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Assistant Professor

Institute:
R. N. Patel Ipcowala School of Law and Justice (RNPISLJ)
The Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) University

Qualification:
B.Com., LL.B., LL.M. (Business Law), Ph.D. (Law) (Pursuing)

Experience

Ms. Nidhi Patel is serving as an Assistant Professor at R. N. Patel Ipcowala School of Law and Justice, The Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) University. She is a dedicated academician with a strong foundation in legal education and professional legal practice, bringing valuable practical insights into the classroom.

Prior to joining RNPISLJ, she served as a faculty member at Anand College of Legal Studies, Anand for 3 years and 5 months, contributing significantly to legal education.

Before entering academia, she practiced as an Advocate at the District Court, Kheda, Nadiad for 2 years and 4 months, gaining extensive practical experience in litigation and court procedures.

Her combined experience in legal practice and teaching enables her to effectively bridge the gap between legal theory and practice. She is committed to fostering critical thinking, legal research, and professional ethics among law students while promoting an engaging, practice-oriented learning environment.

She is actively involved in academic research and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Law, reflecting her commitment to advanced legal research and academic excellence.

Academic Achievement

Ms. Nidhi Patel secured First Position in the Paper Presentation Competition at the One-Day National Seminar on "Invest in Women, Accelerate Action and March Forward", organized by Anand Law College, Anand.

Her award-winning research paper, "Financial Independence of Women as a Catalyst for Social Change" , was recognized for its academic merit, relevance, and contribution to the discourse on women's empowerment and socio-economic development.

Her academic journey reflects a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and the advancement of legal education through continuous learning and scholarly engagement.

Research Publications (2025-2026)

Sr.	Journal	Research Paper	ISSN	Publication
1	International Multidisciplinary Journal of Applied Research	Legal Responsibilities of Social Media Platforms in Preventing Threats	2321-7073	December 2025 (Vol. 13, Issue 2, Pg. 256-273)
2	International Multidisciplinary Journal of Applied Research	Human Rights in Asia and The Role of Legal Approaches and International Relations in a Changing World with Special Reference to India	2321-7073	December 2025 (Vol. 13, Issue 1, Pg. 406-424)
3	International Journal of Novel Research and Development (IJNRD)	Inclusive Growth and SDG 5: Strengthening Institutions Through Women's Empowerment	2456-4184	March 2026 (Vol. 11, Issue 3, Pg. 120-127)
4	International Journal of Novel Research and Development (IJNRD)	A Comparative Study of Governance Frameworks Promoting Women's Inclusion in India and Asian Countries	2456-4184	March 2026 (Vol. 11, Issue 3, Pg. 151-158)

Book Chapter Publication (2025-2026)

Sr.	Book	Chapter Title	ISBN	Publication
1	Digital Awareness Cybersecurity and Technological Sovereignty	A Comparative Study of Cyber Law, Governance and Technological Sovereignty in India and East Asian Nations	978-81-996073-5-4	March 2026 (Vol. 1, Pg. 54-67)

Assistant Professor

Institute:
R. N. Patel Ipcowala School of Law and Justice (RNPISLJ)
The Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) University

Qualification:
Ph.D. (Management)

Experience

Dr. Ankita Patel is an Assistant Professor of Management with over 14 years of academic experience and 1 year of practical industry experience.

She has made significant contributions in the fields of Finance, Marketing, and Banking through teaching, research, and academic development.

She has published more than 12 research papers in reputed national and international journals along with 12 book chapters in edited volumes.

Dr. Patel has actively participated in Faculty Induction Programmes, Refresher Courses, Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs), Workshops, and Training Programmes, continuously enhancing her academic and professional competencies.

Her research focuses on contemporary issues in management, financial services, banking, digital transformation, marketing, sustainability, artificial intelligence, women's empowerment, and corporate governance.

Academic Contributions

Dr. Patel's scholarly work reflects her commitment to innovative management education and impactful research. Her publications explore emerging areas such as digital finance, AI in management, cybersecurity, sustainable development, financial inclusion, banking reforms, online consumer behaviour, corporate social responsibility, and higher education.

