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Bio
Dr.Saira Gori is Assistant Professor of Law (Senior scale) & Former Dean, Training Division at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar (Gujarat). Her Area of Research are Constitutional Law Administrative Law, Criminology, Penology & Victimology Environmental Law Media Law & International Trade & business Law, National Security & regional Cooperation.
Her Publication include “Narco Terrorism: An Infinite Quest for Future Solution” (2017), “Rio+20 to Sustainable Development Goals: A Quest for Inclusive and Sustainable Development” (2018), “India’s Internal Security Challenges and Strategies to combat it in globalized world” (2018), Artificial Intelligence and the Changing Dimensions of Agriculture Sector in India (2018), “The Growth of E-commerce in International Trade and its possible effects on the Sustainable Development” (2016), Health and Sustainable Development- Need for Inter Sectoral Action." (2014), "Cyber Crime & its Impact on the Global Economy" (2015) "The National Action Plan of Climate Change and Sustainable Water Resources Management" (2015), "Globalization of Economy and the Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Sustainable Growth: An Indian Perspective" (2015), “ FDI – India in World Economy” (2014). "Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development" (2015), Bioterrorism & Biodefense: An Environmental and Public Health Preparedness (2020), (In wake of Covid-19) Indian Biotechnology Law: Need of the hour.
She has completed and submitted two Projects titled "Confronting the Security Challenges & enhancing the effectiveness of Criminal Justice System" & "Harnessing Biodiversity & Nutrition by Postharvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables” to Government of Gujarat. Her Consultancy Assignments are Project submitted for the National Police Academy on the topic “Police Response to Sexual Offences against Women” Preparing SOP along with Gotru Neeraj Rao IGP (Marine) now ADGP, Gujarat.
Research inputs on Justice M. B. Shah’s Recommendations for Suitable Amendments in the Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949, Inputs/suggestions forwarded to Justice Shah on 7th April 2016. Regional Consultation with National Commission for Women for the Women's participation in the workforce, Reviewing laws related to Inter-State Women Migrant workers” for Western Region and Ministry of Home Affairs for the amendment in Indian Penal Laws.
She has participated/presented papers/ invited as a resource person in various national, international conferences, seminars, workshops and capacity building programmes.
- 11 years
- International Trade & Business Law
- Environmental Law
- Police Law & Administration
- Comparative Criminal Law
- National Security & Regional Cooperation
- Cyber Crime & Investigation
- Comparative Constitutional Law & Administrative Law
- Criminology, Penology & Victimology
- Media Law
- Article titled “Ecologically-Informed approaches: International mechanisms for navigating environmental challenges and ensuring sustainability in the oil and gas exploration and production industry”, Bhupali Saikia, Saira Gori published in Proceedings of the International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 2024, 14(2): 60-74
- Article titled “The regulatory regime in fixing risk accountability in the activities of exploration and production industry in India concerning environment and human society”, Bhupali Saikia, Saira Gori, Department of Law, Gujarat National Law University, published in Proceedings of the International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 2024
- Article titled “Drug trafficking on cryptomarkets and the role of organized crime groups” by Sankul Kabra, Saira Gori Gujarat National Law University, published in Journal of Economic Criminology (Journal Homepage) DOI: 10.1016/j.jeconc.2023.100026
- Article titled “Combating cryptocurrency laundering by organised crime groups through an effective regulatory framework”, Sankul Kabra and Dr. Saira Gori, DOI: 10.31436/iiumlj.v33i1.1007 Publication Details: Year: 2025, Volume: 33, Issue: 1, pp.: 293-324. Date of Publication: 28 May 2025, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Law Journal (Journal Index) ISSN: (P) 0128-2530 || (O) 2289-7852
