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Paper Presentation

Conferences

Participated as a resource person and presented a paper titled ‘Developing India as an Aircraft Leasing Hub: Onboard in IFSC Gujarat and Set to Take Off’ in the International Conference on ‘Aviation Financing, UNIDROIT and Growing Concerns’ organised by the Centre for Aviation & Space Laws, The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata on 12 November 2022.
Presented paper, as resource person, titled ‘Aviation and Public Health Norms: Measures already taken and the road ahead’ in the Technical Session II in the ‘International Conference on Impact of Covid 19 on Civil Aviation: Change in the Regulatory Landscape’ organised by the Centre for Aviation and Space Laws, WBNUJS, Kolkata on 14th August 2021.
Presented a paper titled "Sustainable 'Space' for Sustainable 'Earth': An Analysis of Emerging Dimensions under Space Law" in the International Conference on Green Justice: Contemporary Challenges and Sustainable Development organised by the GLS Law College on 29 February - 01 March 2020 at Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Presented paper titled 'Regulatory Framework for First Indian IFSC: A Quest for Shaping the Gift from GIFT' in National Conference on 'Regulatory Challenges to Businesses in India - 2019' organised by Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai on 11 April 2019.
Participated in “Futuristic Technology Exhibition” and Space Exhibition titled “Beyond Earth: The Future of Space Exploration” organised by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat as part of Vibrant Gujarat 2019 (9th Global Summit) at Science City, Ahmedabad on 17 January 2019.
Participated in International Seminar on the theme “GIFT International Financial Services Centre: A New Financial Gateway of India” organised by GIFT - IFSC as part of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2019 on 18 January 2019.
Participated in One Day Symposium on “Laws Related to Women and Influencing Factors” organised by GNLU LexTech (Science Technology & Law) Club & Gender Sensitization Committee with the support from Gujarat State Commission for Women on 5 January 2019 at GNLU.
Presented a paper titled ‘Evolution of Space Law: Engagements Beyond the Border into the Unknown’ in a Two Day International Conference on ‘Identity and the Politics of Security, Sovereignty and the Challenges of World Politics’ organised by the GNLU Centre for Foreign Policy and Security Studies in collaborative partnership with The Jadavpur Association of International Relations (JAIR), Kolkata and Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), New Delhi, on 15th and 16th September 2018.
Presented a paper titled "Reddening of Green Forests: Naxal Menace, Indian Response and the Way Ahead" in the Second National Conference on Law and Justice organised by School of Law, Auro University on 27 – 28 September 2014.
Presented a paper titled "War of Terror" vs. "War on Terror" in the Era of Human rights: Strike the just Balance for Indians in Two day "International Conference on Contemporary Issues and Challenges of Human Rights in the Era of Globalization" organised by Gujarat Law Society, Ahmedabad, on 02 – 03 August 2014.
Presented a paper titled organized NBI-PNB Merger: Inhuman Treatment of Human Resource in Conference on "International Banking & Finance: Issues, Challenges & Solutions" organized by GNLU Centre for Banking Investment & Taxation, Gujarat National Law University, on 22 July 2012.

