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Nidhi Jain is an Assistant Professor with a strong academic foundation, having completed her B.A. LL.B from Banasthali University and her LL.M with a specialization in Energy Laws from the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies. Known for her dynamic and engaging teaching style, she fosters an interactive classroom environment where students are encouraged to actively participate in discussions and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world issues. Her academic interests span Torts, Jurisprudence, Family Laws, and Environmental Laws, and she is pursuing her Ph.D. to deepen her expertise in these areas further. Nidhi Jain holds experience of more than 4 years into Academics.
Academic background/Qualification
- Ph.D.: Pursuing from Banasthali University, Rajasthan
- GSET Qualified (2020)
- LL.M (2019) (Specialization in Energy Laws) from University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun
- B.A. LL. B (2018) from Banasthali University, Rajasthan
Professional or Industrial Experience
- Currently serving in the capacity of Assistant – School of Business and Law, Navrachana University since January 2023.
- Served as Assistant Professor at Jaipur National University, Jaipur from January 2020 to September 2022.
Teaching
- Courses taught by the faculty member to UG Students: Environmental Law, Immigration Law, Administrative Law, Law of Contract II, Law of Tort, Penology & Victimology, Jurisprudence, Immigration Law, Interpretation of Statutes, etc.
- Courses taught by the faculty member to PG Students: Law and Justice in the Globalizing world
- Free Electives include Principles of Political Governance, Introduction to Environmental Laws
- Innovative teaching methods: The teaching style fosters students’ creativity by blending theoretical knowledge with practical application, all while emphasizing conceptual clarity. To achieve this, she employs a variety of innovative approaches tailored to the subject and the level of students—whether bachelor’s, master’s, or elective programs. Her assignments are thoughtfully crafted to engage students in active learning. These include empirical surveys in Criminology, Penology, and Victimology (CPV), contract drafting exercises, field visits under Environmental Laws, movie review exercises for electives, statutory drafting in Interpretation of Statutes, and case comment writing. Each activity aims to enhance students’ understanding by providing hands-on experience and encouraging critical thinking.
Area of Expertise and Research
- Primary Area: Jurisprudence
- Secondary Area: Environmental Law
Publications
- Nidhi Jain,” Law as an Instrument of Social Engineering: An Indian Perspective”, International Journal of Law Management & Humanities, 5, 2022, 814-827.
- Nidhi Jain, “Analyzing Indian Traffic Crisis: A Comparative Analysis with Respect to German Smart Traffic System” in International Journal of Research, 8, 2019, 2146-2153.
- Nidhi Jain, Status of Domestic Workers in India: A Comparative Analysis with South Africa” in International Journal for Research in Law, 4, April 2019, 148-172.
- Nidhi Jain and Dr Azim Pathan, “Comparative Analysis of Ethanol Production in India: An Analytical Study with reference to Existing Policy”, Energy for All, TILA, Delhi, 2019, 188.
Conferences/Seminars
International
- Nidhi Jain, Shedding Light on Light Pollution: Understanding the Impact, Global Practices, and Stakeholder Awareness with special reference to Vadodara, Gujarat, India, International Conference on Environmental Justice (ICEJ), 31 August to 7 September 2024.
- Nidhi Jain, Light Pollution: An Urgent need of Legislation in India, Environmental Law, Policy and Practice, NLU Bengaluru in collaboration with Centre for Environmental Law, Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA), 5th June to 7th June 2023.
- Nidhi Jain, Reformation of Indian Criminal Judicial System, Crime & Investigation: Emerging issues & Challenges in Criminal Justice Administration, Galgotias University, Noida, 4th February 2017.
National
- Nidhi Jain, “Biofuel as an Alternative: A Review”, Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Biodiversity: Problems and Prospects, Hidayatullah National Law University in collaboration with The Chhattisgarh State Biodiversity Board, Raipur, 28th July 2022.
- Nidhi Jain, Jallikattu Ban: Hidden Facts and its Impacts, Legal Environment of Business in Changing Scenario, University of Five-Year Law College and Department of Business Administration, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 3rd and 4th March 2017
- Nidhi Jain, “Critical Analysis of food security bill: An untold story behind the Bill”, Right to Food: Constitutional Perspective, Christ University, Bengaluru, 7th January 2017.
- Nidhi Jain, “From Protectors to Predators- Crimes against Juveniles in Juvenile Justice Homes”, Understanding Trauma: Transformed Lives of Juvenile Offenders and their Families, Amity Law School, Noida, 14th October 2016.
- Nidhi Jain, “Environmental Jurisprudence: A Tribal Outlook”, Environmental Sustainability and Social Dynamics NAT-EN-16, National Law University, Patiyala, 5th March 2016.
FDPs/Workshops
- Attended a Seminar on “Arbitration as a Catalyst for Economic Development” organized by the Federation of Gujarat Industries
- Participated in the Faculty Development Program on “Art and Science of Writing Effective Literature: Getting Published in a High Impact Journal” organized by Auro University, Surat.
- Participated in a Workshop on Research Methodology and Thesis Writing organized by Commacad.
- Attended State Level Legal Aid Symposium conducted by Gujarat National Law University.
- Participated in National Virtual Intellectual Property Fest organized by Gujarat Law School, Ahmedabad.
- Participated in the Faculty Knowledge Sharing Program on the topic “Academics Beyond Academics- The Paradigm Shift” organized by ICFAI University.
- Participated in the Faculty Development Program on the topic “Use of AI and Technology in the Administration of Justice- A Paradigm shift in 21st Century” organized by Amity Law School.
- Participated in the Faculty Development Program on the topic “Contemporary Trends of Research Prospective & Advance Pedagogy” organized by ICFAI UNIVERSITY, Raipur.
- Participated in the Faculty Development Program on the topic “Changing Contours of Legal Education and Teaching Pedagogy” organized by Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University.
Awards/Honors (in the order recent to be first)
- Best Paper Award in the conference of International Conference on Environmental Justice (ICEJ) organized by organized by the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka; OP Jindal Global University, India; Commonwealth Legal Education Association; NAPSIPAG Disaster Research Group (NDRG-2020); University of Catania, Italy; and Lewis & Clark Law School, USA from 31 August to 7 September 2024.
- Invited to Judge 3rd Sankhla & Associates National Virtual Moot Court Competition, 2024 organized by Amikus Qriae.
- Invited to Judge 4th MM National Virtual Moot Court Competition of Maharishi Markhandeshwer University, Mullana organized on 1st-3rd April 2021.