- Paper titled “The Predicament of Land Acquisition, Displacement and Resettlement: An Analysis of Indian Scenario” Published in Asian and African Studies Journal (Sage Journal, Web of Science listed), Published on 23rd June 2023, Impact Factor: 0.882. Author: Mr. Abhilash Sapre & Dr. Saira Gori, Department of Law, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
- Paper titled “Development-Induced Displacement in India and the Tribal Rights: A Quest for Social Justice” Published in Asian and African Studies Journal (Sage Journal, Web of Science listed), Published on 27th April 2023, Impact Factor: 0.882. Author: Mr. Abhilash Sapre & Dr. Saira Gori, Department of Law, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
- Article titled “The Facets of Cyber Crime against women in India: Issues & Challenges” published in Journal of Positive School Psychology. Journal Information ISSN: 2717-7564, Indexing: Scopus, EBSCO, Available at: Journal PPW on 6th October 2022
- Article titled “The Predicament of Land Acquisition, Displacement and Resettlement: An Analysis of Indian Scenario” Published in Asian and African Studies Journal (Sage Journal, Web of Science listed), Published on 23rd June 2023, Impact Factor: 0.882
- Article titled "Global Security Concerns and Limiting Armed Drone Proliferation" Published in Journal of Scholastic Modelling & Application. Journal ISSN: 0972-3641, UGC CARE APPROVED (Group 1)
- Article titled "DNA Profiling and its efficacy in Indian Criminal Justice System: An Analytical study of the DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019” published in GNLU Journal of Law, Development and Politics (UGC care listed). Author: Dr. Saira Gori, Co-Author: Sannidhi Buch
Book Chapter
- Chapter titled “Affordability of the Maritime Legal Education in India: A Challenge for Indian Academics and Maritime Field for Coping with Globalised Professional Legal Education” published in book titled, Globalisation of Professional Legal Education: Constitutional Conspectus, Bloomsbury Publications on 11th November 2021. Author: Dr. Saira Gori & Ms. Pratikalpa Sharma, Department of Law, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
Book Published
- Crime and Technology in Indian Jurisprudence, published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. Available at: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Refresher Course
- Participated in "Online Refresher Programme" on Social Science with effect from 31st August, 2023 to 13th September, 2023 organised by HRDC, Goa University
International Conference
- Participated in Towards UN Ocean Conference 2025: Science, Policy & Blue Economy, a common ambition for the UAE, France and Costa Rica on 30th May 2024 at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Campus.
- Participated in Seven Day Capacity Building Programme on Critical Criminal Law organised by Centre for Criminology, Criminal Justice and Victimology at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law from 17th January 2022 to 23rd January 2022.
- Participated in Online Workshop on “Writing and Publishing in Indexed Journals” on 19th February 2022.
- Participated and presented paper titled “Artificial Intelligence and Evolving Landscape of Energy Sector” in International Conference on Energy Trilemma: Emerging Laws, Trending Solutions and Exploring the Way Forward organised by Institute of Law, Nirma University from 10-11 March 2022.
- Participated and presented paper titled “Ballast Water and Climate Change: Issues & Challenges” in International Conference on Climate Change, Governance and Law organized by Faculty of Law, GLS University on 6-7 August 2022.
- Participated and presented the paper titled “A Study on Land Acquisition Issues in India: Challenges and Road Ahead” Authors: Dr. Saira Gori & Abhilash Arun Sapre in National Conference on Land Laws and Land Planning: Revisiting India’s Land Utilisation Policies and Legislations held from 14-15 October 2022 at GNLU, Gandhinagar.
- Organised 2nd GCRCJS International Conference on Crime & Technology: Prospects & Challenges on the 08th & 09th of February 2025 at the GNLU Gandhinagar Campus.
- "Certificate course on Cyber Crimes Cyber Forensics and Law" from 16th to 22nd August, 2021 under the aegis of Police Academia Interaction Forum (PAIF).
- Convener of Asian Criminology Conference jointly organized by GNLU & ACS from 20-23 July 2022 at GNLU
- Organised Guest Lecture on 'Empowering Women in the Justice System: Addressing Crime and Advocating for Protection' on March 5, 2023 (Sunday), from 11:00 AM to 12:00 p.m. by Senior Advocate Ms. Rebecca John.
