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PROF. (DR.) RAKESH KUMAR SINGH Mobile: 09415027528 DEAN & HEAD E-mail : [email protected] Faculty of Law [email protected] University of Lucknow Lucknow-226031 INDIA

PRESENT POSITION: DEAN & HEAD, PROFESSOR (CADRE)

QUALIFICATION AND RESEARCH Qualification B.Sc., LL.B., LL.M. (from BHU Varanasi) LL.D. (from Lucknow University).

TEACHING AND SPECIALIZATION

A. Teaching (Fifteen (15) years and one (6) month)

Since January 17, 2001 have been teachings, Law both at graduate and Post graduate Levels. Teaching has mostly been in the areas of Family Laws (Hindu and Muslim), Environmental Law, International Law, Constitutional Law etc.

B. Specialization  Family Laws (Hindu Law and Muslim Law)  Language Problems in India  Law relating to Women & Children C. Research

Degree of Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) was awarded by the University of Lucknow in October 5, 2005 on the topic "Constitutional Mandate and Safeguards to Indian Languages (A Study of Language Problem in Legal Perspectives)”.

RESEARCH AWARD Recipient of “Jagdish Prasad Legal Research Gold Medal” for the best research work published in the Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, Lucknow in the year 2006.

ACADEMIC HONOURS  Selected and Felicitated for Best Teacher for excellence of Research conducted in the field of Law, by Padma Vibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar (Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission) during Convocation Week on February 2, 2010 at Lucknow University.  Awarded as Best Teacher Honoured by Governor and Chancellor of Uttar Pradesh Hon’ble Sri B.L. Joshi at Raj Bhawan on March 18, 2010. 2

BOOKS AWARD  Legislative Deptt., Ministry of Law and Justice, Govt. of India (Vidhi Sahitya Prakashan), New Delhi has given prize to book entitled ‘Hindu Law’, published in 2008 by Allahabad Law Agency Publication, Allahabad.

 Legislative Deptt., Ministry of Law and Justice, Govt. of India (Vidhi Sahitya Prakashan), New Delhi has given prize to book entitled ‘Muslim Law’, published in 2010 by Regal Publication, New Delhi.

SALARY INCREMENTS Awarded Three Special Increment by Selection Committee for promotion as Reader under CAS (Career Advancement Scheme) of UGC in 2010 for excellent performance and research work in the field of law which was first case in the history of Lucknow University.

RESEARCH PROJECT SPONSORED BY UNIVERSITY GRANT COMMISSION (UGC) Project Title: “Functioning of Family Court to settle Matrimonial Disputes in Uttar Pradesh with special reference to Muslim Women”. Grant : 1, 50, 000 (One Lakh fifty Thousand Only) Duration : 2 years Year : 2013 Completed : 2015

PUBLISHED BOOKS (7)

Syllabus (Text) Books 1. Title : Text Book on Public International Law Publisher : Universal Law Publishing Co.Pvt.Ltd, New Delhi. Year : 2016 ISBN : 978-93-5035-652-4 Pages : 411 Price : 450/- 2. Title : Muslim Law, Publisher : Universal Law Publishing Co., New Delhi, Year : 2011 ISBN : 978-93-5035-007-2 Pages : 371 3. Title : Hindu Law (in Hindi) Publisher : Allahabad Law Agency Publication, Allahabad. Year : 2008 3

ISBN : 978-81-8484-054-4 Pages : 440 Award : Book awarded by Legislative Deptt., Ministry of Law and Justice, Govt. of India (Vidhi Sahitya Prakashan), New Delhi. 4. Title : International Law (in Hindi), Publisher : Regal Publication, New Delhi. Year : 2014 ISBN : 978-81-8484-300-2 Pages : 393 5. Title : Environmental Law Publisher : University Book House (Pvt.) Ltd., Jaipur Year : 2011 ISBN : 978-81-8193-113-4 Pages : 555 Price : 250/- 6. Title : Muslim Law (in Hindi), Publisher : Regal Publication, New Delhi. Year : 2010 ISBN : 978-81-8484-054-4 Pages : 350 Award : Book awarded by Legislative Deptt., Ministry of Law and Justice, Govt. of India (Vidhi Sahitya Prakashan), New Delhi. REFERENCE BOOK 7. Title : Constitutional Mandate and Language Problem of India : Hindi Still on Trial, Publisher : G.K.Publishers, Noida Year : 2006 ISBN : 81-8355-171-8 Pages : 376

BOOK REVIEWED (1) Muslim Law of India (2011), reviewed by Dr.Furqan Ahmad, Associate Professor, The Indian Law Institute, New Delhi, JILI, Vol.54, No.1 January-March, 2012 p.111-116. 4

PUBLISHED RESEARCH PAPERS/ARTICLES IN REPUTED LAW JOURNALS (67) 2016 1. Legal Melodrama of Rape Survivor and Her Child: A Critical Analysis in Reference of Illegitimate Children, AIR 2016 February, Jour Vol.103 Pt.1226 p.23-31.

