Pooja Kumari

With over 12 years of professional experience, Ms. Pooja Kumari serves as Professor of Practice in the School of Law, UPES. She specializes in legal practice, risk management, and compliance, with expertise spanning litigation, arbitration, contract management, and regulatory matters. She has worked with high-profile clients including Central Coalfields Limited, Bharat Coking Coal Limited, Ranchi University, and Exide Batteries.

A published author and visiting faculty, she is committed to bridging academic learning with professional legal practice. Her work reflects a strategic and purpose-driven approach to legal and regulatory affairs, combining practical insights with academic engagement to prepare students for the realities of the legal profession.

Prof. Niraj Shrivastava served as a Civil Judge in Chhattisgarh for over eight years (2016–2025), adjudicating civil and criminal matters across multiple districts including Raigarh, Bilaspur, Raipur, and Dantewada. Prior to this, he worked as a Law Clerk under the Controller General of Defence Accounts, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi.

He also practiced as an Advocate at Shekhar Shrivastava and Associates, Bhilai, handling matters related to contracts, labour law, industrial disputes, and regulatory compliance. He currently serves as Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) at the School of Law, UPES.

Civil Procedure | Judicial Process | Intellectual Property Rights | Technology and Law | Trial Advocacy | Legal Pedagogy | Litigation Practice

Prof. Niraj's teaching philosophy is rooted in experiential and practice-oriented learning. He believes that true legal understanding emerges when theory is consistently connected to courtroom realities. He encourages analytical reasoning through case-based discussions, procedural simulations, and structured mooting exercises.

His classroom approach focuses on developing litigation skills, procedural discipline, and ethical professionalism, thereby preparing students not only for examinations but for real-world advocacy and judicial careers.

Code of Civil Procedure | Fundamentals of Moot Court | Litigation Strategy Workshops | Courtroom Advocacy | Judicial Services Examination Preparation

Recipient of the Sarvottam Scholarship for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). Recognized for excellence in academics, sports, and literary activities during school and university years. His argumentative essay on Simultaneous Elections in India was selected for publication by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi (2025). His research paper on Accountability of Online Platforms for Child Safety was selected as a book chapter by Atlantis Press (2025).

Prof. Niraj Shrivastava is actively engaged in academic research and scholarly writing. His argumentative essay on Simultaneous Elections in India: One Nation, One Election was selected for publication by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, in 2025. His research paper on Accountability of Online Platforms for Child Safety was selected as a book chapter by Atlantis Press in 2025. He has also published earlier works on constitutional law and reservations in promotion.

Prof. Niraj has served as a judge for an International Moot Court Competition organized by Galgotias University and regularly mentors students in mooting, trial advocacy, and research writing. His scholarship reflects a strong blend of doctrinal analysis, judicial insight, and engagement with contemporary legal challenges.

Email: niraj.shrivastava@ddn.upes.ac.in