Dr Sushma Sharma obtained her B.Sc., LL.B., LL.M., and Ph.D. from Barkatullah University, Bhopal. Being a meritorious student throughout her academic career, Dr Sharma excelled in her LL.B. and LL.M. exams securing a position in the merit list, as well.
Dr Sushma Sharma began her law career in 2001 with Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission as Research Officer. She continued the post till 2006. She cleared her NET-UGC exam in 2002. She started teaching Law at the National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, in 2006. In addition, she was appointed as Assistant Professor of Administrative Justice System. She has worked on a UNICEF project in 2008-09. She did her Ph.D. in Administrative Law from Barkatullah University, Bhopal, in 2014. She has been teaching as an Associate Professor of Constitutional Law and Administrative Law, NLIU, Bhopal, since 2016. She is also an active participant in the corporate life of NLIU in capacities like Member of the Executive Council of NLIU, Member of Academic Committee of NLIU, Chairperson of Placement Committee, Chairperson of Purchase Committee, Member of Examination Committee, Member of Anti Ragging Committee, Member of UFM Committee, Member of CLAT Conducting Committees, Member of Editorial Board of India Law Review, member of Mentorship Committee, Member of Grievance Redressal Committee etc.
Dr Sushma Sharma has supervised research, participated in seminars, workshops, and conferences as a delegate and resource person. She has contributed as the subject expert of Constitutional Law broadcast by Gyanvani FM Channel of IGNOU. She is also a regular resource person to NCERT, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis, Bhopal and RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration, Bhopal, and Doordarshan. She is also trained in designing, developing, and delivering massive open online courses by the National Institute of Education Planning and Administration. Her teaching interests include Administrative Law, Constitutional Law and Human Rights Law, Judicial Process, Comparative Constitutional Law, Comparative Administrative Law and Property Law.
B.Sc., Barkatullah University Bhopal, 1994
LL.B., Barkatullah University Bhopal, 1997
LL.M., Barkatullah University Bhopal, 2000
UGC-NET, 2002
Ph.D., Barkatullah University Bhopal, 2014
Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Human Rights
Books
- Administrative Justice System in India, The Acme Publication New Delhi, (2012) (ISBN 978- 1523492 701)
- Essays on Human Rights in India, Createspace Kindle, (2016) (ISBN 10:15234 10426)
- Democratization of Delegated Legislation, Carvinowledge Press, (2016) (ISBN 978-93-84833- 39-8)
- Doctrines of Administrative Law, Carvinowledge Press, (2016) (ISBN 978-93-84833-40-4)
- Principles of Natural Justice, Kindle Publishing, Amazon (2016) (ISBN 9798713788483)
- Red, Green and Amber Light Theories of Administrative Law, Kindle Publishing, Amazon (2016) (ISBN 9798714503313)
- Judicial Control of Delegated Legislation, Kindle Publishing, Amazon (2016) (ISBN 97987 14487828)
- Dowry Prohibition Laws In India, Kindle Publishing, Amazon (2021) (ISBN 97987-13796396)
- Comparative Constitutional Law, Kindle Publishing, Amazon (2021) (ISBN 97987-00501736)
Chapter in Book
- Women Workers and Legislative Safeguards in India: An Analysis in Gender and Livelihood, Serials Publications, New Delhi (2016) (ISBN 978-81-8387-769-5)
- Legal Aspects of Banking Business in India- Drawers Signature, Stop Payment Instructions: Analysis of Case Law in Emerging Trends in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance Sector, Indra Publishing House, Bhopal (2016) (ISBN 978-93-82518-55-6)
- Mechanisms to Promote Accountability and Good Governance in Role of Law in Republic of India, Prestige Institute of Management (2018) (ISBN 987-93-86608-63-5)
- Role of Right to Information in Promoting Good Governance in Law and Behavior Linkages, Satyam Law International (2019) (ISBN 978-93-87839-31-1)
- Bhartiya Samvidhaan mein Adhikaar in Madhya Pradesh Rajya Strot Samooh ki Prashikshan Samagri, NCERT (2019)
- Vidhik Sahitya Anusandhaan: Mahatv evam Prakriti in Shaityik Shodh Pravidhi, Asmi Prakashan Bhopal (2020) (ISBN 978-81-933479-4-2)
