajeev is a specialist in intellectual property and trade law, with a strong academic background from Christ University, Bangalore, and has qualified UGC-Net. He earned his B.Com. LL.B. degree from Kerala Law Academy, Trivandrum and LLM in intellectual property and trade law from School of Law, Christ University’. Prior to joining the School of Law at Dayananda Sagar University, he served as an Assistant Professor at IFIM School of Law and ISBR Law College, Bangalore, where he held leadership roles, including Faculty Chair of the Centre for Intellectual Property Rights and Co-chair of the Centre for ADR. He also has corporate experience as a Contract Specialist with Futran Tech Solutions, Hyderabad. His professional journey is complemented by extensive internships, including work with the Kerala Additional Advocate General, Human Rights Commission, and various law firms. An active participant in moot courts and research.

Mr. Rajeev is deeply committed to exploring Intellectual Property Law, Constitutional Law, ADR, and human rights, and he enjoys writing, reading, and public speaking. He is the Convenor for Centre on Corporate and Commercial Laws and Moot Court Society.

Prof.(Dr.) Gajendra N has nineteen years of teaching and research experience working in premier educational institutions. He has an impressive portfolio of published books, edited book chapters and research papers in leading national and international journals. His significant contributions in research areas such as Economic Analysis of Solid Waste Management have been acknowledged by Public Authorities like BBMP.< br />Dr. Gajendra was awarded his Ph.D. in Economics from Tumkur University and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Economics from Bharthidasan University. He completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Christ Univeristy and Master of Arts (M.A) in Economics from Bangalore University. He has also qualified National Eligibility Test for Lectureship (NET) from University Grants Commission. At School of Law, DSU he heads the Mentorship Program. He is also the Co-convenor for the Centre of Climate Change and Environmental Sustainabilty and is the Sports Co-ordinator.

SOL, DSU is home to esteemed educators like Dr. Prasanata Moharaj, who leads our sociology curriculum. Dr. Moharaj’s teaching integrates his deep expertise in Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability, preparing students to tackle urgent global issues with informed perspectives. Beyond his academic contributions, he has authored 12 research papers in renowed journals and serves as the convenor of the Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability.

Dr. Moharaj also plays a pivotal role in the Debate and Literary Society Committee, fostering a vibrant community of discourse and critical thinking. At DSU, we merge educational excellence with groundbreaking research and dynamic student engagement to forge paths towards meaningful societal impact.

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Dr. Sanskriti Razdan is a distinguished educator and scholar with over 10 years of teaching experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Historical Studies from G.D. Goenka University, Gurgaon, Haryana, and an M.Ed. from VMLG College, CCS University, Uttar Pradesh. She completed her Post-Graduate degree in Medieval History from Hindu College, University of Delhi, and a Bachelor's degree in History (Hons) from Lady Sriram College for Women, University of Delhi. Dr. Razdan was awarded the prestigious Bhasin Memorial Prize by former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit for academic excellence. Her research focuses on Awadhi and Braj bhasha poetry, examining the lives and works of Tulsidas and Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan, two poet-scholars from the Mughal era. Her studies offer valuable insights into the Mughal world during the 16th and 17th centuries and have been published in respected journals and presented at national and international conferences.

Dr. Razdan has taught at a range of prestigious institutions, including her current role as Visiting Faculty at Kirti P. Mehta School of Law, NMIMS, Bangalore. She has also served as Assistant Professor at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore and taught at schools like G.D. Goenka Public School and DPS International in Ghaziabad.

Prof. Bharath K M has B.A. Degree from St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Bengaluru and M.A. in Political Science from Bangalore University. He has 07 years of teaching experience in reputed institutions. Presently Mr. Bharath working as a Member of the Panel of Examiners of KLE Law College, Bengaluru and nominated as the Member, Board of Studies of NMKRV College for Women (Autonomous), Bangalore University in 2022. His areas of Interest include Public Administration, E-Governance, Indian Constitution, International Politics and Human Rights. Has presented many research papers in National Level Conferences and published in National, International Journals and also in International Chapter Book. He is the Co-Convenor for the Environmental Centre of Climate Change and Environmental Sustainabilty, Co-ordinator NSS and the member of Examinations Committee.

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Ms Rakhi Dixit is a seasoned academician who holds her double masters degree in Business Administration and English Literature. She has 17+ years of diverse experience across industry and academia and is currently pursuing her PhD in HR and Corporate Communication.

Ms Amthul Naseeb is Visiting Faculty at the School of Law, Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru. She holds an MBA with a specialization in Human Resources and has extensive experience in academia. In addition to her expertise in HR, she has also taught Marketing, bringing a multidisciplinary approach to her teaching. With a passion for student development and a keen interest in business and management studies, she continues to contribute to the academic growth of law students by integrating management principles into legal education.