Dr. Akshay Bhargava
Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
IMPARC ID: IMP-CMP-LAW-MP-2025-2019
Profile Summary
Dr. Akshay Bhargava is an Assistant Professor of Law with experience across multiple Indian universities and courts. His academic roles include positions at Prestige Institute of Management and Research, Gwalior (Assistant Professor of Law, February 10, 2025–Present); Amity University Madhya Pradesh (Assistant Professor of Law, May 20, 2024–September 26, 2024); Teerthankar Mahaveer University, Moradabad (Sr. Lecturer, April 9, 2022–April 15, 2024; Lecturer, March 11, 2019–May 26, 2020); and ICFAI University, Tripura (Assistant Professor, October 4, 2021–April 6, 2022). He also served as Guest Faculty at Amity University, Madhya Pradesh (August–November 2017).
His industry exposure includes working as a Junior Counsel under Senior Advocate Rajendra Jain (November 30, 2020–September 27, 2021), along with internships at the Supreme Court and Delhi trial courts. His research and publications span corporate social responsibility, environmental law, constitutional law, international law, media law, AI and law, and early childhood education during COVID-19, with outputs in SCOPUS/Web of Science and UGC CARE journals, book chapters, and conference papers. He has organized academic events, delivered invited lectures, served as reviewer for a Scopus-indexed journal, and received multiple Best Paper awards.
His industry exposure includes working as a Junior Counsel under Senior Advocate Rajendra Jain (November 30, 2020–September 27, 2021), along with internships at the Supreme Court and Delhi trial courts. His research and publications span corporate social responsibility, environmental law, constitutional law, international law, media law, AI and law, and early childhood education during COVID-19, with outputs in SCOPUS/Web of Science and UGC CARE journals, book chapters, and conference papers. He has organized academic events, delivered invited lectures, served as reviewer for a Scopus-indexed journal, and received multiple Best Paper awards.
Subject Matter Expertise
Law –> Environmental Law
Commercial Law
Arbitration
Constitutional Law
International Law
Human Rights Law
Intellectual Property Law
Commercial Law
Arbitration
Constitutional Law
International Law
Human Rights Law
Intellectual Property Law
Mentorship Offered
Consulting –> Legal Consulting
Research –> Scientific and Technical Research \ Systematic Literature Review
Research –> Fact Checking
Writing –> Business & Legal Writing
Research –> Scientific and Technical Research \ Systematic Literature Review
Research –> Fact Checking
Writing –> Business & Legal Writing
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Bhargava’s experience spans academia and legal practice. He has held teaching and academic coordination responsibilities at multiple institutions since 2017, advancing from Lecturer to Assistant Professor roles, and has contributed to organizing moot courts, seminars, and faculty development programs. His legal practice includes a tenure as Junior Counsel and internships at the Supreme Court and Delhi courts. He has also served as reviewer and panelist/judge in national-level academic activities.
Institute Name: Prestige Institute of Management and Research, Gwalior (Department of Law)
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Law
Description: Teaching and academic responsibilities; organized intra trial arbitration competition and FDP on AI & legal education; BOS member; department coordinator roles (e.g., NAAC).
Duration: February 10, 2025 – Present
Institute Name: Amity University Madhya Pradesh
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Law
Description: Teaching and event organization (National Youth Parliament, 2024).
Duration: May 20, 2024 – September 26, 2024
Institute Name: Teerthankar Mahaveer University, Moradabad
Job Title: Sr. Lecturer (Law)
Description: Teaching; organized Parliamentary Debate Competition (Nov 2023).
Duration: April 9, 2022 – April 15, 2024
Institute Name: ICFAI University, Tripura
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching; organized 5-day FDP on Research Methodology & Teaching Pedagogy; conducted NYJ National Moot Court Competition.
Duration: October 4, 2021 – April 6, 2022
Institute Name: Teerthankar Mahaveer University, Moradabad
Job Title: Lecturer in Law
Description: Teaching; organized National Moot Court Competition (April 2019).
Duration: March 11, 2019 – May 26, 2020
Institute Name: Amity University Madhya Pradesh
Job Title: Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty)
Description: Teaching (Guest Faculty).
Duration: August 2017 – November 2017
Company Name: Senior Advocate Mr. Rajendra Jain (Chambers)
Job Title: Junior Counsel
Description: Legal research and case assistance under Senior Advocate.
