GOPAL KRISHNA SHARMA Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University, 221005 Mobile Number- +918005302017 Email ID- [email protected]

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS  Ph.d. (Law), - Pursuing, Topic of research – “Legal Status of Political Manifesto; An Indian Experience”, under supervision of Professor A. K. Pandey, Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University.  Qualified UGC-NET (JRF) in Law (2015).  LLM in Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, Criminology & Penology and Constitutional law from Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (2012-2014).  LL.B. from Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (2009-2012).  Bachelor of Arts (English language, Political Science and Ancient History) from University of Allahabad, Prayagraj (2006-2009).  Higher Secondary from B.D.R. Inter College, Kharagpur, Azamgarh, U.P. (2004-2006)  High School from Kunwar Singh H.S.S. Suhwal, Azamgarh, U.P. (2002-2004).

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS  I served as a Media Coordinator of Academique, An Interdisciplinary Discussion Group in 2011-2012 terms.

SKILLS I have fundamental knowledge of Computer Internet, fundamental of Microsoft office and MS word.

PUBLICATIONS: RESARCH PAPER AND ARTICLES  Media Reporting and Subjudice Matters: Problem of Freedom vs. Restraint, Vol. VII (2012), Universitas. Pp. 106-122  Decriminalisation of Attempt to Suicide: Retrospect and Prospect, Vol. VIII (2013), Universitas. pp. 93-106.  Feminism and Gender Justice, Vol. VII (2016-17), Drishti, pp. 116-135.  The Commission of Inquiry: Importance and their Limitations, Vol. XI (2018), JIGYASA, pp. 421-430.  Marital Rape in : An Unspoken Evil, Vol. XII (2019), JIGYASA, pp. 140-148.  Quasi Contract: A Critical Evaluation, Vol. VI (2019), AD VALOREM, pp. 79-84.  The Post – Truth Era: An Analysis with Reference to Contemporary Politics, Vol. XI (2019), DEHRADUN LAW REVIEW, pp. 1-6.

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR, CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP  Presented Research Paper entitled “ Copyright Protection to Software: A Foundation of Success of it” at National Seminar on Science, Technology and Law Reform organised by Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on November 3-4, 2012.  Presented Research Paper entitled “The Impact of Technology on Legal Education” at International Conference on International Environmental Law, Trade Law, Information Technology Law and Legal Education organised by Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on March 2-3, 2013.  Presented Research Paper entitled “Widows and the role of State” at National Seminar on Social Accommodation of Widows: State, NGOs and Society organised by Department of Sociology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on February 17-18, 2014.  Presented Research Paper entitled “Digital Voyeurism: A New Challenge to Privacy of Women in India” at National Seminar on Indian Women in Contemporary Society: Challenges and Solutions organised by Department of Sociology, MBS P.G. College, Gangapur, Varanasi on February 17-18, 2018.  Presented Research Paper entitled “Managing Electronic Waste to Ensure Green Computation” at National Conference on Changing Paradigm of Environment protection in India organised by Prof. Harihar Nath Tripathi Foundation, Varanasi on March 18, 2018.  Presented Research Paper entitled “DNA Finger Printing in Criminal Justice System of India” at National Seminar on New Trends and Issues in Forensic Science and Medical Jurisprudence organised by Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on September 29, 2018.  Presented Research Paper entitled “Media Reporting of Subjudice Matters: Legal Problems” at National Seminar on Media Regulatory Framework in India: Issues & Challenges organised by Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on October 12, 2018.  Participated in Online Six Days Workshop on “Environmental Law: Contemporary Issues and Challenges” Organised by Legal Aid and Service Clinic, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, in Association with Indian Law Institute, on February 6 – 11, 2017.  Participated in ‘Indian Conference of International and Comparative law’ Jointly Organised by Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Soochow University School of Law, Taipei and Chinese Society of Comparative law on February 22, 2014.  Participated in One day Workshop on ‘Clinical Legal Education Program’ organised by Legal Aid and Service Clinic, Faculty of law, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES  Participated in District Level Debate Competition on ‘Wild Life and Environment protection at Azamgarh, U.P. and Got 3rd position (2005).  Participated in the Mahamana Memorial Legal awareness Exhibition and Awarded 2nd Position in Text Based Poster of Child Labour on November 03, 2012.  Participated in the Legal Awareness Booklet Writing Competition and Awarded 2nd Position for Contribution of Booklet on the Theme of ‘ Rights of Senior Citizens’ in 2013.  Participated in CMR III National Moot Court Competition and adjudge the Winner, held on March 9-11, 2012 at Bangalore.  Participated in Inter-Faculty Youth Festival “Spandan 2012” organised by Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.  Enrolled as life Fellow of the Academique: A Discussion Group in 2009-2010 Term.  Participated 2 times in Intra Faculty Moot Court Competition in 2010-2011.  Participated in Four days Yoga Camp, organised by Banaras Hindu University Students’ Council in February, 2012.

PERSONAL DETAILS  Language Known: English, Hindi, Bhojpuri.  Gender: Male  Nationality: Indian  Date of Birth: 25th February 1989.  Permanent Address: Village – Mahuwari (Mathinya), Post – Renda, P.S.- Tarwa, District- Azamgarh, , India- 276204.