RESEARCH BIO-DATA

Name: Dr. A.S. Dalal

Faculty of law
M.D.University- Rohtak
Designation: Professor & Former Dean,
Faculty of Law, & Director,
Distance Education Program
National Law University, Jodhpur
2005-08

Fr. Professor Director i/c & Dean

Nirma, Institute of law, Ahemdabad

Contact Details:

• Mobile -94131 40199 & 09466445825

• G-mail -dalalas@gmail.com
• E-Mail -annantavi08@rediff.com

Research Area:

Did LL.M. with specialization in Commercial Laws in 1987. Research topic of LL.M.
was “Doctrine of Consideration under Indian Contract Act.” Ph.D. Degree was awarded
on 27-11-1996 vide notification number 96/9 on the topic “Damages for the Breach of
Contracts: A Study of Judicial Trends in India, England and the United States of
America.”
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In the above stated research project, extensive work has been done on various topics of
international importance, viz. Compensation under Voidable Contracts, Exclusion of
Contractual Liability and Damages, Damages and Compensation under Doctrine of
Quantum Meruits; Implied Conditions and Warranties and Exemption Clauses in the
Agreement of Sale of Goods; Liability of Carriers for Different Kind of Defaults;
Damages under the Contract of Bailment; Conflicting Problem relating to Contractual
Liability (with special reference to Indian, English and American Position).

Joined the Faculty of Law, M.D. University, Rohtak (Haryana) as Lecturer in January
1991. Almost 18 years (+2 years adhoc) of teaching experience (have taught both
Undergraduate and Post-graduate classes). Have taught Contract Act, Private
International Law, ADR, Evidence, Cr.P.C, Company Law at LL.B. level and Corporate
Management, Corporate Finance, Interpretation of Statutes and Principles of Criminal
Law at LL.M. level. Have taught Cr.P.C, Evidence, Election Law, Service Jurisprudence,
Interpretation of Statutes, Crime & Punishment IV (Minor Act) in the previous years and
presently teaching Corporate Laws at National Law University, Jodhpur. Have got
published almost 30 research papers till now.

Position Held: Professor at National Law University, Jodhpur –2006-08(Was on

deputation from 2005 to june 2008)
Professor at Nirma Institute of law, Ahemdabad-2008(On deputa-
-tion for one year i.e. up to june2009)
Former Director i/c, Institute of law Nirma uni.,Ahemdabad,2008
Former Director, Centre for Distance Education2005-08
Former Dean, Faculty of Law, NLU, Jodhpur-2007-08
Worked as Associate Professor at NLU, Jodhpur -2005-06.

Was a member of the Advisory Editorial Board of the Journal and

Editorial Committee of National Law University, Jodhpur and was
responsible for editorial advisory functions related the official
journal of the University - Shcolasticus.
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Member of the Advisory Editorial Board of the official journal of

MD University, Rohtak – MD University Law Journal

Member, Interview Board of Rajasthan Public Service

Commission,2007-08

Publication:

• Articles Published in Various Books:

a) “Appointment and Removal of Company Principles of Company Law edited

Directors” by Dr. L.C. Dhingra –Bright Law
House, Rohtak, 1994
b) “Prisoners Right to Socialization” Human Rights: Issues&Perspectives
edited by Dr. J.L. Kaul –Regency
Publications, N. Delhi, 1995.
c) “Prevention of Atrocities Against Social Justice in India:
Scheduled Castes & Scheduled edited by Dr. Shashi Mehra of Pub.
Tribes.” Admn. Dept., MDU.

Paper published in Law Journals

i) ‘Concept of Dematerialization and Re-materialization under Depositary

Act’, 1996, Company Law Journal, New Delhi, 2004.
ii) ‘Terrorism, Causes and Punishment’, MDU Law Journal, Rohtak, Vol.3, 1996-
97.
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iii) ‘Damages: Definition, Nature and Classification’, MDU Law Journal, Rohtak,
Vo1.5, 1999-2000.
iv) ‘Conflictual Problems relating to contractual Liability’, MDU Law Journal,
Rohtak, Vo1.5,1999-2000.
v) ‘Exclusion of Contractual Liability and Damages: A critical analysis’, MDU
Law Journal, Rohtak, Vol.6, 2002.
vi) ‘Information Technology Act, 2000- A Perspective’, MDU Law Journal,
Rohtak, Vo1.6,2002.
vii) ‘Equal pay for equal work and the Law; A Critical Analysis’, MDU Law
Journal, Rohtak, Vo1.6, 2002.
viii) ‘Consumer's Right to Information: Case Comment’, MDU Law Journal,
Rohtak, Vo1.7,2002.
ix) ‘Intellectual Property Rights, Biodiversity and Business Interest of Developing
Countries’, MDU Law Journal, Rohtak, Vol 7, June, 2002.
x) ‘Legislation a Source of Law: Myth or Reality’, Published in MDU Law
Journal, Rohtak, Vol.8.
xi) ‘Intellectual Property Rights in the age of Information Technology’; MDU
Law Journal, Rohtak, Vol. IX 2004, Nov. 2002
xii) ‘Liability of Carrier for Different Kinds of Defaults’; MDU Law Journal,
Rohtak, Vol.IX 2004 No.1 & 2.
xiii) "Sociological Jurisprudence and Social Change: Tracing the role of Supreme
Court of India”, M.D.U Law Journal Rohtak,2005 Vol. V.
xiv) ‘Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Intellectual Property Judgments’,
MDU Law Journal, Rohtak, 2007, Vol.XII.
xv) “Emerging Trends in Durable Solutions for the Protection and Safeguarding of the
Refugees”, M.D.U. Law Journal 2007 Vol. II.
xvi) ‘Combating Terrorism through Forensic Accounting’, MDU Law Journal,
Rohtak, 2006,Vol. XI.
xvii) ‘WTO and Role of India in Multilateral Trade System’; M.D.U. Law Journal.
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c). ICFAI University Journals