Duration: November 30, 2020 – September 27, 2021
Company Name: Supreme Court of India (Under Adv. Subodh Kumar Singh)
Job Title: Legal Intern
Description: Internship at the Supreme Court.
Duration: [Not specified]
Company Name: Saket Court (Under Adv. Ajay Mishra, PP), New Delhi
Job Title: Legal Intern
Description: Internship at Saket Court.
Duration: [Not specified]
Company Name: Tis Hazari Court (Under Sr. Adv. Amod Sharma), New Delhi
Job Title: Legal Intern
Description: Internship at Tis Hazari Court.
Duration: [Not specified]
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Law
Description: Teaching and academic responsibilities; organized intra trial arbitration competition and FDP on AI & legal education; BOS member; department coordinator roles (e.g., NAAC).
Duration: February 10, 2025 – Present
Institute Name: Amity University Madhya Pradesh
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Law
Description: Teaching and event organization (National Youth Parliament, 2024).
Duration: May 20, 2024 – September 26, 2024
Institute Name: Teerthankar Mahaveer University, Moradabad
Job Title: Sr. Lecturer (Law)
Description: Teaching; organized Parliamentary Debate Competition (Nov 2023).
Duration: April 9, 2022 – April 15, 2024
Institute Name: ICFAI University, Tripura
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching; organized 5-day FDP on Research Methodology & Teaching Pedagogy; conducted NYJ National Moot Court Competition.
Duration: October 4, 2021 – April 6, 2022
Institute Name: Teerthankar Mahaveer University, Moradabad
Job Title: Lecturer in Law
Description: Teaching; organized National Moot Court Competition (April 2019).
Duration: March 11, 2019 – May 26, 2020
Institute Name: Amity University Madhya Pradesh
Job Title: Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty)
Description: Teaching (Guest Faculty).
Duration: August 2017 – November 2017
Company Name: Senior Advocate Mr. Rajendra Jain (Chambers)
Job Title: Junior Counsel
Description: Legal research and case assistance under Senior Advocate.
Duration: November 30, 2020 – September 27, 2021
Company Name: Supreme Court of India (Under Adv. Subodh Kumar Singh)
Job Title: Legal Intern
Description: Internship at the Supreme Court.
Duration: [Not specified]
Company Name: Saket Court (Under Adv. Ajay Mishra, PP), New Delhi
Job Title: Legal Intern
Description: Internship at Saket Court.
Duration: [Not specified]
Company Name: Tis Hazari Court (Under Sr. Adv. Amod Sharma), New Delhi
Job Title: Legal Intern
Description: Internship at Tis Hazari Court.
Duration: [Not specified]
Educational Summary
Dr. Bhargava holds a Ph.D. in Law (2023) and an LL.M. in Corporate and Commercial Law, building on a B.A.LL.B. foundation. His schooling includes CBSE (12th, 2011) and MPBSE (10th, 2009).
Institution Name: Amity University Madhya Pradesh
Degree Title: Ph.D. in Law
Field/Description: Law
Duration: 2023
Institution Name: Amity University Madhya Pradesh
Degree Title: LL.M. (Corporate and Commercial Law)
Field/Description: Corporate and Commercial Law
Duration: 2016–2017 (Batch)
Institution Name: Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida
Degree Title: B.A.LL.B.
Field/Description: Law
Duration: 2011–2016 (Batch)
Institution Name: Pragati Vidhya Peeth School, Gwalior (CBSE)
Degree Title: 12th
Field/Description: —
Duration: 2011
Institution Name: Muffet Hill School, Gwalior (MPBSE)
Degree Title: 10th
Field/Description: —
Duration: 2009
Degree Title: Ph.D. in Law
Field/Description: Law
Duration: 2023
Institution Name: Amity University Madhya Pradesh
Degree Title: LL.M. (Corporate and Commercial Law)
Field/Description: Corporate and Commercial Law
Duration: 2016–2017 (Batch)
Institution Name: Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida
Degree Title: B.A.LL.B.
Field/Description: Law
Duration: 2011–2016 (Batch)
Institution Name: Pragati Vidhya Peeth School, Gwalior (CBSE)
Degree Title: 12th
Field/Description: —
Duration: 2011
Institution Name: Muffet Hill School, Gwalior (MPBSE)
Degree Title: 10th
Field/Description: —
Duration: 2009
Certification Summary
Completed a UGC-sponsored 14-day Refresher Course on Indian Knowledge System (A Grade) conducted by UGC-HRDC, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore in collaboration with MNLU Nagpur (November 14–26, 2022).
