Prof. Nitesh Kumar
Prof. Nitesh Kumar serves as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Law at Vijaybhoomi University, Greater Mumbai. With over eight years of academic and administrative experience, he has previously held positions at Amity University, Alliance University, and RPM Law College, contributing extensively to legal pedagogy, research, and policy-oriented education.
He is a Ph.D. scholar at Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh, pursuing research in Gender Studies and Constitutional Law. He holds an LL.M. in Business and Corporate Laws from ILS Law College, Pune, and a B.A. LL.B. from Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, both with First Class distinction.
Dr. Kumar’s academic approach combines research-oriented pedagogy and Bloom’s taxonomy, fostering analytical reasoning and legal awareness. His key areas of expertise include Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Gender Studies, Contract Law, and Corporate Legal Systems.
At Vijaybhoomi University, he also serves as Area Chair for Social Immersion Programmes (SIP), Coordinator for the Control of Examination, and Area Head for Placements and Internships, in addition to leading the Department of Law. His academic excellence earned him the title of Appreciation Award for Faculty (2024).He has been part of multiple FDPs, Workshops & Conclaves at National & International Level.
Dr. Kumar’s research and publications span emerging areas in constitutional governance, gender rights, environmental justice, and artificial intelligence in legal systems. His notable publications include:
* Written articles that got published in ‘The Telegrapgh’ with the title of “Five Tool Kit every law student must have”2024
*Another article published in ‘The Telegraph’ with the title of “Information Technology and Law as a career”in the world of AI’2024.
*“Marital Rape: Act of Dominance over Consent – Legal Way Forward” (KES Law College, 2025)
*“From Marriage to Family: Examining Adoption, Surrogacy, and Custody Rights of Same-Sex Couples in India” (ISJEM, 2025)
*“Evaluating the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Governance” (International Journal of Criminal, Common and Statutory Law, 2025)
*“A Critical Analysis of India’s Transition from Colonial Codes to Indigenous Legal Frameworks” (ABDC-B Journal, 2025)
*“From Pledges to Prosecution: The Role of Climate Litigation in Enforcing Net-Zero Commitments” (LawFoyer International Journal of Doctrinal Legal Research, 2025)
*“From Policy to Impact: A Systems Dynamics Analysis of ESG Metrics on SDGs” (Accepted in Scopus Journal)
He also contributed a book chapter titled “Triple Talaq – A Dilemma between Religion and Legality” in A Way Forward to Socio-Legal Contemplation (2019).
Before academia, Dr. Kumar gained corporate legal experience with Tata Motors and the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), working on compliance, contracts, and regulatory affairs. This industry insight enriches his teaching and research with real-world application.
His journey exemplifies the fusion of scholarship, pedagogy, and professional acumen, contributing significantly to India’s contemporary legal education landscape.
