Mumbai Campus, School of Law, Rights and Constitutional Governance
Chairperson, Legal Cell
M.A., Ph.D. in Criminology & Forensic Science (Sagar University, now known as Dr. H.S. Gaur Vishwavadiyala, Sagar, M.P.),
M.A. (Sociology) Meerut University
tiwari_a[at]tiss[dot]ac[dot]in
Email: tiwari_a@tiss.ac.in
Mobile: 08369841772/ 09833732592
Professor (Dr.) Arvind Tiwari is well known Criminologist and a scholar in Law & Governance, Forensic Criminology, Human Rights & Access to Justice, Police Studies & Public Security, Research Methodology, Victimology, Youth Justice and Development & Crime. Presently, he is serving as Dean, School of Law, Rights and Constitutional Governance and Chairperson, Centre for Police Studies and Public Security at TISS, Mumbai, India since 2015. He has thirty five years of rich experience in Research, Teaching, Training; Community engaged education and Academic Administration.
He has done Masters (with Gold Medal) in Criminology & Forensic Science (specialization in Criminal Law, Criminal Psychology, Police Science & Forensic Science as compulsory papers) and Doctoral Degree (Ph. D.) in Criminology & Forensic Science from Dr. H.S. Gaur Central University, (earlier known as Saugar University) Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India.
He has published several articles in peer reviewed journals and chapters in edited books. He has been engaged in many public policy research projects in the area of Access to Justice Fellowship Project (Tata Trust & TISS), Non-Registration of Crimes: Problems and Solutions (Bureau of Police Research and Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India), Bail and Its Extent of Abuse Including Recidivism (SVP National Police Academy, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India), Community policing and its Impact on Public Order (TISS), Role of Fast Rack Courts in Dispensation of Speedy Justice (TISS), Open Prisons in India (TISS), Status Report on Human Rights in India (TISS), Medical Facilities in Indian Prisons: Role of Doctors and Para-Medical Staff to uphold Right to Health of Prisoners (TISS). He has given over 170 conference presentations such as Presidential address, Keynote address, Special address and Chaired sessions. He has also supervised several successful D.Sc. Ph.D., M.Phil. & Master’s students and published several research papers in peer reviewed journals in a span of 35 years of career. More recently, he has organised & chaired a Public lecture on Community Forensics.
Previously, he also served as Dean, Office of Student Affairs, Chairperson, Nodal Centre of Excellence for Human Rights Education (NCHERE) and Coordinator, Centre for Socio-Legal Studies and Human Rights, School of Social Sciences at TISS, Mumbai. Before joining TISS in 1999, he also worked at LNJN National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi (Now a Campus of National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat) & National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi. He has visited Institute of Ethnology, Westfalische Withelms University Munster, Germany, Faculty of Law, Lund University, Sweden and Monash University, Melbourne, Australia under faculty exchange programme for delivering lectures & strengthening academic, research & community engaged collaborations.
Since 35 years, he is actively engage in continuing education and capacity building of various stakeholders including criminal justice functionaries such as police, prosecutors, judiciary and prison officers and had organised several National and International conferences/workshops, training and capacity building programmes - Vertical Interaction Courses for CRPF, IPS and Senior Officers of Central Armed Police Forces, workshop on Personality Development for Prison Officials, Refresher course for university/college Teachers on Human Right Education and 5th Annual Conference of the Asian Criminological Society on Access to Justice for the Marginalised in Asia: A Human Rights Perspective etc. More recently, he has organised several training programmes for senior police officers of M.P. Police and Indi-Tibetan Boarder Police(ITBP) on Rule of Law, leadership and Managerial skills.
He has extended professional contributions to several Universities such as a Member, Academic Council, NIEPA, MHR&D New Delhi as MHRD Ministry’s nominee & Member, Academic Council, Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai. Presently, he is serving as a nominated Member, Board of Studies – (BoS) of several universities such as- School of Criminology at Dr. H.S. Gaur Central University, Sagar (MP), M.S. University, Tirunelveli,TamilNadu, Rastriya Raksha University (an institution of national importance, Ministry of Home Affairs, GoI), School of Law, Jagaran Lake University, Bhopal and Member of the Board of Studies in Forensic Science, Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya,Indore M.P.). He is also extending his professional contribution to Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) and National Forensic Sciences University (an institutions of national importance, Ministry of Home Affairs, GoI in various capacities.
He is a Member in Editorial Board & Board of Referees of many peer reviewed journals such as NCRB Journal, NCRB, Ministry of Home affairs GoI, New Delhi, Member, Police Vigyan (Hindi), Bureau of Police Research & Development, New Delhi, Member, Indian Journal of Criminology, Journal of Victimology & Victim Justice, DSNLU Journal of Social Sciences, Visakapattanam, Ambedkar Law University Journal ‘ALUJ’, Chennai and K IIT Journal of Law and Society, Bhubneshwar. He is the elected Past President of the Indian Society of Criminology and currently holding honorary position of Vice – Chairman of the Indian Society of Victimology. He is also life member of several professional Associations such as Asian Society of Criminology, Indian Science Association, Indian Social Sciences Association, Indian Sociological Society, Indian Institute of Public Administration, Indian Society of Yoga and Indian Police Foundation.
