CURRICULUM VITAE DR. KAMALJIT KAUR BSc, LLB (Gold Medallist, University Medallist) LLM, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Law, RGNUL Mobile-08146758202 Email id- [email protected] PERSONALITY TRAITS Professional, Enthusiastic, Conscientious, practical and outgoing personality A resilient hard working, individual of high calibre, with a pro-active attitude and the ability to manage a number of projects simultaneously and solve problems promptly in a professional manner with a high sense of integrity and honesty. KEY SKILLS A passion and aptitude for teaching with a prodigious Philosophy. Inherent Ability to motivate interest among the students with a deep and natural flair in understanding their Psychology Outstanding leadership qualities with an innate ability to work as a part of a team and on own initiative. Excellent communications skills - both oral and written. Able to interconnect with people at all levels of the organisation. Ability to work accurately and produce high quality work under pressure being an individual full of the spirit of resourcefulness and enterprise. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage internal and external relationships. Maintaining high standards of personal and work ethics and an asset to the Army Institute of Law. PERSONAL PROFILE NAME: DR. KAMALJIT KAUR FATHER’S NAME: COL BALBIR SINGH AAST MOTHER’S NAME: BALWINDER KAUR DATE OF BIRTH: 20.1.71 PLACE OF BIRTH: SECUNDERABAD NATIONALITY: INDIAN MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED ADDRESS: HOUSE NO.1001 SECTOR-46-B, CHD PHONE: 01724044141, MOBLIE NO: 8146758202, 9872194785 AREAS OF INTEREST Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation and conciliation) for settlement of Matrimonial Disputes Adoption laws Gender Justice PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES Social Service – Worked for the welfare of the sick, aged, needy, suffering, handicapped, destitute, mentally retarded & lepers as a Team leader of volunteers with Urban and Rural Development Society India URDES-India; Awarded Special Prize. Free legal counselling and advice to victims of Domestic Violence and on issues related to Women’s right to property, maintenance, adoption, divorce and other matrimonial disputes. Para-legal volunteer at Army institute of law. As part of my moral and social responsibility a regular Blood Donor. Being a qualified ART OF LIVING teacher aim to serve others by counselling and motivating them to understand the true meaning of life. ACADEMIC PROFILE S.NO EXAMINATION UNIV/BOARD YEAR OF PERCENTAGE PASSING 1. MATRIC CBSE 1986 69% 2. 10+2 CBSE 1988 77.8% 3. B.Sc OSMANIA 1992 70.66 UNIVERSITY 4. LLB PANJAB 1995 70.66%% UNIVERSITY GOLD MEDALLIST, UNIVERSITY MEDALLIST AND NATIONAL SCHOLORSHIP 5. LLM PANJAB 1997 63.6% UNIVERSITY 6. Ph.D PANJAB 2009 DEGREE UNIVERSITY AWARDED 7. UGC NET QUALIFIED 1997 AND 1998 TWICE MEDALS/AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP: 1. Awarded scholarship from the Government of India under the National scholarship scheme by the Ministry of Human Resource Development in the year 1995 for pursuing higher studies. 2. Awarded Kartar singh chadha Gold Medal for standing first in LLB in the year 1995 from Panjab University. 3. Awarded University Medal for standing first in LLB in the year 1995 from Panjab University. 4. Awarded Scroll of Honor by Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana and international council of jurists on the occasion international conference of jurists for judicial reforms held on 13-14 march 2010. 5. Awarded citation by Dr Ashok k Chauhan, chairman, AKC group of companies, founder president, Rithand Balved education foundation (Founder of Amity Institutions) at the plenary session of the 10th indo-pacific congress on legal and forensic science (inpalms 2010). PROFESSIONAL PROFILE ORIENTATION AND REFRESHER COURSES FROM ACADEMIC STAFF COLLEGES 1. UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Law at the Academic Staff College, Panjab University, Chandigarh (May 17th – June 6th, 2013). Awarded Grade ‘A’. 2. UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Environmental Studies (Interdisciplinary) at the Academic Staff College, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla (July 4th – July 23rd 2011). Awarded Grade ‘A’. 3. UGC sponsored Orientation Programme at the Academic Staff College Panjab University, Chandigarh (1st – 28th December 2006) Awarded Grade ‘A’ ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEACHING 1. Ph.D. from Panjab university ,Chandigarh on the topic- “The Laws of Adoption: A Socio-Legal Critique with focus on the Child’s Interest”2009 2. LLM from Panjab University, Chandigarh specializing in Family Law. The topic of the Dissertation-“Additional Grounds of Divorce”:1997 3. Awarded National Scholarship in 1995-96 by the Government of India sponsored by the Ministry of Human Resource Development under the National Scholarship Scheme. 