Research Publications (2013-2026)

Sr.	Journal	Research Paper	ISSN	Publication
1	International Journal of Novel Research and Development (IJNRD)	A Study on Digital Awareness and Financial Service Adoption among Gen Z and Millennials in Anand District	2456-4184	Jan 2026 (Vol.11, No.1)
2	International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews	Impact of Social Change on Evolving Marketing Trends in the New Era	2582-7421	Mar 2025 (Vol.6, No.3)
3	Journal of The Asiatic Society of Mumbai	A Study on Consumers' Perception towards Online Shopping in India with Special Reference to Anand City	0972-0766	Mar 2023 (Vol.97, No.3)
4	Shodhsamhita	A Study on Advocates' Perception towards Virtual Court Functioning in Gujarat	2277-7067	Mar 2022 (Vol.9)
5	Sankalpa: Journal of Management & Research	A Study on Investors' Perception on Investment with Reference to Anand City	2231-1904	Dec 2020 (Vol.10, No.2)
6	Samajik Vichar Vigyan Multi-Disciplinary Journal	Role of NGOs in Empowering Women Through Micro Finance in India	2320-169X	2018 (Vol.7, No.28)
7	JETIR	Non-Performing Assets Management: A Study of Selected Private Sector Banks in India	2349-5162	Dec 2018 (Vol.5, No.12)
8	Research Zone India	Forensic Accounting: An Embryonic Concept in India	2319-8168	Jan 2018
9	Research Zone India	A Comparative Study of Non-Performing Assets Management of Bank of Baroda and HDFC Bank in India	2319-8168	Dec 2017 (Vol.6, No.1)
10	International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field	Corporate Social Responsibility: A Comparative Study of SBI and ICICI in India	2455-0620	Oct 2016 (Vol.2, No.10)
11	International Journal of Management and Science	A Study on Non-Performing Assets Management with Reference to Public, Private and Foreign Banks in India	2249-1260	Mar 2015 (Vol.5, No.1)
12	International Multidisciplinary Journal of Applied Research	Teachers Upgradation	2321-7073	Dec 2013 (Vol.1, No.5)

Book Chapter Publications

Sr.	Book	Chapter Title	ISBN	Publication
1	Contemporary Issues in Corporate Accounting	Technological Advancements and Digital Transformation in Accounting: An Indian Perspective	978-93-6112-673-4	2026 (Pg.227-233)
2	Green Technology and Sustainable Management Practices	Green Finance and Its Role in Sustainable Economic Development	978-93-91385-97-2	2026 (Pg.325-342)
3	Three Pillars of Today's Age: Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence & Automation	Review on Students' Preference for AI Tools in Daily Life	978-93-5879-059-7	Sep 2024 (Pg.44-52)
4	Three Pillars of Today's Age: Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence & Automation	Redefining Customer Relationship Management: A Strategic Shift with Artificial Intelligence	978-93-5879-059-7	Sep 2024 (Pg.30-38)
5	Dr. Ambedkar's Vision for Self-Reliant India of 21st Century	Glance on Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Vision on Education with Special Context to NEP 2020	978-81-976168-6-0	Feb 2024
6	Cyber Crime & Security in India	A Study on Perception of Online Shopping with Special Context to Cyber Security in India	978-93-93239-81-5	May 2022
7	Covid-19: Impact on Employment and Labour	Impact of Covid-19 on Legal Professionals with Special Context to Virtual Court Functioning in India	-	May 2022
8	Women Empowerment	An Emerging Avenue of Femvertising Towards Women Empowerment in India	978-93-89779-41-7	Mar 2020
9	Women Empowerment	An Analytical Study on Non-Performing Assets with Special Reference to Women SHGs in India	978-93-89779-41-7	Mar 2020
10	Changing Role of NAAC Through New Parameters	A Study on Quality Teaching in Higher Education with Special Context to Issues and Challenges in India	978-93-89338-81-2	Aug 2019
11	Law, Gender & Social Transformation in India	Role of Financial Inclusion in Economic Development	978-93-85425-50-9	Feb 2015

Assistant Professor

Institute: R. N. Patel Ipcowala School of Law and Justice, Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) University

Qualification:
Ph.D. (Law) - Pursuing

Experience

Mr. M. Prakash George has been serving as an Assistant Professor at R. N. Patel Ipcowala School of Law and Justice, Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) University since 2015.

