Dr. Harpreet Kaur

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PROF. (DR.) HARPREET KAUR

Professor of Law

National Law University, Delhi

Sector 14, Dwarka, New Delhi, INDIA – 110078

Tel: +919999311283/+19544087563

Email: harpreet.k[email protected]/[email protected]

Current Academic Appointments (2011 onwards):

• Professor of Law, National Law University, Delhi since Oct 2011 teaching corporate,

securities, and competition laws.

• Director, Center for Corporate Law and Governance, National Law University, Delhi

• Presently Fulbright Nehru Scholar at Emory Law School from July 1, 2021.

• In-charge for Diploma in Competition Law and Policy, National Law University, Delhi

(2012-2019).

• ICCR Rotating Chair professor of Indian Laws at Faculty of Law, University of Hannover,

Germany (Oct 2015-Apr 2016).

• Fulbright Scholar in Residence to Miami Dade College, Miami, USA (Aug –Dec 2016).

• International Visitor to USA under International Visitors Leadership Programme for Antitrust

Law (2015).

Previous Academic Experience (Prior to 2011):

• Professor and Dean, Institute for Integrated Learning in Management- Graduate School of

Management, Greater Noida

Courses Taught:

1. Corporate Laws I and II, National Law University, Delhi.

2. Advanced Competition Law, National Law University, Delhi.

3. Comparative Private Law at Faculty of Law, University of Bergen, Norway with Prof.

Gianmaria Ajani, Rector, University of Torino, Italy at University of Bergen, Norway (2018,

2019).

4. Comparative Contract Law and Comparative Business Law at Leibniz University, Hannover

(2015.)

5. Business Law I & II, co- taught with Prof. Danixia J Cuevas at MDC, Miami (2016).

6. European Competition Law with Prof. Dr. Bernd Oppermann of Leibniz University,

Germany at National Law University, Delhi (2017).

7. Comparative Corporate Governance with Prof. Chao Xi at National Law University, Delhi

(2019).

8. Indian Antitrust Law at Emory Law School (Fall semester 2021 ongoing).

Special Courses/ Programmes Developed:

I. At National Law University, Delhi:

1. Developed two courses namely, Corporate Law and Competition Law for E Pathshala Project

of University Grants Commission of India (2016). Co-ordinated the Project at National Law

University. Delhi to develop 16 courses on Law, which are available in public domain.

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2. Coordinated the MOOCs Project on Law on behalf of National Law University, Delhi and

developed a course on Corporate Laws which was enrolled by around 1600 students in the

first run. The course was run four times (2019-2020).

3. Online Certificate Programme on Business and Commercial Laws: Developed and offered

three months’ online certificate programme in Business and Commercial laws, 2020 at

National Law University, Delhi.

II. At Business School:

1. Business Laws for Managers for general Post Graduate Diploma in Management

2. Business Laws for Post Graduate Diploma in Retail Business Management

3. Business Laws for Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Services Business Management

4. Business Laws for Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Management

Selected Publications:

I. Forthcoming Books:

1. “Women and Entrepreneurship in India: Governance, Sustainability and Policy”, edited book

to be published by Routledge due for publication in Jan 2022.

2. “Shareholder Engagement and Voting”, co-edited book with Chao Xi, C.F. Van der Elst and

A.J.F. Lafarre to be published by Cambridge University Press due for publication in April

2022.

II. Published Books:

1. “Facets of Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility in India”, edited

book, Springer, 2021

2. “Introduction to Law of Torts”, co-authored with Dr. Avtar Singh, published by LexisNexis,

2020 (Editions 2001, 2009, 2013).

3. “Business and Corporate Laws”, published by LexisNexis, 2013.

4. “Competition Law”, published by Eastern Book Company, 2012.

5. “Introduction to Interpretation of Statutes”, co-authored with Dr. Avtar Singh, published by

LexisNexis, 2020 (Editions 2001, 2005, 2009, 2014).

6. “Introduction to Jurisprudence”, co-authored with Dr. Avtar Singh, published by

LexisNexis, 2020 (Editions 2001, 2006, 2009, 2013).

7. “Transfer of Property Act”, co-authored with Dr. Avtar Singh, published by LexisNexis,

2019 (Edition 2005, 2008, 2014, 2016).

8. “Introduction to Industrial & Labour Laws”, co-authored with Dr. Avtar Singh, published

by LexisNexis, 2017 (Editions 2002, 2008, 2014).

9. “Textbook on Law of Evidence” by Dr. Avtar Singh, edited book, published by Central Law

Publications, 2020.

10. Legal Dictionary, co-authored with Dr. Avtar Singh, published by LexisNexis, 2013

(Edition 2001)

Selected papers in Journals/ Chapters in International Books:

1. “Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in India”, chapter in Cambridge Handbook on

Corporate Law and Corporate Governance, edited by Prof. Beate Kristine Sjåfjell and Prof.

Christopher Bruner published in 2020.

2. “Securities Market in India: Regulation of Undesirable Practices by the Securities and

Exchange Board of India”, chapter in the book ‘Regulations and Applications of Ethics in

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Business Practice’, edited by Kiymet Tunca Caliyurt and Jing Bian, published by Springer,

2018.