2. From Humanitarian Intervention to Responsibility to Protect : A Quest for Legitimacy and Legality, International Research Journal of Human Resources & Social Sciences, Vol.3, Issue-4, March, 2016 (ISSN : 2394-4218)

2015

3. Hkkjrh; U;kf;d O;oLFkk ,oa xjhch % ,d voyksdu (Bhartiya Nyayik Vyavastha and Garibi : Ek Auolokan) (in Hindi), Manav Ahikar : Nai Dishai, (Journal of National Human Right Commission), Annual Issue-12, 2015 p.170-177 (ISSN : 0973-7596).

4. Compassionate Appointment under Service Jurisprudence: A Tool to serve Justice in Welfare State, AIR (Labour & Industrial Cases), May 2015, Vol.48 Pt.5 p.11-23.

5. Fresh Look on Family Courts Act and its Procedure: An Observation, Civil & Military Law Journal, Jan-March 2015, Vol.51 No.1, p.152-158 (ISSN 0045-7043).

6. Status of Women and Constitution of India : An Appraisal, Edited book title ‘Affirmative Action : Women & Law’, 2015 p.3-10 (ISBN : 978-93-82462-35-4).

7. Law of Divorce with Special Reference to Rule of Halala under Muslim Law: A Brief Insight, Edited book title ‘Muslim Laws in India: Contemporary Issues & Challenges’, 2015 p.103-118 (ISBN: 93-837932-9-7).

2014

8. The Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989: An Analysis, IIMT Law Journal, 2014 Vol.3 p.172-178(ISSN: 2277-1239).

9. Right to Reject : An Observation, Proceedings of National Seminar on Criminalization of Politics & Future of Indian Democracy, organized by VSSD College, Kanpur (UP) on 23rd February, 2014, Roli Prakashan, Kanpur p. 92-100 (ISBN : 978-81-925929-8-5).

10. Justice P.N. Bhagwati: A Crusader of Human Right Jurisprudence in India, Aligarh Law Journal, XXI, 2014 p.214-228 (ISSN: 0568-9996).

11. Urgent Need to Amend Law of Succession in case of Female Hindus Dying Intestate, AIR 2014 May, Vol.101 Jour.p.81-88. 5

12. Women Labour in India: Constitutional and Legal Safeguards, National Law News, Oct13 -March 2014, Vol.27-28 p.47-50 (ISSN: 0976-4305).

2013

13. Hkkjrh; lafo/kku vkSj mPpre ,oa mPp U;k;ky;ksa esa iz;ksx dh tkus okyh Hkk’kk % ,d vkykspukRed voyksdu] (Bharitya Sanvidhan Aur Ucchtam Avm Uccha Nayalayao Mein Prayog Ki Janai Vali Bhasha : Ek Aalochanatamak Avlokan), Loktantra Samiksha (Journal of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies(ICPS), July- December 2013, Vol.45 p.136-145. (ISSN: 0024-595).

14. “ kkjhfjd lEcU/kksa ls budkj fookg&foPNsn dk vk/kkj (Denial of Sexual intercourse is ground for Divorce) (in Hindi), Mahila Vidhi Bharti (Research Law Journal) Oct-December 2013. Vol.77, p. 261- 264 (ISSN: 0976-0024).

15. ekuo vf/kdkj ,oa ySfxad vijk/kksa ls ckydksa dk laj{k.k vf/kfu;e % fof/kd voyksdu (Manav Adhikar auv Langagik apradooh se balko ka sanrakshan adhinium : Vidhik Auolokan) (in Hindi), Manav Ahikar : Nai Dishai, (Journal of National Human Right Commission), Annual Issue-10, 2013 p.109-122 (ISBN : 0973-7588).

16. Hkkjr esa pquko lq/kkj % le; dh ekax (Bharat Mein Chunav Sudhar : Samay Ke Maaga) (in Hindi), Mahila Vidhi Bharti (Research Law Journal) Jan-Mar. 2013. Vol.74, p. 30- 33 (ISSN: 0976-0024).

2012

17. Hkkjr esa dU;k Hkzw.k gR;k] ekuo vf/kdkj mYya?ku ,oa fof/k (Bharat Mein Kanya Bhurn Hatya, Manav Adhikar Ualanghan and Vidhi) (in Hindi), Manav Ahikar : Nai Dishai, (Journal of National Human Right Commission), Annual Issue-9, 2012 p.127-136 (ISSN : 0973-7596).

18. Rule of Law, Human Rights and the Constitution of India : An Overview, Edited book title ‘Rule of Law and Human Rights in India’, 2012 p.85-94 (ISBN : 978-93-5035-170 3)

2011

19. Law of Ceremonies of a Hindu Marriage: An Insight, Civil & Military Law Journal, July- September 2011, Vol.47 No.3, p.189-194 (ISSN 0045-7043). 6

20. fo”ofo|ky;ksa esa ifj{kkvksa dk vkSfpR; % ,d leh{kk (Vishwavidhalaya mein parikshao ka auochitya : Ek Samiksha) (in Hindi), National Law News, April-September 2011, Vol.17 p.30-32. (ISSN: 0976-4305).

21. Parliament of India: An Overview, Mahila Vidhi Bharti (Research Law Journal) Jan-Mar. 2011. Vol.66, p.177-180 (ISSN : 0976-0024).