- Vidhik Sahitya Anusandhaan Padhyati in Shaityik Shodh Pravidhi, Asmi Prakashan Bhopal (2020) (ISBN 978-81-933479-4-2)
- Navigating the Intersections Unravelling the Dynamics of Menstruation, Gender and Disability in Changing Dynamics of Gender Equity, Inclusivity and Diversity, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Lady Stephenson Library, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2PA,UK (2025) (ISBN 978-1-0364-5387-9)
Research Papers
- ‘Unreasonableness of Delegated Legislation-A Ground for Judicial Review’ (2015) VII Indian Law Review (ISSN 2229-7960)
- ‘Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace: A Legal Study’ (2015) IV (1) EDU WORLD, International Journal of Education (ISSN 2319-7129)
- ‘Economic Empowerment of Women: The Contribution of Indian Judiciary’ (2015-16) 10 (1) Journal of Gender Equality & Sensitivity (ISSN 0973-7790)
- ‘Legal Education an Instrument of Social Change’ (2020) IX (41) EDU CARE (ISSN 2319-5282)
- ‘Human Rights and Environmental Protection in India: An Analytical Review’ (2021) 8 (8) Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (ISSN 2349-5162)
- ‘An Analysis of Functioning of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’ (2022) 9 (VII) NIU International Journal of Human Rights (ISSN 2394-0298)
- ‘Shift from Welfare to Free Market Economy Journey of the Indian Constitution and the Role of the Supreme Court’ V International Journal of Health Sciences (ISSN 2550-6978)
- ‘The Role and Impact of Media in Electoral Processes’ (2022) 2 (7) International Journal for Legal Research and Analysis (ISSN 2582-6433)
- ‘Right to Health and Covid 19-A Critical Study With Special Reference to India’ (2022) 9 (3) International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (ISSN 2349-5138)
- ‘Menstrual Rights of Woman Vis a vis Their Right to Development: A Study’ (2022) 9 (3) International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (ISSN 2348-1269)
- ‘International Liability for Outer Space Environment: A Continuous Threat Caused By Space Junk’ (2023) 11 (5) Quest Journals: Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science (ISSN 2321-9467)
- ‘Recognition of Transgender’s Dignity: An Evolution in Human Rights’ (2023) 97 (6) Journal of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai (ISSN 0972-0766)
- ‘Analysis of Legal Framework for Protection of Cyber Violence Against Woman in India’ (2023) XII (12) Education and Development (ISSN 2320-3684)
- ‘EXPLORING THE ADVANTAGES OF TRIBUNALS OVER TRADITIONAL COURT SYSTEMS’ (2024) 44 (1) URBAN INDIA (ISSN 0970-9045)
- ‘Witness- In Need of Protection – A Critical Study of India, USA, and UK’ (2024) 11 (1) International Journal for Legal Research and Analysis (ISSN 2348- 1269)
- ‘Fostering Menstrual Hygiene: A Comprehensive Policy Framework for India’ (2024) 2 (7) International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (ISSN 2582-6433)
- ‘Role of Tribunals in Environmental Pollution Caused By Deep Sea Mining: An Analysis’ (2024) XLVI (3) Man & Development, Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development (ISSN 0258-0438)
- ‘NAVIGATING THE BALANCE: THE RESURGENCE OF STATE SOVEREIGNTY IN CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN FEDERALISM’ (2024) 78 Journal of the K.R. Cama Oriental Institute (ISSN 0970-0609)
- ‘Exploring the Feasibility, Challenges and Implications of Simultaneous Elections in India’ (2025) IV Indian Journal of Integrated Research in Law (ISSN 2583-0538)
- ‘Administrative Justice Through Central Administrative Tribunal In India’ (2025) XVI (2) Excellence in Education (ISSN 2320-7019)
Invited Lectures
- Orientation of Key Resource Persons in Human Rights Education organised by Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal (2006).
- Development of Instructional Material for Teachers of Human Rights organised by Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal (2007).
- Need for Better Co-Ordination Between BCI and UGC organised by National Conference at Satpura Law College, Chhindwara (2007).
- Promoting Gender Sensitivity in Schools for DIET faculty organised by Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal (2012).
- Woman and Law at National Conference on Role of Women in National Development in the new millennium organised by Ravishankar Shukla University Raipur, Chhattisgarh (2013).