3. “Contemporary Company Law Reforms in India”, chapter in Routledge Handbook of

Corporate Law, edited by Professor Roman Tomasic, Chair, Australasian Law Teachers’

Association, Professor of Law, School of Law, University of South Australia, 2016.

4. “A call for National Paralegal Institute in India”, paper co-authored with Prof. Danixia J

Cuevas, Miami Dade College, Miami, USA published in The Paralegal Educator, pp 24- 27,

Spring/summer volume, 2016.

5. “Promoters and Corporate Governance in Companies and Allied Acts”, paper published in

Journal of National Law University (2016), Delhi.

6. “Alternative Dispute Resolution”, paper published in Labour Law Journal (2006), Madras.

7. “Vicarious Liability of Companies”, paper published in Company Law Journal (2006), New

Delhi.

Selected Paper Presentations:

1. “Role of Law of Unjust Enrichment in India”, paper presented in online International

Conference on Unjust Enrichment organized by Chinese University of Hong Kong, June 26,

2020.

2. “Shareholder Engagement and Voting in India”, draft paper presented in International

Conference on Shareholder Engagement and Voting at National Law University Delhi,

November 22-23, 2019, and virtually in the conference organized by The Chinese University

of Hong Kong, June 22-23, 2020.

3. ‘Protection of minority shareholders in India in cases of oppression and mismanagement as

well as safeguarding their interests as an investor’ in Corporate and Securities Annual

Workshop organized by Richmond Law School in Richmond, Virginia on Oct 19-20, 2018.

4. ‘Contractual and Tortious issues in the making of Civil Code’ at ‘The Judges and Scholars

Forum’ at Liaoning Normal University Law School, Dalian City, China on July 7, 2018.

5. “Private Lending in India” in ‘The 12th Judges and Scholars Forum’ held at Intermediate

People’s Court of Liaoyuan in the city of Liaoyuan, Jilin Province, China, on August 15,

2015.

6. “Promoters, Corporate Governance and the Companies Act, 2013”, paper presented in the

CLTA Conference at Melbourne Law School, Feb 1-3, 2015.

7. “Criminal Liability for civil defaults and cost of compliance” in the International Forum of

Judges and Jurists at the Southwest University of Political Science and Law (SWUPL) on the

theme of "Demarcation between Criminal Law and Civil Law under the System of Modern

Market Economy" on September 25-27, 2013 at Chongqing, China.

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8. “Corporate Fraud: Auditors’ and Managerial Liability” paper presented in Ist Conference on

Corporate Governance, fraud, ethics and social responsibility” organized by Trakya

University, Edirne, Turkey on 11

to 14

June’09.

9. “Legal Challenges presented by Global Environmental Crisis” paper presented in the

Commonwealth Legal Education Association Conference, at City University, Hong Kong,

Mar - 2

April’09.

Selected lectures:

1. Panelist in the Panel Discussion on ‘Board Performance and Evaluation’ with Prof. Chao Xi,

Professor at CUHK, Hong Kong organized by IICA- Independent Directors Data Portal and

NLUD on March 5, 2021.

2. Lecture on ‘Women in India’ at Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, Miami, USA on Jan

28, 2020.

3. Lecture on ‘Securities Market and Competition Law’ to officials at the Competition

Commission of India on Aug 2, 2019, at CCI.

4. Lectures on ‘Disputes under Securities law and drafting and appearance before SAT’ in

Strategic Leadership Programme with ICSI on April 27, 2018 at National Law University

Delhi.

5. Two Special Lectures at Missouri State Western University, St. Joseph under Outreach

Lecture Fund sponsored by Fulbright, USA on ‘Latest judgements of Supreme Court of

India’ and ‘Cultural and Professional Challenges to Women in India’, 2016.

6. Lecture on “Selected Judgements from the Supreme Court and its implications on the

Society” on 67th Republic Day of India organised by Indian Association of Hannover,

Germany on February 13, 2016 at Hannover, Germany.

7. Lecture on ‘Indian Legal System and Recent Developments’ in ELPIS Colloquium on Dec

3, 2015 at Faculty of Law, Leibniz University, Hannover, Germany.

Selected Keynotes:

1. ‘Corporate Governance and women’ in Women and Business Conference in 11

International

Conference on Corporate Governance, Fraud, Ethics and Social Responsibility at London

Metropolitan University, August 27-28, 2020.

2. ‘Environmental Sustainability for companies in India’ at 10

International Conference on

Corporate Governance, Fraud, Ethics and Social Responsibility at Trakya University, April

25-27, 2019.

3. ‘Shareholders’ Engagement and Sustainability of companies’ in 9th International Conference

on Corporate Governance, Fraud, Ethics and Social Responsibility, organized by National

Law University Delhi in collaboration with Trakya University, Turkey from Oct 24-26, 2018.

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Projects:

1. Project on ‘Indo-Norwegian Cooperation within Law’ (2015-18) with University of Bergen,

Norway under Indo –Norwegian Cooperation Programme: Project comprised of workshops

for PhD students, joint research, student mobility and faculty research workshops.