22. Property Rights of Hindu Females After Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, Edited book title on ‘Gender Justice & Women Empowerment’, 2011 p.221-240 (ISBN : 81 :7487-702-9).

2010

23. Law of Dower (Mehr) in India, Journal of Islamic Law and Culture, 12 : 1, 58-73 (ISSN : 1528-817X; Publisher : Taylor & Francis, UK)

24. International Humanitarian Law and its Implementation, Legal News and Views, Vol.24 October 2010 p.7-10. (RNI No.45913/870).

25. The National Commission for Women: Myth or Reality, National Law News, April- September 2010, p.40-45 (ISSN: 0976-4305).

2009

26. Legal Position of Gay Rights in India, Journal of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies, Jan-June 2009, Vol.43 p.98-110.

27. Vote in the name of Language as Corrupt Practice under the Representation of the People Act, 1951: An Overview, MDU Law Journal, Vol. XIV 2009, p.191-196. (RNI15845 HRY/90-TC -3).

28. A Panorama of Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Edited book title ‘Domestic Violence Against Women in India’, 2009 p.114-128.

29. Urgent Need to Amend Hindu Adoption Act, 1956, Civil & Military Law Journal, Jan- March 2009, Vol.45 No.2, p.30-34 (ISSN 0045-7043).

30. fgUnw fof/k ds vUrxZr iRuh ds Hkj.k&iks’k.k dk vf/kdkj (Hindu Vidhi Ke Antargat Patni Ke Bharan-Posan Ka Adikar) (in Hindi), Mahila Vidhi Bharti (Research Law Journal) April-June 2009, Vol.59, p.227-234 (ISSN : 0976-0024).

31. Should Age Bar on LL.B Courses, National Law News, Jan-June 2009, p.33-34 (ISSN: 0976-4305). 7

32. Law of Terrorism in India, National Law News, July-September 2009, p.16-22 (ISSN: 0976-4305).

33. eqfLye fof/k ds lafgrkdj.k dh vko”;drk (Muslim Vidhi Ke Sahitakaran ki awaksayakta) (in Hindi), Mahila Vidhi Bharti (Research Law Journal) Oct-Dec. 2009. Vol.61, p.459-465 (ISSN: 0976-0024).

2008

34. Trauma of Marital Rape : Husband Turns Predator, Cr.LJ 2008 April, Jour.p.102-106

35. Rights of Second Hindu Wife: Some Observations, MDU Law Journal, Vol. XIII 2008, p.281-287 (RNI15845 HRY/90-TC -3).

36. International Humanitarian Law and Protection of Terrorism, Journal of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies, Jan-June 2008, Vol.42 p.79-88

37. Indian Secularism and Subsidy for Religious Populism: A Critical Appraisal, Vidhigya, Vol.3 Jul-Dec.2008 p.59-63 (ISSN: 0973-3825).

38. Guardianship Laws and Gender Justice : A Violation of Right to Equality, Civil & Military Law Journal, Jan-March 2008, Vol.44 No.2, p.52-56 (RNI 10560/65).

39. fgUnw mÙkjkf/kdkj ¼la”kks/ku½ vf/kfu;e] 2005 ds i”pkr D;k efgyk,a la;qDr fgUnw ifjokj esa dÙkkZ gks ldrh gS! (Can Women be a Karta of a Joint Hindu Family after Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005)(in Hindi), Mahila Vidhi Bharti (Research Law Journal) July-September 2008, Vol.56, p.302-307 (ISSN : 0976- 0024).

40. Flag Code of India, 2002: Some Observations, Orient Journal of Law, August 2008, Vol.II, No.9 p.72-78 (ISSN: 0973-7480).

41. MP's Give Selves a Major Salary Hike, Orient Journal of Law, June 2008, Vol.II p. 6-9 (ISSN : 0973-7480).

42. fookg foPNsn % fL=;ksa ds fy, cqjk le>kSrk (Vivah Vichad : Striyao Ka Liya Bura Samchota) (in Hindi), Mahila Vidhi Bharti (Research Law Journal) April-June 2008, Vol.55, p.233-236 (ISSN : 0976-0024).

43. Changing Dimensions of Cruelty (in Hindi), National Law News, Jan-Mar.2008, p.5-9 (ISSN : 0976-4305). 8

44. International Court of Justice: A Critical Appraisal, National Law News, April-June 2008, p.26-27 (ISSN : 0976-4305).

2007

45. Cruelty as Ground for Divorce: New Horizons, Journal of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies, July-December 2007, Vol.41 p.243-248.

46. Right to Information and Its Legal Impediment, Gopeshwar Law Review, 2007 No. IV, p.84-93.

47. Emerging Constitutional Rights of an Accused in India, International Journal of Jurisprudence and Philosophy of Law (IJJPIL), Vol.1, Jan-Dec.2007 p.165-183 (ISSN : 0973-676X).

48. nkEiR; vf/kdkjksa dk izR;kLFkkiu ,oa bldh laoS/kkfudrk % ,d voyksdu (Restitution of Conjugal Right and its Constitutionality: An Overview) (in Hindi) : Loktantra Samiksha (Journal of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies (ICPS), July-Dec. 2007, p.10-18.