He possesses over 22 years of professional experience, including 12 years in legal education and 10 years of active legal practice.

His professional expertise includes litigation, legal consultancy, company formation, public trust registration, income tax compliance, and corporate legal advisory services. He has also served as a legal consultant for several firms in Bengaluru.

Research & Academic Contributions

Published nearly 30 research papers and book chapters in reputed National and International journals.
Several publications in UGC CARE-listed journals.
Actively pursuing Ph.D. in Law.
Regular participant in Conferences, Faculty Development Programmes and Academic Initiatives.
Editor-in-Chief of Fastforward Justice.
Associate Editor of The Legalities.
Member of the World Council of Legal Scholars (WCLS).

Research Publications

Sr.	Research Paper / Chapter	Journal / Book	ISSN / ISBN	Author(s)
1	Rights	Research Zone India	ISSN 2319-8168	Prakash George M
2	Commercial Court a Blessings	Research Zone India	ISSN 2319-8168	Prakash George M
3	Digital Era and Legal Service System in India	JustLexTalks	ISSN 2455-2429	Prakash George M
4	Concept and Nature of Human Rights	Human Rights, International Humanitarian & Refugee Laws	ISBN 978-81-9444151-9	Prakash George M
5	Relevance of Science and Technology in National Security of Human Rights	Science Technology and Human Rights	ISBN 978-93-9200700-2	Prakash George M
6	Law as a Product of Tradition and Culture	Indian Journal for Law and Legal Research	ISSN 2582-8878	Dhruvi Kamdar, Prakash George M
7	Traditional Knowledge	Fastforward Justice	ISSN 2581-6713	Prakash George M
8	FIR and Chargesheet	Fastforward Justice	ISSN 2581-6713	Dhruvi Kamdar, Prakash George M
9	Doctrine of Stare Decisis	Fastforward Justice	ISSN 2581-6713	Prakash George M
10	White Collar Crime	Fastforward Justice	ISSN 2581-6713	Prakash George M
11	Human Rights in Business Environment in 21st Century	Rights - A Socio-Legal Perspective	ISBN 978-93-8643942-0	Prakash George M
12	Environment and Human Rights	Journal of Contemporary Legal Affairs	ISSN 2518-8798	Prakash George M
13	Live In Relationship - A New Concept of Affinity	International Journal of Socio-Legal Research	ISSN 2393-8250	Prakash George M
14	Expanding Horizons of Human Rights in 21st Century	Journal of Contemporary Legal Affairs	ISSN 2518-8798	Prakash George M
15	Geographical Indications Tagging with Special Reference to Gujarat State	V-Vidyanagar	ISSN 0976-9609	Prakash George M, Rajiv Patel
16	The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace: An Analysis	National Seminar Proceedings	ISBN 978-93-84320-01-0	Prakash George M
17	Women Who Changed India	Conference Proceedings	ISBN	Prakash George M
18	Open Access and Subscription Based Information Resources in Law	V-Vidyanagar	ISSN 0976-9609	Rajiv Patel, Prakash George M
19	Marital Rape	Fastforward Justice	ISSN 2581-6713	Jernaz V. Dastur, Prakash George M

Assistant Professor

Institute:
R. N. Patel Ipcowala School of Law and Justice (RNPISLJ)
The Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) University

Qualification:
B.Com., LL.B., LL.M. (Business Law), Ph.D. (Pursuing)

Experience

Ms. Zeel Shah is a dedicated academician pursuing her Ph.D. in Law. She holds an LL.M. in Business Law, LL.B., and B.Com. from Sardar Patel University.

She possesses over 5.6 years of teaching experience along with 2 years of legal practice at Yogesh M. Darji & Co., enabling her to integrate practical legal knowledge with classroom teaching.

