Prof. (Dr.) Manwendra Kumar Tiwari

Professor

About

Dr. Manwendra Kumar Tiwari joined CNLU Patna in January 2026 as a Professor in Constitutional Law. He been a part of the legal academia since 2008. Previously, he has taught at RMLNLU Lucknow (10 years), HNLU Raipur (2 years), and DNLU Jabalpur (6 years). His primary interests include Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence and Research Methodology. His work finds home in international and national journals, including the International Journal for the Semiotics of Law (Springer), Constitutional Review (Constitutional Court of Indonesia), Indian Law Review (Taylor & Francis), Indian Journal of International Law (Springer), Economic & Political Weekly, and others. He is a regular contributor to LiveLaw. He is the revising author for the PSA Pillai’s book on Jurisprudence (EBC, 2026). He has been a contributor to UGC’s e-PG Pathshala for multiple modules. He has participated in the 9th Biennial Asian Society of International Law Conference in Indonesia (August 2023). He will present his work at the upcoming ICONS Annual Conference in Dublin in July 2026.

Qualification

D. (Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow);
M. (Indian Law Institute, New Delhi);
B. (Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi)

Teaching / Research Experience

2008 to Present (18 years)

Area of Interest

Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Penology, and Research Methodology.

Publications

JOURNALS:

Article The Purposive Entrenchment of Constitutional Identity: Insights from Bangladesh, Constitutional Review, Vol. 11, Issue no. 1, ISSN 2460-0016 (Scopus Indexed, Q1), Constitutional Court of Indonesia, May 2025 [DOI: https://doi.org/10.31078/consrev1116].
Case Comment Madrasas Do Not Produce Mullahs, Economic & Political Weekly, vol. 59, Issue no. 51, ISSN Print 0012- 9976 ISSN (Online) 23498846, (Scopus Indexed), Sameeksha Trust, 21 December 2024.
Article Law, Politics, and the Erasure of Secular Constitutional Identity of India, Comparative Constitutional and Administrative Law Journal (CALJ), NLU Jodhpur, 2022, Vol. VII, Issue 1, Pages 18-41, ISSN 2582-9807.
Article Of Semiotics, the Marginalised and Laws During the Lockdown in India, International Journal for the Semiotics of Law – Revue internationale de Sémiotique juridique, (Scopus indexed) 2022, Vol 35, Issue 3, pages 977-1000, ISSN 0952-8059/E ISSN 1572-8722. Springer Nature [DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11196-021-09878-y]
Article Exorcising the Colonial Ghost in Classrooms: Contextualising the Teaching of International Law in Geographical South, Shimla Law Review (UGC CARE Listed) 2020-21, Vol. IV, pages 77-96, ISSN 2582-1903.
Book review of the book Justice Frustrated: The Systemic Impact of delays in Indian Courts: edited by Shruti Vidyasagar, Shruthi Naik, Harish Narasappa, Bloomsbury, Indian Law Review (Scopus indexed), Taylor & Francis, 2021, Vol. 5, pages 410-417, ISSN 2473-0599 [DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/24730580.2021.1937864]
Case Comment The Issue of Consequential Seniority Pursuant to Reservation in Promotion in Government Services: Comment on B. K. Pavitra v. Union of India, Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Journal (RMLNLUJ) (UGC CARE Listed) 2020, Vol. 12, pages 211-219, ISSN 0975-9549.
Book review of the book by William A. Schabas “The International Criminal Court: A Commentary on the Rome Statute’, Indian Journal of International Law (Springer Nature, UGC CARE Listed) 2017, Vol. 57, Issue 1, pages 217-219, ISSN 0019-5294.
Article Critique of the Jurisprudential Case Against the Constitutional Socio-economic Rights, Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Journal (RMLNLUJ) (UGC CARE Listed) 2017, Vol. 9, pages 101-118, ISSN 0975-9549.
Article Shades of Life Imprisonment and the Issue of Primacy Between Union and State in Releasing Life Convicts in India, Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Journal (RMLNLUJ) (UGC CARE Listed) 2015, Vol. 7, pages 65-80, ISSN 0975-9549.
Article Adjudication of Socio-Economic Rights under the Indian Constitution: Quest for a Legitimate, Principled and Efficient Model, Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Journal (RMLNLUJ) (UGC CARE Listed) 2014, Vol. 6, pages 39-55, ISSN 0975-9549.
Book review Law Profession – My Experiences & Expectations, Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Journal (RMLNLUJ) (UGC CARE Listed) 2013, Vol. 3-5, pages 182-188, ISSN 0975-9549.
Article Democratic Legitimacy of Constitutional Socio-economic Rights Adjudication in India, Pragyaan: Journal of Law 2017, Vol. 7, pages 56-65, ISSN 2278-8093.
Article Constitutional Socio-Economic Rights Adjudication in South Africa: Lessons for India for a Principled Approach, Cochin University Law Review 2016, (UGC CARE Listed) Vol. XL, pages 174-184, ISSN 0970-0331.
Article Conceptualising the Judicial Role in Socio-Economic Rights Adjudication in India: Moving beyond the Argument of Legitimacy, HNLU Journal of Law & Social Sciences 2015, Vol. 2, pages 45-54, ISSN 2347-839X.
Article Inordinate Delay as a Ground for Commutation of Punishment of Convicts on Death Row in India: A Critical Inquiry, RMLNLU Law Review 2014, Vol. 4, pages 1-9, ISSN 0975-9530.
Article Internet Service Provider’s Liability for Online Copyright Infringement, Corporate Law Adviser, 2009, Vol. 26, pages 217-229, ISSN 09070-8987.