- Under the aegis of GCRCJS organized a Guest Lecture on “Bail Jurisprudence, Quashing of FIRs and Role of Young Lawyers & Law Students in Litigation: A Judicial Perspective” on January 21, 2023 from 10 a.m. onwards. The distinguished speaker for the event was the esteemed judge of the Gujarat High Court, "Hon'ble Ms. Justice Gita Gopi."
- Organized a webinar on "India @ 75: Revisiting National Security and Governance" on 16th August 2022 from 11 a.m. The Guest Speakers for the same were Dr. Prabhakaran Paleri, Former Director General of the Indian Coast Guard and Shri Narshimha Komar, Additional Director General of Gujarat Police.
- Under the aegis of GNLU Centre for Research in Criminal Justice Sciences organised an Interactive Session with "Saath-Suicide Prevention Centre" on April 7, 2023 (Friday) from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
- Under the aegis of GCRCJS organized an Expert Panel Discussion on 'International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation' on February 8, 2023 (Wednesday), from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The distinguished speakers for the event were Dr. Shashikala Gurpur, Director of Symbiosis Law School, Pune and Dean of the Faculty of Law, Symbiosis International University, and Dr. Cecil Kanuga, who is a high-risk pregnancy expert at Marigold Women's Hospital. She is also a member of the expert panel on Plasma Research' by the Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO).
- Guest Lecture on "India’s security concerns & policies in contemporary international scenario” organized on 21st April 2022 from 10AM-11AM at Gujarat National Law University
- Organised the expert lecture for the subject National Security (Honours Paper and LLM) from 6-12 of October. The distinguish resource person were Dr. Prabhakaran Paleri, former director general of Indian Coast Guard with naval and marine customs and Prof. Shrikant Pranjepe, Adjunct Professor, Dept of Defense and Strategic Studies, SPPU, Pune and Research Fellow, Centre for Military Science, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Currently in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
- Invited as a resource person for a 4-week Induction Training Programme (Batch 5) for Enforcement Officers and Accounts Officers of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, Government of India, from April 29 to May 24, 2025. (4 sessions on May 3 & May 15)
- Invited as a resource person for a Training Programme for Legal Officers of HPCL, Government of India, on July 18-19, 2024 (4 sessions).
- Invited as a resource person for a Special Programme for the Public Prosecutors of the State of Gujarat, organized on January 5, 2025, at GNLU (1 session).
- Invited as a distinguished faculty member by IIM Rohtak to teach an environmental law course (8 sessions) from October 4-8, 2024.
- Invited as a distinguished speaker for a one-day workshop on New Criminal Laws, organized by GNLU, Legal Research Foundation, and Indian Law Institute at Rajkot on August 10.
- Invited as a speaker for the “Induction Training Programme for the Enforcement Officer of Employees Provident Fund organisation, GOI,” engaging in 12 sessions from July 19, 2023, to April 25, 2024.
- Invited as a speaker for a one-day State Level Conference on Human Trafficking in Gujarat State, organized under the aegis of the Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI, on July 26, 2024, at Karai Academy Gandhinagar.
- Invited as a speaker for a one-day training programme for the Central Prison Officers at Ahmedabad on New Penal Law in India on February 20, 2024.
- Invited as a resource person for a Training Programme at the legal department, Govt. of Gujarat, from March 7-22, 2024, where I engaged in 18 sessions.
- Invited as a speaker for a 4-day Training Programme on New Penal Law for the Senior Police Officers, Ahmedabad Rural District Police, from June 25-28, 2024, where I engaged in 4 sessions.
- Invited as a speaker for a Capacity Building Training Programme on New Penal Law for Assistant & Additional Public Prosecutors of the Govt. of Gujarat on March 14, 2024, at GNLU.
- Invited as a speaker for a Capacity Building Training Programme on New Penal Law for Assistant & Additional Public Prosecutors of the Govt. of Gujarat on March 18, 2024, at GNLU.
- Invited as a speaker for a one-day crash course for a Senior Police Officer, Govt. of Gujarat, on February 5, 2024, at Police Bhavan, Gandhinagar.
