Dr. Yogendra Kumar Srivastava

Prof. (Dr.) Yogendra Kumar Srivastava is a seasoned academic, author, administrator and columnist having a vast experience in the world of Legal Education, Government Sector and Litigation. He steered many notable interventions in legal education and is well recognized as a change leader. Prior to joining the Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur he was working as Dean and Director, Faculty of Law and Dean, Student Welfare at Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal. He led two projects namely Tuning India Project Academy (coordinated by University of Deusto, Spain and co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union) and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Project on Chemical and Waste Management (coordinated by the Center for Environmental Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA) of National Law School of India University Bengaluru. During this tenure he organized International/ National Conferences, Seminars, Refresher Courses, International/ National Moot Court Competitions, International/ National Debate Competitions, International Alternative Dispute Resolution Workshop, Training Programmes and many more academic events having participation from India and abroad. As an administrator, he successfully led collaborative efforts in academics and research with reputed international and national universities. His approach to partner with institutions in the legal education world is widely appreciated and used as a model.

Prof. Srivastava has authored five books and contributed several chapters for international and national publications. He has published research papers in many reputed journals and has extensively written articles for leading daily news papers. Under his guidance four scholars have defended their Ph.D. Thesis and two have submitted the final thesis. Prof. Srivastava has been the convener of several international and national conferences on pertinent topics of Law. He frequently addresses workshops, seminars and training programmes on a variety of topics as a resource person. He has also appeared on the TV Programmes and Radio Broadcasts.

Project Handled

• Completed Tuning India Project, coordinated by The University of Deusto, Spain and co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union (EU) regarding strengthening of Law courses as per standards of European Countries as a Professor and Dean, Faculty of Law, Jagran Lakecity University.
• Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt. of India Project on Chemical and Waste Management, coordinated by the Center for Environmental Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA) of National Law School of India University Bengaluru. Brought a funding of Rs.3 Lac to Faculty of Law, Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh for Two Capacity Buiding Programmes for Professionals, Researchers, Academicians and Industry Experts.
• Conducted a series of Training Programmes for District Supply Officers/Assistant Supply Officers (DSOs/ASOs) and Consumer Advisors of the State of Madhya Pradesh, as a Assistant Professor ,National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal and Programme Coordinator under the aegis of Chair Professorship on Consumer Protection and Welfare (Sponsored by Ministry of Consumer Affairs), Government of India

Ph.D. Supervision

1. Ms. Apoorva Dixit, Assistant Professor, JLU submitted and awarded Thesis on the topic “Foreign Arbitral Award: Problems and Challenges of its Implementation and Enforcement – A Critical Study with Special Reference to India”.
2. Mr, Ankit Singh Assistant Professor (UGC-NET-JRF), JLU submitted and awarded Thesis on the topic “Patent Law, Green Innovation and Diffusion of Green Technology: A Critical Analysis with Special Reference to the Role of India in Achieving International Climate Goals”.
3. Ms. Pooja Kiyawat, Adjunct Faculty, Faculty of Law, JLU submitted and awarded Thesis on the topic “Data Protection Law in India: A Comparative Study of Existing Date Protection Regime (with special reference to EU, UK & USA)”.
4. Mr. Mukesh Shukla, Assistant Professor, NRI School of Law, Bhopal submitted and awarded Thesis on topic “Non-Regulation of Protection of Trade Secrets in the Indian Corporate Sector: A Comparative Analysis with USA through the Lens of Global IPR Regime”.
5. Ms. Apoorva Bajpai, Assistant Professor, State PG Law College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh submitted Thesis on Topic “Rights Of Transgenders: A Critical Study With Special Reference To The Present Socio-Legal Position In India”.
6. Mr. J.P. Vyas, Principal, Career Law College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh submitted Thesis on Topic “Provisional Impediments in Resolving The Kashmir Crisis: An Analytical Study With Special Reference to The Constitution of India”.