BOOK/EDITED BOOK:

Revising author, Jurisprudence and Legal Theoryby P.S.A. Pillai, EBC, 2026.

Co-Edited a book, CJAR Handbook on Socio-Economic Offences with Gautam Gupta & Animesh Jha, ISBN 978-9-391-34528-0, Satyam Law International, 2021.
Authored a book, TRIPS and the Issue of Biotechnological Patents, ISBN 978-3-639-51631-9, Scholars’ Press, Saarbrucken, Germany, 2013 (Work based on LLM Dissertation).

BOOK CHAPTERS

Evaluation of the Functioning of the National Human Rights Commissions of India and of Other South Asian Nations During the COVID-19 Pandemic, in Human Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Edited by M. Ehteshamul Bari & Uday Shankar, Springer Nature, pp. 51-72, 2024, ISBN 978-981-97-1479-7, 538429_1 (SCOPUS Indexed).
Diversity as a Yardstick for the Appointment of Judges to the Higher Judiciary in India, in The Journey of Seven Decades: Constitutional discourse at crossroads, Edited by V. C. Vivekanandan, Uday Shankar & Deepak K. Srivastava, HNLU Raipur, pp. 81-96, 2023, ISBN 978-81-957449-0-9.
Philosophy of International Environmental Law in Handbook on International Environment Law, Edited by Dilip Uikey & Anil G. Variath, Thomson Reuters, pp. 33-61, 2023, ISBN: 978-93-95696-07-4, 2023.
Governmental Interference and decline of autonomy of Comptroller and Auditor General of India’, in Institutional decline in the Neo-Liberal Regime: Notes from India, Edited by Yogesh Pratap Singh & Afroz Alam, Thomson Reuters, pp. 184-203, 2022, ISBN 978-93-92630-231.
Philosophical Approach to Legal Research, in Legal Research and Methodology: Perspectives, Process and Practice, Satyam Law International, Edited by B. C. Nirmal, Rajnish Kumar Singh & Arti Nirmal, pp. 111-118, 2019, ISBN 978-93-87839-36-6.
Reconciling Nationalism with Constitutional Morality: Debating the Question of being Selective in hanging the death row terrorists, in Nationalism and Patriotism in 21^st Century, Edited by Prem Chand & Jasper Vikas, NLU Delhi, pp. 195-211, 2019, ISBN 978-93-84272-24-1.

