Dr. G. Shaber Ali
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Associate Professor
Dr. G. Shaber Ali
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Email: shaberalig@vmslaw.edu.in
Associate Professor
Dr. G. Shaber Ali is the Principal (Officiating ) from 20th October 2020 till date.He is a member of Managing Committee, Nominated as a member of Legal team of Goa State Biodiversity Board, a representative of Goa State Consumer Protection Council of member of BOS, Goa University.
He is incessantly involved in providing support to the Legal Aid Cells set up in the State of Goa under the banner of this college from the date of inception (1987) till today. He has been instrumental in starting the Consumer Clinic in the College which addresses consumer complaints of the needy under his guidance. He has also initiated and encouraged final year students (3 years and 5 years) by regularly conducting Mock Trail in order to make them understand and appreciate the procedure and various provisions of law involved in criminal trial by personal participation. He was recognized as trainer to impart training under the Right to Information Act, 2005 in the State of Goa.
He initiated research in the field of consumer, when the law for protection of the consumers was at an elementary stage. During 1990 he did research on Efficacy of CP Act, 1986, with special reference to Public Utility Services in Bangalore at NLSIU, Bangalore as a part of LL.M Course. He also visited CERC, Ahmadabad and stayed there for one month to study the consumer movement and its related aspects. As a part of M.L., at SK University, AP, he researched on Negligence of Doctors under the CP Act, 1986.
He did his Ph.D., on consumers and was awarded the Ph.D., Degree on 19th of May 2011 by the Goa University on the topic “Functioning of Consumer Dispute Redressal Agencies in the State of Goa, with special references to Services: A Socio Legal Study”. He has also been recognized as Ph.D. Guide in Law by the Goa University. Six research scholars completed and awarded with PhD under his guidance, from Goa University.
He has held various positions for various law related activities at this College/Goa University like In charge Principal, Coordinator for LL.B (Hons.) and LL.M, (IPR) Courses, Chairman Moot Court Society, Chairman Legal Aid Society, In-charge of Legal Aid Cells, Member of BOS, Member of Court, Chairman Board of Examinations, Director Central Assessment Programme – Goa University, Member of Editorial Board Lexpressions, Member of Academic Council, Goa University, In charge of Consumer Clinic, Consumer Law Club, Criminal Law Club, Trial Advocacy, member of various Committees of the college, and various positions in examination related work. He is a Legal Member of Goa State Biodiversity Board, Goa.
Coordinated as well as a Resource person to train Civil Law in respect of Trainee Officers and Sailors of NP and Regulation School at INS Mondovi, Verem, Goa, every year from 2017 till date
He has organized various Seminars, Certificate Courses, Workshops, Training Programmes, Debates, Inter University law related programmes etc., – on behalf of UGC, HRD Ministry GOI, CPR Environmental Institute, CII and DIPP (GOI), GMGC, Pune and NIIPM, Asian School of Cyber Law, Department of Science and Technology, Goa, American Centre, Mumbai, National Law School of India University, Bangalore.
He completed his LL.M, from the prestigious and the First Law University in India – National Law School of India University, Bangalore. He belongs to the first batch of LL.M, from Law School. Starting his teaching career as a part time lecturer in the year 1992 at Sri Vijayanagar College of Law, Anantapur, A.P. he subsequently became full time faculty in the year 1994 to 1997. He joined this esteemed college in the year 1997. Recognized as PG Faculty to teach LL.M, by the Goa University in 2000. He is presently Associate Professor at this Institution.
Research Projects
Research Interests
Consumer Protection, Constitutional Law, Environmental Aspects, Intellectual Property, Criminal Law and Criminology.
