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Mr. Sayan Das

Assistant Professor

Mr. Sayan Das is currently working as Assistant Professor in School of Law. He has total experience of more than 12 years along with 5.6 years of teaching Law and has been associated with Galgotias University since 2017. He is a staunch advocate of increasing one's output while simultaneously decreasing their workload and has the capacity to flourish in environments that are both time-sensitive and fast-paced, demonstrating a trustworthy work ethic. He is a dedicated educator who holds the belief that the purpose of education is not limited to ensuring that pupils comprehend the fundamental ideas behind a subject matter but also to cultivate critical thinking and examine alternative methods for resolving issues. He never failed to direct his attention and efforts toward the general growth of students. 

Experience

  • Academic experience of more than 5.6 years.
    • Industry Experience of more than 7 years of Advocacy in various Courts of Law, Tribunals, Commissions etc.
    • Coordinator, Centre for Legal Research & Pedagogy (CLRP) from 2017-2022
    • Coordinator, SOL Library Committee from 2017
    • Member, University Central Library Advisory Committee from 2020
    • Founder of legal portal “LegalManas” from 2022
  • Consultant to a law firm “Lex Officium” from 2016
  • Reviewer, Cogent Social Sciences, UK since July 2021
  • Reviewer, Cogent Business & Management, UK since November 2022
  • Member of the International Advisory Board & Reviewer, De Jure: Jurnal Hukum dan Syar'iah, Indonesia since July 2022.
  • Peer Reviewer, International Journal of Law & Social Science

Qualification

  • Currently pursuing Ph.D. (Law) from Galgotias University in Medico-Legal Issues.
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) having specialization in Constitutional & Criminal Law from Symbiosis Law School, Pune under Symbiosis International University (2012).
  • B.A. (Law) & LL.B. (Hons.) from Tripura Government Law College, Agartala under Tripura University: A Central University (2009).
  • Diploma in Computer Application.

Award & Recognition

  • Dissertation Thesiswas considered and mentioned in the241st Report of the Law Commission of India, Passive Euthanasia-A Relook (2012).
  • Awarded Best Research Paper on "Analysing Sexual Harassment at Workplace in India & USA" at the 3rd International Conference on Contemporary Legal Issues, 9th March, 2019 organised by School of Law, Galgotias University.