Her balanced blend of academic excellence and professional legal expertise enables her to deliver quality legal education while fostering analytical thinking, legal research, and professional ethics among students.

She is committed to student mentoring, continuous learning, and academic excellence, with a passion for nurturing future legal professionals.

Academic Contributions

Ms. Zeel Shah actively contributes to legal research through publications in reputed journals and book chapters focusing on juvenile justice, environmental law, legal literacy, and environmental awareness. Her research reflects a strong commitment to socially relevant legal issues and sustainable development.

Research Publications (2025)

Sr.	Journal	Research Paper	ISSN	Publication
1	International Journal of Business Management & Scientific Research	Critical Analysis on Juvenile Justice System to Support Child Rag Pickers	2394-6636	April 2025 (Vol. 55, Issue 1, Pg. 121-126)

Book Chapter Publications (2025)

Sr.	Book	Chapter Title	ISBN	Publication
1	Anthropocene Jurisprudence: Redesigning Environment Law for a Human-Altered Planet	Educating for the Earth: Legal Literacy & Environmental Awareness in the Anthropocene	978-93-344-2910-7	October 2025 (Vol. 1, Pg. 113-126)
2	Yoga & Environmental Education for Promoting Holistic Living	Bridging Awareness to Implementation: Environmental Conservation	978-81-908751-7-2	December 2025 (Vol. 1, Pg. 441-447)

Assistant Professor

Institute:
R. N. Patel Ipcowala School of Law and Justice (RNPISLJ)
The Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) University

Qualification:
Ph.D. (History)

Experience

Dr. Arvind Kumar is an Assistant Professor of History specializing in Modern Indian History, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), political representation, constitutionalism, and Subaltern and Marginalized Studies.

He earned his Ph.D. in History from Panjab University, Chandigarh, where his doctoral research focused on affirmative representation and parliamentary democracy in post-independence India.

Dr. Kumar is a BIPOC Scholar at the University of Winnipeg, Canada. He was invited on a fully funded academic visit to deliver a lecture series on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), representation, and social justice. The lecture series was hosted by the Department of History in collaboration with six academic departments, reflecting the interdisciplinary significance of his research.

His research explores the intersections of history, politics, law, public policy, migration, and social justice. He has published research in peer-reviewed journals and edited books and has delivered invited lectures and conference presentations at prestigious institutions in India and abroad, including the University of Winnipeg (Canada) and the University of Exeter (United Kingdom).

His current research includes an oral history project documenting the experiences of first-generation teachers across five northern states of India, focusing on educational mobility, social transformation, and lived experiences.

Research Interests

Modern Indian History, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), Constitutionalism, Political Representation, Parliamentary Democracy, Public Policy, Migration, Social Justice, Oral History, and Subaltern Studies.

Research Publications (2021-2026)

Sr.	Journal	Research Paper	ISSN	Publication
1	Hemchandracharya International E-Journal of Research	Political Representation in India (1909–1950)	2456-558X	January 2024 (Vol. 8, Issue 15, Pg. 116-125)
2	Hemchandracharya International E-Journal of Research	An Insight: Female Infanticide in India	2456-558X	January 2024 (Vol. 8, Issue 15, Pg. 112-115)
3	Hemchandracharya International E-Journal of Research	Development of Hindu Personal Law and Muslim Personal Law in India	2456-558X	July 2023 (Vol. 7, Issue 14, Pg. 167-179)
4	Hemchandracharya International E-Journal of Research	Emergence of Student Politics in India	2456-558X	January 2023 (Vol. 7, Issue 13)

Book Chapter Publications

Sr.	Book	Chapter Title	ISBN	Publication
1	Sacred Symbols, Heritage and Decoloniality in India	Indian Flag, Culture and Mythology: Ethos of Tradition and History	9374516217	April 2026 (Manohar Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi)
2	Bhartiya Shikshak-Shiksha Mein Ubharti Pravartiyan	Shiksha ke Badalte Aayam: Ek Tulnatmak Mulyankan	978-93-92611-26-1	July 2021 (JTS Publication, New Delhi)

Assistant Professor

Institute:
R. N. Patel Ipcowala School of Law and Justice (RNPISLJ)
The Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) University

Qualification:
B.Com., LL.B., LL.M., GSET (Law), NET (Law), Ph.D. (Law)

Experience

Dr. Nisha Parekh is an accomplished academician, researcher and legal scholar with expertise in Constitutional Law, Human Rights, Intellectual Property Rights, Environmental Law, Cyber Law and Emerging Technologies.