49. President Power of Pardon: Some Observations over Afzal’s Death Sentence, Law Review, Vol.XVII, Jan.2007, p.80-84.

50. Constitutional Mandate and Safeguards to Indian Languages, National Law News, Jan.- Mar.2007 p.15-17 (ISSN : 0976-4305).

51. Frivolous Judgment, National Law News, April-June, 2007, 24 p.24 (ISSN : 0976-4305).

52. ekWMy fudkgukek (Model Nikahnama) (in Hindi), Mahila Vidhi Bharti (Research Law Journal) Jan-Mar 2007. Vol.50, p.88-90 (ISSN : 0976-0024).

2006

53. Age of the Parties to Marry : Some Unsolved Issues, AIR 2006 August, Jour.p.120-124

54. Constitutional Mandate and Rights of Linguistic Minorities, 48 JILI 2006 271-276 (ISSN : 0019-5731).

55. Rights of Senior Citizen : Need of the Hour, Indian Bar Review, Vol. 33 (1-4) 2006, p.127-136; & Journal of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies, Jan-June 2007, Vol.41 p.114-127. 9

56. Alimony under Hindu Marriage Act : An Overview, AIR 2006 March, Jour p.41-46.

57. Rights of Maintenance for Divorce Muslim Wives, Civil & Military Law Journal, Jan- March 2006, Vol.42 No.2, p.51-53 (ISSN 0045-7043).

58. Politics on Three Language Formula, National Law News, Oct.-Dec.2006 p.42-45 (ISSN : 0976-4305).

59. fookg dk iathdj.k (Registration of Marriage) (in Hindi), Mahila Vidhi Bharti (Research Law Journal) July-September 2006, Vol.48, p.239-243 (ISSN : 0976-0024).

2005

60. Impotency under Hindu Marriage Act : An Overview, MDU Law Journal, Vol. X, 2005, p.149-158 (RNI15845 HRY/90-TC -3).

61. Official Languages : Critical Appraisal on Constitutional and Legal Status (in Hindi), Mahila Vidhi Bharti (Research Law Journal) July-September 2005 . Vol.44, p.233-239 (ISSN : 0976-0024).

62. Indian Copyright Law : An Overview, ed. Book title ‘Spot Light on Intellectual Property Right’, 2005, p.147-156(ISBN : 81-89267-08-6).

63. jktHkk’kk] ,d vkykspukRed ewY;kadu (Rajabhasa, Ak Alochanatamak Mulyankan) (in Hindi), Vidhi Sahitya Samachar, July-December 2005, p.2-4.

64. Leku vkpkj lafgrk % ,d ewY;kadu (Uniform Civil Code : An Evaluation) (in Hindi), Loktantra Samiksha (Journal of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies(ICPS),, Jan- Dec. 2005, p.18-29.

2002

65. Official Language and Indian Judiciary : A Linguistic Melodrama, Civil & Military Law Journal, April-June, 2002, Vol.38 No.2&3, p.102-118 (ISSN 0045-7043).

2001

66. Eight Schedule Languages under Indian Constitution: A Critical Appraisal, Civil & Military Law Journal, Jan-March 2001, Vol.37 No.1, p.11-17 (ISSN 0045-7043).

67. Constitutional Recognition of Official Languages: An Analytical Approach, Civil & Military Law Journal, Oct.-December 2001, Vol.37 No.4, p.216-236 (ISSN 0045-7043).

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.) AWARDED (02) 10

1. Sudhir Kumar, A Study of Legal Provisions and Cases pertaining to Dying in Harness Rule (Compassionate Appointment), (A Special reference to Public Sector Employment in the State of U.P.) awarded in March 3, 2015. 2. Rajesh Kumar Verma, Evaluation of Role of Legislations in reference to Matrimonial Offences, awarded in December 11, 2015.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.) SUPERVISING (04) 1. Sanjeev Kumar, Inheritance Law Reform and Women’s Access to Property under Hindu Law in India, Registered since 2013. 2. Bhanu Pratap, The Concept and Legality of Humanitarian Intervention in International Law with reference to Responsibility to Protect Doctrine, Registered since 2013. 3. Praveen Kumar Mall, Critical Analysis of the Concept of Divorce under Hindu Law: A Socio-Legal Study, Registered since 2012. 4. Anurag Shyam Rastogi, Social Justice under Indian Constitution with Special reference to Reservation Policy, Registered since 2010.

PARTICIPATION AND PRESENTATION OF PAPERS AT INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS (35) 1. Legal Education in India and Global Challenges, National Seminar on Role of Legal Education in Present Social Scenario, organized by Swami Shukdevanand Law College, Shahjahanpur (UP) on 2nd March, 2015.

2. Women Empowerment and Family Courts Act, 1984 : Laws and its Efficacy, National Seminar on Women Empowerment in India : Laws and their Efficacy, organized by Deptt.of Law, V.S.S.D. College, Kanpur on 11th February, 2015.

3. Protection of Consumers Against Unfair Trade Practices, National Seminar on Rights of Consumers : Law and Policy, organized by School for Legal Studies, B.B.Ambedkar (Central) University, Lucknow on 2nd February, 2015

4. Hindu Law of Inheritance and Women’s Access to Capital: An Overview, National Seminar on Empowerment of Women in India : Opportunities and Challenges, organized by Deptt. of Law, K.S.Saket P.G.College, Faizabad on 22nd November, 2014 (UGC Sponsored).