Seminars

Conducted a session titled Commercialisation of Space - Prospects & Challenges in the International Seminar on “Legal and Policy Regime of Outer Space and Global Governance” in Modern Law College on 17 February 2024.
Presented a paper titled ‘Mankind in Space: From the Contamination of the Finite to Contamination of the Infinite’ in the International Symposium on ‘Environmental Justice and Sustainable Development Goals: Balancing Economy and Environment for Inclusive and Equitable Growth’ organized by Gujarat National Law University in collaboration with The University of Winnipeg, Canada and Canadian Mennonite University, Canada on 15-16 March 2019.
Presented a paper titled ‘Reality Check on Realty Sector Regulator: Time for RERA to Roar’ in the International Seminar on ‘Latest Developments in Corporate Legal Affairs’ organised by UPES School of Law, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India on 1st & 2nd November 2018.
Presented a paper titled 'TNCs and Fundamental Rights in India: Compulsions Despite being Supreme Court' in UGC Sponsored Two Days National Seminar on "Evaluating the Six and Half Decades of The Constitution of India and the Changing Roles of the Constitutional Institutions" organized by University School of Law, Gujarat University on 22 – 23 October 2016.
Presented a paper titled "Whose business is this business": UN brokered marriage between Business and Human Rights at the "National Seminar on UN @ 70: Urgent Need for Reforms to Retain Vitality and Relevance in the Ever Changing World" organized by the Centre for Foreign Policy and Security Studies, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar on 19-20 February 2016.
Presented a paper titled "Inhumane Transnational Corporations in the Era of Human Rights: Complexities and Elusiveness of the Regulatory Regime" in UGC sponsored National Seminar on "New Dimensions of Law in 21st Century" conducted by University School of Law, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 17 - 18 January 2015.
Presented a paper titled Accountability of Auditors in Post-Satyam India: Plugging the Regulatory Loopholes in two-day National Seminar on "Role of Regulatory Agencies in Developing Business Laws in India" organized by National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi on 07 – 08 September 2013.

Participation

Conference

Participated in the International Conference on ‘The Future of Transport - Opportunities and Challenges in Aviation and Space Industry’ on 2-3 February 2020 organized by the Centre for Aerospace and Defence Laws (CADL), NALSAR University of Law.
Participated in International Conference on “GIFT IFSC - Emerging International Financial Services Centre Globally” organized by GIFT IFSC on 07 December 2018.

Workshops

Participated in the "Two Days National Workshop on Ethical Issues and Use of Anti Plagiarism Tools for Research Integrity" held at INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar on 29-30 April 2015

Capacity Building Training Programmes

Organised

Training Programmes

Convener of 7th Edition of “GNLU Air and Space Law Academy (GASLA) 2022” organized by VS Mani Centre for Air and Space Law (VSMCASL), Gujarat National Law University in collaboration with Institute of Air Law, Space Law, and Cyber Law, University of Cologne, Germany (24- 30 September 2022).
Convener of ‘Training Programme on Space Law for the Indian Air Force Officers’ organised by the V.S. Mani Centre for Air and Space Law, Gujarat National Law University from 27 January to 31 January 2022.
Convener of 6th Edition of “GNLU Air and Space Law Academy 2021” organized through virtual mode by VS Mani Centre for Air and Space Law (VSMCASL), Gujarat National Law University in collaboration with Institute of Air Law, Space Law, and Cyber Law, University of Cologne, Germany (20- 26 September 2021).
Convener of 5th Edition of “GNLU Air and Space Law Academy 2020” organized through virtual mode by VS Mani Centre for Air and Space Law, Gujarat National Law University in collaboration with Institute of Air Law, Space Law, and Cyber Law, University of Cologne from 27- 04 September 2020.
Convener of 4th Edition of “GNLU Air and Space Law Academy 2016” organized by the Centre for Air and Space Law, Gujarat National Law University in collaboration with Institute of Air & Space Law, University of Cologne from 04 – 10 September 2019.
Convener of 3rd Edition of “GNLU Air and Space Law Academy 2016” organized by the Centre for Public International Law, Gujarat National Law University in collaboration with University of Cologne, Germany from 27 August - 02 September 2018.
Convener of “GNLU Air and Space Law Academy 2016” organized by Gujarat National Law University in collaboration with Institute of Air & Space Law, University of Cologne from 16 - 22 September 2017.
Convener of “GNLU Air and Space Law Academy 2016” organized by Gujarat National Law University in collaboration with Institute of Air & Space Law, University of Cologne and Forum for Integrated National Security on 14 – 23 September 2016.
Coordinator of One day National Conference on "Strengthening Participatory Democracy and Good Governance" (Pre-Summit Event of the Vibrant Gujarat National Education Summit 2014 'Towards Educating Young India') organised by Gujarat National Law University in Collaboration with Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Government of Gujarat on 05 January, 2014.
Coordinator of GNLU International Conference on "Modern Corporate Laws: Understanding The Dynamism" - Within & Beyond The Legal Boundaries” organized by Gujarat National Law University on 05 – 06 October 2013.