OP-Eds

Sub-Classification of Scheduled Castes for Reservation, Creamy Layer Debate – Comment on State of Punjab v. Davinder Singh (7 Judge-Bench Judgment), Live Law, 12 August 2024.
Literality degenerates Legality, Live Law, 13 September 2022.
The Conundrum of Preferential Treatment within Scheduled Castes, Live Law, 2 September 2020.
The Farce of Banning Films before their release by the Governments, Live Law, 24 November 2017.
Adjudication of Second & Third Generation of Human Rights, Live Law, 12 October 2017.
Understanding the ‘Elitist’ Argument against the Fundamental Right to Privacy, Live Law, 30 August 2017.
Beef Ban: Setting the Terms of the Debate Right, Live Law, 1 June 2017.
The Text Is Explicit, Live Law, 14 January 2017.
Forsaking Constitutional Morality at the Altar of Constitutional Patriotism?, Live Law, 2 December 2016.
Bhopal Police Encounter and the Quest for Justice, Live Law, 12 November 2016.

Conference / Seminar / Workshop

Paper The Shariat Act and Evolution of its Implications in India presented at the Third Asian Legal History Conference at the Faculty of Law, Chinese University of Hong Kong on 20^th June 2023.
Paper Meaning of Morality under Art. 19 (2): Social or Constitutional presented at the National Seminar on ‘Constitutionalism and Constitutional Morality: Contemporary Issues and Challenges’, School of Legal Studies, BBAU, Lucknow on 26th March 2019.
Paper Model Bilateral Investment Treaty – India’s Endeavour in Protecting its Autonomy in the backdrop of Treaties presented at the National Seminar on Law and Justice in Globalized World: Contemporary Issues and Challenges, School of Legal Studies, BBAU, Lucknow on 7th March 2019.
Paper Gendering Caste: A Non-Gandhian, Unequal, Unjust, Violent India: Is this What Gandhi Envisaged presented at the National Seminar on Contextualizing Mahatma Gandhi’s Philosophy in the 21^st Century: Democracy, Justice, Equality and Non-Violence, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow on 29th March 2019.
Paper 256^th Report of the Law Commission of India on Eliminating Discrimination against Persons affected by Leprosy: The Road Ahead presented at the National Seminar on Problem, Protection and Perspective of Persons with Disability: Law & Policy, School of Legal Studies, BBAU, Lucknow on 30th March 2017.
Paper Enforcement of Positive Right to Life and Cases of Communal Violence presented at the National Seminar on Constitutional Governance and Protection of Minorities, Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow on 2nd April 2017.
Paper Mandatory Educational Qualification for Candidates in Panchayat Elections: A Step Forward or Backward presented at National Seminar on Two Decades of 73^rd Constitutional Amendment Act (Panchayat Raj): Experiences, Issues, Challenges and Opportunities with Special Reference to Uttar Pradesh, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow on 6th February 2016.
Paper Constitutional enforcement of socio-economic rights by Court: A Comparative study presented at the International Conference on Socio-economic Justice, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi on 20th November 2016.
Paper Internet Service Provider’s Liability for Copyright Infringement presented at the National Seminar on Social Media, Information Technology and IPR, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow on 28th February 2015.
Paper Insistence on Growth in a Globalizing Economy and its Impact on the Task of Poverty Reduction presented at the National Seminar on Globalization, Law & Protection of Human Rights: Issues & Challenges, School of Legal Studies, BBAU, Lucknow on 14th October 2014.
Paper Enforcement of Human Rights as a pretext for reworking the contours of separation of power by the Courts in India presented at the National Seminar on Appointment and Accountability of Judges in India, School of Legal Studies, BBAU, Lucknow on 13th November 2014.
Paper Climate Justice and International Paritanism presented at the International Conference on; Mitigating Climate Change, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow on 28th March 2014.
Paper Regulation of Street Vending: Issues & Challenges presented at the National Seminar/Workshop on Regulation of Street Vendors (Hawkers, Peddlers & Squatters), Uttar Pradesh State Law Commission on 16th October 2011.
Paper Filtering Cyberspace: Issues at the Forefront presented at the National seminar on Cyber Law: Policy Issues & Emerging Trends, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow on 27th March 2010.

