Dr. Bodhisatva Acharya
Registrar& Dean Faculty of Law, Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University| Senior Professor of Law & International Arbitrator with 29 years in Legal Education Management
IMPARC ID: IMP-CMP-LAW-UK-2025-2057
Profile Summary
Prof. Dr.BodhisatvaAcharya is an eminent academic leader and legal professional with 29 years of experience in legal education, institutional management, and arbitration. He is presently serving as Registrar at Agrasen Group of University (TehriGarhwal Campus, Uttarakhand) and Dean, Faculty of Law.
His illustrious career includes senior positions such as Senior Professor of Law at ICFAI University, Dehradun; Professor & Director at Amity Law School, Amity University Raipur; Professor & Dean at the School of Law, Arka Jain University; Professor & Dean at IIMT University, Meerut; and Principal at Translam College of Law, Meerut (affiliated with Ch. Charan Singh University).
He has successfully handled BCI, UGC, and NAAC inspections, developed new legal faculties, and supervised LLM dissertations and Ph.D. research. Dr.Acharya served over a decade as an International Arbitrator with NIXI, Ministry of IT, Government of India, and has notable expertise in Constitutional Law, Human Rights, IPR, Arbitration, Technology Law, and Environmental Law.
He is an accomplished researcher, keynote speaker, and recipient of multiple national and international honours for contributions to law, education, and human rights.
His illustrious career includes senior positions such as Senior Professor of Law at ICFAI University, Dehradun; Professor & Director at Amity Law School, Amity University Raipur; Professor & Dean at the School of Law, Arka Jain University; Professor & Dean at IIMT University, Meerut; and Principal at Translam College of Law, Meerut (affiliated with Ch. Charan Singh University).
He has successfully handled BCI, UGC, and NAAC inspections, developed new legal faculties, and supervised LLM dissertations and Ph.D. research. Dr.Acharya served over a decade as an International Arbitrator with NIXI, Ministry of IT, Government of India, and has notable expertise in Constitutional Law, Human Rights, IPR, Arbitration, Technology Law, and Environmental Law.
He is an accomplished researcher, keynote speaker, and recipient of multiple national and international honours for contributions to law, education, and human rights.
Subject Matter Expertise
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law → Law:
Arbitration
Constitutional Law
Human Rights Law
Consumer Protection
Intellectual Property Law
Environmental Law
Criminal Law
Education Law
Technology Law
Arbitration
Constitutional Law
Human Rights Law
Consumer Protection
Intellectual Property Law
Environmental Law
Criminal Law
Education Law
Technology Law
Mentorship Offered
Consulting:
Legal Consulting
Regulatory Consulting
Writing:
Business & Legal Writing
General Proofreading & Editing
Research:
Fact Checking
Legal Consulting
Regulatory Consulting
Writing:
Business & Legal Writing
General Proofreading & Editing
Research:
Fact Checking
Work Experience Summary
Senior academic administrator with nearly three decades of leadership in legal academia, managing law school governance, compliance, faculty development, student affairs, and arbitration. Expert in developing law curricula under BCI guidelines and aligning institutions for UGC and NAAC accreditation.
Institute Name: Agrasen Group of University (Tehri Garhwal Campus, Uttarakhand)
Job Title: Registrar; Dean, Faculty of Law
Description: University-wide management; compliance with State Government of Uttarakhand; preparation for inspections by BCI, PCI, UGC, NAAC (new binary system of 10 attributes).
Duration: January 2025 – Present
Institute Name: ICFAI University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Job Title: Senior Professor, ICFAI Law School
Description: Senior Member, Board of Studies; Chairman, Student’s Grievance Committee; Vice Chairman, RDC & SRC; Head, International Collaboration Committee.
Duration: July 2023 – December 2024
Institute Name: Amity University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
Job Title: Professor & Director, Amity Law School
Description: Led BOS meetings for BALLB, BBALLB, LLM, Ph.D. (Law); administered law school per BCI norms; staffing, classroom observations, reports, guest lectures, collaborations with DLSA/SLSA/NLSA; planned academic activities and MOUs with international universities.
Duration: February 2023 – June 30, 2023 (5 months)
Institute Name: Arka Jain University, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
Job Title: Professor & Dean, School of Law
Description: BOS and Board of Examinations; Executive Council participation; administration per BCI and university rules; classroom/teaching quality oversight; MOUs with DLSA/SLSA; academic planning and staffing.