Title: Refresher Course on Indian Knowledge System (A Grade)
Issued By: UGC-HRDC, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore (in collaboration with Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur)
Issue Date: November 2022
Issued By: UGC-HRDC, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore (in collaboration with Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur)
Issue Date: November 2022
Publication Summary
Publications include SCOPUS/Web of Science articles on CSR and sustainability, legal challenges in early childhood education during COVID-19, and analyses in international and national journals covering constitutionalism, AI and law, media and privacy, and CSR. Book chapters address environmental protection via CSR, mergers & acquisitions, media law, and constitutionalism in international investment.
SCOPUS/Web of Science
Title: Corporate Social Responsibility: A Boon for Environment Protection & Sustainability
Journal: Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences, Volume 11 (Special Issue 3)
Publication Date: 2022
Title: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Sustainability: A Scientometric Analysis of their inter-relationship
Journal: Journal of Indian Business Research (ahead-of-print)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JIBR-04-2022-0096
Publication Date: 2022
Title: Legal Issues & Challenges faced in Early Childhood Education during Covid-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Analysis of Afghanistan and Philippines & India
Journal: International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education (INT-JECSE), Vol 14, Issue 02, pp. 1474–1483
DOI: 10.9756/INT-JECSE/V14I2.131
Publication Date: 2022
Title: Relevance of Jus Cogens in Contemporary World of Global Ties: An Analysis
Journal: PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egyptology
Book (ed.) Chapters
Title: Breakthrough in Regime of Environmental Protection at Global Level: A G-Revolution By CSR
Publisher: Emerging Trends in International Law, Navrachana University
ISBN: 978-81-950434-1-5
Publication Date: 2022
Title: Crummy Delicacy of Merger & Acquisition as Thin Grams, Sound Dense? An Inquest!
Publisher: Changing Paradigm of Corporate & Commercial Laws in India, Taxmann (ASIN: B09K4CWR8F)
Publication Date: 2021
Title: Unrestrained Behavior of Media in Era of Inviolable Rule of Law: A Threat to Right to Privacy
Publisher: Fundamentals on Media Laws
ISBN: 978-93-91323-11-0
Publication Date: 2021
Title: Constitutionalism is Invisible, Yet Invincible: In India’s FDI Policies & Model BIT- A Quest For!
Publisher: Constitutionalism, International Law & Public Policy: 2021 Ahead
ISBN: 978-93-5473-047-4
Publication Date: 2021
UGC Journals & Peer Reviewed
Title: Availing CSR for the Elderly: An Analytical Study
Journal: Madhya Bharti – Humanities and Social Sciences (UGC CARE LISTED), Vol. 82 No. 2
Publication Date: Jan–June 2022
Title: Trending Shuffles in ‘AI’ Adoption and Its Robotic Justice – A Probe!
Journal: South Asian Law Review, Vol. 2 Issue 2
Publication Date: September 2021
Title: Bitcoin on Mars: An Analytical Study of Past, Present and Future of Bitcoin
Journal: Anvesak (UGC Care Group-I), Vol. 51 No. 1 (VII)
Publication Date: Jan–July 2021
Title: AI Acceleration within the four corners of Ecological Balance: An Analysis
Journal: Supremo Amicus, Vol. 24
DOI: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/06.2021-95357331/supremoamicus/v24/2021/118
Publication Date: May 2021
Title: A Utopia of Social Media: Trending Myths and Reality
Journal: Kala Sarovar (UGC Care Group-I), Vol. 24 No. 01(C)
Publication Date: Jan–Mar 2021
Title: Shifting Paradigm of CSR in the Era of Pandemic
Journal: Jurisperitus: The Law Journal, Vol. 3 Issue II
Publication Date: Feb 2021
Title: Legal Position of Electronic Contracts in India
Journal: Lex Revolution, Vol. VI Issue 4
Publication Date: Oct–Dec 2020
Title: CSR: A Mere Nostalgic Offering in India?
Journal: AD VALOREM: Journal of Law, Vol. 6 Issue I Part III
Publication Date: Jan–Mar 2019
Title: Waste Management Control: A Replica of Corporate Social Responsibility
Journal: AD VALOREM: Journal of Law, Vol. 5 Issue IV Part II
Publication Date: Oct–Dec 2018