- Invited as a speaker for a 2-day Training programme on the New Criminal Law for the legal Officers of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited on July 18-19, 2024, at GNLU, where I engaged in 3 sessions.
- Invited as a resource person for the Diploma Course in Medical Law, policy & ethics on August 19, 2023, where I engaged in 2 sessions.
- Invited as a resource person for the Diploma Course in Medical Law, policy & ethics on August 6, 2023, where I engaged in 2 sessions.
- Invited as a speaker for an online Training programme on “Human Rights, Integrity, Ethics & Anti-Corruption” for Gujarat State Petronet Ltd & GSPL India Gasnet Ltd/ GSPL India Transco Ltd. on July 5, 2023.
- Member of GNLU Centre for Research in Criminal Justice Sciences.
- Member of Police Academia Interaction Forum.
- Faculty Editor, Editorial Board | GNLU SRDC-ADR Magazine, Student Research Development Council, Research & Publications Division, Gujarat National Law University.
- Chaired the Committee constituted for preparing the feedback form and process for the faculty members of GNLU.
- Former Dean, Training Division (2016-2022)
- Examiner for the evaluation of the Ph.D. thesis titled "Sexual violence in Gujarat: an analysis of perception of rape offenders and victims," by Sarthak Rathod (Enrolment No. RSU161001) at Rashtriya Raksha University, Lavad, Gandhinagar (Gujarat), India.
- External Juror/Examiner for the subject of Family Law - I in BA LLB (Hons.) & BBA LLB (Hons.) Semester - IV (April/May 2025) at Karnavati University, Ahmedabad.
- External Juror/Examiner for the subject of Environmental Law in BA LLB (Hons.) & BBA LLB (Hons.) Semester - VI (April/May 2025) at Karnavati University, Ahmedabad.
- Invited as a resource person for a 4-week Induction Training Programme (Batch 5) for the Enforcement Officers and Accounts Officers of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, Government of India, from April 29 to May 24, 2025. (4 sessions on May 3 & May 15)
- Invited as a resource person for a Training Programme for Legal officers of HPCL, Government of India, on July 18-19, 2024 (4 sessions).
- Invited as a resource person for a Special programme for the Public Prosecutors of the State of Gujarat, organized on January 5, 2025, at GNLU (1 session).
- Invited as a distinguished faculty member by IIM Rohtak to teach an environmental law course (8 sessions) from October 4-8, 2024.
- Invited as a Distinguished Speaker in a one-day Workshop on New Criminal Laws, organized by GNLU, Legal Research Foundation, and Indian Law Institute at Rajkot on August 10.
- Invited as a speaker for the “Induction Training Programme for the Enforcement Officer of Employees Provident Fund organisation, GOI,” where I engaged in 12 sessions from July 19, 2023, to April 25, 2024.
- Invited as a Speaker for a One-day State Level Conference on Human Trafficking in Gujarat State, organized under the aegis of the Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI, on July 26, 2024, at Karai Academy Gandhinagar.
- Invited as a Speaker for a One-day training programme for the Central Prison Officers at Ahmedabad on New Penal Law in India on February 20, 2024.
- Invited as a Resource Person for a Training Programme at the legal department, Govt. of Gujarat, from March 7-22, 2024, where I engaged in 18 sessions.
- Invited as a Speaker for a 4-day Training Programme on New Penal Law for the Senior Police Officers, Ahmedabad Rural District Police, from June 25-28, 2024, where I engaged in 4 sessions.
- Invited as a Speaker for a Capacity Building Training Programme on New Penal Law organized for Assistant & Additional Public Prosecutors of the Govt. of Gujarat on March 14, 2024, at GNLU.
- Invited as a Speaker for a Capacity Building Training Programme on New Penal Law organized for Assistant & Additional Public Prosecutors of the Govt. of Gujarat on March 18, 2024, at GNLU.
- Invited as a Speaker for a one-day crash Course for Senior Police Officer, Govt. of Gujarat, on February 5, 2024, at Police Bhavan, Gandhinagar.