5. National Judicial Appointment Commission Bill, 2014: Recasting the Debate on Independence of Judiciary, National Seminar on Appointment and Accountability of Judges in India, organized by School for Legal Studies, B.B.Ambedkar (Central) University, Lucknow on 13th and 14th November, 2014. 11

6. Status of Women and Constitution of India, National Seminar on Affirmative Action; Women & Law, organized by Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, Lucknow on 4th May, 2014.

7. Environmental Jurisprudence : Judicial Horizons, National Seminar on Human Right of Environmental and Human Health, organized by Swami Shukdevanand Law College, Shahjahanpur (UP) on 1st March, 2014 (UGC Sponsored).

8. Upliftment of Weaker Sections in 21st Century : A Legal View, National Seminar on Millennium Development Goals : Issues, Challenges and Prospects, organized by Social Work, University of Lucknow, Lucknow on February 26, 2014 (ICSSR New Delhi Sponsored).

9. Judicial Activism and Environmental Jurisprudence in India, National Seminar on Environment Pollution-Problems and Perspective organized by School for Legal Studies, BB Ambedkar (Central) University, Lucknow on 19th & 20th January, 2014.

10. Constitutional Mandate and Social Justice in India, National Workshop on Human Rights and Social Justice organized by K.S.Saket P.G.College, Faizabad on 7th December, 2013 (UGC Sponsored).

11. Judicial Activism in the Area of Women Empowerment, UGC Sponsored Short Term Course in Women Empowerment, organized by Academic Staff College, University of Lucknow, Luckown from November 18th to 23rd, 2013 (UGC Sponsored).

12. History of Crime and Modern Concerns in Present World, National Seminar on History of Crime and Economy in Existing Society and Future Challenges, organized by Deptt.of Ancient Indian History, University of Lucknow and AIRO (All Indian Rights Organisation) Lucknow on 12th and 13th November, 2013.

13. Human Rights in India : Safeguards, Constitutional Provisions and Legislative Measures International Conference on Human Rights Law, Justice and Governance, organized by School for Legal Studies, BB Ambedkar (Central) University, Lucknow on 26th and 27th April, 2013.

14. Women and Human Right : An Insight, National Seminar on Woman on Dalit and Human Rifhts in India, organized by Deptt. Of Human Rights, BBAU (Central University) Lucknow & AIRO, Lucknow on 08th and 09th March, 2013.

15. Domestic Violence Act : A March to Gender Equality, National Seminar on The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 : Its Use and Misuse in India, organized by Deptt.of Law, Shia P.G.College, Lucknow on 13th and 14th October, 2012 (UGC Sponsored). 12

16. Compulsory Voting : Need of the Hour, National Seminar on Electoral Reform in India in Contemporary Constitutional Perspective organized by Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, Lucknow on 22nd April, 2012.

17. Law as a Tool to Curb Gender Discrimination, National Seminar on Human, Humanity & Discrimination in India, jointly organized by All Indian Rights Organisation and Indian Association of Social Scientists, Lucknow on 21st March, 2012).

18. Constitution of India, Social Justice and Indian Judiciary, National Seminar on Social Justice, Indian Constitution and Dr. B.R.Ambedkar’ organized by Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, Lucknow on 14th April, 2011).

19. Honour Killing in India : An Insights, Seminar on Honor Killing : A Killing for Honor or A Cold Blooded Murder, organized by City Academy Law College, Lucknow on 10th April, 2011.

20. Overhauling of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: Need of the Hour, UGC Sponsored Professional Development Course in Information Communication Technique : Enabled Teaching & Learning, organized by Academic Staff College, University of Lucknow from March 22nd to March 28th, 2011).

21. Media Trial and Administration of Justice, National Seminar on National Security and Terrorism, Role of Media & Administration of Justice, organized by Babu Jagjeevan Ram Institute of Law & Institute of Mass Communication, Bundelknand University, Jhansi on 6th & 7th March, 2011 (UGC Sponsored).

22. SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 : An Overview, National Conference on Socio-Economic Inequality and Exclusion with Special Reference to India, organized by Deptt. Of Sociology, B.S.N.V Post Graduate College, Lucknow on 25th and 26th February, 2011 (UGC Sponsored).

23. Issues and Challenges of Legal Education in India, National Seminar on Legal Education in India : Problems and Challenges organised by Deptt. Of Law, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi on 13th and 14th February, 2011(UGC Sponsored).

24. Law of Adultery under Indian Penal Code : Urgent Need for Reform, International Seminar on Relevance of the Indian Penal Code in Controlling and Combating Crime in Modern Age, Organized by Dr.RML National Law University, Lucknow on 14th and 15th December, 2010.

25. Women Labour in India, Seminar on Migrant Labour, organized by U.P.State Law Commission, Lucknow on March 21st, 2010. 13

26. The Concept of Consumer in India, National Seminar on Consumer Protection and Consumer Welfare, Organized by Deptt. Of Social Work, M.G. Kashi Vidhyapith, Varanasi on 4th to 5th February, 2009.

