CURRICULUM VITAE

Name Dr. Purnima Khanna,

LL.M.(Medalist), Ph.D. (Law)

Correspondence and H. No. 37, Gali No. 7, Gurudware Wali Gali, Bhawani
Permanent Address Nagar, Majitha Road, Amritsar-143001

Contact Details Mobile : 80546-28364

Email : <[email protected]>
Educational Qualifications

Examination University/ Year Marks Total %age of Division

Board Obtained Marks Marks
Matric PSEB 1995 564 650 86.77% First
10+2 (Medical) PSEB 1997 270 450 60.00% First
B.A. (Laws)
GNDU 2000 2055 3000 68.50% First
3rd Year of FYIC
LL.B.
GNDU 2002 1389 2000 69.45% First
5th Year of FYIC
LL.M. (TYC) GNDU 2007 855 1200 71.25% First
Pre-Ph.D. (Law) May,
GNDU Grade A+, Grade Points 90
Course Work 2011
Ph.D. (Law) GNDU Degree awarded in 2015

Ph.D. Research Topic Importance of Witness Protection in the Criminal Justice

System of India

UGC Eligibility • Qualified UGC NET in December 2007

• Qualified UGC NET along with the Award of JRF in
June 2009

Merit/ Distinctions • Scholarship holder at Matric Level

• 3rd Position in GNDU in B.A.(Laws)
• Medalist / 1st Position in GNDU in LL.M (TYC).
• Secured 1st Rank in Pre-Ph.D. Coursework
Teaching Experience 6 Years
• Assistant Professor (Part Time) – Session 2008-2009
 • Assistant Professor (Contract basis) – Session 2009-2010
• As Research Fellow – Aug. 2010 to Nov. 2010
• Assistant Professor (Part- Time) – Session 2014-2015
• Assistant Professor (Contract basis) – Session 2015-2016
• Assistant Professor (Part- Time) – Session 2016-2017
• Assistant Professor (Part- Time) – Session 2017-2018

Research Experience As Research Fellow (JRF-UGC) 5 Years 6 Months

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS Total 11 (Eleven)

A) Papers published in Journals

1. Purnima Khanna," Constitutional Provisions for Environmental Protection in India",

pp.146-148, University News, Vol. 48 No. 24, June 14-20, 2010, ISSN-0566-2257.

2. Purnima Khanna, "Witness Protection in India: A Pressing Need", pp.148-155, RGNUL

Law Review, Vol. I, No. II, July-December, 2011, ISSN-2231-4938.

3. Purnima Khanna, "Combating Terrorism", pp.106-113, RGNUL Law Review, Vol. II,
No. II, June-December, 2012, ISSN-2231-4938.

4. Dr. Viney Kapoor and Purnima Khanna," Human Rights and Environmental Protection
– An Integrated Approach", pp.62-70, Nyaya Deep, 2009.

5. Dr. Viney Kapoor and Purnima Khanna," Medical Negligence under Consumer Law-
Judicial Response", pp.05-18, Maharshi Dayanand University Law Journal, Vol. XV,
Part II (A), 2010.

6. Dr. Viney Kapoor and Purnima Khanna, "Uniform Civil Code: A Step towards Secular
India", pp.99-106, Punjabi University Law Journal, Vol. IV, 2010, ISSN- 0976-5557.

7. Dr. Viney Kapoor and Purnima Khanna, "Family Courts: An Effective Means for
Speedy Justice", pp. 65-71, Law Journal, Guru Nanak Dev University, Vol. XIX, 2011,
ISSN 0972-382X.
8. Dr. Viney Kapoor and Purnima Khanna, "The Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act, 2005: A Critique", pp. 55-63, Law Journal, Guru Nanak Dev University,
Vol. XX, 2012, ISSN 0972-382X.

B) Full Papers published in Conference Proceedings

1. Purnima Khanna, "Information Technology and Administration of Justice", pp. 172-177,

Compendium of Articles, Golden Jubilee National Law Conference, The Bar Association
of India, New Delhi, May 8-9, 2010.

