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Dr Pravek Medhi

Dr Pravek Medhi

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. : Gauhati University

Research Interests:

Human Rights, Humanitarian Law, Cyber Law, Forensic Science and Law, Environmental Laws, Intellectual Property Rights
Date of Joining : Jul 27, 2026

Phone: 9706861752
Email: pravek.medhi@cottonuniversity.ac.in

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About Experience Conference Proceedings Book publication relating subject/research concerned Chapters/Articles publications in Books (Research Oriented)

About

Dr Pravek Medhi is an Assistant Professor of Law at Cotton University, with a scholarly focus on the evolving relationship between law, technology and justice. A UGC-NET and SLET qualified academic, he holds a Ph.D. in Law from Gauhati University.

His doctoral work explored digital forensics and its role in enhancing the efficacy of investigations under the criminal justice system in India, reflecting his broader interest in the transformative impact of technology on legal institutions and processes.

His academic interests span Cyber Law, Digital Forensics,  Data Protection, Human Rights, Humaniatraian Law, Intellectual Property Rights and emerging areas of Technology Law. His work is driven by an interest in understanding how law can evolve alongside technological change and respond meaningfully to the challenges of the digital age.

Experience

  1. Guest Lecturer, Department of Law, Gauhati University
  2. Teaching Associate, Department of Law, Cotton University
  3. Visiting Faculty, Royal School of Law and Administration, The Assam Royal Global University
  4. Assistant Professor, Royal School of Law and Administration, The Assam Royal Global University

Research paper publications

2025

1. Pravek Medhi, Regulation And Resonance: Legal Pathways and Psychological Currents in Assam’s Online Money Gaming, 1970–2025, TPM – Testing, Psychometrics, Methodology in Applied Psychology , 1972-6325, 2025

2. Pravek Medhi, A Legal Study on Liberal Feminism in India and the Plight of the Urban Working Women with Reference to the District of Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam, Cultura. International Journal of Philosophy of Culture and Axiology , 2065-5002, 2025

2024

1. Pravek Medhi, Smart Cities, Silent Lungs: Reevaluating Environmental Justice in Guwahati’s Urban Dreamscape from a Legal Lens, International Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2229-7359, 2024

2. Pravek Medhi, An Analytical Study on Cyberstalking with Special Emphasis on Investigations Through the Lens of Digital Forensics, Army Institute of Law Journal , 0975-8208, 2024

3. Pravek Medhi, Poverty And the Never-Ending Fight for Health and Hygiene of Homeless Beggars Near the Sukreswar Temple, Guwahati: A Study, International Journal of Law and Legal Jurisprudence Studies, 2348-8212, 2024

2021

1. Pravek Medhi, Digital Banking: A Study on the Implications of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, Vidhijyoti, 2277-2537, 2021

2019

1. Pravek Medhi, Asylees: A Misfit in the Contemporary World?, Gauhati University Journal of Law, 2277-2545, 2019

2018

1. Pravek Medhi, The Feasibility of a Witness Protection Law in India from a Human Rights Perspective, Vidhijyoti, 2277-2537, 2018

2. Pravek Medhi, Witch Hunting: A Study on the Plight of Women in Assam and the Role of Dr. Birubala Rabha in her Crusade against the Crime, South Asian Journal of Law and Human Rights, 2518-6159, 2018

3. Pravek Medhi, Trafficking, Gender Discrimination and the Indian Laws, South Asian Journal of Law and Human Rights, 2518-6159 , 2018

2017

1. Pravek Medhi, Plastic Pollution - The Silent Inhibitor of the basic Human Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment, International Journal of Enviro Legal Research, 2463-6401, 2017

2016

1. Pravek Medhi, Right to Education for Children: Myth or Reality, The Educational Horizon, 2454-8243, 2016

Conference Proceedings till 2021

  1. Pravek Medhi, The Key Challenges Confronting Educational Reforms in India with Special Emphasis on The Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, Emerging Issues and Challenges in Indian Education System and its Remedies, 978-81-202-8827-0, 2016

Book publication relating subject/research concerned

  1. Intellectual Property Rights and Emerging Technologies: Law, Innovation and Regulation, NexJuris Publications, August 2026 (ISBN: 978-81-689643-5-8)

Chapters/Articles publications in Books (Research Oriented)

