Mr. Prabhash Dalei

• Utkal University, Bhubaneswar – PhD (Continuing)
• Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur – LL.M.
• Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur – B.A.LL.B.(Hons.)

Utkal University, Bhubaneswar – January 2016 – till date

Intellectual Property Law, Cyber Law, Human Rights, Competition Law, Legal Education in India, Research Methodology

• Published a paper titled “International Law and Cross-Border Cooperation in Indian Disaster Management: Challenges and Opportunities” in Navigating Legal Frontiers in Disaster Management: Critical Issues and Perspectives, edited by Professor M.K. Sadual. Vidya Kutir Publications, 2025.
• Published a paper titled “Traditional Knowledge and Intellectual Property Rights in India: Challenges, Opportunities, and Legal Reforms” in Contours of Justice and Public Health: Intersection of Law, Rights, and Policy, edited by Professor Komal Vij and Professor R.K. Randhawa. Bloomsbury Publications, 2025.
• The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023: A Legal Analysis in Light of Global Data Protection Standards, International Journal of Law, Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2025, pp. 127–131 (ISSN: 2455-2194).
• The Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022: Protecting Wildlife in a Changing Landscape, Shodh Prakalp, Vol. CIX, October–December 2024 (ISSN: 2278-3911).
• Published a paper titled “Climate Action: Combating Climate Change and Promotion of Renewable Energy: An Indian Perspective” in 2030: Agenda for Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges, edited by Dr. S.K. Nanda. The Law House, Cuttack, 2020.
• Published a paper titled “Empowering Cybercrime Legislation and Enforcement in India: Fostering Effectiveness and Accountability” in Universal Values and National Realities: Exploring UDHR in the Indian Context, edited by Professor S.K. Nanda. Atomic Owl Digital Media Private Limited, 2024.

Resource Person

• Invited as a resource person in the Regional Consultation on Rights of Women under Property Law (Eastern India) organized by the National Commission of Women and National Law University Odisha on 12 January 2024., at National Law University, Cuttack
• Invited as a resource person in the National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Legal Studies and Practices held on 15 February 2025 by the School of Law, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar.
• Invited as a resource person at the National Commission for Women Sponsored Eastern Region (Odisha and Jharkhand) Law Review Consultation on Cyber Law Affecting Women, held on 9 November 2024, at National Law University Odisha,Cuttack
• Invited as a resource person in the Two-Day National Conference on Law and Social Transformation in India, organized by the Department of Law, Sambalpur University, on 27–28 February 2026 at Sambalpur University, Sambalpur.

