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Dr. Sumita Gope

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Dr. Sumita Gope

Assistant Professor
Education - BSL LLB (Pune University)., LL.M (Gauhati University), Ph.D (Gauhati University),SLET(LAW), PGDWS(Pune University).
Area of Interest - Criminology , Cyber Laws, Human Rights, IPR and Women Studies.
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Topic of PhD :“Role of Bail in the Criminal Justice System in India”.

 Supervision:

  PhD

  • Currently supervising 4(four) PhD scholars.

Dissertation

  • Supervised 13(thirteen) LLM students.
  • Currently supervising 1(one) LLM student.

Research Publication:

  • Journal Articles
  • “Right to Parenting: For a child and for a Parent”, Journal of Juridical and Social Science, Vol. 6 No. 2, July-December (2016), ISSN 2231-4636. Published by (NEF) Law College.
  • “Jurisprudence of Bail in India: An Overview”, VIDHIJYOTI, Vol. IV, ISSN: 22772537 (2019-2020), Department of Law, The University of Guwahati, Assam.
  • “The Need for Scientific Analysis of the Theory of Interest in Consideration of Bail”, Indian Journal of Law and Justice ,ISSN:0976-3570, UGC-CARE listed, Heinonline Indexed March (2022).
  • "Traditional Governance and Local Justice: Examining the Interplay between Customary Laws and the Panchayati Raj System in Assam", Annals of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Vol. No.: CV, Issue 5, May (2024), with ISSN: 0378-1143, UGC Care Listed Group I, Impact factor: 6.5.
  • "The Role of Environmental Law in Promoting Sustainable Development: Addressing Pollution Control and Mitigation", International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research in Science, Society, and Culture (IJIRSSC), Vol. 10, Issue 1, June, (2024), an Open Access Peer Reviewed Research Journal, ISSN: 2395-4345 (P), 2455-2909 (O).
  • "The Human Rights Journey: Migration Through in Lens of International Law" Indian Journal of International Studies, Vol.4, Issue 7, January- June( 2024), Peer Reviewed/Refereed Journal, published by Faculty of International Studies, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002(India).
  • “Voicing the unvoiced:Dalit women torch bearer of their rights”, Legal Journal, Quest for Justice,Vol.XI, No.1 (March 2024) Academic Year:2023-24,ISSN 2347-775X, a Peer Reviewed/Refereed Journal, published by Dr.Ambedkar Chair of Legal Studies & Research, Dr.Ambedkar Foundation Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt Of India, Department Of Law A.M.U, Aligarh.
  • “Strengthening Global Environment Governance:Analysing The Role Of International Legal Frameworks In Addressing Pollution And Climate Change”,a Scopus indexed journal, Redvet-Revista Electronica De Veterinaria, (2024),VOL 25,NO.1,ISSN 1695-7504.
  • Chapters in Books 
  • “An Analytical Study On Granting Of Speedy Bail As A Fundamental Right And On Humanitarian Grounds -A Way Towards Empowerment Of Women” InWomen Empowerment And Gender Justice In India, Edited By –JavaidTalib And Zafar Ahmad Khan. Isbn-978-81-949539-5-1, Published By Reflections Printers And Publishers, Aligarh(2022).
  • "Refugees, Citizenship and the Internally Displaced People in the Context of North East India" in Discourses in Citizenship and Identity: Perception and Reality, edited by Dr. Noni GopalGoswami and Dr.AfruzaNasrin Islam, ISBN: 978-93-91527-34-1, published by BidyaBhawan, M.G. Road, Jorhat-1(2023).
  • "An Analytical Study of the Right of Women in the Criminal Justice System with regard to Bail" in Women Rights in Developing Countries- Issues and Challenges, edited by Dr.Sukhvinder Singh Dari, AhmarAfaq&AyushPandey, ISBN: 978-81-959175-0-1, published by Khwaab Publication, Near SRP Office, Aashiana Road, Adityapur, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand-831013(2023).
  • "A Critical Analysis of Judicial Trends in Granting Bail in Dowry-Related Offences" in Women and Law in India, edited by Dr Zafar Ahmed Khan & Dr RakshandaMobin, ISBN:978-81-963198-1-6, published by VL Media Solutions, Work Office:G-1/476, Uttam Nagar, Dall Mill Road, New Delhi-11059, India(2023).
  • “Sex Trafficking Of Women In India: International And Domestic Norms” in Gender Equality And Women Empowerment: Paving The Way For A Sustainable Future, edited by Dr.RupaliDebbarma,ISBN:978-93-95632-92-8(2024).