Awards by Professional Associations
He is recipient of Kumarappa-Reckless award (the highest award in field of Criminology in India) for his significant contribution in the growth of Criminology in India by the Indian Society of Criminology. He was also conferred Fellow (FISC) and Dr. B. S. Haikerwal and Prof. Sushil Chandra Award for the Senior Social Scientist for his contribution to Criminology as an established specialization in Social Sciences. He has been conferred Human Rights Millennium and Human Right Promotion Award by the Indian Institute of Human Rights, New Delhi for outstanding contribution in the field of Human Rights. He is the Recipient of Prof. L. P. Vidyarthi award for Best Social Scientist by Indian Social Science Association (ISSA).
Criminology & Forensic Science, Police & Public Security, Prison Administration, Juvenile and Youth Justice, Development & Crime, Rule of Law & Access to Justice, Criminal justice Policy, Law, Public Institutions & Society & Human Rights & Duties Education.
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S/ N |
Sponsoring Organization |
Nature of project |
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1 |
Bureau of Police Research & Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |
Non-Registration of Crimes: Problems and Solutions, sponsored by Bureau of Police Research and Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi, 2012. |
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2 |
TISS |
Access to Justice Fellowship Project along with Dr. K.M. Parivelan, Sponsored by TISS, 2015. |
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3 |
SVP National Police Academy |
Bail and Its Extent of Abuse Including Recidivism, sponsored by SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad Report submitted on 15th December, 2017 |
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4 |
Research Council, TISS |
Community policing and its Impact on Public Order, sponsored by Research Council, TISS, 2010 |
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5 |
Bureau of Police Research & development, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |
Report on Registration of FIR by Police, sponsored by Bureau of Police Research & Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2007 |
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6 |
Research Council, TISS |
Role of Fast Rack Courts in Dispensation of Speedy Justice, sponsored by Research Council, TISS, 2004 |
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7 |
Research Council, TISS |
Open Prisons in India, sponsored by Research Council, TISS, 2003 |
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8
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Research Council, TISS |
Status Report on Human Rights in India sponsored by Research Council, TISS, 2002. |
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9 |
Centre for Health Studies, TISS |
Medical Facilities in Indian Prisons: Role of Doctors and Para-Medical Staff to uphold Right to Health of Prisoners, sponsored by Centre for Health Studies, TISS, 2001. |
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Sr. No. |
Date |
Title |
Name of Journal |
Refereed journal or not |
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01 |
2023 |
Regionalism and Regional Organisations jointly written by Arvind Tiwari & Amana Khare
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In a Book entitled “International Environmental Law” Edited by Anil G. Variath, Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai |
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02 |
2023 |
The article entitled "Decolonization of India's Legal System through Transformative Constitutionalism – Contemporary Legislative & Judicial Developments towards Indianization" jointly written by Arvind Tiwari and Sonali Kusum |
In a Book entitled 'On Criminalization – where do we go from here? Edited Garima Pal: Chirag Balyan, Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai |
Under publication. |
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03 |
2023 |
The article entitled “Role of Forensic Criminology in Access to Justice -A Critical Analyses” jointly written by Arvind Tiwari and Sonali Kusum |
In a Book entitled “Forensic Justice” Edited by Beula Shekhar & Purvi Pokhriyal, National Forensic Science University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. |
Under publication of Palgrave Macmillan. |
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04 |
2022 |
Community Policing and Crime Prevention-An Empirical Study |
In a Book Edited by Sarfaraz Ahmed Khan & Hifajatali Sayyed – Crime Prevention and Crime Control –An Indian Perspective Published by Thomson Reuters, Gurgaon |
ISBN 978-93-93702-10-4 |
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05 |
2020 |
Victim of Caste Based Discrimination: A Human Rights Perspective |
In a Book Edited by Beula Shekhar & Sanjeev P. Sahni- A Global Perspective of Victimology and Criminology, Bloomsbury India, New Delhi, Publication |
ISBN 978-93-89867-50-3 |
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06 |
2019 |
Caste based discrimination and Assimilation
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Module for National Resource Centre in Social and Rural Development, Dr. HS Gaur Central University, Sagar |
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07 |
2019 |
Crime and Social Justice
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Module for National Resource Centre in Social and Rural Development, Dr. HS Gaur Central University, Sagar |
