Santvana Kumar, Assistant Professor of Law at IILM University, Gurugram, is a dedicated academic with a PhD in Women’s Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Specializing in Feminist Legal Theory, Subaltern Studies, and Socio-Legal Analysis, her work explores the intersections of Law, Gender, and Caste in India.
As a former Research Fellow and Project Lead at the Centre for Law, Justice, and Development (National Law University Delhi), Santvana conducted impactful policy-oriented research on gender, law, human rights, and social justice. Notably, she collaborated with the National Commission for Women (NCW) on the Rehabilitation of Domestic Violence Survivors Scheme, and with the Ministry of Law and Justice (Department of Justice) on projects related to legal literacy and awareness regarding violence against women in Uttar Pradesh. These experiences highlight her commitment to addressing gender-based violence and advancing social justice through comprehensive research and collaboration.
Santvana Kumar’s academic achievements include receiving the University Grants Commission (UGC) Junior Research Fellowship & Senior Research Fellowship in Human Rights and Duties, achieving All India Rank 1 in 2015, as well as being a recipient of the National Eligibility Teaching Exam (NET) in 2015.
She was selected as one of the 20 international academicians & legal practitioners by the Hague Academy of International Law for their External Program in October 2013, she has been a member of the British Association of South Asian Scholars since May 2021.
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- IILM University
- santvana.kumar@iilm.edu