Dr. Akansha Pandey

Dr. Akansha Pandey, an Assistant Professor at the School of Legal Studies at K. R. Mangalam University, Gurugram, is a dedicated academician. Her teaching approach emphasises conceptual clarity, critical thinking, and the practical application of law, enabling students to develop both doctrinal understanding and analytical skills. She pursued her B.A.LL.B. (Hons) from the Faculty of Law, University of Allahabad, and earned an LL.M. in Constitutional Law from Amity University, Noida. She has completed her Ph.D. at the Faculty of Law, University of Allahabad on the topic, “Disaster Management Laws in India: A Review of Socio-Legal Impact,” focusing on the importance and status of disaster management laws in India. With 8 years of experience in research and academia, she has published various articles in national and international journals on topics related to the environment, constitution, and crimes. She has also served as a resource person in various training programs meant for judges, prosecuting officers, and medical personnel. Her areas of interest include constitutional law and criminal law. 

B.A.LL.B. (Hons), LL.M., NET/JRF, PhD

Amity Law School, Delhi (Affiliated to GGSIPU) from June 2016 – December 2017; National Forensic Sciences University, Delhi from July 2024 to December 2025.

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• Participated and presented a paper at an International Conference on “Human Rights: Past, Present & Future” organised by the University of Allahabad. (December, 2022)  

• Participated and presented a paper at an International Conference on “Islamic Banking & Financial Inclusivity: An Indian Perspective” organised by NDIM. (December 2024)  

• Attended and expressed views at an International Symposium on “Language Barriers In Legal Education In a Multilingual Country: A Case Study of India” organised by the University of Salford. (February, 2025)  

• Participated and presented a paper at an International Conference on “Management of Floods: Law and Policies” organised by Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, in collaboration with CSIR Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar. (March, 2025)  

• Participated and presented a paper titled, ‘Litigating DNA Cases in India: Evidentiary Standards and Concerns’, organised by HNLU Forensic Science Conference. (November 2025)  

• Participated and presented a paper titled ,’India and the BBNJ Agreement: Strengthening Environmental Governance’ organised by National Law University Tripura. (April 2026) 

State Neutrality and State Intervention: A Comparative Study of the USA and India’s Secular Models (2026)

Co – Project Director in ICSSR research project on ‘Migration and Human Rights: An Empirical Study of Uttarakhand and Delhi’ (ongoing)