She has made significant contributions to legal education through teaching, research, curriculum development and academic mentoring. Her research spans contemporary legal issues including privacy, digital governance, environmental sustainability, women's rights, cyber security and intellectual property.

She has published numerous research papers in UGC CARE-listed, Scopus-indexed and international journals, authored university textbooks, contributed book chapters, guided student research projects and actively participates in national and international academic initiatives.

Key Achievements

Recipient of the Gargi Research Fellowship (2021) awarded by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University.
Received Certificate of Merit as Research Guide for the project "Women's Paramount Right to Health in the Light of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act" at the 17th Aavishkar Inter-Collegiate Research Convention.
Honoured with the "Guru Ratna Award" by Lions Club of Silvassa Charitable Trust.
Worked as a Member of the Syllabus Revision Committee, BOS (Law), University of Mumbai in September 2024.
Awarded a Design Patent for "Emotional Smart Band for Dispute Resolution" by the Intellectual Property Office, UK (2025).
Honoured with the title "Women of the Year" by HerStory Times (December 2025) for outstanding contribution in Intellectual Property Rights.

Research Publications (2016-2026)

Sr.	Journal	Research Paper	ISSN	Publication
1	International Journal of Legal Developments and Allied Issues	Internet Telephony in India: Emerging Legal Issues	2454-1273	Jan 2016 (Vol.2 Issue 1)
2	International Journal of Legal Developments and Allied Issues	An Employee's Right to Privacy at Workplace	2454-1273	Mar 2016 (Vol.2 Issue 2)
3	Journal for Legal Studies and Research	Art of Living's World Cultural Festival 2016: An Ecological Disaster	2455-2437	Jun 2016 (Vol.2 Issue 3)
4	Lex Terra	Role of Indian Judiciary in Promoting Sustainable Development	2455-0965	Jul 2016
5	International Journal for Enviro Legal Affairs	Do Animals Have Rights Under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution?	2463-6401	Sep 2017 (Vol.2 Issue 2)
6	Ajanta	Reproductive Rights: A New Dimension in Human Rights Relating to Women	2277-5730	Jul 2018
7	IDEAL	Women Netpreneur: An Emerging Trend in Global Women Studies	2319-359X	Mar 2018
8	Ajanta	Protection of Indigenous Knowledge in Human Rights Framework	2277-5730	Jan 2019
9	Ajanta	Cyber Terrorism: The Dark Side of Digital World	2277-5730	Apr 2019

10	Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies	Right to Privacy: Concern Vis-a-Vis Social Media	2319-4766	Mar 2020 (Vol. 8, Issue 43)
11	Journal of Oriental Research, Madras	Remote Monitoring and Sustainable Forest Management – Techno Legal Analysis	0022-3301	Oct 2021 (UGC CARE)
12	Positive School Psychology	Right to Safe Drinking Water: Indian Legal Perspective	2717-7564	2022 (Scopus Indexed)
13	UTKAL	Intellectual Property Rights and Commercial Sports Management: An Overview of Indian Standards	0976-2132	2023 (UGC CARE)
14	Madhya Pradesh Journal of Social Sciences	The System of E-Waste Management in India – A Critical Analysis of Regulatory Framework	0973-855X	Dec 2023 (UGC CARE)
15	Journal of the School of Language, Literature & Cultural Studies	Atma Nirbhar Bharat through Economic Empowerment of Homemakers in India	0972-9682	Mar 2025 (UGC CARE)
16	TPM	Mental Privacy in a Connected World: Psychological Vulnerabilities and Legal Protections in the Era of Brain Computer Interface	1972-6325	Nov 2025 (Scopus Indexed)
17	International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research	The Tangled Web of Trust: Attributional Complexity in Interdependent Digital Architectures Under Indian Law	2394-7780	Mar 2026 (Vol. 13, Issue 1)
18	Research Journey – International E-Research Journal	India's Biometric Surveillance: A Human Rights Perspective	2348-7143	Apr 2026 (Issue 392-B)

