Rajeev Kumar

Editorial Board Member

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Singh

  • Address : Assistant Professor, Law, Amity Law School, Amity University, India
  • E-Mail : rksingh2@lko.amity.edu

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Introduction


I am Dr. Rajeev Kumar Singh, an accomplished academic and legal professional with extensive expertise spanning Constitutional Law, Human Rights, and the imperative of Good Governance. My academic foundation is robust, holding a B.Sc., LL.B., LL.M., and a Ph.D., alongside qualifying the NET examination. With over four years of continuing experience as an Assistant Professor of Law, particularly at the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar (A Central) University, Lucknow, I am deeply committed to imparting specialized knowledge in areas such as Legal Method, IPC, Family Law, and Evidence Law to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. My passion lies in exploring the interface between law and social policy, ensuring legal education remains grounded in contemporary socio-legal realities.

My doctoral research, titled “Right to Information: An Analytical Study with Reference to Good Governance,” forms the bedrock of my scholarly identity. This focus is evidenced by my substantial publication record, which includes the book “Right to Information, Empowerment and Good Governance,” a book chapter, and fourteen peer-reviewed research papers published in esteemed national and international journals. My research contributions consistently explore themes critical to democracy and social justice, such as the criminalization of marital rape, the protection of women through International Humanitarian Law, and the enhancement of judicial governance via Public Interest Litigation. This strong research output demonstrates my capability to produce and disseminate impactful legal scholarship.

Beyond teaching and research, I actively contribute to academic administration and public outreach. I have served in key institutional roles, including being a member of the Anti-Ragging Committee and the President of the Department of Human Rights Alumni Association. Furthermore, I have leveraged platforms like All India Radio, Prasar Bharti, to deliver talks on topics ranging from Human Rights Law to Education, Employment, and the concept of tolerance, bridging the gap between academia and the public domain. My commitment extends to organizing and participating in numerous national and international conferences, serving as the Organizing Secretary for a National Seminar on "Freedom of Speech and Expression," which collectively underscores my dedication to the growth of the legal fraternity and the advancement of social awareness.


AFFILIATION


Assistant Professor

Law

Amity Law School, Amity University

D- 2/443, New Sector– L,L.D.A., Colony, KNP Road Scheme, Bangla Bazar,

Lucknow

India

226012

Email : rksingh2@lko.amity.edu


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RESEARCH INTERESTS


# Area
1. Administrative Law
2. Constitutional Law
3. Evidence Law
4. Right to Information Law

PAPERS PUBLISHED


# Article Title Year
1. “People’s Right to Know: A Pre-requisite for Genuine Democracy”, Journal of Legal Studies, An International Legal Journal, ISSN 2321-1059. JLS/Vol. 3, Issue- 1/2015 2015
2. “Constitutional and Judicial Roots of Right to Information: A Landmark in Indian Democracy” Rajasthan University Law Journal (RULJ), online edited journal of University Five Year Law College, Volume 1, Issue 2, January-June 2015. 2015
3. “Need for Criminalization of Marital Rape: A Concern of Human Rights and Dignity” AD VALOREM Journal of Law, an International Peer Reviewed Research Refereed Quarterly Journal, Volume-2, Issue-II, April-June, 2015, ISSN: 2348-5485. 2015
4. “War, Peace and the Protection of Women through the Rule of International Humanitarian Law” VIDHAN, International multidisciplinary bilingual refereed quarterly Research Journal Year: 5, Vol.2 April-June,2015, ISSN:2230-9896 2015
5. “Surrogacy Law in India: Regulating the Reproduction and Uplifting Women’s dignity” AD VALOREM Journal of Law, an International Peer Reviewed Research Refereed Quarterly Journal, Volume-2, Issue-IV, October-December: 2015, ISSN: 2348-5485. 2015
6. “Public Interest Litigation in India: A Tool to Enhance the Judicial Governance” EMERGING RESEARCHER, an International Research Refereed Journal, Volume-2, Issue: IV, October-December: 2015, ISSN: 2348-5590. 2015
7. “National Judicial Appointment Commission and Independence of Judiciary,” INDIAN BAR REVIEW, Vol. XLII (3) 2015, ISBN: 978-81-931981-0-0, Regd. No. F. 2/1/6/Press/83. 2015
8. “Judicial Craftsmanship in Propounding Right to Information as a Fundamental Right,” PRAGYAN: Journal of Law, a bi-annual refereed Journal. Volume: 5, Issue-2, December, 2015, ISSN No. 2278-8093. 2015
9. “An Analysis of Right to Information Act 2005 in India with reference to Good Governance” VIDHAN, A Research Journal, Vol.4, Dec.2014, ISSN: 2230-9896. 2014