27. Privatization and New Economic Reforms : An Observation, National Seminar on New Economic Policy and Corporate Governance, Organized by Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow on 29th to 30th March, 2008.

28. Women's Right to Property under Hindu Succession Act, 1956 : A Tool to Empowered them , Inter-Collegiate Seminar on Changing Dimensions of Women Empowerment, Organized by City Academy Law College (Affiliated to Lucknow University), Lucknow on 8th March, 2008.

29. Uniform Code for Our Legislators, National Seminar on Code of conduct for Law Makers: Need of codification of power, privileges and immunities of Parliament and State Legislatures through amendments in Art.105 and Art.194 of the Indian Constitution, Organized by Shia P.G.College, Lucknow on January 14th to 15th , 2007.

30. Right to Information and its Legal Impediment, National Seminar on Right to Information: Towards Progressive & Participatory Democracy, Organized by Deptt. Of Human Rights School for Legal Studies, Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow on April 14th to 15th , 2007.

31. Child Education and Law in India, National Seminar on Early Identification, Intervention and Curricular Needs of Children with Special Need, Organized by Faculty of Education, B.H.U.,Varanasi on March 26th to 28th , 2006.

32. Age of the Parties for Marry : Some Unsolved Issues, XXIX Indian Social Science Congress, Indian Academy of Social Sciences, Organized by University of Lucknow, Lucknow on December 26th to 30th , 2005.

33. Language as Corrupt Practice under Representation of the People Act, 1951, National Seminar on Criminality Vs. Democracy, Organized by Shia P.G.College, Lucknow on December 23rd to 24th, 2005.

34. Indian Copyright Law : An Overview, National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Copyright & Other Neighboring Rights, Organized by Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow on September 20th to 21st , 2003. 14

35. Emerging Constitutional Rights of an Accused in India, National Conference on Criminal Justice Administration in India: Critical Issues and Current Perspectives, Organized by Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow on October 10-12th , 2003.

PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL SEMINARS, SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS 36. Higher Education: Global Perspective and Indian Vision, International Conference, organized by Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on 25-27 December, 2009. 37. Electoral Reforms in India (Regional Consultation), organized by Ministry of Law & Justice and Election Commission of India, held at Dr. R.M.L.National Law University, Lucknow on 30th January, 2011. 38. Human Right : National Integration, National Symposium, , organized by School for Legal Studies, BB Ambedkar (Central) University, Lucknow on 11th September, 2009. 39. The Right to Information Act, 2005 : Its use, overuse and Misuse in India, Organised by Shia P.G.College, Lucknow, on 22-23 October, 2010 40. Cyber Law : Policy Issues & Emerging Trends, Organized by R.M.L. National Law University, Lucknow, on 27-28 March, 2010. 41. Recent Anti-Terror Legislative Changes in Criminal Justice Administration, Organized by R.M.L. National Law University, Lucknow, on 30-31 August, 2009. 42. Reflection of Dalit Issues in Social Sciences, Organized by Department of Sociology, University of Lucknow on January 27th to 28th , 2006. 43. Constitutional Reform Proposals of the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution, Organized by Law School, B.H.U. Varanasi on August 4th to 5th , 2001. 44. Human Rights : Contemporary Perspectives, Organised by Deptt. Of Human Rights, B.B .Ambedkar University, Lucknow on March 30th 2009. 45. The Northern Region Workshop on "Law Teaching and Legal Research Skills", Organized by British Council with Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, Delhi on February 10th to 12th , 2008. 46. Law Teaching and Legal Research Skills, Organized by British Council with National Law Institute University, Bhopal on March 23rd to 24th , 2007. 47. Regional Teacher Training Programme on International Humanitarian Law, Organized by International Committee of the Red Cross, Organised by Faculty of Law, B.H.U., Varanasi on March 6th to 8th , 2007. 15

48. Environment, Water Conservation and I, Organised by LDA, Kanpur (Hotel Landmark), September 07, 2005. 49. Ganga Action plan : Achievements & Failures, Organized by Law School, B.H.U., Varanasi on March 1st to 2nd , 2003. 50. Environment Management Capacity Building Project, Organized by Law School, B.H.U., Varanasi on August 6th , 2001.

Invited Lecture in Refresher Course and Pre-LL.D.Programme (5) 1. Lecture as Resource Person in Pre-LL.D. Course Work on the Topic ‘Nature and Scope of Legal Research’ organized by Deptt. of Law, Meerut College, Meerut (C.C.S. University, Meerut) on 2nd November, 2014.

2. Lecture as Resource Person in Pre-LL.D. Course Work on the Topic ‘Empirical or non- doctrinal Legal Research’, organized by Deptt. of Law, Meerut College, Meerut (C.C.S. University, Meerut) on 3rd November, 2014.

3. Lecture as Resource Person in Pre-LL.D. Course Work on the Topic ‘Importance of Legal Research in India’ organized by Deptt. of Law, Meerut College, Meerut (C.C.S. University, Meerut) on 23rd June 2014.

4. Lecture as Resource Person in Pre-LL.D. Course Work on the Topic ‘Effective Legal Research in India’, organized by Deptt. of Law, Meerut College, Meerut (C.C.S. University, Meerut) on 24th June, 2014.