Conferences

• Presented a paper on “Access and Benefit Sharing and Prior Informed Consent in Traditional Knowledge Systems: An Evolution of India’s Legal Institutional Framework” at the International Conference on Intersections of Traditional Knowledge System and the Future: Law, Culture, Sustainability, and Collective Well-being organized by DME Law School, Noida, on 8–2 May 2026.
• Presented a paper on “Welfare to Rights: Re-examining Disability Rights and Legal Protection in India” at the International Conference 2026 on Emerging Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities in Human Rights and Freedom of Expression organized by the School of Law, Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar, on 30–31 March 2026.
• Presented a paper on “Governing Vulnerability: Development, Cultural Autonomy, and Paradox of Protection in India—India’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)” in the Two-Day Online Conference on Law, Rights, and Indigenous Futures: Rethinking Tribal Justice in India: A Globalized World organized by Hidayatullah National University, Raipur, on 28–29 March 2026.
• Presented a paper on “Contemporary Cybercrime in India: Challenges of Legal and Social Accountability” at the Two-Day National Conference on Law and Social Transformation in India organized by the Department of Law, Sambalpur University, on 27–28 February 2026.
• Presented a paper on ” Safeguarding Traditional Knowledge in Asia: Legal and Intellectual Property Perspectives with a Focus on India” at the 10th Biennial Conference of the Asian Society of International Law, held in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 8–10 October 2025.
• Presented a paper on “Cross-Border Challenges and Legal Gaps in Combating Human Trafficking in Northeast India: Towards a Victim-Centered Justice Framework” at the One-Day National Conference on From Vulnerability to Justice organized on 9 August 2025 by the Centre of Women and Child Rights, Department of Law and Economics, National University Tripura, in collaboration with the Director of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura.
• Presented a paper on “Traditional Knowledge and Intellectual Property Rights in India: Challenges, Opportunities, and Legal Reforms” at the Conference on Public Health and Human Rights: A Multidimensional Approach to Equity, Justice, and Resilience organized by DME Law School, Noida, on 2–3 May 2025.
• Presented a paper on “Transgender’s Right to Equality: Analyzing Legal Protection and Path Toward Dignity” at the International Conference on Law and Social Science on 29–30 March 2025.
• Presented a paper on “One Nation, One Election” at the Two-Day National Seminar on 75th Year of Indian Independence: Reminiscences and Reflections organized by the Department of Law, Sambalpur University, on 22–23 March 2025.
• Presented a paper on “Empowering Women in Corporate Decision-Making: Unpacking Challenges and Solutions within Indian Legal Framework” at the NCW-Sponsored Seminar on Women in Decision-Making Roles in Corporate organized by the Centre for Women and Law, National University of Odisha, on 5 October 2023.
• Presented a paper on “Advocating for the Rights of Sex Workers and Their Children: Legal, Education, Health, and Occupational Challenges” at the NCW-Sponsored Seminar on Sex Workers and Their Children: Legal, Education, Health, and Occupational Challenges organized by the Centre for Women and Law, National Law University, Odisha, on 6 October 2023.
• Presented a paper on “Assessing the Effectiveness of Gender Pay Parity Law in India: Analysis” at the National Conference on Gender Equality, Social Justice, and Role of Civil Society organized by University Law College, Utkal University, on 11 March 2023.
• Presented a paper on “Child Rights in India: A Legal Analysis” at the National Seminar on Child Rights: Issues and Challenges organized by M.S. Law College, Cuttack, on 9 March 2019.
• Presented a paper on “The Concept of E-Contract in India: Issues and Challenges” at the WB-OHEPEE Sponsored National Seminar on Online Contract in India: Legal Issues and Challenges organized by the Department of Law, Utkal University, on 1 March 2019.
• Presented a paper on “Elderly in India: Emerging Challenges” at the National Seminar on Rights of Elderly Persons in India: Legal Issues and Remedies organized by the Department of Law, Utkal University, on 16–17 March 2018.
• Presented a paper on “An Analysis of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013” at the National Seminar on Gender Norms & Gender Equity organized by the Centre for Women’s Studies, R.S. University, Raipur, in collaboration with Oxfam India, on 6–8 February 2018.
• Presented a paper on “International Response to Immoral Trafficking of Women and Children” at the UGC-Sponsored National Seminar on Trafficking in Women & Children in India organized by University Law College, on 19–20 January 2018.
• Presented a paper on “Rights of Manual Scavengers in India” at the National Seminar on Human Rights: Issues & Challenges organized by M.S. Law College, Cuttack, on 7 April 2017.
• Presented a paper on “Freedom of Speech and Social Media” at the State Seminar on Freedom of Speech & National Interest organized by M.S. Law College, Cuttack, on 7 April 2016.
• Presented a paper on “Good Governance and the Right to Information” at the National Conference on Right to Information Act: Implementation and Challenges organized by M.S. Law College, Cuttack, on 27–28 February 2016.

• Attended a Faculty Induction Program at MMTTC, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, from 28 February to 2 March 2023 at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
• Participated in the Faculty Development Program of Academic Faculty, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, organized by the Department of Higher and Professional Education, National Institute of Education Planning and Administration (NIEPA), from 2 to 6 March 2020 at NIEPA, New Delhi.
• Participated in the International Summer School on Cyber Law 2017, organized by the Faculty of Law, Higher School of Economics, National Research University, Moscow, Russia.

Coordinator of P G Department of Law, Utkal University from 01.06.2025