Conferences / Seminars / Workshops / Faculty Development Programs / Webinars: 

  • Presentations at International Seminars 
  • “An Analytical Study on the role of Human Values in understanding Environment and its Preservations”, XXIX Biennial Conference of North East India Geographical Society (NEIGS) cum XI International Geographical Union (IGU) Commission seminar, organized by Department of Geography, B. Borooah College, Guwahati, India 8th to 10th  February, 2018.
  • “The Socio- Legal awareness and Intellectual Property Rights in India: Issues And Challenges”, International Conference on Intellectual Property Rights, organized by National law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, 18th& 19th August, 2018.
  • “Restructuring Of Bail-A Way Towards Justice”, International Seminar On Women, Law, Constitution And Criminal Justice System Organised By BCI, New Delhi And Dr.B R Ambedkar University, Agra And S.L.D, College Of Law,Nagla-Aal, Hathras, Agra, 02nd&03rd March, 2019.
  • “An Analytical Study on the right of women in the Criminal Justice System in India with regards to right to bail” International Conference on Women Rights in Developing Countries Issues and Challenges organised by Symbiosis Law school and Jus Corpus on 15th May,2022.
  • “An Overview Of Climate Change And Its Relation With Sustainable Development With Special Reference To The Legal Provisions In India”, International Seminar On Environment Management And Society In India With Special Focus On Northeast India, Organised By North East Council For Social Science Research (NEICSSR), 8th& 9th December 2022.
  • “An Analytical Study On Climate Change With Special Reference To The Indian Laws And Judiciary”, Two Days International Seminar On Climate Change: Impact And Resilience Organised By Zoological Society Of Assam And Don Bosco University, Department Of Zoology,Guwahati Assam, 27th&28th February, 2023.
  • Presentations at National Seminars/Conferences 
  • National Seminar on “ Integrating Indian Knowledge System Into Current Pedagogy For Sustainable Development” organised by DIET, Kamrup in collaboration with Rabindranath Tagore University, Hojai, held on 14th February, 2025.
  • “Digital Technologies And Its Integration With Education-A Need Of The Hour”, National Seminar On NEP 2020: Prospects And Challenges Organised By ICSSR And Department Of Education, Bodoland University, Kokrajhar, Assam, held on 13th&14th November 2024.
  • “Equality A Need Of The Hour: A Shift From Gender Centric To Gender Neutral Criminal Laws In India”, National Conference On Gender Equality & Women Empowerment For A Sustainable Tomorrow, Organised By North Eastern Regional Institute Of Management And NERIM Law College, Guwahati, Assam held on 25th November,2023.
  • “Sex Trafficking Of Women In India:International And Domestic Norms”,National Conference On Celebrating The Constitution: Contemporary Issues In India, Organised By United Nations Development Programme And Department Of Law, Gauhati University,Guwahati,held on 23rd And 24th June 2023.
  • “An Analytical Study On The Relation Of Human Rights And Sustainable Developmental Goals With Regards To Progress Of The Society”, Two Days National Seminar On Environment Protection And Stability: Issues And Challenges, Organised By ICSSR-NERC And Barpeta Law College,Barpeta, Assam, held On 28th And 29th January