Duration: September 2020 – February 2023 (2 years 6 months)
Institute Name: IIMT University, Meerut
Job Title: Professor & Dean, College of Law
Description: Conducted BOS, Executive Council, Examination Cell meetings; administered College of Law per BCI and university norms.
Duration: 2 Years (dates not provided)
Institute Name: Translam College of Law, Meerut (affiliated to Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut)
Job Title: Principal (approved and appointed by the University)
Description: Overall academic and examination administration per university norms.
Duration: 11 Years (appointment letter No. SAMBADHTA/1216 dated 21/06/2016 referenced)
Institute Name: INMANTEC School of Law, Ghaziabad
Job Title: Senior Lecturer & Program Coordinator
Description: Teaching (Jurisprudence, Arbitration & ADR, CPC, Cr.PC) and administrative duties per Ch. Charan Singh University norms.
Duration: 2 Years (dates not provided)
Institute Name: Law Department, KGK P.G. College, Moradabad
Job Title: Lecturer
Description: Teaching (Jurisprudence, Arbitration & ADR, CPC, Cr.PC).
Duration: 8 Years (dates not provided)
Institute Name: NIXI (Ministry of IT, Government of India)
Job Title: International Arbitrator
Description: Decided domain name disputes for multinational companies under Intellectual Property Rights; delivered awards.
Duration: May 2006 – June 2018
Job Title: Registrar; Dean, Faculty of Law
Description: University-wide management; compliance with State Government of Uttarakhand; preparation for inspections by BCI, PCI, UGC, NAAC (new binary system of 10 attributes).
Duration: January 2025 – Present
Institute Name: ICFAI University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Job Title: Senior Professor, ICFAI Law School
Description: Senior Member, Board of Studies; Chairman, Student’s Grievance Committee; Vice Chairman, RDC & SRC; Head, International Collaboration Committee.
Duration: July 2023 – December 2024
Institute Name: Amity University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
Job Title: Professor & Director, Amity Law School
Description: Led BOS meetings for BALLB, BBALLB, LLM, Ph.D. (Law); administered law school per BCI norms; staffing, classroom observations, reports, guest lectures, collaborations with DLSA/SLSA/NLSA; planned academic activities and MOUs with international universities.
Duration: February 2023 – June 30, 2023 (5 months)
Institute Name: Arka Jain University, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
Job Title: Professor & Dean, School of Law
Description: BOS and Board of Examinations; Executive Council participation; administration per BCI and university rules; classroom/teaching quality oversight; MOUs with DLSA/SLSA; academic planning and staffing.
Duration: September 2020 – February 2023 (2 years 6 months)
Institute Name: IIMT University, Meerut
Job Title: Professor & Dean, College of Law
Description: Conducted BOS, Executive Council, Examination Cell meetings; administered College of Law per BCI and university norms.
Duration: 2 Years (dates not provided)
Institute Name: Translam College of Law, Meerut (affiliated to Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut)
Job Title: Principal (approved and appointed by the University)
Description: Overall academic and examination administration per university norms.
Duration: 11 Years (appointment letter No. SAMBADHTA/1216 dated 21/06/2016 referenced)
Institute Name: INMANTEC School of Law, Ghaziabad
Job Title: Senior Lecturer & Program Coordinator
Description: Teaching (Jurisprudence, Arbitration & ADR, CPC, Cr.PC) and administrative duties per Ch. Charan Singh University norms.
Duration: 2 Years (dates not provided)
Institute Name: Law Department, KGK P.G. College, Moradabad
Job Title: Lecturer
Description: Teaching (Jurisprudence, Arbitration & ADR, CPC, Cr.PC).
Duration: 8 Years (dates not provided)
Institute Name: NIXI (Ministry of IT, Government of India)
Job Title: International Arbitrator
Description: Decided domain name disputes for multinational companies under Intellectual Property Rights; delivered awards.
Duration: May 2006 – June 2018
Educational Summary
Holds LLM, Ph.D. (Law), and PGDM qualifications.
Degree Title: Ph.D. (Law)
Degree Title: LLM
Degree Title: PGDM
Degree Title: LLM
Degree Title: PGDM
Certifications Summary
Dr. Acharya has completed several international and national faculty development programs and professional certificates in areas such as Commercial Arbitration, AI Policy, Environmental and Green Technology, Reproductive Justice, and Law & Social Sciences.
