Ms. Paramita Choudhury is currently working as Assistant Professor in School of Law. She has total experience of more than 10 years along with 5.6 years of teaching Law and has been associated with Galgotias University since 2017. She is a devoted follower of the philosophy that emphasises labour that is both productive and efficient. She has a trustworthy work ethic and has the capacity to thrive in environments that are time-sensitive and have a fast-paced setting. She is a dedicated educator who holds the belief that the purpose of teaching is not merely to ensure that students comprehend the fundamental ideas covered in a course, but rather to foster the development of critical thinking and the evaluation of alternative strategies for the solution of problems. She never failed to devote her energies to the general growth of her pupils in every class that she taught. Over the course of the previous five years, she has been responsible for organising and coordinating more than twenty extracurricular and co-curricular activities for the benefit of students.

Experience

• Academic experience of more than 5.6 years as Assistant Professor in School of Law, Galgotias University.

• Guest Lecturer for 3 years for Academic Session 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016 in Tripura Government Law College, Tripura University-A Central University.

• Guest Lecturer for 3 years for Academic Session 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016 in Department of Commerce, Maharaja Bir Bikram College, Tripura University-A Central University.

• Industry Experience of more than 5 years of Advocacy in various Courts of Law, Tribunals, Commissions etc.

• Coordinator, Centre for IPR Studies (CIPRS)

• Coordinator, Cultural Committee

• Reviewer, Editorial Board Member & Advisor of Law Journal-Lextap Journal of Law & Public Policy.

Qualification

Award & Recognition

• Awarded Gold Medal for securing First Class First in LL.B.(Hons.) Examination of 2009 in Bachelor of Law in Tripura University: A Central University.

Research

• 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.

• 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 “Online Piracy and Intellectual Property Rights: A Synthesis”, International Journal of Law Management & Humanities [ISSN 2581-5369], Volume 5, Issue 1,2022. 

• Published paper titled “Surge for Free Films and Tv Shows in Lockdown: An Elevation in the Act of Online-Piracy vis à vis Threat for Copyright Protection” Lex Et Mutatio-Law and Social Transformation- Volume- II, ISBN: 978-81-955963-1-7

• Published paper titled “Canvasing P2P Networking: A Regime against Online Infringement”, VOL. 5 NO. 01 (2020): JAN-JUN, Galgotias Journal of Legal Studies. 

• Published paper titled “The Implementation of The Concept and Provisions of Copyright Legislation In The Indian Film Industry”, for International Journal for Law and Social Sciences bearing ISSN No. 2454- 8553.

• Published paper titled “Online-Piracy of Movies in India: The Copyright Battle”, Lex Et Societatis Contemporary Legal Issues, Volume II, ISBN: 978-93-87910-65-2 (2019).

• Published paper titled “Indecent Representation of Women by Indian Print & Electronic Media: Issues & Challenges”, Lex Et Societatis Contemporary Legal Issues, Volume II, ISBN: 978-93-87910-65-2 (2019).

• Published paper titled “Trademark Squatting: A Legal Insight & Its Regulatory Mechanism”, Legal Audit: A Compilation of Recent Socio-Legal Issues in India & Abroad, ISBN: 978-93-87910-23-2 (2018).

• Published paper titled “Theories of Corporate Personality: A Legal Insight”, Lex Et Societatis Contemporary Legal Issues (Co-Author)., ISBN: 978-93-87910-06-5 (2018).

• Published paper titled “Conundrum of Digital Rights Management in the Information Era”, 2018GJLS Vol.VI, No. 1, Galgotias Journal of Legal Studies, ISSN: 2321-1997 (2018). 

• Presented paper on “Role of Geographical Indication in the Realm of Sustainable Rural Development of Traditional Knowledge Holders”, 5th September, 2020 organised by School of Law, The Northcap University in association with IP India Office.

• Presented paper on “Online-Piracy of Movies in India: The Copyright Battle”, 9th March, 2019 organised by School of Law, Galgotias University.

• Presented paper as co-author on “Indecent Representation of Women by Indian Print & Electronic Media: Issues & Challenges”, 9th March, 2019 organised by School of Law, Galgotias University.

• Presented paper on “Trademark Squatting A Legal Insight & Its Regulatory Mechanism” 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 titled “Theories of Corporate Personality: A Legal Insight” at 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Legal Issues, Organized by School of Law, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, March 24, 2018.

Certifications

• Diploma in Computer Application.

• NPTEL Online Certification Courses on Gender Justice & Workplace Security, Sep-Oct 2020.

• NPTEL Online Certification Courses on Entrepreneurship & IP Strategy, Sep-Nov 2020.

• NPTEL Online Certification Courses on Teaching & Learning in General Programs: TALG, Jul-Aug 2019.

• NPTEL Online Certification Courses on Accreditation & Outcome Based Learning, Aug-Oct 2019.

Area of Interest

Intellectual Property Laws, Energy Law, Law Science and Technology, 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.

• 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.

• Judged Debate Competition on Right to Information in Phronesis organized by Debating Society, School of Law, Galgotias University on March 29, 2019.

• Chaired Literary Event in Phronesis 1.5 organised by Debating Society, School of Law, Galgotias University on April 20-21, 2018.

• Guided 2 Dissertation student for the Degree of Master of Laws.

• Attended Six Days Online Faculty Development Programme on Constitutional Values & Fundamental Rights from 7-12 June, 2021 organised by Amity University, Uttar Pradesh. 

• Attended Faculty Development Program on IPR Curriculum Development and Pedagogy for Teaching Changing Dimensions of Intellectual Property Rights In The Era Of Globalization, organised by DPIIT-IPR Chair and Centre for IPR at Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur from June 01-07, 2021.

