Dr. Sonia Grewal Mahal Assistant Professor
School of Law Specialization: Criminal Law
sonia.grewalmahal@nmims.edu
Education
B.A.(Hons.), LL.B., LL.M, UGC-NET, Ph.D. from Panjab University, Chandigarh
Total Teaching Experience: 17 years and 9 months
Total Administrative Experience: 6 years.
Classes Taught: Undergraduate and Post Graduate Law Classes
Had been teaching in the capacity of a lecturer at Rayat College of Law, Railmajra on regular basis from 12th July,2004 to 3rd June,2010.
Had been teaching in the capacity of Assistant Professor in Law on regular basis at Rayat- Bahra College of Law, RBGI, Mohali Campus from 4th June, 2010 to 31.12.2014. The Appointment was duly approved by the Punjabi
Duly promoted to the post of Vice-Principal,RBCL e.f. 17.06.2014 till 2.05.2019.
Duly appointed as Assistant Professor in Law on regular basis at University School of Law, RBU, Mohali e.f.01.01.2015.
Duly promoted to the post of Associate Professor, at University School of Law, RBU, Mohali via Proper Selection Panel e.f. 23.02.2016.
Had been appointed as HOD-B.A. LL. B- 5yrs, University Institute of Legal Studies, Rayat- Bahra University, Kharar w.e.f 03.05.2019 till 16.12.2019.
Had been teaching in the capacity of Professor in Law at Chandigarh University, Gharuan Campus on regular basis from 19th December,2019 till 31st21.
Had been teaching in the capacity of Professor in Law at Chandigarh Law College, Jhanjeri on regular basis from 31st August,2021 till 7th April,2022.
Had also been appointed as HOD, Chandigarh Law College, Jhanjeri w.e.f 31st August,2021 till 7th April, 2022.
Have supervised more than 18 Dissertations of LL.M students.
Have been appointed as the Co-Supervisor of two Ph.D. Research Scholars at Rayat-Bahra University, Kharar.
Paper entitled "Union for the protection of New Plant Varieties (UPOV): Farmers Rights in jeopardy” in Jatinder Kaur (ed.), Human Rights: Issues and Perspectives (Selected papers published in the form of Proceedings), Unistar Books Ltd. Chandigarh,2012, ISBN No.978-93-96-781832. (Peer Reviewed)
Paper entitled "Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer’s Rights Act: Post Implementation Period "Referred Journal of Government and Political Studies, Punjabi University Patiala, XXXXI, Issue No.1, March 2013, ISSN No. 0251-3056(Referred Journal)
Paper entitled "Achieving Sustainable Food Security: An Overview of the Food Situation in India”, Orient Journal of Law and Social Sciences, August 2013 Issue, ISSN 09737480(International Journal)
Paper entitled "In Pursuit of Excellence: Being Ethical in Teaching”, Proceedings of a National Conference on Quality Assurance and Excellence in Educational Institutions, May-June,2014, ISBN 978-93-5156-399-0.(Select Peer Reviewed Papers Published)
Paper entitled "Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer’s Rights Act: A Need for its Effective Implementation”, Innovation Management, University Business School, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Feb-March, 2015, ISBN 978-93-84869-15-1. (Select Peer Reviewed Papers Published)
Paper entitled "Indian Patent Law and Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act: Issues and Challenges”, A Treatise on Innovations in Applied Research, University Business School, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 2017, ISBN 978-93-86256-42-3. ( Select Peer Reviewed Papers Published)
Paper entitled "Euthanasia in India: A Statistical Investigation”, International Journal of Research in Economics and Social Sciences (IJRESS), March, 2018, ISSN No.2249- 7382, (Impact Factor:6.939).
Paper entitled ‘Legalizing Euthanasia: A Comparative Analysis of International and National Perspectives’ in International Journal of Research in Social ISSN:2249- 2496. Impact Factor 7.081, January,2019
Paper entitled, "Identity Theft as the Most Pervasive Form of Cyber Crime: Its Socio-Legal Implications on the Indian Society”, Webology, ISSN:1735-188X, Vol. VIII, No.3,2021, UGC CARE Approved, Peer Reviewed and Referred Journal.
Paper entitled, "Gender Inequality and Violence Within the Confines of Marriage in South Asia: A Historical Enquiry into North Indian Society”, Journal of Education, Rabindra Bharati University, ISSN:0972-7175, Vol. XXIII, No.:4,2020-2021, UGC CARE Approved, Peer Reviewed and Referred Journal.
Paper entitled, "Barbarous Side of Human Face: A Socio-Legal Study of Acid Attacks on Women in India” Published in Utkal Historical Research Journal, Vol.34, No.01: 2021, ISSN:0976:2132, UGC CARE Group 1 Journal, Utkal University.
Paper Entitled” Alcohol and Crime: An Insight into the Criminal Behavior of Chronic Alcoholic Offenders in India”, Webology, Vol. 18, No. 2, 2021, (ISSN:1735-188X) (International Refereed Journal).
Has been conferred "Long and Meritorious Service Award” by the Employer Organization: Rayat and Bahra Group of Institutes on 16th May, 2014 for rendering meritorious service to the Institute as well as the Group since 12th July,2004.
Has also been conferred a Letter of Appreciation by the Campus Director and acknowledged as Most Commendable Faculty and an asset to the University School of Law on 16th May,2014 for rendering meritorious service to the Institute as well as the Group since 12th July,2004.
Have been awarded "The Best Teacher” award by International Rotary Association on 5th September,2018.
Have been awarded with a Trophy of "The Best Star Collaborator” by Chandigarh University on 5th September,2020
Chaired a Technical Sessionat the National Conference on "Human Dignity: The Indian Constitutional Perspective” held at Bahra University, Shimla Hills on 6th May,
Chaired a Technical Session at the National Conference on "Law and Social Transformation in India” held at University School of Law, Rayat-Bahra University, Mohali on 21st November,
Key Note Speaker for "Criminal Law-Guest Lecture Series” held at Universal Law College, Lalru on 8th November,2017.
Presided as a Judge in the Preliminary Round,8th RGNUL National Moot Court Competition,16th -18th August,2019.
Presided as a Judge, Final Round, Ist National Moot Court Competition,2019, Universal Law College, Lalru.
Resource Person for series of "Lectures on Criminal Law”. The Topic of the address was "Amendments in Sexual Offences under Indian Penal Code with special reference to Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 and 2018” at Universal Law College, Lalru in first week of October,2019.
Chaired a Technical Session at the National Seminar on "Dynamics of Gender Equations in the 21st Century: Socio-Legal Perspectives” held at the Institute on 12the Oct,21.
Co- Chaired a Technical Session of National Conference on Changing Dimensions of Law and Justice in Plural Society, 16th , 2019 at USL, RBU.
Resource Person on the Topic "Sexual Harassment of Women on Workplace, 2013” held at Dev Samaj College of Education, Sector 36, Chandigarh on 31st May,2021.
Keynote Speaker on the Topic "Solar Energy Regulatory Mechanism in India: A Way to Sustainable Development” in the Fifth Session of the Five Day Short Term Course on "Exploring PV Technology and Its Socio-Economic Aspects” organized by Research and Development Cell, Chandigarh Group of Colleges in collaboration with ISHRAE-Chandigarh Chapter, Jhanjeri from 19th October to 23rd October,2021.