4. LLB from Panjab University awarded (Kartar Singh Chadha) Gold Medal and University Medal for standing 1st in LLB Professional: 1995. 5. UGC-NET Qualified Twice : 1997 and 1998 6. B.Sc. from St. Francis College, Begumpet, Hyderabad and a Business Management Course WORK EXPERIENCE Legal Practice –Advocate at Punjab & Haryana High Court from July 1997 – October 2001 Assistant Professor of Law at Army Institute of Law, Mohali from October 15th 2001 – till 26th July 2017 Officiated as Principal at Army Institute of Law, Mohali from January 20th – August 2nd 2010 Associate Professor of Law at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law from 27th July 2017 till date. KNOWLEDGE OF SUBJECTS IMPARTED Subjects taught at LLB Level: Family Law (Specialization), Military Law, Health Law, Gender Justice, Moots and Seminars for IV and V years. Subjects taught at LLM level :Emerging Areas of Criminality, Interpretation of statutes,Administrative Law RESEARCH GUIDANCE FOR LLM AND PH.D SCHOLARS Topic of Dissertation - Narco Analysis- Does it sabotage the rights guaranteed U/A 20(3) of the Constitution–Supervising Guide of student: Shreya Manhas, Reference No. 11138, Session 2012-13 – LLM from the Directorate of Distance Education Kurukshetra University – Degree awarded Topic of Dissertation - Lokpal: Idealism v. Pragmatism – Supervising Guide to student: Aradhana Ohri, Reference No. 11123, Session 2012-13 - LLM from the Directorate of Distance Education Kurukshetra University – Degree awarded Topic of PhD. thesis Right to Work and “Issues and Problems of Women Prisoners: A Socio Legal Study with Special Reference to the state of Punjab- Registration No.09-LS-150 – From the Department of Laws Panjab University- Supervising Guide of student: Miss Gurminder Kaur, Research Scholar, Panjab University, Chandigarh Co-ordinator Research cell at Army Institute of Law Topic of LLM Dissertation-Socio – Legal perspective of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act of 2000 with Reference to the Juvenile in Conflict with Law: An Analysis – Supervising Guide of student: Mannat Manhas – Session 2014-15, LLM from Army Institute of Law. Degree awarded.Dissertation Grade-‘A’, Viva-Grade- ‘O’ Topic of LLM Dissertation -Human Rights and Criminal Justice Administration: A Critical Evaluation – Supervising Guide of student: Bivekdeep Kaur – Session 2014- 15, LLM from Army Institute of Law. Degree awarded. Topic of LLM Dissertation -Patent Protection in India- Need for Criminalisation– Supervising Guide of student: Mahima Sikka– Session 2014-15, LLM from Army Institute of Law. Degree awarded. Dissertation Grade-‘A’, ‘Viva’-Grade-‘O’ Topic of LLM Dissertation-Testimony of Child Witnesses: Relevance and Admissibility-Supervising Guide of student: Anurag Sindhal- Session 2015-16, LLM from Army Institute of Law Topic of LLM Dissertation - Power of Review In Indian Criminal Justice System :A Critical Analysis-Supervising Guide of student: Twinkle Chopra- Session 2015-16, LLM from Army Institute of Law.Degree Awarded. Topic of LLM Dissertation - Remission of Sentences in Indian Criminal Justice system: An Analytical study- Supervising Guide of Student: Harsh Jakhar-- Session 2015-16, LLM from Army Institute of Law Topic of LLM Dissertation - Special Status Of The State Of Jammu And Kashmir: A Socio-Legal Critique - Supervising Guide of student:Ananya Sharma, Session 2017-18 ,LLM from RGNUL Topic of LLM Dissertation – Autopsy:Jurisprudential Essence,Supervising Guide of student:Isha, Session 2017-18 ,LLM from RGNUL Topic of LLM Dissertation - Fringe Groups And Their Impact On Society: A Study Supervising Guide of student: Fiza Khan, Session 2017-18,LLM from RGNUL APPENDIX I Seminars, Conferences and Workshops 1. Presented a Research Paper on Screams of silence: The verity of Female Genital Mutilation in India co-authored by Prof (Dr.) Viney kapoor at the National Seminar on Dr B.R.Ambedkar’s Vision and the Constitution on the 25th May 2017 and chaired a Technical Session. The Seminar was organized by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh. 2. Participated in a two -day interactive workshop on Tribunalisation :Testing Times on the 17th and 18th March 2017 at Indian school of Business,Mohali organised by the progressive Lawyers forum 3. Presented a Research Paper on Drug Policy In India With Special Emphasis On Medical Marijuana at the International Conference on Drug and Development organized by UILS, Punjab University on the 8th and 9th April 2016. 4. Presented a Research Paper on Dynamics of Discrepancy in Crime Committed and Later Perceptions about Crime in Jail Inmates: A Study of Female Convicts And Under-trials at the one day National Seminar on Prison Administration And Reforms With Special Emphasis on Legal Aid And Legal Services organized by Centre For Advanced