1. “Nomination by a Policy Holder”, published in Insurance Chronicle of

the Icfai University Press, November 2006.

2. “Provision for Repudiation of an Insurance Claim: Revisited,

published in Insurance Chronicle of the Icfai University Press,
October, 2006.

3. “Peeping into A Hacker’s Mind : Can Criminological Theories

Explain Hacking?”, published in ICFAI Journal of Cyber Law.

d.) ILI Journal

“The Controversial Trio of New Scientific Test –An Analysis of the Constitution and
Evidentiary Validity”; published in Journal Indian Law Institute, New Delhi.

e.) Papers accepted for Publication:

“Role of Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the promotion of Human
Rights”;in the Book titled “Updated Compendium of Human Rights”, edited by Prof.
A.R. Cho-wdhury, University of Dhaka.

f.) Gujarat High Court Judgments.

1. “Analysis of Corporate Governance in Banking Companies- A Critique in

light of the Indian Banks Scam, Basel Norms & Regulatory Framework”
published in the September issue Vol.-(2008)19GJH: Issue No.-9(28-9-08)
2. “Role of Non Governmental Organizations in the Promotion of Human
Rights” published in two volumes i.e. in Oct. & Nov 2008 Issues .First
half of the paper has been reported in Oct. Issue & the second half is
published in Nov.,08 issue.
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g) GUJAFAT LAW HERALD

“Reinterpretation of Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act,1872 : Fitting
Scientific Evidence in the Pigeon Hole” published in 2008, Part-III, Issue-
12.31st December 2008
Other Achievement:

• Seminars (International & National)

 Paper Presented in CLEA Asian Chapter (International Conference),

MDU, 12-14 February, 1994; (a) Terrorism –Causes and Punishment;
(b) Prevention of Atrocities against Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes.
 Papers presented at National Seminar on “Woman & Law” (MDU,
March 25-27, 1989) “Indecent Representation of Woman”
 Paper presented in National Conference on “India in Globalised World:
Challenges & Opportunities” (Organized by All India Law Teachers
Congress/Faculty of Law, MDU, Rohtak, 30th April –1st May, 2005);
-WTO and Role of India in Multi-lateral Trade Negotiation.
 “Judicial Activism versus Judicial Restraint” -Paper presented in All India
Seminar on “Judicial Reforms with Special Reference to Arrears of Court
Cases” (Organized by Supreme Court Bar Association on 29-30 April,
2005 at Vijay Bhawan, New Delhi).
 “Environmental Pollution and its Legal Management –A Paper presented
in National Conference organized by NLU, Jodhpur in collaboration with
AILTC from 29th Jan. 2006 to 30th Jan. 2006 at National Law University,
Jodhpur on –“Democracy, Development and Social Changes”.
 Participated in National Seminar on “Quality Distance Education and
establishment of Learning Society with Special Reference to Rajasthan,
(INDIA)”, organized by Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Kota
from March 22-23, 2006.
 Presented a Theme Paper on “Computer Forensic in Judicial Process: A
Techno-Legal Perspective”, in 1st International Conference, organized by
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Indian Society of Criminology in collaboration with the University of

Calcutta from Feb.23–25, 2007.
 Attended 7 days Workshop on Legal Literacy and Legal Aid organized by
M.D. University Law Department, Rohtak in May 1995.
 Presented a paper on “Media Reporting And Sub-Judice matters, in
National Seminar, organized by Faculty of Juridical Sciences
MITS(Deemed University),Lakshmangarh (Raj.) on Human Rights
Perspective of ‘Media- Trial’
Also chaired a Session at the seminar.
 Conducted/Participated in Six Orientation Programs at NLU Jodhpur for
overview of Teaching Methodology i.e. for improving the teaching skills
of the teacher’s & for updating the course curriculum.