Research

  • Presented paper on “Passive Euthanasia with special emphasis on Aruna Shanbaug Case” at the First Annual National Conference on Contemporary Legal Scholarship organized by Symbiosis Law School, Pune on 6.10.2012.
  • Presented paper on “Justice to Victims of Crime: A Saga of Frustration for Indian Criminal Justice System” at the International Conference on Crime & Investigation: Emerging Issues & Challenges in Criminal Justice Administration organized by School of Law, Galgotias University, Uttar Pradesh on 04.02.2017.
  • Presented paper on “Legalising Passive Euthanasia in India: Ethical & Legal Challenges from Aruna to Common Cause” at the International Conference on Medico-Legal Issues & Use of Forensics in Criminal Justice System: Challenges & Way Forward organized by Legal Desire Media & Publications at Indian Law Institute, New Delhi on 17.06.2018.
  • Presented paper on “Right to Refuse Treatment vis-à-vis Passive Euthanasia” at the International Conference on Current Development in Law, Society and Economy organized by MATS Law School, MATS University, Raipur on 07.10.2018.
  • Presented paper as Co-author on "Analysing Sexual Harassment at Workplace in India & USA", at the 3rd International Conference on Contemporary Legal Issues, 9th March, 2019 organised by School of Law, Galgotias University.
  • Presented paper on "Legalising Passive Euthanasia in India", at the 3rd International Conference on Contemporary Legal Issues, 9th March, 2019 organised by School of Law, Galgotias University.
  • Presented paper on Right to Die with Dignity as Fundamental Right vis-à-vis Passive Euthanasia in India: A Comparative Study with ‘Death with Dignity’ Legislations at 30th Jubilee Conference on Medicine, Law & Society organized by University of Maribor, June 5, 2021.
  • Presented paper on “Sallekhana and Santhara or Samadhimarana vis-à-vis Euthanasia and Suicide: A Legal Conundrum” at the International Conference on Law and Social Transformation (ICLS-2022), 26th March 2022 organised by Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, Bengaluru.
  • Published paper titled "Right to Refuse Treatment vis-à-vis Passive Euthanasia", Legal Audit: A Compilation of Recent Socio-Legal Issues in India & Abroad, ISBN: 978-93-87910-23-2.
  • Published paper titled “Euthanasia in India: Legal Perspectives”, 2018 GJLS Vol.VI, No.1 Galgotias Journal of Legal Studies ISSN.:-2321-1997.
  • Published paper titled "Analysing Sexual Harassment at Workplace in India & USA", Lex Et Societatis Contemporary Legal Issues, Volume II, ISBN: 978-93-87910-65-2.
  • Published paper titled "Legalising Passive Euthanasia in India", Lex Et Societatis Contemporary Legal Issues, Volume II, ISBN: 978-93-87910-65-2.
  • Published paper titled “Right to Refuse Treatment vis-a-vis Passive Euthanasia: Judicial Approach”, International Journal of Law and Social Sciences (IJLS) Vol-5, Issue-1, 2019, ISSN Number 2454-8553.
  • Published paper titled “Tracing Triangular Correlation between Life with Dignity and Death with Dignity in the backdrop of Leading Case Laws in India,” International Journal of Law Management & Humanities, Vol. 5 Issue 2; 123 (2022), ISSN 2581-5369.
  • Published paper titled “Sallekhana and Santhara or Samadhimarana vis-à-vis Euthanasia and Suicide: A Legal Conundrum” Lex et Mutatio, Volume II, ISBN Number 978-81-955963-1-7.
  • Published paper titled “Internet Intermediaries Liability and the Perils of the Internet in Tackling Digital Copyright Infringements in India”, Journal of NeuroQuantology,August 2022, Volume 20, Issue 9.
  • Published paper titled “Global Online Piracy of Films: The concept of Right to Internet Access vis-à-vis John Doe Orders and Online Censorship”, Journal of Positive School Psychology 2022, Vol. 6, No. 5, 4336-4347.
  • Published paper titled “Passive Euthanasia: A Choice of Death & Neurology”, Journal of NeuroQuantology,September 2022, Volume 20, Issue 10, Page 10810-10815.
  • Published paper titled “Right to Die with Dignity: Euthanasia Debate in Neuroscience”, Journal of NeuroQuantology,September 2022, Volume 20, Issue 10, Page 10816-10820.
  • Contributed chapter titled “International Child Sexual Exploitation (ICSE) Database to fight Child Sexual Abuse & Artificial Intelligence: Challenges”, in the Book- Legal Analytics: The Future of Analytics in Law, Taylor & Francis Ltd; 1st edition (30 November 2022),ISBN:978-1032105697.

Certifications

  • NPTEL-SYAWAM Course on Teaching and Learning in General Programs: TALG.
  • NPTEL-SYAWAM Course on Accreditation and Outcome based Learning.
  • NPTEL-SYAWAM Course on Gender justice and workplace security.

Area of Interest

Research Methodology, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Medicine-IPR & Law, Health Law, Clinical Studies, Contemporary Socio-Legal Issues.

