Biography

Nikunj Kulshreshtha, an Assistant Professor of Law at Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), India, holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration (BBA) from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, and a Bachelor’s in Law (LLB) from the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. His academic journey continued with a Master’s in Law (LLM) from Queen Mary University of London, specializing in Criminal Justice. After gaining practical experience as a litigator in criminal law, representing cases before trial courts and the Delhi High Court for over a year, Nikunj joined JGLS in November 2020.

Fuelled by a passion for critically examining issues within the criminal justice system, Nikunj employs doctrinal, theoretical, and interdisciplinary methodologies. He advocates for a normative understanding of the law, rooted in empirical and ethnographical research. Committed to ideals of equality, diversity, and inclusivity, Nikunj has played a key role in training numerous undergraduate students from law schools across India in legal research and writing. Notably, he prioritizes mentoring girls and students from marginalized communities. Invited by various law schools nationwide, Nikunj has delivered talks on diverse subjects, emphasizing the importance of approaching higher education in law. He views teaching as a transformative role, guiding and shaping young minds to contribute positively to society and achieve their aspirations.