- Invited as a Speaker for a 2-day Training programme on the New Criminal Law for the legal Officers of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited on July 18-19, 2024, at GNLU, where I engaged in 3 sessions.
- Invited as a Resource person for the Diploma Course in Medical Law, Policy & Ethics on August 19, 2023, where I engaged in 2 sessions.
- Invited as a Resource person for the Diploma Course in Medical Law, Policy & Ethics on August 6, 2023, where I engaged in 2 sessions.
- Invited as a Speaker for an Online Training programme on “Human Rights, Integrity, Ethics & Anti-Corruption” for Gujarat State Petronet Ltd & GSPL India Gasnet Ltd/ GSPL India Transco Ltd. on July 5, 2023.
- Served as a Resource person in a 3-day Training Programme for all Assistant Public Prosecutors of the State of Gujarat, jointly organized by Gujarat National Law University and the Directorate of Prosecution, Government of Gujarat, in 10 phases from January 17, 2022, to February 23, 2022. (Engaged in 9 sessions)
- Invited as a Resource Person for the 1st International Online Workshop cum Seminar on Artificial Intelligence & Data Protection, organized by the Centre for Information Communication Technology and Law (CICTL) at Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, in collaboration with the GNLU Center for Research in Criminal Justice Sciences at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar.
- Invited as a Resource Person for the 28-day Induction Training Programme for EPFO Officers, Government of India, where I engaged in sessions on: "Indian Penal Code: Provisions relating to the Government Servants" on October 11, 2023; "Criminal Procedure Code: Relevant Provisions related to Inspectors" on October 16, 2023; and "Arrest & Detention and Search & Seizure: Rules and Regulations" on September 25, 2023.
- Batch 1 (July 17, 2023, to August 11, 2023) and Batch 2 (August 14, 2023, to September 8, 2023), (September 25 to October 20, 2023)
- Invited as a Resource person for Semester I of the PG Diploma in Medical Law, Policy and Ethics (PGDMLPE), engaging in 4 sessions.
- Invited as a Resource Person for the International Faculty Development Programme (India - Sri Lanka) on “Agricultural reform: Relearn to Reinterpret International & Indian Dimensions” from April 20–29, 2022.
- Served as a Keynote Speaker in a National Sensitization Workshop organized by the National Service Scheme; Govt. of Youth Affairs and Sports on various issues related to Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace on December 9, 2021.
- Served as a Resource person in the "Certificate course on Cyber Crimes, Cyber Forensics and Law" from August 16-22, 2021, under the aegis of the Police Academia Interaction Forum (PAIF).
- Chaired a session in the 1st International Conference on "Transforming International Dispute Resolution Mechanisms During a Paradigm Shift in Geopolitics," organized by IMS Unison University, Dehradun, in collaboration with Kathmandu University, Nepal, on February 10-11, 2023.
- Chaired a paper presentation session for the Professor S.P. Sathe 16th International Conference 2022 on Friday, April 8, 2022, from 5:00–6:00 p.m.
- Thesis titled "Environmental and Societal Concerns Related to Onshore Oil and Gas Operations in India: An Analytical Study with Specific Reference to the Baghjan Oil Well Blowout in the State of Assam” by Bhupali Saikia (Reg No. PHD201922) submitted and degree conferred.
- Thesis titled “Human Rights Concerns of Tribal Displaced due to Conflict and Insurgency: A study with special reference to the Naxal affected region in the State of Chhattisgarh” submitted by Abhilash Arun Sapre (Reg. No. PHD202002).
- Resource person in the “Training Program Series on Investigation and Trials in Justice Delivery System” jointly organised by GNLU-GFSU-RSU at GNLU on 12-14 April 2018.
- Nominated under faculty exchange programme to engage the classes of Environmental Law Subject at the Central University of Kashmir, Srinagar from 30 April-14th May 2018.
- Invited as examiner in the Entrance Examination of Ph. D/M. Phil and member in the interview panel on 20 July 2018 at Raksha Shakti University, Ahmedabad.