  • “Citizenship in the context of Refugee and Internally Displaced people in North-East India”, National Seminar on Discourse in Citizenship and Identity: Perception and Reality, organized by Jorhat Law College, Jorhat, in collaboration with the Bar Council of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh & Sikkim, held on 23rd and 24th April, 2022.
  • “A Scientific Study on the Need of Bail for Woman with Special Reference to Pregnant Women for the Realization of Gender Justice”, National Seminar on Contemporary Gender Issues: Prospects and Challenges, organized by Department of Economics, English & Education, H.C.D.G College, Nitaipukhuri, Sivasagar, Assam, held on 26th& 27th October, 2021.
  • “An Analytical Study on Granting of Speedy Bail, as a Fundamental Right & on Humanitarian Grounds - A Way Towards Empowerment of Women”, E-Seminar on Women Empowerment & Gender Justice in India: Issues & Challenges, held on 18th July, 2020.
  • “Suicide and Attempted Suicide among School Children: Issues & Challenges”, National Seminar on Adolescent Suicides- Interface of Cultural Hypocrisy and Social Competence organized by GirijanandaChowdhury Institute of Management & Technology, Guwahati in collaboration with ICMR, New Delhi, held on 28th April, 2017.
  • “Women and Crime”, UGC sponsored National Seminar on Status of Women in North East India issues and challenges organized by department of Anthropology, North Gauhati College, Guwahati, October, held on 13th& 14th, 2017.
  • “Customary Laws and Modernization: An Analytical Study”, National Seminar on Customary Laws of North East India- Practice and Prevalence, organized by University School of Law and Research, University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya sponsored by NEC, Shillong, held on 21st& 22nd October, 2017.
  • “Witch Hunting - A Social Evil Against Women Prevailing in NE India”, National Seminar on Socio-economic and Scientific Development in North East India: Problems and Prospects, organized by AryaVidyapeeth College teachers Unit (AVCTU) in association with NEC, Govt. of India, Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR-NERC), held on 27th& 28th October, 2017.
  • “Medical Tourism .and Unabated Medical Negligence in India: A Legal & Holistic Perspective” National Seminar organized by NEF Law College in collaboration with ICMR, New Delhi, held on 6th December, 2016.
  • “Sexual Harassment of Women in the Work Place”, National Conference on “Protection of Rights of Women” organized by Indian Legal Society, Pune in partnership with British Council office of Pune, held on 14th March, 2001 at Pune, Maharashtra.
  • Semester Mentor of Fourth Semester LLB (2020) of NEF Law College, Guwahati.
  • Semester Mentor of Eight Semesters BA. LLB (2021) of  NEF Law College, Guwahati.
  • Semester Mentor of Seventh Semester BBA & BCOM LLB (2022) of NEF Law College, Guwahati.
  • Semester Mentor of LLM Third Semester (2023) of  NEF Law College, Guwahati.
  • Member of IQAC Cell (2024)  of  NEF Law College, Guwahati.
  • In-charge of LLM Dissertations (Criminology Group) (2024) ) of NEF Law College, Guwahati.
  • Member of Journal Committee (2024) of NEF Law College, Guwahati.
  • Co-ordinator of Research and Development Cell (Faculty) (2024) of NEF Law College, Guwahati.
  • Semester Mentor of LLM, First Semester(2024) of  Department of Juridical Studies, MSSV, Guwahati Unit.
  • Semester Mentor of LLM Second Semester (2025) , First Semester(2024) of Department of Juridical Studies, MSSV, Guwahati Unit.