BOOKS PUBLISHED


# Title Publication Year
1. Right to Information, Empowerment and Good Governance (University Press Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2016, ISBN: 978-93-85212-22-2) 2016
2. Challenges Before Human Rights (Search for A New Paradigm) (Yking Books, 2023) having ISBN: 978-93-92240-72-0 2023
3. Unveiling the Legal Dynamics of Marital Rape, published by Integrity Education, New Delhi, ISBN No. 978-81-971778-1-1 2024
4. Year 2024 and Civil Society and Good Governance (Yking Books, 2024) having ISBN: 978-81-974073-7-6 2024

BOOK CHAPTERS PUBLISHED


# Chapter Title Book Title Publication Year
1. “Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Contribution for Ensuring the Egalitarian Society in Making of the Constitution”, Volume-1, ISBN No: 978-93-84337-30-8, Page No. 223-237. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: An Ultimate Visionary of the Era 2016
2. “Contribution of Tirunallai Narayana Iyer Seshan in Making of Indian Electoral Democracy Vibrant, Participatory and Reformed: A Chronicle”, (ISBN:978-81-932605-4-8). A Reminiscence of Global Indian Thinker 2017
3. “A Pre and Post Constitutional Appraisal of Marginalized in India with Special Reference to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes”,ISBN NO. 978-93-86110-22-0, Page No. 81-106 Social Exclusion and Exclusion: A Journey from Past to Present 2016
4. “A Human Right Initiative for Good Governance and Development”, ISBN No. 978-81-8484-674-4, Page No- 59-83. Human Rights Protection and Good Governance 2018
5. “Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs): A New Online Tool to Impart Knowledge in Contemporary Times”, ISBN No. 978-93-87580-00-8. Educational Assessment and Evaluation 2022
6. “The Concept of Dharma as an Obligatory Duty of Bhagwat Gita and Its Embodiment in Indian Constitution”, ISBN No. 9798889750871 Philosophy of Geeta and its Relevance in Indian Constitution 2022
7. “International Legal Framework and Agenda Relating to Trafficking of Women for Slavery and Prostitution”, ISBN No. 978-81-966224-0-4 Vibgyor of Law 2023
8. "Saman Nagrik Sanhita: Bharat me Langik Samanta Hasil Karne Ka Marg", ISBN No: 978-81-972631-4-9, Pg No. 195-202 Uniform Civil Code (India’s Journey to Uniformity) 2024
9. “Building a Sustainable Future: Integrating Economics and Conservation”, ISBN No. 978-81-19820-84-9, Pg No. 27-48. Sustainable Legacies: The Tapestry of Environmental Law 2024

ACADEMIC PROFILE


# Examination Passing Year Country
1. Ph.D. 2009 India

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS


# Institution Position Country Service Period
1. Amity University Assistant Professor of Law India 4 years, 9 months, 13 days
2. Walson Institute of Law, Affiliated to C.C.S. University Assistant Professor of Law India 0 years, 5 months, 29 days
3. School of Legal Studies, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Assistant Professor of Law, Department of Human Rights India 2 years, 11 months, 14 days
4. Law Collage Dehradun, Uttaranchal University Assistant Professor of Law India 0 years, 11 months, 16 days
5. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar (A Central) University Assistant Professor of Law in Department of human rights India 1 years, 8 months, 0 days
6. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Assistant Professor of Law India 0 years, 2 months, 12 days
7. College affiliated to University of Lucknow Assistant Professor of Law in Warsi Vidhi Mahavidyalaya India 0 years, 1 months, 14 days
8. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Teaching Assistant in Department of Human Rights India 2 years, 0 months, 2 days
9. Manyawar Kanshiram Law College Assistant Professor of Law India 1 years, 2 months, 0 days
Total Period : 14 years, 4 months, 10 days

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