 As Organizing Secretary, successfully organized National Conference on

“Democracy, Development and Social Change” at National Law University,
Jodhpur from 29th Jan. to 30th Jan. 2006,

• Restructured the Course Curriculum for the Under Graduate Courses of

National Law University,Jodhpur (2006-2008).

• Supervised dissertations Have supervised 20 or so LL.M

& PG Diploma Dissertation.

• Research Scholars

 6(six) Research Scholar have been awarded Ph.D under the supervision of
the undersigned
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 Dr. Jaswant Singh has been awarded Doctorate on “Protection of Investor and
Creditors under the Companies Act.” (2006)
 Dr. Jagbir Singh has been awarded Doctorate on “Cyber Crime: National and
International Perspective.” (2006)
 Dr. V. Seshaiah Shasthri, Assistant Professor, National Law University,
Jodhpur has been awarded Ph.D. Degree on the topic titled “A Critical
Assessment of Jurisprudential Contribution of the International Criminal
Tribunal at the Hague and Arusha to the Development of International
Humanitarian Law.” (2006)
 Mr. V.P. Tiwari and Atul Pandey, Assistant Lecturers at National Law
University, Jodhpur are registered as Research Scholars in 2006 under the
supervision of the undersigned.
 Mr. Praveen Kumar has been awarded Doctorate on the topic “Legal
Management of Sale and Purchase of Securities” under the guidance of the
applicant. (2005)
 Ms. Shivani, Lecturer, Indraprasth University, New Delhi has been awarded
Ph.D. on “Matrimonial Cruelty and Domestic Violence.”
 Mr. Daljit Singh has been awarded Doctorate on “Concept of Bail-A study of
judicial trends” in 2008

• Courses done:

 Criminology & Forensic Science, 1996

 Rent Laws, Taxation Laws and Commercial Law, 2000
 Cyber Laws and Intellectual Property Rights, 2001.

• Position held in the Past Years:

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 Have been nominated as an Enquiry Officer to look into the affairs of YMD
College, Nuh (Gurgaon)
 Member of Executive Council, M.D. University, Rohtak from 1995-1997
 Member of Faculty of Law, MDU, Rohtak from 2000-2001
 Member of Board of Studies in Law, MDU, Rohtak from 1999-2001
 Subject Expert of Kota Vardhman Open University, Kota year 2007-08.
 Member of Unfair Means Committee from 2001-2002, 2004-2005
 Have worked as Member of various Inspection Committees constituted to
inspect affiliated colleges
 Remained Member of MDU Sports Committee for several years and presently
working as Member Editor of MDU Law Journal.
 Member, Academic Council, National Law University, Jodhpur.
 Director, Distance Education Program, National Law University, Jodhpur.
 Member, General Council, National Law University, Jodhpur, 2006 to Feb.
2008.
 Member, Board of Studies, MDU University.
 Member, Board of Studies, National Law University, Jodhpur.
 Judged various National & International Moot Court Competitions.
 Chairman of Library Committee, National Law University, Jodhpur.
 Member Sexual Harassment Tribunal , NLU, Jodhpur.
 Member of Joint Board of Studies, NIRMA UNI. OF SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY,2008-09, Ahmedabad-382 481. INDIA

• At National Law University, Jodhpur

 Worked as Professor, National Law University, Jodhpur , 2006-08.

 2005-2008 –Excellent rating by the students in the subjects ,Interpretation of
Statute and Constitutional Governance; Election Laws,Cr.P.C, Evidence,
Service Jurisprudence & Coporate Laws at NLU, Jodhpur.
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 Shown effective organizational skills on various occasions, viz., organizing

AILTC National Conference, organized at NLU, Jodhpur.
 Worked as Director, Distance Education Program, NLU, Jodhpur and made
this Program a success.(2005-2008)
Other Misc. Activities

• Delivered Lectures/Talks in Programme of “Legal Literacy” and “Legal Aid”

at various places in Haryana.
• Given extension lectures on Indians Evidence Act and Criminal Procedure
Code at Chajju Ram Law College, Hissar on 21-22 February, 2005.
• Given a Radio Talk on “Child Marriage and its ill-effects” at All India Radio,
Rohtak, 1992.
• Organizer and Coordinator of the “Youth Parliament Session” of 1997-98, in
which M.D. University, Rohtak got Ist position at National Level.
• Also organized 10 days “Moot Court Competition” in M.D. University, Law
Department in 2003-2004 and 2004-2005.
• Given three days of Specialized Lecture Series on ‘Constitution’ & ‘Labour
laws’ in Keneya Vidhi Mahavidalya, Jodhpur from 25 to 27 Aug.,2008

(Prof.A.S. Dalal)