2. Purnima Khanna, "Right to Healthy Environment: A Basic Human Right", pp. 45-48,
Conference Proceedings, ICSSR Seminar on Human Rights Jurisprudence in Indian
Constitution, Arya College, Ludhiana, Jan. 28, 2011.

C) Articles published in Books

1. Purnima Khanna," Role of Judges and Jurists in Legal Research", pp. 275-284, Research
Methodology, Dr. Rattan Singh (ed.), LexisNexis, Gurgaon, 2013

II. Papers presented in Conferences, Seminars

1. "Human Rights of Indian Women", Human Rights: Violation of Women's Human

Rights, February 7, 2009, organised by Shaheed Darshan Singh, Pheruman Memorial
College for Women, Rayya (Amritsar), National Seminar.

2. "Sexual Harassment of Women at Work – Violation of Dignity and Human Rights",

Emerging Trends in the Field of Law: With Special Reference to Rights of Women and
Children in India, March 6-7, 2010 organised by Department of Laws, Guru Nanak
Dev University, Amritsar, National Seminar.

3. "Domestic Violence Law: A Critique", Law as a Facilitator of Socio Economic Reforms

in the Present Decade, March 27-28, 2010 organised by Department of Laws, Panjab
University, Chandigarh, All India Law Congress.

4. "RTI 2005: An Appraisal", Right to Information Act under Public Awareness

Campaign of the State Information Commission, Punjab, April 12, 2010 organised by
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, State Level Seminar.
5. "Intellectual Property and Sustainable Development", 39th Annual Conference of the
Indian Society of International Law, April 24-25, 2010 organised by Indian Society of
International Law, 9-Bhagwan Dass Road, New Delhi, National Conference.

6. "Information Technology and Administration of Justice", Law and Governance, May

8-9, 2010 organised by the Bar Association of India, Supreme Court, New Delhi,
National Conference.

7. "Uniform Civil Code: A Step Towards Secular India", All India Law Teachers
Congress, June 12-13, 2010 organised by All India Law Teachers Congress, New
Delhi, National Seminar.

8. "Constitutional Provisions for Women in India", Human Rights and Women Rights:
Indian Perspective, November 20, 2010, organised by Kamla Nehru College for
Women, Phagwara (District Kapurthala), National Seminar.

9. "Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: The Chief Architect of Indian Constitution", Dr. B.R. Ambedkar,
November 27, 2011 organised by Shanti Devi Arya Mahila College, Dinanagar (District
Gurdaspur), National Seminar.

10. "Right to Healthy Environment: A Basic Human Right", Human Rights Jurisprudence
in Indian Constitution, January 28, 2011 organised by Arya College, Ludhiana,
National Seminar.

11. "Gender Equality in India", Historical Perspectives on Gender Issues in North Western
India, January 1 - February 1, 2011 organised by DAV College, Amritsar, National
Seminar.

12. "The Truth About Lie Detector Tests", Emerging Socio-Legal Trends in Contemporary
India, March 7-8, 2011, organised by Department of Law, Punjabi University Regional
Centre, Bathinda, National Seminar.

13. "Legalisation of Passive Euthanasia in India", Emerging Trends in Law and Social
Justice, February 4-5, 2012, organised by Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev
University, Amritsar, National Seminar.
14. "Sexual Harassment of Women: Some issues and Concerns", presented in the National
Seminar on "Law & Social Justice: Emerging Dimensions held on 8 Feb., 2014,
organised by Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Regional Campus,
Jalandhar

15. "Position of Witnesses in Criminal Justice System of India: Issues and Concerns",
presented in the UGC Sponsered National Seminar on Socio-Legal Developments in
India: Some Issues and Challenges held on 22 Feb. 2014, organised by Department of
Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.

16. "A Critical Analysis of Role of Media in Combating Crimes against Women in India",
presented in the International Seminar on Impact of Media on Social, Economic and
Political Fabric of Democracy held on 9 March 2018, organised by Centre for
Constitution and Public Policy, University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University
in association with Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom.