Title: Professional Certificate in Commercial Arbitration
Issued By: Indian Institute of Arbitration & Mediation (IIAM), India
Issue Date: January 23, 2023
Title: A Comprehensive Programme on Artificial Intelligence Policy (with Distinction)
Issued By: Centre for AI and Digital Policy, Washington, DC
Issue Date: December 19, 2024
Title: FDP – Environmental & Green Technology
Issued By: UGC, JNV University Jodhpur (MM-TTP)
Issue Date: January 28–30, 2025
Title: 14-day Certificate Course on Reproductive Justice in India
Issued By: GNLU Centre for Women and Child Rights, Gujarat National Law University
Issue Date: March 10–27, 2025
Title: IFDP – Law & Social Sciences
Issued By: RGNUL Punjab & Kathmandu School of Law
Issue Date: September 18–23, 2023
Title: FDP – Critical Insights on Vision and Readiness for Adopting NEP-2020
Issued By: Maharishi University of Information Technology, Noida
Issue Date: February 4–11, 2022
Title: FDP (Grade A+)
Issued By: Ramanujan College, University of Delhi & Ministry of Education, Government of India
Issue Date: July 23 – August 6, 2021
Issued By: Indian Institute of Arbitration & Mediation (IIAM), India
Issue Date: January 23, 2023
Title: A Comprehensive Programme on Artificial Intelligence Policy (with Distinction)
Issued By: Centre for AI and Digital Policy, Washington, DC
Issue Date: December 19, 2024
Title: FDP – Environmental & Green Technology
Issued By: UGC, JNV University Jodhpur (MM-TTP)
Issue Date: January 28–30, 2025
Title: 14-day Certificate Course on Reproductive Justice in India
Issued By: GNLU Centre for Women and Child Rights, Gujarat National Law University
Issue Date: March 10–27, 2025
Title: IFDP – Law & Social Sciences
Issued By: RGNUL Punjab & Kathmandu School of Law
Issue Date: September 18–23, 2023
Title: FDP – Critical Insights on Vision and Readiness for Adopting NEP-2020
Issued By: Maharishi University of Information Technology, Noida
Issue Date: February 4–11, 2022
Title: FDP (Grade A+)
Issued By: Ramanujan College, University of Delhi & Ministry of Education, Government of India
Issue Date: July 23 – August 6, 2021
Presentation Summary
Delivered multiple research papers and presentations at national and international seminars on law, arbitration, criminology, education, and technology.
Presentations
Title: E-Commerce: A Critical Review of Consumer Protection & Rights
Organized by / Event: International Conference on Law and Management, Applied Science University
Place: Bahrain
Date: April 13–14, 2025
Title: Doctrine for Secure Intellectual Property Rights Management
Organized by / Event: Conference on Intellectual Property Law and Technology, DME Law School
Place: Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Date: November 29, 2024
Title: AI & Blockchain Technology to Transform Legal Studies
Organized by / Event: International Conference on Emerging Trends in Law and Technology, LLOYD Institute of Engineering & Taylor and Francis (Scopus Indexed)
Place: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Date: September 13–14, 2024
Title: Crime Investigation and Forensic Science
Organized by / Event: Advancing Criminology & Forensic Science Conference, Amity University
Place: Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Date: December 9, 2022
Title: Green Criminology: A Need for Environmental Issues
Organized by / Event: International Webinar on Environmental and Social Justice, College of Applied Education & Health Science
Place: Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Date: August 21, 2013
Title: Arbitration and Business
Organized by / Event: International Conference on Business Inspiration Through IT, College of Applied Education & Health Science
Place: Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Date: November 24–25, 2012
Title: Innovative Teacher Training Strategies in Legal Education
Organized by / Event: National Seminar, Translam College of Education
Place: Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Date: November 7, 2012
Title: System of Lex Loci and Hindu Law in India
Organized by / Event: National Seminar, Meerut College
Place: Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Date: April 14–15, 2012
Title: Emerging Challenges before Indian Judiciary Regarding Appointment of Judges
Organized by / Event: National Seminar, Meerut College
Place: Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Date: May 9, 2011
Keynote or Guest Speaker Roles
Title: Research Ethics & Effect of Tools – AI & ChatGPT in Modern Legal Research
Role / Event: Guest Speaker, Research Methods & Faculty Development Programme, OXFAM Tamil Nadu & Shreemathi Vasan College for Women
Place: Tamil Nadu, India
Date: January 23–24, 2024
Title: Ethical Considerations in Legal Research
Role / Event: Resource Person, Legal Research Horizons Workshop
Place: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Date: December 29–30, 2023
Title: Colloquium on Samvidhan Divas – 2023
Role / Event: Panelist, Amity Law School, Amity University
Place: Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Date: November 28, 2023
Title: National Education Policy 2020
Role / Event: Keynote Speaker, Hoot Welfare Society
Place: Bangalore, Karnataka
Date: November 14, 2021
Title: Law of Torts: National Conclave on Legal Reforms
Role / Event: Speaker, National Law College & Centre for Rule of Law
Place: Kathmandu, Nepal
Date: June 5–6, 2021
Title: White Collar Crimes & Indian Legal System
Role / Event: Guest Speaker, Law Community Lecture Series
Place: Online (National Webinar)
Date: May 16, 2020
Title: Sociological School of Jurisprudence
Role / Event: Guest Speaker, LAWSPICE Webinar Series 2020, AIR Law Academy & Research Centre of All India Reporter
Place: Nagpur, Maharashtra
Date: April 20, 2020
Participation Summary
Participated in multiple international and national webinars and conferences on ADR, consumer law, space law, and intellectual property rights.