- Invited as Resource Person in “Two Days Workshop on Industry and Relations”. The Training Programme was jointly organized by Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) and Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University at GNLU Campus during 20 and 21 November, 2017.
- Invited as a Resource Person in one week Faculty Development Program (General) organised by Knowledge Consortium Of Gujarat, Department of Education, Government of Gujarat, KCG, Ahmedabad from 03rd to 08th December, 2018.
- Delivered special lecture on 16 December 2016, in "One week In-Service Training Program for AIS and officers posted in Govt. of India under Central Staffing Scheme on E-Governance (Opportunities and Challenges) from 12-16 December, 2016 In GNLU.
- Delivered Special Expert Lecture Representing GNLU in Karai Academy i.e. 'One Day Seminar on Criminal Jurisprudence Discussion on Acquittal in Criminal Cases' organized jointly by Home Department, Gujarat State and CID, Crime, on 20th December, 2014 Saturday at Gujarat Police Academy, Karai.
Technical Session Chaired/Co-Chaired
- Chaired the session on 16 March 2019 in International Symposium on “Environmental Justice and Sustainable Development Goals: Balancing Economy and Environment for Inclusive and Equitable Growth” organised by GNLU in collaboration with The University of Winnipeg, Canada and Canadian Mennonite University, Canada from 15 to 16 March 2019 at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar.
- Invited as a "Keynote Speaker" for the National conference on "Dimensions of Sustainable Growth among Working Women in India" (DSGWWI-2016) subthemes Confronting Crime and Violence/ Security/ Gender Budgeting during the Technical track-IV of VIII National Conference on "Dimensions of Sustainable Growth among Working Women in India" (DSGWWI-2016) scheduled on 18-19 November organized by Aishwarya College, Udaipur.
- Invited as a Panelist for discussion on "Emerging Nation and Working Women" planned in the National conference on "Dimensions of Sustainable Growth among Working Women in India" (DSGWWI-2016) on 19 November, 2016.
- Co-chaired Track 5 during 3rd International Conference on "Law, Society and Sustainable Development: Problems and Prospects" held at ILNU on February 17-18 2014.
Others
- Coordinate the Symposium on “Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Age: Issues and Challenges” organised by Gujarat National Law University, in collaboration with UNCITRAL Regional Center for Asia and the Pacific, towards the celebration of 2018 UNCITRAL Asia Pacific Day on 15th December 2018.
- Nominated by GNLU appointed as a panel member for conducting the Interview of Law Officers in the Police Department scheduled on 20-21 October 2014 in Police Bhavan, Gandhinagar.
- Member in selection panel of Student Research Assistant for the Academic Year 2016-17.
- Panel member in an interview of 5th yr students, for their nomination in Rhodes Scholarship 2018. (2 days)
- The Scholarship, Awards & Exchange committee of GNLU had invited as resource person to motivate GNLU students who were selected for Aditya Birla Scholarship for 2016-17 on 16/09/2016
- Organised one day Training Programme for Legal & Recovery Cell of Housing development & Finance Corporation at Nagpur Branch on "THE SECURITISATION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF FINANCIAL ASSESTS AND ENFORCEMENT OF SECURITY INTEREST ACT, 2002"
- Participated in NLP Workshop i.e. Neuro Linguistic Programming organized by HDFC Ltd in Nagpur, The Workshop was conducted by Mr.Nandan Savnal, of People Sys Consulting Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai, who is considered as a "Thought Leader" and is an internationally renowned Consultant, Coach for Senior Executives and Seminar Leaders. He is certified NLP trainer-NFNLP-USA.
- Participated in Moot court competitions at the College level and was member of Dr.Ambedkar College of Law, Legal Aid Clinic and participated in Legal Literacy Campaign organized under the aegis of Maharashtra State Legal Aid & Advice Board,Bombay.
- Member of the Organizing Committee of Justa Causa National Law Festival, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College Of Law, Nagpur
- Member of Appeal Committee of Nirma University, Institute of law
- RPMC Member in Raksha Shakti University for the subject Criminology
- Dr Saira Gori is married with Mr Siraj Gori and they have one son – Sarosh.