• Participated in One Day International Workshop on Copyright Limitations & Exceptions for Libraries, Academia & Digital Resources conducted by DPIIT-IPR Chair, Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai from March 30, 2021.

• Attended NPTEL-AICTE Faculty Development Programme on Online Certification Courses on Gender Justice & Workplace Security, Sep-Oct 2020.

• Attended NPTEL-AICTE Faculty Development Programme on Online Certification Courses on Entrepreneurship & IP Strategy, Sep-Nov 2020.

• Attended Six Days Faculty Development Programme on Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation Management, School of Law, Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, 22-27 June, 2020.

• Attended Seven Days Virtual Faculty Development Programme in Contemporary Issues of Law School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) 17-24 June, 2020. 

• Attended 7 Days National Faculty Development Programme on Structured Experiential Learning on Various Practical Legal Arenas, ICFAI Law School, The ICFAI University, Dehradun 6-12 June, 2020.

• Attended Three Day National Level Faculty Development Programme on Coping with the Transition in Legal Education during Covid – 19: The Way Forward Organized by School of Law, The NorthCap University from 30 May- 01 June, 2020.

• Attended Winter School on Law, Justice and Sustainable Development organized by Centre for Law, Justice & Development & National Academy of Law Teachers, National Law University-Delhi in collaboration with University of Antwerp under the Scheme for Promotion of Academic & Research Collaboration, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, January 15–January 30, 2020.

• Attended Workshop on Crafting & Conducting Quality Research organized School of Law, UPES, Dehradun, January 06-10, 2020.

• Attended NPTEL-AICTE Faculty Development Programme on Accreditation & Outcome Based Learning, Aug-Oct 2019.

• Attended NPTEL-AICTE Faculty Development Programme on Teaching & Learning in General Programs: TALG, Jul-Aug 2019.

• Attended the Digital Shakti Workshop on Digital Literacy & Online Safety conducted at Galgotias University on 27th March, 2019.

• Participated in National Workshop on Constructive Pedagogy: Challenges and Prospects organised by School of Education, Galgotias University, February 27, 2019.

• Attended 7 Days Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Contemporary Research Methodology & Innovative Pedagogical Tools, organized by School of Law, Galgotias University, January 17-23 2019.

• Attended 2-day Regional Workshop on Biological Diversity Law & ABS, organised by Jagran Lakecity University in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) and the National Law School of India (NLSIU), Bengaluru under the UNDP-GEF Global ABS Project: “Strengthening Human Resources, Legal Frameworks & Institutional Capabilities to Implement the Nagoya Protocol” 16-17th January, 2019.

• 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 8 days Training Programme on Outcome Based Education conducted by Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI) 13-20 December, 2017.

• Participated in World Intellectual Property Day themed Powering Change: Women in Innovation and Creativity on April 26,2018 at Constitutional Club, New Delhi.

• 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.

• Organised Orientation to Legal Research Series I: Legal Research vis à vis Career Perspectives in Law - Exploring New Domains on 24th July, 2021.

• Organised Webinar onABC of Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation on 23rd 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.

• Organised Orientation to Legal Research Series I: Legal Research in Internship, 30th June, 2021.

• Organised Orientation to Legal Research Series I: Legal Research & Career Opportunities on 26th June, 2021

• Organised International Panel Discussion on, "Challenges and Issues Among Refugees During Pandemic", 21st June, 2021.

• Organised Galgotias University National Essay Writing & Poster Making Competition 2021, 21st June, 2021.

• Organised 1st Galgotias University National Trial Advocacy Competition 2021, 22-23 May, 2021.

• Organised Interactive Session on Staying Positive: Law School, Legal Career & Pandemic with Experts of Law & Psychologyon 18th May, 2021.

• Organised Orientation to Legal Research Series I: Know Your Library, Remote Access & Legal Databases on 14th May, 2021.

• Organised National Seminar on Managing Innovations through Patents on 24th April, 2021.

• Organised National Seminar onIPR Transaction & Management on 24th April, 2021.

• Organised National Seminar on Startups in India: Legal & Tax Issues on 17th April, 2021.

• Organised Two Days National Webinar on Fashion Law Phenomenon: Perspectives & Concerns in the Global Legal Arena, 12-13 October, 2020.

• Organised Orientation to Legal Research Series-I: Role of Modern Library & e-platforms in Legal Research, 10th January, 2020.

• Organised Training Session of Lexis Advance, 15th November, 2019.

• Organised Training Session Of Manupatra & SCC Online, 20th September, 2019. 

• Organised 7 Days Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Contemporary Research Methodology & Innovative Pedagogical Tools, 17th to 23rd January 2019 at Galgotias University.

• Organised National Commission for Women 2nd Nationwide Quiz Competition on Laws related to Women 2018, 18th December, 2018 at Galgotias University.

• Organised 1st Galgotias University National Moot Court Competition (GUNMCC)2018: The Paperless Moot, 28-29th September, 2018 at School of Law, Galgotias University, GautamBudh Nagar (UP).

• Organised “Workshop on Innovations in Legal Research: Issues & Challenges” under Centre for Legal Research and Pedagogy (CLRP),School of Law, Galgotias Universityin association with MANUPATRA February 10, 2018 at School of Law, Galgotias University, GautamBudh Nagar (UP).

• Organised “Workshop on Legal and Interdisciplinary Research Methodology” under Centre for Legal Research and Pedagogy (CLRP),School of Law, Galgotias Universityin association with MANUPATRA January 16, 2018 at School of Law, Galgotias University, GautamBudh Nagar (UP).