Dr. Gyanashree Dutta
Associate Professor of Law
Dr. Gyanashree Dutta holds a Ph.D. degree in Environmental Law from Alliance University, Alliance School of Law, Bangalore, LL.M. from Centre for Juridical Studies, Dibrugarh University, Assam, and B.A. LL.B. from Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies, Bangalore University. Her areas of research interests include environmental law, climate change and law, human rights and law, constitutional law, gender and law. Apart from academics, she has a keen interest in various extra-curricular activities. She has also presented research papers in various national and international conferences, seminars and workshops, and has also published research papers in reputed books and journals, and also received the “Best Paper Presenter Award” in many such Conferences. She has also received the “Best Researcher Award (2020 - 2022)” in Alliance University, as well as in other International Conferences. By incorporating interactive methods and real-life legal scenarios, she aims to foster not only a strong grasp of legal theory but also the analytical and reasoning skills essential for aspiring legal professionals.
Primary Area: Law (Environmental Law)
Secondary Area: Climate Change and Law, Human rights and Law, Constitutional Law
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Ph.D. (Environmental Law), Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, Bengaluru.
LL.M (2years), Centre for Juridical Studies, Dibrugarh University, Assam (First Class with Second Position).
BA.LL.B (5 years Integrated Law Course), Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies, Bangalore University (First Class).
Environmental Law
Constitutional Law
Labour Law
International Trade Law
International Investment Law
Law of Torts
International Environmental Law and Global Governance
Climate Change Law and Policy
Water Law and Resource Management
Pollution Control and Waste Management
Human Rights Law, Emerging and Cross-Cutting Issues
Journal Articles (Scopus Indexed)
Mandal, Ananya, Chutia, Upankar, Dutta, Gyanashree, Senthamaraikannan P., Kumar R. (2025). Protection of Innovation in Plant Fiber-Reinforced Composites: A Critical Analysis of the Intellectual Property Rights Opportunities and Challenges. Journal of Natural Fibers, Vol. 22, No.1, Taylor & Francis, https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2025.2539428
Journal Articles (UGC-CARE Group-I)
Dutta, G., Chutia, U., Mahatma Gandhi, Harding, A., Brent, K., Mcgee, J., Mcdonald, J., Goswami, A., CLIMATE ACTION TRACKER, Crutzen, P. J., & Kulkarni, S. (2023). The Legal Management of Geoengineering and Climate Change in India: an analysis. In CMR UNIVERSITY JOURNAL FOR CONTEMPORARY LEGAL AFFAIRS (Vol. 5, Issue1). https://www.cmr.edu.in/school-of-legal-studies/journal/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/The-Legal-Management-of-Geoengineering-and-Climate-Change-in-India-An-Analysis-Dr.-Gyanashree-Dutta-_-Dr.-Upankar-Chutia.pdf
Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)
Dutta, G., Chutia, U (2023). Navigating The Intersection Of Climate Change And Arbitration: A Legal Analysis, Vidhi-Bharati, Volume 1, Issue 1, ISSN-2321-6271, Page no 154-164, June 2023.
Dutta, G., Chutia, U (2022). A Gender-Inclusive Legal Approach On Environment And Women In Rural India: A Nexus To The Concept Of Poverty Feminisation, Published in Vishwakarma University Law Journal, Vishwakarma University, Pune, Volume 2, Issue 1, ISSN- 2583-2190, June, 2022.
Dr. Gyanashree Dutta, Dr. Upankar Chutia, Prof. Simi John, Ananya Mandal, Ashish Pathak - Legal and Policy Dimensions: Synergizing Green Logistics And Ballast Water Management In India – Conference Proceeding Book - Springer and indexed by Scopus (Forthcoming).
Nupur A, Dr. Upankar Chutia, Dr. Gyanashree Dutta, Standards, Regulations, and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for Plant Fiber Composites”, Natural Fiber Composites: Emerging Trends and Applications, Elsevier, Volume 1, ISBN 9780443366130 (Forthcoming).
Dr. Upankar Chutia, Dr. Gyananshree Dutta and Ananya Mandal, Community Rights and Benefit Sharing of Folklore in India: A Critical Legal Study – Conference Proceeding Book - Springer Nature (Forthcoming).
Book Chapters:
Published research paper titled, “STRENGTHENING LEGAL MECHANISMS TOWARDS THE PROTECTION OF ONE-HORNED RHINOS OF ASSAM IN HABITAT FROM INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES” in a book titled, “LEX-ET-MUTATIO”, ISBN No.978-81-965909-9-4, 2024, Volume 4.
“RECOGNISING ADOPTION AND PARENTING RIGHTS IN INDIA THROUGH THE LENS OF HOMOSEXUAL COUPLES: A LEGAL ANALYSIS” published as a chapter in book titled Rights of Child Vis-a-Vis Law, Policy & Access to Justice, Published by Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Shankarrao Chavan Law College, Pune, INDIA, and Lex Aquila Training & Consulting Services Ltd., Mauritius, under the aegis of the Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, ISBN 978-93-5737-548-1, May 2023. (Co-authored with Dr. Upankar Chutia)
Published research paper titled, “A CRITICAL LEGAL ANALYSIS ON THE EFFECTS OF PLASTICS IN MARINE POLLUTION IN INDIA” in a book titled, “LEX-ET-MUTATIO”, ISBN No.978-81-955963-9-3, 2023, Volume 3. (Co-authored with Shobha K V)
Published research paper titled, “A CRITICAL LEGAL ANALYSIS OF TRANSMISSION OF INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES THROUGH BALLAST WATER” in a book titled “LEX-ET-MUTATIO”, ISBN No. 978-81-955963-1-7, 2022, Volume 2. (Co-authored with Dr. Kiran Dennis Gardner)
Published research paper titled, “INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES: BIODIVERSITY PROTECTION TOWARDS THE UNSEEN THREAT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE” in a book titled “LEX-ET-MUTATIO”, ISBN No.978-93-86037-87-9, 2021, Volume 1.