  1. Pravek Medhi, Witch Hunting and the Legal Provisions Pertaining to it with Special Emphasis on AssamWitch Hunting and the Legal Provisions Pertaining to it with Special Emphasis on Assam, Miscellany- Research Papers and Articles, 978-81-202-8865-2, 2017
  2. Pravek Medhi, A Study on the Growth and Development of Human Rights with the Legal Regime Supplementing it over the years, Human Rights in India- Dalits, Women and Minorities, 978-81-8435-571-0, 2017
  3. Pravek Medhi, Role of the Judiciary, Commissions and Civil Societies in Curbing the Menace of Witch-Hunting with Special Reference to Assam, Periodical: Research Paper, Articles on Arts, Humanities, Management and Social Science published by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Guwahati College, 978-81-202-8806-8, 2017
  4. Pravek Medhi, Climate Justice – An Evaluation on the Approaches of Human Rights, Illumine – Light Up – International Book of Multidisciplinary Studies, 978-81-202-9871-1, 2017

International Conference

1. Nuances of Criminal Investigation and Dynamics of Forensic Evidence
Institute : ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad
Place : ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad
Type of Conference : International
Date of Conference : 2021-08-20 to 2021-08-20

2. Crimes Against Religious Minorities in South-Asia: Access to Criminal Justice System and Rule of Law
Institute : Centre for South Asian Legal Studies, Geeta Institute of Law and the Faculty of Shariah and Law, the Maldives University, Maldives
Place : Geeta Institute of Law, Haryana
Type of Conference : International
Date of Conference : 2022-03-26

3. Rethinking Colonialism and Globalisation- The Historical Saga of India from the 19th Century Onwards
Institute : Department of History, D.K. College, Mirza
Place : D.K. College, Mirza
Type of Conference : International
Date of Conference : 2016-04-21 to 2016-04-21

National Conference

1. Forensic Science in Criminal Investigations and Administration of Justice
Institute : Department of Law, Himachal Pradesh University
Place : Himachal Pradesh University
Type of Conference : National
Date of Conference : 2023-03-22

2. E-Governance, Cyber Crimes, Cyber Security and Cyber Laws: Contemporary Issues and Challenges
Institute : Department of Law, North-Eastern Hill University and North-Eastern Council, Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region, Government of India
Place : NEHU, Meghalaya
Type of Conference : National
Date of Conference : 2016-04-29

3. Indian Society and Emerging Social Issues
Institute : Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab in association with Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi
Place : Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab
Type of Conference : National
Date of Conference : 2016-04-23

4. Poverty, Inequality and Economic Development in India
Institute : Department of Economics, Dibrugarh University
Place : Department of Economics, Dibrugarh University
Type of Conference : National
Date of Conference : 2016-03-29

5. Gender Equality and Women Empowerment for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Institute : Department of Law, Gauhati University
Place : Department of Law, Gauhati University
Type of Conference : National
Date of Conference : 2023-06-23 to 2023-06-23

6. Emerging Issues and Challenges in Indian Education System and its Remedies
Institute : Department of Education, Nonoi College, Nonoi, Nagaon
Place : Nonoi College, Nonoi, Nagaon
Type of Conference : National
Date of Conference : 2016-10-27 to 2016-10-27

7. Women Empowerment and Gender Sensitization: Convergences, Divergences and Plurality
Institute : Lalit Chandra Bharali College, Maligaon, Guwahati
Place : Lalit Chandra Bharali College, Maligaon, Guwahati
Type of Conference : National
Date of Conference : 2019-04-06 to 2019-04-06

8. Gender Sensitisation in India’s North-East: Issues and Challenges
Institute : Banikanta Kakati Research Institute, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Guwahati, Assam
Place : Banikanta Kakati Research Institute, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Guwahati, Assam
Type of Conference : National
Date of Conference : 2020-03-05 to 2020-03-05

9. Human Rights and Global Challenges
Institute : Guwahati College, Guwahati in Collaboration with UNESCO
Place : Guwahati College, Guwahati
Type of Conference : National
Date of Conference : 2017-05-20 to 2017-05-20

10. New Dimensions in Higher Education in the Context of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Institute : Department of Education, Hojai College, Hojai, Assam
Place : Hojai College, Hojai, Assam
Type of Conference : National
Date of Conference : 2016-06-04