Courses
Intellectual Property law
Environmental Studies
Environmental Law
Consumer Protection
Research Methodology
Constitutional Law
Legal and Constitutional History
Sale of Goods Act
Muslim Law
Law of Taxation
Publications
Books
Articles
1. Author of a Chapter titled ‘Interrelation between intellectual Property and Biological Diversity’ in the book ‘Hand Book on Biodiversity Laws, Access and Benefit Sharing’ edited by Bhat Sairam, CEERA, National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, 2019, at 79 (ISBN No. 978-93-83363-75-9)
2. ‘E-governance: A Step towards Good Governance in Administration’, In Law Magazine, 2, National Law School of India University, Bangalore, 2015, at 19
3. ‘Decriminalization of Homosexuals – Time to change’ Chotanagpur Law Journal, Vol. 7, Ranchi, Jharkhand, June 2015, at 266
4. ‘Law and Policy to deface Manual Scavenging” Legal News and Views, (New Delhi), Vol.28, No.2, February 2014 at. 8
5. “Need to amend IPC to thwart Honour Killing” Bangalore Law Journal, 4 BLJ, 2013 (4) at.493
6. “Is Education a ‘Service’ under the Umbrella of Consumer Protection Act, 1986?’, Indian Bar Review, 38 (4) 2011, at 59
7. Article on “Necessity as a Défense under Penal Codes: A Comparative Analysis” in Civil Law Studies an Indian Perspective, Edited by Anthony D’Souza and Carmo D’Souza, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK, 2009 at 136
8. Published an article on “Right to Information Act, 2005 and its Ramification”, Legal News and Views, New Delhi, February, 2009 at 6
9. ‘The Concept of Talaq Under Muslim Law: Modern Judicial Solicitudes’, Journal of Islamic Law Review, 2, at 169, Serial Publications, New Delhi, Jan–Dec 2006
10. “Environmental Jurisprudence – Indian Scenario” All India Reporter, (Nagpur) March 2004 p.88
11. “Negligence of Doctors – Whom should the Victim Approach”, All India Reporter, (Nagpur) October 1992 p.148
Web e – Contents
1. Resource person and delivered an online ZOOM talk on ‘Role of PIO and Grey Areas under RTI Act, 2005’ during two-day National workshop on ‘Awareness of IPR is need of the hour’ online workshop sponsored by UGC SJRJDE Component, organized by National Law School of India University, Bangalore, on 5th August, 2020
2. Resource person and delivered a talk on ‘Trademark and its importance in MSME’ during one-day National seminar through webinar on IPR for innovative entrepreneurs of MSME, organized by CIRF in IPHD, Chanakya National Law University, Patna, Bihar on 11th July 2020 https://www.lawctopus.com/cnlus-webinar-on-ip-rights-for-innovative-entrepreneurs-in-msme/
3. Resource person and delivered a talk on ‘Law of Trademark and Related Rights’ during two-day National workshop on ‘Awareness of IPR is need of the hour’ online workshop sponsored by UGC SJRJDE Component, organized by PG Department of Law, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, on 8th and 9th May, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyeE1L96ay8
4. His interview on Consumer and the new legal provisions for community was available online video at https://youtu.be/_UV5CYlQ9B8 on 12th September 2019
5. Further, he is also author of four chapters in a book titled ‘Access to Justice’ on behalf of NLU, New Delhi, for UGC E-Pathsala, MHRD Project, New Delhi, 2014. The same is converted as SWAYAM course as well as MOOCS, videos available at UGC website: https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/Home/Download
Development Activities
Articles Published
- Published an article jointly on ‘Child Adoption in INDIA: Law and Procedure adopted by Central Adoption Resource Authority’ in Zeichen Journal, Vol. 7, Issue 4, April 2021, UGC Care Approved – II Journal, ISSN No. 0932-4747
- Article on ‘Agricultural Water Law and POLICY: Goan Perspective’ accepted for publication, by CEERA, NLSIU, Bangalore
Articles Published
- Published an article jointly on ‘Child Adoption in INDIA: Law and Procedure adopted by Central Adoption Resource Authority’ in Zeichen Journal, Vol. 7, Issue 4, April 2021, UGC Care Approved – II Journal, ISSN No. 0932-4747
- Article on ‘Agricultural Water Law and POLICY: Goan Perspective’ accepted for publication, by CEERA, NLSIU, Bangalore
Resource Person
i) International Level
Invited as a resource person for the 5th Annual International Conference on “Protecting and Defending IPR Strategies and Challenges” and presented a paper on ‘Patent Litigation in Pharma Industry-Emerging Trends’ organized by Goa College of Pharmacy and G-CEIP, Panaji, Goa, on 7th and 8th December, 2020
ii) National Level
a) Resource person during online National Seminar on ‘Strengthening Agricultural Water use Law, Policy and Management in India’ and presented a paper on Goan Perspective on Agriculture Water Law and Policy’ organized by CEERA, NLSIU, Bangalore, and ICAR-IIWM, Bhubaneshwar, ICAR on 26th March 2021
b) Resource person and delivered a talk during one day National Webinar on ‘Relevance of Intellectual Property Rights’ UGC Paramarsh Initiative, organized by BLDEA’s, Commerce, BHS Arts, Commerce and Science College and TGP Science College, IQAC and Department of life Sciences, Jamkhandi, Karnataka 10th December, 2020 https://youtu.be/7ynWzSxuvd0
c) Resource person and delivered a talk on ‘Role of PIO and Grey Areas under RTI Act, 2005’ during two-day National workshop on ‘Awareness of IPR is need of the hour’ online workshop sponsored by UGC SJRJDE Component, organized by National Law School of India University, Bangalore, on 5th August, 2020
d) Resource person and delivered a talk on ‘Trademark and its importance in MSME’ during one-day National seminar through webinar on IPR for innovative entrepreneurs of MSME, organized by CIRF in IPHD, Chanakya National Law University, Patna, Bihar on 11th July 2020 https://www.lawctopus.com/cnlus-webinar-on-ip-rights-for-innovative-entrepreneurs-inmsme/
e) Resource person and delivered a talk on ‘Law of Trademark and Related Rights’ during two-day National workshop on ‘Awareness of IPR is need of the hour’ online workshop sponsored by UGC SJRJDE Component, organized by PG Department of Law, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, on 8th – 9th May, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyeE1L96ay8
(iii) State Level
a) Resource person during the physical Consultative Workshop on ‘Agricultural Law, Policy and Management’ presented a paper on ‘Goan Perspective on Agriculture Water Law and Policy’ organized by VMSCL, Miramar, Panaji, Goa sponsored by CEERA, NLSIU, Bangalore, ICAR on (GOI) – IIWM, Bhubaneshwar, 31st March 2021
b) Invited as a resource person to deliver a talk on ‘Perception of IPR and its Components’ during two-day State level Webinar on Intellectual Property Rights and Its Management organized by SS Dempo College of Commerce and Economics, Cujira, Bambolim, Goa on 25th and 26th March 2021.