- Right to Information (In training of advocates under the Gandhi Advocates Training Scheme) organised by NLIU, Bhopal (2014).
- Subject Expert in program “Namaskar MP” on International Earth Day organised by Doordarshan Bhopal (2015).
- Subject Expert in program “Parivesh” on Laws related to Environmental Pollution organised by Doordarshan Bhopal (2015).
- Lectures on Constitution of India organised by M.P. Police Academy, Bhopal (2015).
- Expert Speaker for Technical Session in the National Conference on Strengthening India’s Global Position through Empowering Indian Women organised by The Bhopal School of Social Sciences (2015).
- Lectures on Legal Research Methodology organised by Department of Legal Studies & Research Barkatullah University Bhopal (2015).
- Subject Expert in program “Parivesh” on Sound Pollution organised by Doordarshan Bhopal (2015).
- Subject Expert in program “Parivesh” on Solid Waste Management organised by Doordarshan Bhopal (2015).
- Lecture on International Human Rights Day organised by Day-Career College of Law, BHEL, Bhopal (2015).
- Resource Person for Workshop on “Development of Material on Values of Constitution of India” organised by Regional Institute of Education ,Bhopal (2015).
- Delivered lectures to volunteers in the training programmes during 2006 – 2009 organised by Advocacy for Alternative Resources Action Mobilization and Brother Hood (AARAMBH) (2016).
- Values of the Constitution of India organised by Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal (2016).
- Lectures on Executive and Legislature organised by Rajya Krishi Vistar evam Prshikshan Sansthan, Bhopal (2017).
- Chaired a session for Poster Presentation in an International Conference on ‘Make in India’ organised by Career College of Law, Bhopal (2017).
- Delivered a lecture as Principal Expert Speaker in a National Seminar on Human Rights of women organised by Swami Vivekanada Post Graduate college, Raisen (2017).
- Delivered a lecture as an Expert Speaker on the topic of Development of Human Rights, in a National Seminar organised by Department of Law and Legal Research, Barkatullah University , Bhopal (2017).
- Delivered two lectures on the topics Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy under Indian Constitution organised by Rajya Krishi Vistaar and Praashikshan Sansthaan, Barkhedikalan, Bhopal (2017).
- Delivered two lectures on the topic WTO organised by Rajya Krishi Vistaar and Praashikshan Sansthaan, Barkhedikalan, Bhopal (2017).
- Delivered Lecture On Development of Human Rights organised by MPHRC (2017).
- Session Panelist in the paper presentation session, in the seminar on Role of Law in the Republic of India organised by Prestige Institute of Management Gwalior, M.P (2018).
- Delivered ten lectures as a subject expert and guided the researches of students in the one month Summer law-Internship and Training Programme organised by M.P. State Human Rights Commission (2018).
- Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace and Women’s Rights organised by Barkatullah University (2018).
- Judged the TILA International Moot Court Competition on Energy Laws organised by Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan and Dr. Gopal Energy Foundation( DEGF) (2018).
- Energy Revolution in the 4th TILA International Conference on Energy organised by Trans-India Law Associates (TILA) and Dr. Gopal Energy Foundation( DEGF) (2019).
- Conducted Programme on Women Empowerment and Teacher Training organised by British Public School, Karnal (2019).
- Gender Equality Concerns, Issues and Legal Acts related to gender sensitization organised by RCVP Norhonha Academy of Administration, M.P (2020).
- Guest Lecture on Health Rights of Women organised by LN Nursing College, Bhopal (2020).
- Resource Person in Webinar on the topic-Human Rights and Environment organised by Career College of Law, Bhopal (2020).
- Resource Person in Webinar on Human Rights of LGBT organised by School of Law, Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal (2020).
- Chaired the technical session no 4 on the 5 days International E conference, on the topic- Sustainability Challenges and Transforming Opportunities amidst Covid-19 organised by S.S. Khanna Girls Degree College, Prayagraj, U.P. (2020).
- Seminar Course on Transformative Constitutionalism: Judgement that reshaped Indian Legal System organised by Renaissance Law College (2020).
- Delivered a Lecture in Pre-Ph.D. Coursework on topic: Rules of Interpretation of Statutes organised by Seedling School of Law and Governance, Jaipur National University (2020).
