Research
Regulating frontier technologies
My research asks how law should govern artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and the data economy: who is accountable when systems decide, how states regulate what they cannot yet see clearly, and what India can learn from European and international models.
§ 1 Research agenda
Law for technologies that move faster than law
The doctoral project I am preparing asks how legal systems, India’s in particular, can regulate frontier technologies in a way that is accountable, proportionate and internationally coherent. It draws on courtroom practice, teaching cyber law and digital markets, and comparative study of European regulation.
“Who answers for a decision no person made, and how does a state regulate a technology it cannot yet see clearly?”
Strand 01
Artificial intelligence & accountability
Liability for harms caused by autonomous systems, risk-based regulation after the EU AI Act, and what India’s evolving approach to AI governance should borrow or avoid.
Builds on: Decoding Criminal Liability of AI-Run Systems (2020)
Strand 02
Quantum technologies & security
Governance of quantum computing and communication: post-quantum cryptography, standards, export controls and the dual-use questions that national quantum missions raise.
Builds on: cyber and information-security training, NIT Sikkim · MNIT Allahabad
Strand 03
Data, digital markets & crypto-assets
Privacy and data protection, platform competition, and the regulation of crypto-assets and digital finance in a fragmented global order.
Builds on: published work on cryptocurrency regulation (2022) and e-commerce privacy (2017)
Strand 04
Comparative & institutional design
How regulators, courts and standard-setters share the work of governing technology, comparing EU, Indian and international models of rule-making and enforcement.
Builds on: M.A. European Regulations & Governance, University of Bonn
Open to
Conversations with prospective doctoral supervisors, research collaborations, co-authored papers and invitations to speak on AI, quantum and digital regulation.
§ 2 Publications
Published work
Peer-reviewed papers and a book chapter on the regulation of digital technologies.
- 2022The Regulatory Regime for Cryptocurrency in the Present Global OrderResearch paper
- 2021Technology, Whistleblowing and Corporate Governance: A StudyResearch paper
- 2017E-Commerce Interfering with Privacy: Perceived Risks and Security Issues with Techno-Policy OutcomesBook chapter
§ 3 Conference papers
Index of papers
Thirty-one papers presented at national and international conferences since 2013, grouped by theme.
Technology, AI & digital governance 3
- 2021Analysis of E-Governance Model in the Contemporary Cyber WorldConference paper
- 2020Decoding Criminal Liability of AI-Run SystemsConference paper
- 2014Free Social Media: A Step toward Virtual DemocracyChrist University, Bengaluru
Environment & climate policy 6
- 2021Analyzing the Interrelationship Between Environmental Protection, Technology and PolicymakingKES Shri Jayantilal H. Patel Law College
- 2020COVID-19 and Urban Climate Change Mitigation StrategyMahatma Gandhi Central University, Bihar
- 2020Economy vs Environment: A Major Challenge for Post-COVID-19 GovernanceMahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya University
- 2020Climate Change Mitigation Strategies and Post-COVID-19 ChallengesVasanta College for Women, BHU, Varanasi
- 2020Climate Change Mitigation: Policy Outcomes in Light of Local Governance StrategiesInternational Conference, BBAU (Central University), Lucknow
- 2019Constitutional Law and Environmental Jurisprudence: Analyzing Fundamental RelationshipsBBAU (Central University), Lucknow
Constitution, rights & international law 13
- 2020Uniform Civil Code: Legal Response towards Religious HeterogeneityInternational Seminar, Amity Law School, Lucknow
- 2019Transgender Rights: Analysis of Legislative Protection Efforts with Socio-Cultural StudiesBanaras Hindu University, Varanasi
- 2018Policy Inclusion and Operational Addendums to the National Policy for Women in IndiaInstitute of Women Studies, University of Lucknow
- 2015Sterilization in the Current Health Policy Regime: Issues and Future ProspectsInstitute of Economic Growth, University of Delhi
- 2015Forest Rights Act: Liberator of the Socio-Economic Interest of TribalsNUSRL, Ranchi
- 2015Feminism and Women Empowerment: Changing DimensionsLibra Law College, Dehradun (ICSSR sponsored)
- 2015Two Major Challenges to Indian Federalism in the Contemporary EraBBAU, Lucknow
- 2015Humanitarian Interventions: Scrutinizing their Legitimacy and Challenges AheadRGNUL, Patiala
- 2014Gender Justice: Quandaries and the Way AheadBBAU, Lucknow (ICSSR sponsored)
- 2014Child Trafficking in India: Issues and SolutionsTamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai (UGC sponsored)
- 2014Being Humanitarian with Weapons: Tolerability of Humanitarian InterventionAmity Law School, Lucknow
- 2014Naxalism and Youth: An AnalysisIsabella Thoburn College, Lucknow
- 2014Right to Information Itself Uninformed to the Public: An ImpasseSt. Aloysius College, Jabalpur
Consumers, competition & the economy 6
- 2019Globalization and Social Movements: Defining a Socio-Economic Growth ModelDDU Gorakhpur University
- 2017Fiscal Federalism and Perceived Relativity of Indirect Taxation: Featuring Theoretical GST ProspectsFaculty of Law, University of Lucknow
- 2015Green Consumerism: Requisite Approach and Challenges AheadNLIU, Bhopal
- 2014Towards a Consumer-Centric Competition Law FrameworkRGNUL, Patiala, with the Competition Commission of India
- 2014Consumer Protection Laws and the Education Sector: An AnalysisBHU, Varanasi and NUALS, Kochi
- 2013Patent Restraint for the Pharmaceutical Industry: Social and Technological Aspects of a New Patent RegimeChanakya National Law University, Patna (UGC sponsored)
Courts, mediation & justice 2
- 2019Benchmarking and Standardization Approach to Mediation Process in Family DisputesInternational Conference, Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow
- 2014Constitutional Law and its Applied Connotations in Judicial AppointmentBBAU, Lucknow
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