Conference Participation
Title: Consumer and Laws
Organized by / Event: National Webinar, Chandigarh Law College
Place: Jhanjheri, Mohali, Punjab
Date: June 21, 2024
Title: The Role of ADR in Family Matters: Resolving Disputes Amicably
Organized by / Event: National Webinar, ICFAI Law School, ICFAI University
Place: Hyderabad, Telangana
Date: February 7, 2024
Title: Space Laws and Dispute Resolution
Organized by / Event: International Webinar, SVKM’s Praveen Gandhi College of Law
Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Date: August 4, 2021
Title: IMUN Online Conference 14.0
Organized by / Event: International Model United Nations (IMUN), GNLU & University of Australia
Place: Virtual (International Conference)
Date: July 18–19, 2020
Title: New Developments & Challenges in Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
Organized by / Event: National Conference, Institute of Legal Studies, Ch. Charan Singh University
Place: Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Date: May 6, 2017
Title: Business Transactions: The Road Ahead
Organized by / Event: Three-Day International Conference, INMANTEC
Place: Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Date: November 21–23, 2005
Honours Summary
Recognized for outstanding academic, legal, and humanitarian contributions through numerous national and international awards and appointments.
Honoured/Recognized as: Global Ambassador for Human Rights
Place: BFP, Italy
Date: 2024
Honoured/Recognized as: Empanelled Esteemed Speaker
Place: World Security Forum, New York
Date: January 2024
Honoured/Recognized as: Recipient of Certificate of SDG-3000
Place: International Institute of Influencers, Dubai
Date: December 31, 2023
Honoured/Recognized as: Certified Educator for Human Rights
Place: United for Human Rights, Florida, USA
Date: 2023
Honoured/Recognized as: Arbitrator Judge, 1st Asia Pacific VIS Pre Moot
Place: Asia Pacific Region (Online Moot)
Date: February 10, 2023
Honoured/Recognized as: Most Outstanding International Legal Educator
Place: International Organization of Educators and Researchers, Philippines
Date: December 22, 2022
Honoured/Recognized as: SDG Warrior (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Initiative)
Place: United Nations Association of Climate Change Control, Washington, D.C.
Date: June 21, 2021
Honoured/Recognized as: Member, International Council of Jurists
Place: London
Date: 2017–2021
Honoured/Recognized as: Recipient of Significant Contribution Award – LLOYD Trial Advocacy Competition 2019–2020
Place: LLOYD Law College, Greater Noida
Date: July 10, 2020
Honoured/Recognized as: Recipient of Academic Leadership Award-2019
Place: GISR Foundation & The American College of Dubai
Date: October 3, 2019
Editorial & Academic Boards
Position: Associate Editor
Journal / Publication: Indian Journal of Socio-Legal Studies (IJSL)
ISSN: 2320-8562
Position: Associate Editor
Journal / Publication: Chhattisgarh Law Journal (CLJ)
ISSN: 2394-5281
Position: Member, Editorial Board
Journal / Publication: Journal of Constitutional Laws & Jurisprudence
Publisher / Institution: Consortium E-Learning Network Pvt. Ltd.
Year: 2023