Professional Overview
Prof. (Dr.) Anuradha Chadha is a distinguished legal academician and administrator with over 18 years of experience in higher education. She currently serves as the Principal (Law) at the University School of Law, Desh Bhagat University. Her career is marked by a deep commitment to legal research, institutional leadership, and the advocacy of human rights, particularly focusing on gender justice and intellectual property law.
Academic Background
- Ph.D. in Law: Panjab University, Chandigarh (2012). Her doctoral thesis was titled “Human Rights of Women in India: An Analytical Study with Special Reference to the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005”.
- LL.M. (Master of Laws): Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar (2002); First Division.
- LL.B. (Professional): GNDU Regional Centre, Jalandhar (2000); First Division.
- UGC-NET (Law): Qualified for Lectureship.
Research & Scholarly Contributions
Dr. Chadha is a prolific researcher with extensive publications in national and international journals:
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Her research paper “Intellectual Property Rights Vis-à-vis Right to Health” was notably included in the reading list of the European Faculty of Law, Nova Gorica, Slovenia.
- Gender & Technology: Presented numerous papers on anti-stalking laws, legal initiatives for empowering women in Digital India, and the impact of technology on legal frameworks.
- Emerging Tech: Explored the intersection of Blockchain technology and IPR in India.
- Doctoral Supervision: Successfully guided and co-supervised Ph.D. researchers on topics ranging from victim compensation to the role of the judiciary in upholding democracy.
Leadership & Administrative Roles
- Principal/Director: Head of the University School of Law, overseeing academic governance and faculty development.
- Academic Bodies: Served as a member of the Board of Studies, Academic Council, and various University Examination Committees.
- Legal Aid: Actively involved in organizing legal literacy camps and providing clinical legal education to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Key Areas of Specialization
- Constitutional Law and Human Rights
- Family Law and Gender Justice
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- Criminal Law and Victimology