Books Authored

Sr.	Book Title	ISBN	Publication
1	Political Science – I	978-93-5840-600-9	Jan 2024 (Himalaya Publishing House)
2	Political Science – III (International Relations)	978-93-5840-589-7	Dec 2024 (Himalaya Publishing House)
3	The Intersection of Intellectual Property Law & Emerging Technologies	978-93-7426-572-7	Jan 2026 (Orange Book Publication)

Book Chapter Publications

Sr.	Book	Chapter Title	ISBN	Publication
1	Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – Past, Present and Future	Role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Promotion of Women's Empowerment: A Pathway to Sustainable Development	978-81-971039-1-9	May 2025 (Pg. 150-159)
2	Human Concerns & Issues in Commerce	Medical Tourism – An Emerging Industry in India	978-93-83871-70-4	Apr 2017 (Vol. 1)

R N PATEL IPCOWALA SCHOOL OF LAW AND JUSTICE

A Self-Financed English Medium Institute

(The Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) University)

Dr. Akil Saiyad

Ms. Nisha Nair

Mr. Prakash George

Ms. Zeel Shah

Dr. Ankita Patel

Dr. Sangeeta Sharma

Dr. Nisha Parekh

Dr. Arvind Kumar

Sankalp Pandey

Ms. Nidhi Patel

Dr. Joe Marry George
M.Com., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Ms. Nitu Sharma
B.com., LL.B. Sp.LL.M (Business Law),
Ph.D (Pursuing)

Mr. Parth Trivedi
B.Com, LL.B., LL.M. Diploma in ADR

Arpita Mishra
( B.Ed, M.Phil. PhD (Pursuing )

Dr Sandip kumar N patel
B.A ;M.A; m.phil; PhD; GSET (psychology)

Laxmi Gopi
B. A. in English Literature M. A. in English (ELT) B. Ed (Gold Medalist)

Ms. Hinal Patel
- Jr. Clerk/ Admin

Bharat
- Peon

R N PATEL IPCOWALA SCHOOL OF LAW AND JUSTICE

A Self-Financed English Medium Institute

(The Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) University)

Dr. Akil Saiyad

Ms. Nisha Nair

Mr. Prakash George

Ms. Zeel Shah

Dr. Ankita Patel

Dr. Sangeeta Sharma

Dr. Nisha Parekh

Dr. Arvind Kumar

Sankalp Pandey

Ms. Nidhi Patel

Dr. Joe Marry George M.Com., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Ms. Nitu Sharma B.com., LL.B. Sp.LL.M (Business Law), Ph.D (Pursuing)

Mr. Parth Trivedi B.Com, LL.B., LL.M. Diploma in ADR

Arpita Mishra ( B.Ed, M.Phil. PhD (Pursuing )

Dr Sandip kumar N patel B.A ;M.A; m.phil; PhD; GSET (psychology)

Laxmi Gopi B. A. in English Literature M. A. in English (ELT) B. Ed (Gold Medalist)

Ms. Hinal Patel - Jr. Clerk/ Admin

Bharat - Peon

Dr. Joe Marry George
M.Com., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Ms. Nitu Sharma
B.com., LL.B. Sp.LL.M (Business Law),
Ph.D (Pursuing)

Mr. Parth Trivedi
B.Com, LL.B., LL.M. Diploma in ADR

Arpita Mishra
( B.Ed, M.Phil. PhD (Pursuing )

Dr Sandip kumar N patel
B.A ;M.A; m.phil; PhD; GSET (psychology)

Laxmi Gopi
B. A. in English Literature M. A. in English (ELT) B. Ed (Gold Medalist)

Ms. Hinal Patel
- Jr. Clerk/ Admin

Bharat
- Peon