17. "Status of Women under the Constitution of India", presented in UGC Sponsered
National Seminar on Women Empowerment: Threats & Challenges held on 17 March
2018, organised by RR Bawa DAV College for Girls, Gurdaspur.

III. Seminars/ Conferences/ Workshops participated only

1. Nutrition From Farm to Feast, March 7, 2009 organised by Khalsa College for Women,
Amritsar, National Seminar.

2. Challenges to Social Sciences and Humanities, 22 January, 2010, organised by School

of Social Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Regional Workshop.

3. Education Scenario in Punjab: Challenges and Prospects, March 4-5, 2010 organised
by School of Social Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, National Seminar.

4. Lala Lajpat Rai – A Visionary Par Excellence, February 19, 2011, organised by Hindu
College, Amritsar, National Seminar.

Extra-Curricular • Member of 'Ek Prayas (Regd.)' NGO at Amritsar

Activities

Co-Curricular Duties Performed • Having experience of performing examination duty as

Deputy Superintendent and Invigilator during
 Departmental/ University Examinations as well as
State Level Entrance Tests
• Member of Organising Committee, Department of
Laws, GNDU for UGC Sponsored National Seminar
held on 6-7 March, 2010
• Performed duties as Paper Setter
• Performed duties as Member of Flying Squad
Dr. Purnima Khanna
LL.M (Medalist), PH.D (Law)

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
Total 11 (Eleven)
A) Papers published in Journals

1. Purnima Khanna," Constitutional Provisions for Environmental Protection in India",

pp.146-148, University News, Vol. 48 No. 24, June 14-20, 2010, ISSN-0566-2257.

2. Purnima Khanna, "Witness Protection in India: A Pressing Need", pp.148-155, RGNUL

Law Review, Vol. I, No. II, July-December, 2011, ISSN-2231-4938.

3. Purnima Khanna, "Combating Terrorism", pp.106-113, RGNUL Law Review, Vol. II,
No. II, June-December, 2012, ISSN-2231-4938.

4. Dr. Viney Kapoor and Purnima Khanna," Human Rights and Environmental Protection
– An Integrated Approach", pp.62-70, Nyaya Deep, 2009.

5. Dr. Viney Kapoor and Purnima Khanna," Medical Negligence under Consumer Law-
Judicial Response", pp.05-18, Maharshi Dayanand University Law Journal, Vol. XV,
Part II (A), 2010.

6. Dr. Viney Kapoor and Purnima Khanna, "Uniform Civil Code: A Step towards Secular
India", pp.99-106, Punjabi University Law Journal, Vol. IV, 2010, ISSN- 0976-5557.

7. Dr. Viney Kapoor and Purnima Khanna, "Family Courts: An Effective Means for
Speedy Justice", pp. 65-71, Law Journal, Guru Nanak Dev University, Vol. XIX, 2011,
ISSN 0972-382X.

8. Dr. Viney Kapoor and Purnima Khanna, "The Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act, 2005: A Critique", pp. 55-63, Law Journal, Guru Nanak Dev University,
Vol. XX, 2012, ISSN 0972-382X.

B) Full Papers published in Conference Proceedings

3. Purnima Khanna, "Information Technology and Administration of Justice", pp. 172-177,
Compendium of Articles, Golden Jubilee National Law Conference, The Bar Association
of India, New Delhi, May 8-9, 2010.

4. Purnima Khanna, "Right to Healthy Environment: A Basic Human Right", pp. 45-48,
Conference Proceedings, ICSSR Seminar on Human Rights Jurisprudence in Indian
Constitution, Arya College, Ludhiana, Jan. 28, 2011.

C) Articles published in Books

2. Purnima Khanna," Role of Judges and Jurists in Legal Research", pp. 275-284, Research
Methodology, Dr. Rattan Singh (ed.), LexisNexis, Gurgaon, 2013