c) Invited as a resource person to deliver a talk on ‘Legal Norms to Protect Literary Work under Copyright Legislation’, State level Webinar organized by Department of Law, SS Dempo College of Commerce and Economics, Cujira, Bambolim, Goa on 18th December 2020.
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With the association of DHE (Government of Goa) involved in creating 14 video recordings on various law subjects like Indian Penal Code, Environmental Law, Trademark Law few more video recoding’s are pending. Recordings are available for stakeholders on DISHTAO portal.
Resource Person
a) Invited as resource person to deliver a talk on ‘Understanding the Basics of IPR’ for First year students of UG programme (LLB., Degree) at VMS College of Law, Panaji, Goa through google platform, on 30th January 2021
b) Invited as a resource to deliver a talk on “Research Report Writing’ during online mode on Google Platform, 108th ORIENTATION, for College and University teachers, on behalf of UGC-HRDC, Goa University, Goa on 17th December 2020 at 11.30 am
c) Invited as a resource to deliver a talk on “Environment and Common Law Remedies’ during online mode on Google Platform, 108th ORIENTATION, for College and University teachers, on behalf of UGC-HRDC, Goa University, Goa on 17th December 2020 at 10.00 am
d) Invited as a resource person to deliver a talk on ‘Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Changes introduced’ during three-day online programme on legal awareness for officials of different departments of Goa, organized by GIPARD, Old Goa on 28th October 2020, through google meet
e) Invited as a resource to deliver a talk on “Research Report Writing’ during online mode on Google Platform, 107TH ORIENTATION, for College and University teachers, on behalf of UGC-HRDC, Goa University, Goa on 24th October 2020 at 11.30 am
f) Invited as a resource to deliver a talk on “Environment and Common Law Remedies’ during online mode on Google Platform, 107TH ORIENTATION, for College and University teachers, on behalf of UGC-HRDC, Goa University, Goa on 24th October
2020 at 10.00 am
g) Invited as a resource person to deliver a talk on ‘Cyber Security and their Consequences’ during one day State level webinar organized by Police Little Club, Don Bosco Higher Secondary Section, Panaji, Goa, 11th October 2020 – https://Youtu.be/min8LkPPc80
h) Invited as a resource to deliver a talk on “Trademark Act, 1999’ during online mode on Google Platform, Short Term Course (STP) in Intellectual Property Rights and Patents, for College and University teachers, on behalf of UGC-HRDC, Goa University, Goa on 6th August 2020 at 2 pm
i) Invited as a resource to deliver a talk on “Indian Designs Act, 2000’ during online mode on Google Platform, Short Term Course (STP) in Intellectual Property Rights and Patents, for College and University teachers, on behalf of UGC-HRDC, Goa University,
Goa on 7th August 2020 at 10 am.
Conferences Attended
a) One Day Virtual Round table on ‘Geographical Indications: Protection and Promotion in India’ Organised by NLSIU, Bangalore, in collaboration with DPIIT, Chair on IPR, CIPRA, and in association with Geographical Indication Registry, on 20th August, 2020
b) Attended and actively participated in the webinar on ‘Scholarly Communication: Myths and Fallacies’ organised by IQAC and Department of Library of V M Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar, Panaji, Goa, on 10th July 2020
c) Attended and actively participated in the webinar on ‘Clinical Legal Education: International Perspective’ organised by Department of Law, Manav Rachna University, New Delhi, on 10th July 2020, https://youtu.be/pcl6dK5lsEQ
d) Attended and actively participated in the Two-day National Level webinar on ‘Intellectual Property Rights’ organised by KLE Society’s BV Ballad Law College, Belagavi, Karnataka, on 29th and 30th June 2020
e) Attended and actively participated in the webinar on ‘Understanding and Managing the
Biodiversity of Goa’ organised by Vasundhara held at Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, Madgao, Goa, on 20th June 2020
Positions held at Various Levels
State:
a) Member of Board of Studies in Law, at Goa University, Goa from 23rd May 2021 till for a period of three years
b) Nominated as a member of Legal team of Goa State Biodiversity Board, Saligao, Bardez, Goa – 2019 to 2021
c) Member of Board of Studies in Law, at Karnataka State Law University, Hubali, form 9th February 2021 to three year’s period.
University Level
a) VC Nominee as Doctoral Research Committee for Ph.D., in Law
b) Paper setter and evaluator for Ph.D., in Law entrance examinations