Neha Singh is an Assistant Professor of Law at the School of Law. She is also a Doctoral Researcher at Banaras Hindu University (Faculty of Law), where her research focuses on the intersection of space law and intellectual property rights (IPR). A recipient of the UGC NET-JRF, she brings together academic excellence and practical research experience, having earlier served as a Research Assistant at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluruin 2018.

Her academic foundation combines specialization in Corporate Law (LL.M., WBNUJS Kolkata) with a distinction in Energy Laws (B.A.LL.B. Hons., UPES Dehradun), equipping her with a multidisciplinary approach to contemporary legal challenges.

Neha has authored and co-authored influential publications in both academic and public platforms. Her work spans across constitutional law, reproductive rights, technology regulation, IPR, environmental law and AI.

She has actively participated in several international and national conferences, presenting papers on topics ranging from planetary protection in outer spaceand commercialization of space activitiesto arbitration lawandclimate change governance.

Beyond research, she has consistently invested in academic development and training. She has completed certificate courses and faculty development programs on outer space IPR, patenting systems, privacy and data protection, and AI in academic research. These engagements reflect her commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology and law into her teaching and research.

Experience

National Law School of India University, Bengaluru 

 Research Assistant (June 1st 2018 to 30th September 2018)

Publications 

• Reproduction Autonomy, Statutory Limits and Rise inn Judicial Literalism in Abortion Jurisprudence: X v/s Union of India, in S.K. Bose (Ed), Cases Every Law Student Must Know (pp. 52-59), Faridabad, Haryana
• Digital Child Abuse, the Danger of AI-based Exploitation, Op-ed, Shivang Tripathi and Neha Singh, The Hindu3rd April, 2025.
• Charting a Roadmap for Integration of AI and IPR: Analysing the Domestic and Global Regulatory Frameworks Posing Humanistic Challenges, Intellectual Property and Innovation Review (IPIR) Journal (Double Blind Peer Review), Volume 1 of Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla. 
• Protection of Cow and Animal Welfare, March of the Environmental Law, National Law School of India University, Volume X, 2018. ISSN 0974-7044

Conferences & Presentations

• Participated and presented a paper on “Planetary Protection Guidelines: Theoretical Framework and Pragmatic Realities in the Realm of Outer Space” in “1st School of Law International Virtual Conference on Air and Space Law” held on 17th March, 2025 by Air and Space Law Committee, School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, In Collaboration with Centre of Excellence in Astronomy and Astrophysics Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. 
• Participated and presented paper on “Marking the Contours of General Purpose AI and Its Impact on Public Opinion in Post-Truth Era” in the “International Conference on AI & Technology- AINAT 2025” held on 28th February-1st March, 2025, organised by Manav Rachna University, Haryana. 
• Participaed and presented a paper on “Commercialization in Outer Space: A Human Rights Perspective”, in the “Human Rights: Dignity, Freedom and Justice for All” held on 10th December, 2022, organised by Department of Human Rights and School of Legal Studies Babasaheb Bhimrao Amberdkar University, in Collaboration with Uttar Pradesh Human Rights Commission.
• Participated and presented a paper on “Enforcement of Arbitration Award: A comparative Study Between U.S. and France” in the International Seminar on “Enforcement Trends of Arbitral Awards” held on 27th and 28th of July, 2018, at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru.
• Participated and presented a paper on “The International Solar Alliance: Conceptualisation, Actualisation and Beyond”at the one day seminar on “Climate Change Challenges in India: Role of Law, Policy and Management” held on June 15, 2018, at National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru.
• Participated and presented a research paper on “Misleading Advertisement: A Question of Corporate Ethics” in Legal Scenario in Faculty of Law, BHU for the topic “Legal Protection of Consumers in a Global Economy, Recent Approaches and the Way Forward”, held on March 29-30, 2014 in collaboration with the Centre for Consumer Studies, Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi. 

Academic Engagements & Training

• 15-Hour Capacity Building Programme on “IPR and Outer Space Activities” hosted by DPIIT IPR Chair, MNLU from 25th to 29th November 2023.
• One-week online certificate course on Patenting System in India from 4th to 10th July 2023 organized by Maharashtra National Law University.
• Three Days Professional Certificate Course in Privacy and Data Protection Laws held at National Law school of India University, Bengaluru from 6th to 9th July, 2018.
• Seven Days Faculty Development Program on Harnessing AI in Academic Research: Innovation, Tools and Ethical Practices Hybrid Mode (Online and Offline) organized by Gitarattan International Business School, Delhi [1st January 2025 to 8th January 2025]
• One Month National Level Online Refresher Course on Teaching Law in the 21st Century, organized by Law Teachers India, Gujarat Maritime University, and Manupatra [1st January 2024 to 3rd February 2024]