Dr. Abhas Srivastava

About

Dr. Srivastava is a graduate from ILNU (U.G.) and GNLU (LLM) with specialisation in Constitutional Law. His doctoral research was in the area of Constitutional Law and Victimology. His core area of teaching includes Public Law, specialised courses like Comparative Constitution, and Public Policy. Research areas include Public law and reforms, Election laws, Restorative procedures and blend of public law and cyber laws. He is a passionate educator who believes in imparting quality education with human values.

Experience

• 6.5 Years

Qualification

• PhD (Law), LL.M. UGC-NET, BALLB (Hons)

Research

• Published an article as corresponding author in co-authorship with Dr. Shriya Bhojwani and Ms. Nandini Zunder titled “Protectionism to Coexistence: Tracing Indias Legal and Policy Pathways in Wildlife Conservation” in Grassroot Journal of Natural Resources published by Grassroot Institute (Vol-8, Issue 3, Pg- 611-633) Dec 2025. ISSN 2581-6853 indexed in Web of Science.
• Published an article as corresponding author in co-authorship with Dr. Shriya Bhojwani and Ms. Bhawna Sharma titled “Social Justice for Disabled Groups in India: Ensuring Constitutional Protection through Affirmative Action” in a peer-reviewed journal MRS Journal of Arts, Humanities and Literature (Vol-2, Issue 5, Pg- 143-148) 2025. ISSN 3049-1444
• Published an article in co-authorship with Ms. Shriya Bhojwani titled “Harmonizing the Synergies: Attaining Good Governance by Setting a Constitutional Commitment Towards Socio-Economic Rights” in CAHIERS MAGELLANES-NS (Vol. 5, Issue 2, Pg- 60-64) 2024 indexed in Web of Science.
• Published an article in co-authorship with Ms. Shriya Bhojwani titled “Inter-State Water Dispute Vis-À-Vis the Role of Central Government in Efficient Adjudication” in NATURALISTA CAMPANO (Vol 28, Issue 1, Pg- 1057-1065) 2024 indexed in Web of Science.
• Published an article in co-authorship with Dr. Namita Jain titled “Exploring the Theoretical Intersections of Plea Bargaining Vis-À-Vis Restorative Justice in Criminal Trials” in Socioeconomic Challenges, (Vol. 5, Issue 2, Pg-11952-11959) 2023, indexed in Web of Science.
• Published an article in co-authorship with Dr. Namita Jain titled “Exploring Jurisprudential Foundations of Victim-Offender Mediation and Its Incorporation Under Indian Criminal Justice System” in RES MILITARIS (Vol. 12, Issue 6, Pg-1077-1083) 2022 indexed in Scopus.
• Published an article in co-authorship with Dr. Namita Jain titled “Theoretical Dimensions of Restorative Justice in Indian Criminal Justice System” in International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education (Vol. 15, Issue 5) 2022 indexed in Web of Science.

Book Chapters:

• A Chapter titled “Achieving Social Restoration of Victims Through Compensatory Jurisprudence in India in the edited book entitled “Social Issues and Challenges in India : A Contemporary Perspective” published by Global Authors Publication. (ISBN : 978-93-344-2033-3)
• A Chapter titled “Regulating Digital Discourse: Reconciling Rights Under Article 19(1)(a) & Roles and Responsibilities of the Social Media Platforms” in an Edited Book Titled- Constitutional & Human Rights: Evolving Challenges and Progressive, Realizations (Volume 3) published by Juris Cognita Publications. (ISBN Number: 978-81-991059-6-6)
• A Chapter titled “Sedition in Disguise: Section 152 BNS, Constitutional Loyalty, and the Rise of the Anti-National Economy” in book on Balancing the Republic: Hate Speech, Constitutional Values and Media Freedoms. (ISBN: 978-93-49868-05-2)
• A Chapter titled “Comprehending the Criminal Justice System Vis-À-Vis Victim Rights under the New Criminal Law Regime” in E-Book on Transforming Law and Justice: Perspective and Pathways in 21st Century. (ISBN: 978-81-971455-8-2)
• A Chapter titled “Governance at Crossroads: Analyzing the Intersection of Rule of Law and Constitutionalism in India” as Conference Proceeding for International Conference on Contemporary Contours of Constitutionalism organized by KC Law College, Mumbai. (ISSN: 2582-7359)
• A Chapter titled “Policing the Police: Enhancing Access to Justice through Structural Reforms in Police Administration” Book on Criminal Law and Justice, JusDicere Publication. (ISBN-978-93-5321-714-3)

EDITED BOOKS

• Edited a book titled- “Media under Indian Legal System: Roles, Responsibility and Regulatory Framework” published by University Book House Pvt. Ltd. in 2021. (ISBN: 9789390672349) with Dr. Shriya Bhojwani and Dr. Namita Jain as co-editors.

CONSULTANCY

• Completed a 6 months long Research Consultancy Project with UNADA Lexilegal Pvt. Ltd. for development of a chatbot called “PARA AI” in July 2024. (Consultancy Amount: Rs. 4.8 lakhs)

Certifications

2nd FIP Guru-Dakshta Faculty Induction Programme (online) held from 01/12/2025 to 28/12/2025 (24 Working days) organized by UGC-MMTTC, Indian Institute of Teacher Education, Gandhinagar, Gujarat and obtained Grade A.

Area of Interest

• Public Law
• Comparative Constitution
• Public Policy
• Election laws
• Restorative procedures and Cyber laws.