Dr. Prashant Kumar Srivastava
Assistant Professor, Institute of Legal Studies, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University (SRMU), Lucknow, Uttar pradesh
IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-LAW-UP-IND-2026-2202
Profile Summary
Dr. Prashant Kumar Srivastava is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Legal Studies, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University (SRMU), Lucknow, with over twelve years of academic, research, and legal practice experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Law with a specialization in Freedom of Speech and Expression, along with LL.M. and LL.B. degrees. Dr. Srivastava is a Distinguished Member of the International Council of Jurists and has served as Head of Department, research coordinator, and member of multiple academic and administrative committees. His academic work spans constitutional law, administrative law, human rights, environmental law, criminal law, and cyber law. He has authored books, published extensively in peer-reviewed and UGC-CARE journals, supervised doctoral research, served on editorial boards of numerous national and international law journals, and delivered guest lectures and expert talks at universities and conferences across India.
Subject Matter Expertise
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law
Law
→ Constitutional Law
→ Human Rights Law
→ Administrative Law
→ Criminal Law
→ Environmental Law
→ Cyber Law
Law
→ Constitutional Law
→ Human Rights Law
→ Administrative Law
→ Criminal Law
→ Environmental Law
→ Cyber Law
Mentorship Offered
Consulting
→ Legal Consulting
Research
→ Scientific and Technical Research
Writing
→ Business & Legal Writing
→ Technical Writing
→ Legal Consulting
Research
→ Scientific and Technical Research
Writing
→ Business & Legal Writing
→ Technical Writing
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Prashant Kumar Srivastava has more than a decade of experience in legal education, academic leadership, and legal research. His professional journey includes teaching law at the university level, heading academic departments, coordinating research initiatives, supervising doctoral scholars, participating in legal practice, and contributing to policy, editorial, and governance activities in higher education institutions.
Company Name: Institute of Legal Studies, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University (SRMU), Lucknow
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching, research, Ph.D. supervision, academic coordination, committee memberships, and legal education administration
Duration: August 2018 – Present
Company Name: NIMS School of Law, NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur
Job Title: Assistant Professor (Law) & Head of Department
Description: Departmental leadership, teaching, research supervision, and academic administration
Duration: April 2013 – August 2018
Company Name: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
Job Title: Research Assistant
Description: Research on the functioning of Family Courts in Lucknow Division under a UP Higher Education Council–funded project
Duration: September 2012 – April 2013
Company Name: Civil Court, Sultanpur
Job Title: Advocate
Description: Legal practice in civil law matters
Duration: May 2010 – September 2012
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching, research, Ph.D. supervision, academic coordination, committee memberships, and legal education administration
Duration: August 2018 – Present
Company Name: NIMS School of Law, NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur
Job Title: Assistant Professor (Law) & Head of Department
Description: Departmental leadership, teaching, research supervision, and academic administration
Duration: April 2013 – August 2018
Company Name: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
Job Title: Research Assistant
Description: Research on the functioning of Family Courts in Lucknow Division under a UP Higher Education Council–funded project
Duration: September 2012 – April 2013
Company Name: Civil Court, Sultanpur
Job Title: Advocate
Description: Legal practice in civil law matters
Duration: May 2010 – September 2012
Educational Summary
Dr. Prashant Kumar Srivastava holds doctoral, postgraduate, and undergraduate qualifications in law, supported by additional certifications in restorative justice, computer applications, and online legal education.
Institution Name: MJRP University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field/Description: Law
Duration: Awarded 2018
Institution Name: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
Degree Title: LL.M.
Field/Description: Law
Duration: 2010 – 2012
Institution Name: KNIPSS, Sultanpur (Affiliated to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya Avadh University, Faizabad)
Degree Title: LL.B.
Field/Description: Law
Duration: Completed 2010
Institution Name: KNIPSS, Sultanpur (Affiliated to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya Avadh University, Faizabad)
Degree Title: B.Sc.