Participated

Orientation Programmes

Participated in UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme organised by Academic Staff College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, from 02 – 29 June 2014.
Participated in National Workshop on Research Methodology in Legal and Interdisciplinary Field organised by Gujarat National Law University from 05 – 09 September 2012.

Faculty Development Programmes

Participated in Faculty Development Programme organised by Gujarat National Law University from 16 – 21May 2016.

Symposium

Participated in a half day Symposium on 'Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Age: Issues and Challenges' organised by the Gujarat National Law University in collaboration with UNCITRAL (Regional Center for Asia and the Pacific) towards the celebration of 2018 UNCITRAL Asia Pacific Day on 15 December 2018.

Visiting Faculty/Guest Lectures/Keynote Address

Panelist for a Panel Discussion on ‘Indian Space policy and Indian Space Bill 2022’ in the “National Conference on the Development of Space Start-ups Ecosystem in India (DeSSEI)” organised by Astronomical Society of India in association with ISRO, IN-SPACe and DRDO in Bengaluru on 24 June 2022.
Delivered Lecture as Resource Person on Liability in Space: Regulatory Framework on 27 January 2022 as part of ‘Training Programme on Space Law for the Indian Air Force Officers organised from 27 January to 31 January 2022.
Delivered Lecture as Resource Person on Registration Framework in Space Law & Rescue and Return Obligations on 28 January 2022 as part of ‘Training Programme on Space Law for the Indian Air Force Officers’ organised from 27 January to 31 January 2022.
Delivered Lecture as Resource Person on Crime in Space: Regulatory Challenges on 29 January 2022 as part of ‘Training Programme on Space Law for the Indian Air Force Officers’ organised from 27 January to 31 January 2022.
Delivered three Lectures titled ‘Overview on Securities Contract Regulation Act: Application to IFSC’, ‘Overview on Depositories Act: Application to IFSC’ and ‘Overview on Government Securities Act: Application to IFSC’ on 5th, 8th & 10th March 2021 respectively as part of ‘Gr. A Officer's (IFSCA) Training Programme’ conducted by international Financial Services Centres Authority.
Delivered lecture as a resource person titled ‘Integrating Sustainable Development in Aviation: International Perspectives’ in the Technical Session on ‘Air and Space Law’ in a Two Days International Seminar (Online) on ‘The Changing Dynamics of International Law in the 21st Century’ organised by Vaikunta Baliga College of Law, Udupi (unit of Dr. TMA Pai Foundation, Manipal) on 10th & 11th July 2020.
Delivered lecture as resource person on ‘India as Emerging Space Power: Space Law and Policy’ at the National Defence College, New Delhi on 24 June 2020.
Delivered Expert lecture on ‘Legal Aspects of Human Spaceflight Activities’ as part of Structured Training Programme (STP) titled ‘Space Policy and Law: National and International Perspective’ organised by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on 25 February 2020.
Delivered a Guest Lecture on the topic ‘Crime on Board and Aviation Security: Regulatory Framework’ organised by Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow.
Chaired a Technical Session on 'Banking and Finance Regulations' in the National Conference on 'Regulatory Challenges to Businesses in India - 2019' organised by Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai on 11 April 2019.
Delivered Expert Lecture on the topic ‘Corporate Social Responsibility of MNCs towards Environment’ in School of Law, Auro University, Surat on 16 February 2018.
Delivered lecture as resource person on ‘Role of SEBI in Developing IFSC’ in GNLU-GIFT Certificate Course on 'Business Regulations on International Financial Services Centre' 08 – 12 January 2018 Certificate Course on IFSC .

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