Capacity Building Training Programmes

Delivered lectures in Capacity Building Programme for Public Prosecutors, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow on Inherent Jurisdiction of High Courts under Section 482 Cr.P.C., in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Honours / Awards / Membership

Member, International Society of Public Law (ICON.S), New York, USA.
Member, Law & Society Association, Amherst, MA, USA.
Former Dean of Faculty(founding), DNLU, Jabalpur
Former Controller of Examinations, DNLU, Jabalpur
Former Finance Controller In-charge, DNLU, Jabalpur

Visiting Faculty / Guest Lectures / Keynote Address

Resource Person on the ‘Constitution of India’ in the capacity building programme for Advocates preparing for Higher Judicial Services, organized by the M P. Judicial Academy, Jabalpur on 01-02-2024.
Resource Person in Three Days Capacity Building Programme for Members of the Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission of Madhya Pradesh, organized by the Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur on the topic Judicial Ethics and Development of Skills Required for the Dispensation of Justice based on the Constitutional Vision of Justice, Basic Consumer Rights and Fundamental Rights of the Citizens, on 03-12-2023.
Resource Person on the ‘Constitution of India’ in the capacity building programme for candidates preparing for Civil Judge, Junior Division Recruitment Exam, organized by the M P. Judicial Academy, Jabalpur on 18-12-2023.
Resource Person on the ‘Constitution of India’ in the capacity building programme for Advocates preparing for Higher Judicial Services, organized by the M P. Judicial Academy, Jabalpur on 31-08-2023.
Delivered a lecture on ‘Interplay of Law and Statutes’, IFIM Law School, Bangalore, on 28^th September 2022.
Resource Person in Month long Interdisciplinary Faculty Development Program organized by Faculty of Law, Integral University, Lucknow on the topic Vicissitudes of Court System and Role of Judges in the Development of Law, on 14-09-23.
Resource person in FDP on Constitutional Jurisprudence and Democratic Institutions – Instruments of Social Engineering, Amity Law School, Amity University, Noida, on Constitutional Adjudication of Socio-economic Rights as Fundamental Rights under the Indian Constitution, on 4th July 2022.
Keynote speaker in the Third Annual International Conference on Comparative Law, Amity Law School, Amity University, Noida, on Comparative Constitutional Law. February 18-19, 2022.
Delivered a lecture in UGC-HRDC Short-Term Programme on Human Rights from 17^th-22^nd January 2022, UGC-HRDC Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, on the Human Rights of Disabled, on 19^th January 2022.
Co-chair for Technical Session in the Two-Days National Conference on “Tribal Transition in India: Issues, Challenges and the Road Ahead” organised by the Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur, from 26^th-27^th November 2021.
Resource Person for a Special Lecture on Emergency under Constitution, Xavier Law School, XIM University, Bhubaneshwar, on 23^rd November 2021.
Resource Person in One-day Workshop on Legal Research and Writing, School of Law, Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi, on 17^th November 2021.
Resource person in Faculty Development Program, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai, on Semiotics and Law on 17^th July 2021.
Delivered a lecture in International Faculty Development Program, Faculty of Law, Integral University, Lucknow, on Prioritizing the Utilitarian approach of Human Rights over the Deontological Approach, on 13^th July 2021.
Resource person in Faculty Development Program, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai’, on Quantitative and Qualitative Legal research, on 12^th July 2021.
Resource person in UGC-HRDC Short term course on Gender Equality and Workplace Security for Women, HRDC- Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar, on Gender Equality: Constitutional Perspective, on 25^th Feb 2021.
Delivered a lecture in Capability Enhancement and Development Program, School of Legal Studies, Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow on Research Techniques, on 20^th Feb 2021.
Delivered a lecture ‘Transformative Constitutionalism: Issues & Challenges” for Constitution Day lecture, at Xavier Law School. St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, on 26th November 2020.
Delivered a lecture on ‘Reading and Embracing Fundamental Duties’ for Constitution Day lecture, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow, on 26th November 2020.
Delivered a live-lecture for Introduction to Law on ‘Substantive Law and Procedural or Adjective Law’ for National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) on 3^rd November 2020.
Delivered a live-lecture for Introduction to Law on ‘Personal Law-1: Hindu and Muslim Law’ (telecasted on Swayam Prabha) for National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) on 27^th August 2020.