“THE THEORETICAL STRUCTURE OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIVELY (CSR) AS A SOFT LAW IN THE CONTEXT OF LABOR LAW” published as a chapter in book titled, “CONTEMPORARY ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND LEGAL RESPONSES IN INDIA”, published by GRACIOUS PUBLICATION, Punjab, ISBN NO- 978-93-87276-89-5 in 2019.
“AN ANALYSIS OF THE NEED FOR POLICE REFORMS IN INDIA” published as a chapter in book titled, “A WAY FORWARD TO SOCIO-LEGAL CONTEMPLATION” (CO-AUTHORED), published by GRACIOUS PUBLICATION, Punjab, ISBN NO. 978-93-87276-64-2, 2019.
“HUMAN RIGHTS, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE: INTERTWINING NEXUS”, A Way Forward to Socio – Legal Contemplation, ISBN : 978-93-87276-64-2, Year: 2019.
“ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND ITS IMPACT ESTIMATION ON LABOUR MARKET: A LEGAL INTEGRATION”, A Way Forward to Socio – Legal Contemplation, ISBN : 978-93-87276-64-2, Year: 2019.
“STRICT LIABILITY: AN IMMORAL AND UNJUST STANDARD OF RESPONSIBILITY?”, Contemporary Issues, Challenges and Legal Responses in India, ISBN : 978-93-87276-89-5, Year: 2019.
“LEGAL RESPONSE TO INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES MANAGEMENT IN THE SCENARIO OF CLIMATE CHANGE”, Climate Change and Environmental Law, published by Pendekanti Law College, Hyderabad, ISBN No.: 978-93-89286-24-3, Year: November 2019. (Co-authored with Dr. Syam Kumar R S)
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Associate Professor of Law at School of Law, Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru, since October 2025 – till date.
Assistant Professor of Law at Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, Bengaluru, since June 2018 – October 2025.
Assistant Professor and Co-ordinator of Law in IBSAR School of Law, Karjat Campus, Maharashtra since June 2015 - November 2017.
Best Paper Award on the topic, “Climate Change and Invasive Alien Species Management in India: A Way Towards Sustainable Development” in the One-day International Conference on Environmental Issues & Their Impact on Climate Change organized by Center for Environmental Law and Research, IFIM Law College (2024).
Best research paper presentation award in the Professional Category, on the research paper titled, “SUSTAINABILITY OF NATIVE AQUATIC DIVERSITY: A CRITICAL LEGAL STUDY ON THE ISSUES OF ORNAMENTAL INVASIVE FISHES IN INDIA” at the International Conference on ‘Contemporary Issues in Law – Challenges and Solutions’, organized by AGISS Research Institute (2024).
Best Paper Presenter on the research paper titled, “STRENGTHENING LEGAL MECHANISMS TOWARDS THE PROTECTION OF ONE-HORNED RHINOS OF ASSAM IN HABITAT FROM INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES” at the International Conference on Law and Social - Transformation (ICLS-2024) organized by Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, Bengaluru (2024).
Second Best Paper Award for the paper titled, “SYNERGIZING GREEN LOGISTICS AND BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT IN INDIA: A WAY FORWARD”, under the theme ‘Strengthening the Last Mile for Stronger Bharat’, organized by Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur, at the Two Days Multidisciplinary International Conference on Law, Logistics and Management (2023).
Best Researcher Award for 2022-2023 (LAW) by Alliance University, Bengaluru, 2023.
Best Research Paper Presenter in the Professional Category, on the research paper titled “THE LEGAL MANAGEMENT OF GEOENGINEERING AND CLIMATE CHANGE IN INDIA: AN ANALYSIS” awarded by Aligarh Muslim University and AGISS Research Institute, in the International Conference on Constitutional Law & Human Rights (2022).
Best Researcher Award for the research paper titled “RECOGNISING ADOPTION AND PARENTING RIGHTS IN INDIA THROUGH THE LENS OF HOMOSEXUAL COUPLES: A LEGAL ANALYSIS” by Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Shankarrao Chavan Law College, Pune, INDIA, and Lex Aquila Training & Consulting Services Ltd., Mauritius, under the aegis of the Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (2022).
Best Paper Presenter on the research paper titled, “A CRITICAL LEGAL ANALYSIS OF TRANSMISSION OF INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES THROUGH BALLAST WATER” at the International Conference on Law and Social - Transformation (ICLS-2022) organized by Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, Bengaluru (2022).
Was a member of the Alliance Centre for Corporate and Commercial Law (ACCL), Alliance University, Bengaluru, since 2021-2025.
Was a member of the Alliance Students Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC), Alliance University, Bengaluru, since 2022-2025.
Was a member of the Alliance Centre for Women Empowerment (ACWE), Alliance University, Bengaluru, since 2022-2025.