- Dowry Prohibition Act 1961 organised by RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration Madhya Pradesh (2020).
- Resource Person for Refresher Course on Changing Dimension of Social and Economic Justice in India (Online) on topic: Concept and Dimensions of Administrative Justice organised by UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, MP (2021).
- Delivered two lectures on Infantry/ Army War College, Dr. Ambedkar Nagar, Mhow organised by Army War Collage Mhow (2022).
- Resource Person for Ph.D. Coursework Classes on topic: Check List for Good Report organised by Department of Legal Studies and Research, Barkatullah University, Bhopal (2023).
- Guest Lecture on Gender Equality and Sexual Harassment organised by Technocrats Institute of Law, Bhopal (2023).
- Resource Person for Technical Session of One Day National Seminar on Rights of Women to Sexual Health and Choices: A Jurisprudential Conundrum organised by Hidayatullah National Law University Raipur in collaboration with National Commission for Women (2023).
- Chairperson for Technical Session 2 in the National Conference on Social Justice & Collective Rights, organised by Centre for Human Rights, Gender and Social Inclusion, Faculty of Law, Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal (2023).
- Participated in Policy Dialogue on Bridging the Gap from Policy to Practice for Women Empowerment in Madhya Pradesh: A Discourse Consultation organised by MP State Policy & Planning Commission and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis (2023).
- Resource Person in the Special Foundation Course of the All India Services and Central Services Group ‘A’ on topic: The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 organised by RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration Madhya Pradesh (2023).
- Resource Person in the Special Foundation Course of the All India Services and Central Services Group ‘A’ on topic: Child Rights and Safety organised by RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration Madhya Pradesh (2023).
- Delivered Lecture on ‘Artificial Intelligence and Law’ in the Five Day National Faculty Development Programme on Interface between Law and Technology organised by School of Law, VIT-AP University (2024).
- Session Chairperson at the 1 st International e-Conference on Interplay of Law and Society: Challenges and Way Forward organised by SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, School of Law, Indore (2024).
- Delivered a Lecture for Junior Command Management Course –II for Deputy Commandments on topic: The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, Indian Constitution (Fundamental Rights and Human Rights), Dos and Don’ts for PMFs (The Supreme Court Directives) organised by Sashastra Seema Bal Academy, Bhopal (2024).
- Delivered a Lecture for Junior Command Management Course –II for Deputy Commandments on topic: Human Rights organised by Sashastra Seema Bal Academy, Bhopal (2024).
- Chaired Technical Session VI of Two Days International Conference on Unfolding Gender Equity Through Inclusivity: Challenges and Way Forward organised by Centre for Women and
- Child Rights, National Law University, Tripura (2024).
- Chaired Technical Session ‘Inclusive Justice: Role of Disabled Persons in Good Governance: Inclusivity in Policy Making’ at the International Conference on Championing Inclusivity: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Disability Rights and Social Justice organised by Delhi Metropolitan Education (2024).
- Session Chair at the International Conference on International Trends in Human Rights, Women, and Environment: A Socio-Legal Approach organised by Institute of Law and Legal Studies, Sage University Indore (2024).
- Delivered a lecture in the two – day workshop on Indian Constitution and Traditional Knowledge organised by Madhav Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) Gwalior (2024).
- Co-Chairperson in the Two Days National Workshop on NEP 2020: Legal Curriculum organised by Department of Legal Studies and Research, Barkatullah University, Bhopal & Vidhya Bharati Uchcha Shiksha Sansthan, New Delhi (2024).
- Delivered a lecture in the two – day workshop on Indian Constitution and Traditional Knowledge organised by Madhav Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) Gwalior (2024).
- Resource Person for Refresher Course in Law and Social Transformation organized by UGC- Malviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTC) on topic: Role of Law in Creating Transgender Inclusive Society in India organised by University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (2024).
- Lecture on Human Rights of LGBTQA+1 and Transgender Persons Protection of Rights Act, 2019 organised by Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission, Jaipur (2025).
Administrative Law, Constitutional Law and Human Rights Law, Judicial Process, Comparative Constitutional Law, Comparative Administrative Law and Property Law.
Dr. Sushma Sharma
Associate Professor in Constitutional and Administrative Law
National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, India
Email:- [email protected]
Website: www.nliu.ac.in