 

Workshops Attended

  • “XXTH National Legal Workshop”, conducted by Bar Council of India, The Bar Council of India Trust, The Bar Council of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh, Guwahati, Assam, held on 23rd to 26th December, 2002.
  • “Legal AID and Prison Reforms”, organized by P.G. Department of Law, Gauhati University, in collaboration with Assam State Legal Services Authority, held on 3rd September, 2017.
  • “The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India”, organized by P.G. Department of Law, Guwahati University in collaboration with India Law Institute, Assam Chapter sponsored by Indian Law Institute, New Delhi, held on 23rdSeptember, 2017.
  • “Preventing Child Marriage and Evolving a Collective Way Forward”, Two Days Multi-Stakeholder Consultation, supported by UNICEF, at Don Bosco Institute, Guwahati, held on 28th& 29th November, 2017.
  • “Rights of Women”, National Workshop, organized by J. B Law College, Chandmari, Guwahati, held on 12th&13th May, 2018.
  • “Intellectual Property Rights”, Regional Workshop, organized by Gauhati University IPR Cell, Guwahati University and Patent Information Centre-ASTEC, Guwahati, held on22nd March,2018.
  • “Art of Thesis Writing”, Workshop jointly presented by Dept. of Bioengineering & Technology, Guwahati University and Rehoboth Academic Services at Guwahati University, Guwahati, held on 1st February, 2020.
  • “Constitutional Law- Analysis of Landmark Judgements and its Implications”, Online workshop, organized by ISBR Law College, Bangalore, held on 30th April 2020.
  • “Extensive International Workshop and Panel Discussion on ADR” organized by Justice Remedem, Centre for Conflict Resolution, held on 1st& 2nd August, 2020.
  • “Publishing Ethics and Research Methodology”, Workshop organized by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, held on 12th to 14th August, 2020.

Refresher Course / Faculty Development Program (FDP) Completed

  • Refresher Course: “Human Rights, Social Justice & Judicial Activism”, 1st Interdisciplinary Program under RUSA 2.0, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Guwahati University, Guwahati, 7th February to 20th  February, 2022.
  • Two Days Faculty Development Program: “Alternative Dispute Resolution”, organized by Centre Arbitration and Research (CAR), MNLU Mumbai, 8th and 9th  August 2020.
  • One week Faculty Development Program: “Thematic in Legal Education and Research”, organized by the Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, 13th to 19th  July, 2020.
  • Two Days National Faculty Development Program: “Selection of Scholarly Journals, Web Visibility and Academic Identity”, organized by Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science, Tumkur University, Tumakuru, Karnataka, 5th & 6th  June 2020.
  • Two Days Faculty Development Program: “Research Publications in Social Sciences”, organized by Department of Economics, Nirmala College for Women, Red Fields, Coimbatore 28th & 29th  May, 2020.
  • One Week National Level Online Faculty Development Program: “Mastering the Art of Handling Post-Covid Challenges for Sustainable Development”, organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Science, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, 19th May to 23rd  May 2020.

Webinars attended : 30 National and International Legal Webinars

Seminar/Workshop Organized:

  • Coordinator a two days National Seminar as on “ Reviving Ancient Indian Wisdom: A Multidisciplinary approach for sustainable development through Indian Knowledge System”, on 9th&10th May 2025, conducted by the collaborative effort of  Department of Juridical Studies, MSSV, Guwahati and G L Choudhury , Barpeta.
  • Coordinated an eight-days online training programme on “NEP Orientation and Sensitization”, conducted by the collaborative effort of UGC MMTTC (formerly known as UGC- HRDC) and NEF Group of Colleges held on 22nd July to 31st July 2024.

Invited Resource Person:

  • Invited as Resource Person: "A talk on the recently enacted criminal laws, which has come into force from 1st July 2024", Organized by Retd. ACS Officers Association, Sewa Bhawan, Dispur, Guwahati-6, on 10th August, 2024.
  • Invited Speaker cum Resource Person: “Rights of Women from Legal Perspective”, International Women’s Day, organized by IQAC Women’s Cell of G. L. Choudhury College, Assam, 8th March, 2022.
  • Invited Resource Person: “Legislative Measures to Protect the Rights of Women in India”, International Women’s Day organized by Dr. B. K. B. College, Nagaon, Assam, 8th March, 2019.
  • Invited Panellist: Round Table Discussion, “Competitive Challenges Before the Youth of North East”, at NE-IAS, Guwahati, 29th December 2019.