2. SPARC project on ‘Re-examining Shareholder Voting and Engagement in Emerging

Economies of PR China and India with Prof. Chao Xi at Chinese University of Hong Kong,

March 2019- March 2022.

3. The Commercial Court Guide (India), project funded by the Department of Justice, Ministry

of Law and Justice, Government of India, 2021.

4. Regulation or over -regulation? A Regulatory Impact Assessment Study, project funded by

Tobacco Institute of India, 2021.

Selected Seminars/Workshops/Capacity Development Programmes organized:

1. Induction Colloquium for Newly Inducted Members of National Company Law Tribunal,

July 13-27, 2019.

2. Faculty Development Programme on ‘Law and Technology’, May 2019 at NLUD under

Fulbright Specialist Programme with Prof. Danixia J Cuevas, MDC, USA.

3. 9

International Conference on Corporate Governance, Fraud, Ethics and Social

Responsibility at National Law University, Delhi in collaboration with Trakya University,

Turkey from Oct 24-26, 2018.

4. Strategic Leadership Programme (SLP), a Joint certification programme with Institute of

Company Secretaries of India, April 26-28, 2018.

5. One week Capacity Development Programme on Corporate Laws at National Law University,

Delhi from Oct 9-13, 2017 in collaboration with Faculty of Law, University of Glasgow, UK

and took sessions on ‘Legal Structure in India’, Board Structure and Operation in India’ and

‘Capital Market in India’ in India.

6. Joint Ph.D workshop between scholars of National Law University, Delhi and University of

Bergan, Norway under Indo- Norwegian Cooperation Programme at NLU, Delhi from May

19-22, 2016.

7. Three-day Conference on ‘Paralegal Education in India’ from July 22-24, 2016 at National

Law University, Delhi under Fulbright Specialist Programme with Prof. Danixia J Cuevas,

MDC, USA.

8. Six days Capacity Development Programme for Corporate Laws, June 8-13, 2015, National

Law University, Delhi; Organised Advanced Programme, June 13-18, 2016 at National Law

University, Delhi and conducted sessions on Competition Law.

9. One day Programme on ‘Competition Law and Innovation’ on Aug 8, 2015 at National Law

University, Delhi with Prof. Daniel Sokol, Levin College of Law, University of Florida.

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10. ‘ITEC Special Training on Competition Law and Policy’ for Executives of African Nations’

Regulatory authorities in collaboration with CIRC at National Law University, Delhi, Feb 16-

28, 2015.

11. One day Seminar on ‘Competition Law’ in collaboration with Federal Trade Commission,

USA on Dec 04, 2014.

Academic and Professional Achievements: Presently Fulbright Nehru Scholar (FNAPE) at

Emory Law School for Fall Semester 2021.

1. Fulbright Scholar in Residence at Miami Dade College, Miami, USA from Aug- Dec, 2016;

2. Fellow, International Visitors Leadership Programme (IVLP) sponsored by US State,

attended the exchange programme and received training in Antitrust law, 2015.

3. Served as Chair Professor of Indian Studies on a rotating chair established by Indian Council

of Cultural Relations at Leibniz University, Hannover, Germany from Oct, 2015- April 2016.

4. Visited Faculty of Law, University of Bergen, Norway for two weeks in April, 2016 as a

Visiting Professor with Bergen Center for Competition Law and Economics (BECCLE).

5. Prof. Ranbir Singh Legal Research Center, India has instituted an award for research in

Corporate Law as “Prof. (Dr.) Harpreet Kaur Best Corporate Law Research Award” in 2014.

6. Received Rashtriya Gaurav Award by International Friendship Society, New Delhi;

7. Engaged as Company Law expert by National Productivity Council for research and advice

on company law, 2017

8. Engaged as Company Law expert by Central Social Welfare Board for revising incorporation

documents of the Board, 2017.

9. Member expert group on Zero Draft of Legally Binding Instrument (LBI) to regulate

Transnational Corporations and Other Business Enterprises with Ministry of Corporate

Affairs, 2018.

10. Member, Sub- committees on Legal Services constituted by Bureau of Indian Standards,

India and working on standardization of legal services in India, 2021.

Selected Academic Responsibilities:

1. Director, Center for Corporate Law and Governance at NLU, Delhi.

2. Convener, Ph.D Programme, NLU, Delhi.

3. Convener, LL.M (Pro) Programme, NLU, Delhi.

Administrative Experience:

1. Professor in Charge, International Relations Office, NLU, Delhi (2019 ongoing).

2. Director, Internal Quality Assurance Cell, NLU, Delhi (2021 ongoing).

3. Dean, IILM-Graduate School of Management (2009-2011)

Community Service: Free consultation to women and non-government organizations; free career

counseling to girls; free guidance and free academic internships to students outside National Law

University, Delhi community.

Academic Qualifications:

1. B.Sc. Lucknow University, first division

2. M.Sc. Lucknow University, first division

3. LL.B. Lucknow University, first division

4. LL.M. M.D University, first division

5. Doctor of Laws (LL. D): TOPIC: Corporate Liability: Its range and implications in India