5. Lecture as Resource Person in Refresher Course in Law on the Topic ‘Status of Official Language under Indian Constitution’ organized by UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Lucknow, Lucknow on June 11, 2014.

COURSES ATTENDED

A SHORT TERM COURSES 1. Short Term Course on Deprived Society Movement & Present Scenario from UGC- HRDC, University of Lucknow, Lucknow from September 8 to 14, 2015 (One Week).

2. Short Term Course on Women Empowerment from UGC, Academic Staff College, University of Lucknow, Lucknow from November 18 to 23, 2013 (One Week). 16

3. Short Term Course on Professional Development Course in Information Communication Technique: Enabled Teaching & Learning, UGC, Academic Staff College, LU sponsored by Govt. of Uttar Pradesh held from March 22nd to March 28th, 2011(One Week).

B. REFRESHER COURSES 1. Refresher Course: Academic Staff College, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi November1th to 20rd, 2008.

2. Refresher Course: Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi, July 8-23, 2007.

3. Refresher Course: The Indian Law Institute, New Delhi on July 4th to 23rd, 2005.

C. ORIENTATION COURSE  Orientation Course: Academic Staff College, University of Lucknow on November 1st to 28th, 2003.

ORGANISATION OF NATIONAL SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/FEST (3)  Acted as Organising Secretary, National Seminar on title “Electoral Reforms in India in Contemporary Constitutional Perspective”, organized by Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow on 22nd April, 2012.  Acted as Organising Secretary, National Seminar on title “Social Justice, Indian Constitution and Dr.B.R.Ambedkar”, organized by Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow on 14th April, 2011.  Acted as Dupty Organising Secretary, National Seminar on title “New Economic Policy and Corporate Governance”, organized by Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow on 29th to 30th March, 2008.  Acted as Organising Secretary, Sanskriti Surabhi, 2013 (Cultural Fest), organized by Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow on 7th to 9th March, 2013.

ORGANISATION OF NATIONAL/OTHER MOOT COURT COMPETITIONS  Acted as Organising Member of Dr. R.U.Singh Memorial National Moot Court Competition, organized by Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow on 19th to 21st November, 2010.

 Organizing IInd Inter Collegiate Moot Court Competition, organized by Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow on 17th to 19th April, 2015.  Acted as Convener, 4th Inter Semester Moot Court Competition, organized by Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow on 4th to 6th November, 2015. 17

 Acted as Convener, 3rd Inter Semester Moot Court Competition, organized by Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow on 16th to 18th October, 2014.

CHAIRMANSHIPS AT INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL CONFERENCE  Chairperson at National Seminar on ‘Appointment and Accountability of Judges in India, organized by School for Legal Studies, B.B.Ambedkar (Central) University, Lucknow on 13th and 14th November, 2014.  Chairperson at National Seminar on “History of Crime and Economy in Existing Society and Future Challenges” organized by Deptt.of Ancient Indian History, University of Lucknw and AIRO (All Indian Rights Organisation) Lucknow on 12th and 13th November, 2013.  Chairperson at International Conference on “Human Rights Law, Justice and Governance” organized by School for Legal Studies, B.B.Ambedkar (Central) University, Lucknow on 26th and 27th April, 2013.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENTS  Dy. Director : MLPM (Master of Labour and Personnel Management), Faculty of Law, Lucknow University (from January 2008 to July 2011).

 Incharge : Placement Cell: Faculty of Law, Lucknow University.

 Asstt. Proctor : IInd Campus, Lucknow University with varying terms since 2003 to Dec. 2007.

 Assistant O.S.D. : For Admission; Conduct of Examination, Publication of Results in Lucknow University from with varying terms since 2006 to Dec. 2009.

ACADEMIC ASSIGNMENT  Editor-in-Chief: National Law News (Quarterly Law Journal) published from Varanasi. www.nationallawnews.org (ISSN: 0976-4305).

 Member of Editorial Committee in "International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IJHSS)", USA. ISSN (Print):2319-393X; ISSN (Online): 2319-3948 ; Impact Factor(JCC): 0.5127.

 Member of Editorial Committee in “Lucknow Law Journal” published by Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, Luckcnow (ISSN : 0076-1427). 18

 Editor of the Book titled ‘Affirmative Action : Women & Law’, 2015 published by Rapid Book, Lucknow (ISBN : 978-93-82462-35-4)

MEMBERSHIP OF ACADEMIC BODIES  Member, Executive Council, University of Lucknow, Lucknow for the one year w.e.f. 23.11.2015 to 09.09.2016 and again for the one year w.e.f 21.10.2016 to 20.10.2017.  Member, Executive Council, University of Lucknow, Lucknow for the one year w.e.f. 23.11.2015 to 09.09.2016.  Ordinary Member of Indian Law Institute, New Delhi.  Member of Board of Studies, R.M.L Awadh University Faizabad, U.P., (2012 to till date).  Member of Board of Studies, Faculty of Law, Lucknow University, Lucknow (2013 to till date).  Member of Faculty Board, Faculty of Law, Lucknow University, Lucknow (2008).  Member of Board of Studies, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University (SRMU), Lucknow.  Member of All India Law Teachers Congress, New Delhi.  Life member of Vidhi Bharti Parishad, New Delhi.