Other Achievements 

  • Judged Surana and Surana India National Rounds of the 27thStetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition 2022-23 from 2-4 December, 2022.
  • Distinguished Speaker on 73rd Constitution Day at Constitution Club, New Delhi, on November 26, 2022, at the 11th Annual International Conference & 8th Annual INBA Awards.
  • Resource Person, One-Week Online Faculty Development Programme on “Intellectual Property Rights” organized by E&ICT Academy IIT Guwahati held from 26 - 31 July, 2021 in association with IPR Cell and IQAC, Dept of History & Computer Science Sapatgram College, Dhubri and support from Techvictus Pvt. Ltd.
  • Resource Person in Orientation to Legal Research Series I: Know Your Library, Remote Access & Legal Databases organized by Centre for Legal Research & Pedagogy & Library Committee, School of Law, Galgotias University on 14th May, 2021.
  • Resource Person in 7 days Online Certificate Course on Basics of Legal Drafting, 1st-5th March, 2021 organised by Indore Institute of Law in association with Knowledge SteezEduhub LLP on the topic Drafting Pleading & Conveyancing, Essentials of Drafting & Legal Research, March 05, 2021.
  • Chaired in Judging the sessions of Amendment on Motor Vehicles Act 2019 organised by Legal Aid Society, School of Law, Galgotias University on October 04, 2019.
  • Resource Person, 7 Days Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Contemporary Research Methodology & Innovative Pedagogical Tools, 17th to 23rd January 2019 at Galgotias University.
  • Chaired AIPPM Committee in Phronesis1.5 organised by Debating Society, School of Law, Galgotias University on April 20-21,2018.
  • Chaired Technical Session in 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Legal Issues-2018 organised by School of Law, Galgotias University, Greater Noida on March 24, 2018.
    • Attended the session on “Minimising Biases in Law” organized by Open Space on August 08, 2010.
    • Participated in the “State Level Motivation Workshop for the Activities of Year of Scientific Awareness” organized by Tripura State Council for Science & Technology and supported by NCSTC, DST and GOI on October 14-16, 2004.
    • Participated in “National Workshop on Emerging Issues in Intellectual Property Rights” organized by Centre for Intellectual Property Rights Studies, School of Law, Galgotias University in association with Origin IP Academy, Bengaluru on December 9, 2017.
    • Attended 7 (seven) days Faculty Development Programme on Understanding Contemporary Legal Issues and Challenges in India organized by JIMS Engineering Management Technical Campus, Greater Noida from 26th December 2017- 1st January 2018.
  • Participated in World Intellectual Property Day themed Powering Change: Women in Innovation and Creativity on April 26, 2018 at Constitutional Club, New Delhi.
  • Organised “Workshop on Legal and Interdisciplinary Research Methodology” under Centre for Legal Research and Pedagogy (CLRP), School of Law, Galgotias University in association with MANUPATRA January 16, 2018 at School of Law, Galgotias University, Gautam Budh Nagar (UP).
  • Organised “Workshop on Innovations in Legal Research: Issues & Challenges” under Centre for Legal Research and Pedagogy (CLRP), School of Law, Galgotias University in association with MANUPATRA February 10, 2018 at School of Law, Galgotias University, Gautam Budh Nagar (UP).
  • Organising Member, 2ndInternational Conference on Contemporary Legal Issues-2018 organized by School of Law, Galgotias University, Greater Noida on March 24, 2018.
  • Organised 1st Galgotias University National Moot Court Competition (GUNMCC)2018: The Paperless IPR Moot, 28-29th September, 2018 at School of Law, Galgotias University, Gautam Budh Nagar (UP).
  • Participated in 8 days Training Programme on Outcome Based Education conducted by Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI) 13-20 December, 2017.
  • Organised National Commission for Women 2nd Nationwide Quiz Competition on Laws related to Women 2018, 18th December, 2018 at Galgotias University.
  • Organised 7 Days Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Contemporary Research Methodology & Innovative Pedagogical Tools, 17th to 23rd January 2019 at Galgotias University.
  • Organised 3rd International Conference on Contemporary Legal Issues, 9th March, 2019 at School of Law, Galgotias University.
  • Awarded Best Research Paper on "Analysing Sexual Harassment at Workplace in India & USA" at the 3rd International Conference on Contemporary Legal Issues, 9th March, 2019 organised by School of Law, Galgotias University.
  • Organised Training Session of Lexis Advance, 15th November, 2019.
  • Organised Training Session Of Manupatra & SCC Online, 20th September, 2019. 
  • Organised Orientation to Legal Research Series-I: Role of Modern Library & e-platforms in Legal Research, 10th January, 2020.
  • Organised Two Days National Webinar on Fashion Law Phenomenon: Perspectives & Concerns in the Global Legal Arena, 12-13 October, 2020.
  • Organised National Seminar on Startups in India: Legal & Tax Issues on 17th April, 2021.
  • Organised National Seminar on Managing Innovations through Patents on 24th April, 2021.
  • Organised National Seminar onIPR Transaction & Management on 24th April, 2021.
  • Organised Orientation to Legal Research Series I: Know Your Library, Remote Access & Legal Databases on 14th May, 2021.
  • Organised Interactive Session on Staying Positive: Law School, Legal Career & Pandemic with Experts of Law & Psychologyon 18th May, 2021.
  • Attended Faculty Development Program on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Social & Legal Issues organised by IILM University Gurugram, July, 2021.
  • Organised One-Day International Workshop on The Promotion and Development of Geographical Indication (GI) A Tool for Regional Promotion and Protection of Heritage on 3rd July, 2021.
  • Attended and successfully completed 10 days ICSSR sponsored Workshop on ‘“Enhancing Competitiveness in Contemporary Research Methods” organized by National Institute of Technology, Trichy from 5th July to 14th July 2021.
  • Participated in the 6th National Faculty Development Program on 'Importance of Jurisprudence in Teaching Laws' (Online), 2021 held from 25th July to 31st July, 2021 organized by the FDP Committee and IQAC, School of Law, Galgotias University, Greater Noida.
  • Successfully completed EBSCO Training on EBSCO E-books/ECM, 16th January, 2022.