Field
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field/Description: Law
Duration: Awarded 2018
Institution Name: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
Degree Title: LL.M.
Field/Description: Law
Duration: 2010 – 2012
Institution Name: KNIPSS, Sultanpur (Affiliated to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya Avadh University, Faizabad)
Degree Title: LL.B.
Field/Description: Law
Duration: Completed 2010
Institution Name: KNIPSS, Sultanpur (Affiliated to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya Avadh University, Faizabad)
Degree Title: B.Sc.
Field
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Prashant Kumar Srivastava has completed multiple professional certifications, faculty development programs, and legal training initiatives relevant to law, human rights, and education.
Awards & Recognitions
Award: Research Excellence Award (Young Researcher Award) 2024
Awarded By: Hon’ble Chancellor, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Lucknow (Deva Road, Uttar Pradesh)
Date: 15 August 2024
Award: Research Excellence Award (Young Researcher Award) 2021
Awarded By: Hon’ble Chancellor, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Lucknow (Deva Road, Uttar Pradesh)
Date: 15 August 2021
Award: E-Learning Excellence Award
Awarded By: Hon’ble Chancellor, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Lucknow (Deva Road, Uttar Pradesh)
Date: 26 January 2021
Honour: Honoured for Outstanding Contribution in Academics
Honoured By: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Rastogi, Chief Justice, Tripura High Court
Event: Felicitation Ceremony (10th Foundation Day)
Venue: Rajasthali Judicial School of Law, Vivekanand Global University, Jaipur
Date: 17 February 2018
Award: Certificate of Appreciation
Awarded By: Hon’ble Chairperson, NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur
Date: 26 January 2018
Award: Research Excellence Award (Young Researcher Award) 2024
Awarded By: Hon’ble Chancellor, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Lucknow (Deva Road, Uttar Pradesh)
Date: 15 August 2024
Award: Research Excellence Award (Young Researcher Award) 2021
Awarded By: Hon’ble Chancellor, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Lucknow (Deva Road, Uttar Pradesh)
Date: 15 August 2021
Award: E-Learning Excellence Award
Awarded By: Hon’ble Chancellor, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Lucknow (Deva Road, Uttar Pradesh)
Date: 26 January 2021
Honour: Honoured for Outstanding Contribution in Academics
Honoured By: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Rastogi, Chief Justice, Tripura High Court
Event: Felicitation Ceremony (10th Foundation Day)
Venue: Rajasthali Judicial School of Law, Vivekanand Global University, Jaipur
Date: 17 February 2018
Award: Certificate of Appreciation
Awarded By: Hon’ble Chairperson, NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur
Date: 26 January 2018
Participations
Academic & Professional Participation
Role: Joint Secretary & Member, Organizing Committee
Event: International Conference on “Sustainable Innovation: Bridging Research and Industry for a Resilient Future”
Organized By: Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University (SRMU) & International Fashion Business Exchange Council (IFBEC)
Duration: 7–9 April 2025
Role: Member, Organizing Committee
Event: National Workshop on IPR Awareness
Organized By: Institute of Legal Studies, SRMU in collaboration with CIPAM, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Date: 25 September 2019
Role: Member, Organizing Committee
Event: National Seminar on “Save Prisoners from Injustice”
Organized By: Into Legal Word in association with Institute of Legal Studies, SRMU
Date: 27 October 2018
Participation: UGC-Sponsored National Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights: Emerging Issues”
Organized By: University Law College, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
Date: 23–24 January 2017
Participation: International Conference on “Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Transplant and Nutrition: Controversies, Consensus – New Dimensions to Explore”
Organized By: NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
Date: 11–14 February 2016
Participation: National Seminar on “Step towards Make in India: Think India, Skill India, Digital India, Protect India”
Organized By: NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
Date: 5 February 2016
Participation: National Seminar on “National Building under the Umbrella of Skill Development and Digital India”
Organized By: NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
Date: 6 December 2015
Participation: Workshop on “Best Techniques in Investigation and Trial (Interface between Police, Prosecution and Judiciary)”