LL.M. Dissertation Guidance and Supervision

1. Mr. Deepu Krishna completed his LL.M. Dissertation on Topic “Traditional Knowledge in India: Protection and Challenges under the Global Intellectual Property Rights Regime” (Session 2014-15).
2. Mr. Sultane Alam completed his LL.M. Dissertation on Topic: “Online Harrasment: A Critical Study under the Indian Legal Regime” (Session 2014-15)
3. Mr. Mukesh Shukla completed his LL.M. Dissertation on topic “Mainstreaming Trade Secrets into the Indian IPR Regime: A Critical Analysis of Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion’s National IPR Policy, 2014” (Session 2015-16)
4. Ms. Palak Dwivedi completed her LL.M. Dissertation on “Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance: A Critical Analysis in Light of Companies Act 2013” (session 2015-16)
5. Ms. Rashi Sharma completed her LL.M. Dissertation on “ Indian Legislative Response Towards the Contemporary Trends in Mergers & Acquisitions: An Analysis” (Session 2016-17)
6. Ms. Vidhita Rakhe completed her LL.M. Dissertation on “Infringement pertaining to trademark in Cyber Space – A comparative study with special reference to India and US” (Session 2017-18)

Contribution as Resource Person, Chaired/Co-Chaired in Seminars/Conferences/Workshop etc.

(1) Participated as a Resource Person in the “31st All India Criminology Conference” held at National Law Institute University, Bhopal (M.P.) from 18-20th January, 2008.
(2) Delivered Lecture on Law of Insurance to LL.M. students from 18th June,2010 to 27th June, 2010 (Total-10 Days, Ten Lectures) at M.P. Bhoj (Open) University, Bhopal.
(3) Delivered Lecture on Law of Insurance to LL.M. students from 10th September to 18th September, 2011 (Total-09, Days Nine Lectures) at M.P. Bhoj (Open) University, Bhopal.
(4) Delivered Lecture on Law of Insurance to LL.M. students from 27th October to 29th October, 2012 (Total-03 Days, Three Lectures) at M.P. Bhoj (Open) University, Bhopal.
(5) Session-Chaired in 10th International Conference of Management and Behavioural Sciences held at JLU, Bhopal from 16th-17th January,2014 in a technical session on Sociology, Social Work and Education.
(6) Participated as Resource Person in One Day Workshop on Right to Information: Perspectives and Challenges on 23rd August, 2014.
(7) Session Chaired in International Conference on Human Rights: Contemporary Issues and Challenges held on 2nd and 3rd of October, 2015.
(8) Participated as Resource Person in Two Day Regional Workshop on “Biological Diversity Laws and ABS” organized by NLSIU, Bengluru on 16th-17th January, 2019.
(9) Session Chaired in Two Day National Conference on Blockchain Technology: Adoption, Regulation and Security by National Law Institute University, Bhopal.
(10) Session Chaired in National Seminar on Empowerment of Tribal Women in India: Issues, Challenges and Perspectives on 7th-8th March by National Law Institute University, Bhopal.
(11) Participated as Resource Person in Two day Webinar on “Migrant Workers and Urban Governance: Responsibilities of Urban Local Bodies and Human Rights” on 3rd and 4th July, 2020 by NLSIU, Bengaluru.
(12) Participated as Resource Person in Online Workshop on “The Use of Hazardous Pesticide and the Impact on Environment and Health: Legal and Social Implications” on 18th December, 2020.
(13) Session Co-Chaired in One Day e-Conference on Twenty Years of the Infoemation Technology Act, 2000 organized by Rajiv Gandhi Cyber Law Centre, NLIU, Bhopal, Jagran Lakecity University and RGPV, Bhopal on December 19,2020.
(14) Delivered Lecture on Law of Insurance to Ph.D. scholars of Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur on “Judicial Pronouncements vis-à-vis Legal Research” and “Scope of Legal Research in Emerging Areas” on 12-09-2020 and 13-09-2020.
(15) Participated as Resource Person in One day Webinar on “Agricultural Water Governance: Sustainable Policies and Strategies” on 26th March, 2021 by CEERA,NLSIU, Bengaluru, ICAR-IIWM, Bhubaneshwar and Department of Agricultural Economics, University of agricultural Science, Bengaluru.