CHAIRMAN OF ENQUIRY COMMITTEE

Reformation and improvement of Examination of Self-Finances Law Colleges

DEVELOPMENT OF SYLLABUS  Ph.D. in Law Course Work Syllabus, September 24, 2012.  LL.M. (Two year),  LL.B. (Three Year) course &  LL.B. (Five Year) course of University of Lucknow (2008) According to latest UGC Directives (2008).

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES  Ph.D Evaluation : 3 (Three)  Panel Paper setter and Evaluator for Public Service Commission i.e., Jharkhand Public Service Commission, Ranchi.  Panel Paper setter and Evaluator for Law Subjects in various Universities i.e., Burdwan University, Bardwan, Lucknow University, Lucknow, Ruhelkhand University, Barelley, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, Agra University, Agra, Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, Kashi Vidhayapith University, Varanasi, RML Avadh University, Faizabad. 19

H.N.B Garhwal University, Garhwal, Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur (M.P.), Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut, BBAU (Central University), Lucknow.  Examiner for conducting Viva/Moot Court/Practical Training in various Universities/Colleges i.e., Lucknow University, C.S.J. M. Kanpur University,RML Avadh University, Faizabad, Kashi Vidhayapith University, Varanasi, H.N.B Garhwal University, Garhwal. Ruhelkhand University, Barelley.

MEMBER OF DIFFERENT COMMITTEE AT UNIVERSITY  Member, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), University of Lucknow.

MEMBER OF DIFFERENT COMMITTEE AT FACULTY  Chairman, Moot Court Committee  Editorial Committee, Lucknow Law Journal and Newsletter  NAAC Committee

BASIC BIOGRAPHICAL DATA  Date of Birth 1st June, 1971, Distt. Varanasi, (U.P.).  Father's Name Late (Sri) K.P.Singh, (Ex-Rly Employee, D.L.W.Varanasi).  Mother’s Name Smt. Veena Singh (House Maker)

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION DETAILS

LL.D. Subject : Constitutional Law (Constitutional Mandate and (Doctor of Laws) Safeguards to Indian Languages) University : University of Lucknow, Lucknow. Year : October 2005 Gold Medal Recipient of “Jagdish Prasad Legal Research Gold Medal” for the best research work published from Lucknow University, 2006.

UGC (NET) Year : December 1999

LL.M. Subject : Business Law, Contract Law (Master of Laws) University : Banaras Hindu University B.H.U., Varanasi Year : 1999 20

Percentage : 59.3 Division : Second

LL.B. Subject : All law subjects (Bachlor of Laws) University : Banaras Hindu University B.H.U., Varanasi Year : 1995 Percentage : 61.6 Division : Second

B.Sc. Subject : Botany, Chemistry (Bachlor of Science) University : Purvanchal University (U.P.College, Varanasi) Year : 1991 Percentage : 46.6 Division : Second

Intermediate Subject : English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Hindi (Science) University : U.P.Board, Allahabad Year : 1988 Percentage : 56.0 Division : Second

High School Subject : Math, Science, Hindi, Eng.Bio.So.Sci. (Science) University : U.P.Board, Allahabad Year : 1986

APPOINTMENETS

S.N Nature of Posts Date of Basic Name of Employer Joining Salary/Pay Scale 1 PROFESSOR 20.06.2016 51720, University of Lucknow, (Cadre) 37400-67000 Lucnow, U.P. 2 PROFESSOR 17.01.2016 51720, University of Lucknow, (CAS) 37400-67000 Lucnow, U.P 3 ASSOCIATE 17.01.2013 47800 University of Lucknow, PROFESSOR 37400-67000 Lucnow, U.P 4 READER 17.01.2010 34100 University of Lucknow, 15600-39100 Lucnow, U.P 5 LECTURER 17.01.2005 11950 University of Lucknow, (SR.SCALE) 10000-15200 Lucnow, U.P 6 LECTURER 23.03.2002 8550 University of Lucknow, 8000-13500 Lucnow, U.P 21

7 LECTURER 17.01.2001 8000 KNIPSS, Sultanpur, 8000-13500 U.P.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES  Diploma in yoga from Yoga Sadhana Kendra, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi in 1997.  Certificate Course in 'Yogic Practices for Better Living' from Yoga Sadhana Kendra, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi in 1993.  Certificate Course in Computer Application during January to December, 1999 from Abhishek Computer Institute, Naria, Varanasi.  Associated with Indian Red-Cross Society, Varanasi and actively participated various its Programme during 1993.

PRESENT SALARY PAY SCALE : 37000-67000 ; Grade : 10000, Basic 51720

Total Gross emoluments Rs. 116820/- per month. (as on June. 2016)

COMMUNICATION ADDRESSES

A. Official Address Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, nd II Campus, Jankipuram, Lucknow-226031 (UP), India.

B. Residential Address Flat no. 301, Teachers Flat, University of Lucknow, New Campus Jankipuram, Lucknow-226031 (U.P.) India.

Place : Lucknow

Date : 14-08-2016 22

(Prof. (Dr.) Rakesh Kr. Singh)

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