Organized By: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
Date: 22 January 2012
Participation: National Seminar on “Problem of Labour Sector in India: Role of Babu Jagjivan Ram”
Organized By: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow
Date: 5 March 2011
Participation: Panel Discussion on “Corporate Governance in the U.K. – Lessons for India”
Organized By: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
Date: 5 February 2011
Participation: Regional Consultation for Electoral Reforms in India
Initiated By: Ministry of Law & Justice and Legislative Affairs & Election Commission of India
Organized By: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
Date: 30 January 2011
Participation: International Seminar on “Relevance of Indian Penal Code in Controlling and Combating Crime in the Modern Age”
Organized By: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
Date: 14–15 December 2010
Role: Joint Secretary & Member, Organizing Committee
Event: International Conference on “Sustainable Innovation: Bridging Research and Industry for a Resilient Future”
Organized By: Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University (SRMU) & International Fashion Business Exchange Council (IFBEC)
Duration: 7–9 April 2025
Role: Member, Organizing Committee
Event: National Workshop on IPR Awareness
Organized By: Institute of Legal Studies, SRMU in collaboration with CIPAM, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Date: 25 September 2019
Role: Member, Organizing Committee
Event: National Seminar on “Save Prisoners from Injustice”
Organized By: Into Legal Word in association with Institute of Legal Studies, SRMU
Date: 27 October 2018
Participation: UGC-Sponsored National Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights: Emerging Issues”
Organized By: University Law College, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
Date: 23–24 January 2017
Participation: International Conference on “Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Transplant and Nutrition: Controversies, Consensus – New Dimensions to Explore”
Organized By: NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
Date: 11–14 February 2016
Participation: National Seminar on “Step towards Make in India: Think India, Skill India, Digital India, Protect India”
Organized By: NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
Date: 5 February 2016
Participation: National Seminar on “National Building under the Umbrella of Skill Development and Digital India”
Organized By: NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
Date: 6 December 2015
Participation: Workshop on “Best Techniques in Investigation and Trial (Interface between Police, Prosecution and Judiciary)”
Organized By: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
Date: 22 January 2012
Participation: National Seminar on “Problem of Labour Sector in India: Role of Babu Jagjivan Ram”
Organized By: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow
Date: 5 March 2011
Participation: Panel Discussion on “Corporate Governance in the U.K. – Lessons for India”
Organized By: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
Date: 5 February 2011
Participation: Regional Consultation for Electoral Reforms in India
Initiated By: Ministry of Law & Justice and Legislative Affairs & Election Commission of India
Organized By: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
Date: 30 January 2011
Participation: International Seminar on “Relevance of Indian Penal Code in Controlling and Combating Crime in the Modern Age”
Organized By: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
Date: 14–15 December 2010
Title: Cartoon Controversy and Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression
Journal/Publisher: KVR Book Central
DOI: Not Available
Publication Date: August 2023
Title: The Power of Access: Understanding the Right to Information Act
Journal/Publisher: String Production
DOI: Not Available
Publication Date: February 2025
Title: Legal Control of Industrial Pollution in India
Journal: Justice and Law Bulletin
DOI: Not Available
Publication Date: February 2024
Title: The Human Rights of the Under Trial Prisoners in India
Journal: ALOCHANA Journal (UGC CARE)
DOI: Not Available
Publication Date: 2024
Journal/Publisher: KVR Book Central
DOI: Not Available
Publication Date: August 2023
Title: The Power of Access: Understanding the Right to Information Act
Journal/Publisher: String Production
DOI: Not Available
Publication Date: February 2025
Title: Legal Control of Industrial Pollution in India
Journal: Justice and Law Bulletin
DOI: Not Available
Publication Date: February 2024
Title: The Human Rights of the Under Trial Prisoners in India
Journal: ALOCHANA Journal (UGC CARE)
DOI: Not Available
Publication Date: 2024