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08 |
IJSW, 79 (2), 137–140, April 2018 |
The Quest for Custodial Justice in India: Implications for Human Rights Education and Training (Co-Authored with Dr. Kamlesh Kumar |
Indian Journal of Social Work (IJSW)
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Yes |
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09 |
2017 |
Subject - Criminology, Paper - Human Rights and Criminal Justice, Module on “After-care & Rehabilitation of Released Prisoners” |
E-PG Pathshala, An MHRD project under its National Mission on Education through ICT |
Yes |
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10 |
2017 |
Subject - Criminology, Paper - Human Rights and Criminal Justice, Module on “Human Rights in Prison Administration |
E-PG Pathshala, An MHRD project under its National Mission on Education through ICT |
Yes |
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11 |
2017 |
Subject - Criminology, Paper - Human Rights and Criminal Justice, Module on “Human Rights – Meaning, Definition and Scope” |
E-PG Pathshala, An MHRD project under its National Mission on Education through ICT |
Yes |
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12 |
2017 |
Subject - Criminology, Paper - Human Rights and Criminal Justice, Module on “Victims of Terrorism in India |
E-PG Pathshala, An MHRD project under its National Mission on Education through ICT |
Yes |
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13 |
2017 |
Subject - Criminology, Paper - Human Rights and Criminal Justice, Module on “Premature Release Of Prisoners In India: A Human Rights Perspective |
E-PG Pathshala, An MHRD project under its National Mission on Education through ICT |
Yes |
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14 |
60 (2), 4–15, 2013. |
Human Rights Approach to Prison Management: Issues and Challenges |
The Indian Police Journal |
Yes |
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15 |
2012 |
Consequences of Terrorism on Victims and their Families: Issues and Perspectives |
In R. Thilagaraj and S. Latha (Eds.), Readings in Criminology, New Delhi: Gyan Publications |
Yes |
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16 |
2011 |
HIV/AIDS among Prisoners in India: Issues and Challenges |
In R. Thilagaraj, J. Liu and S. Latha (Eds.), Crime and Criminal Justice in Asia, New Delhi: Mittal Publications |
Yes |
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17 |
2010 |
Violence Against Dalits in India: A Critical Overview |
In A.K. Singh (Ed.), Ramification of Human Rights in India, Delhi: Serial Publications |
Yes |
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18 |
2(2), 32–42, 2010 |
Human Rights, Ethics and Prison Administration in India: A Critical Overview |
R.M. Lohia National Law University Journal |
Yes |
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19 |
2009 |
Introduction to Human Rights and Mechanisms to Protect and Promote Human Rights in India |
In Saumya Uma (Ed.), Human Rights & Law, Mumbai: ICC India Campaign, Project of Women’s Research & Action Group |
Yes |
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20 |
2008 |
Victims of Human Rights Violations: An Indian Perspective |
In K. Chockalingam and R.K. Raghavan (Eds.), New Perspectives in Victimology, Indian Society of Victimology, |
Yes |
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21 |
68(1), 71-86, 2007 |
Human rights Violations Against Dalits: A Case Study of Failed State |
Indian Journal of Social Work |
Yes |
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22 |
XXVII(1), 11-24, 2006 |
Premature Release of Prisoners in India: A Human Rights Perspective |
The Indian Journal of Criminology and Criminalistics |
Yes |
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23 |
XXVI(1), 15-21, 2005 |
Open Prisons in India: A Critical Overview |
The Indian Journal of Criminology and Criminalistics |
Yes |
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24 |
65(3), 423-445, 2004 |
Human Rights Education: Role of Teaching and Training Institutions |
The Indian Journal of Social Work |
Yes |
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25 |
12(1), .27-40, 2004 |
Crime prevention and Criminal Justice System |
CBI Bulletin |
Yes |
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26 |
12, 133-176, 2002 |
Combating Organised Crime: A Case Study of Mumbai City, (co-author Ms. Sumita Sarkar) |
Faultines |
Yes |
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27 |
12(1), 13-24, 2001 |
Crime Prevention in the context of Human Rights |
CBI Bulletin |
Yes |
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28 |
21(1-3), 93-125, 2000 |
Prison Reforms in India: Retrospect and Prospects |
The Indian Journal of Criminology and Criminalistics |
Yes |
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29 |
8(8), 9-18, 2000 |
Custodial Torture in Indian Prisons: An Overview |
CBI Bulletin |
Yes |
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30 |
3(3), 18-25, 1999. |
Victims of Abuse of Power – A Police Perspective |
CBI Bulletin |
Yes |
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31 |
26(1&2), 46-54, 1998 |
Administration of Juvenile Institutions in India: An Overview |
The Indian Journal of Criminology and Criminalistics |
Yes |
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32 |
18(1), 24-36, 1997 |
Rights of Children |
The Indian Journal of Criminology and Criminalistics |
Yes |
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33 |
18(2), 27-36, 1997 |
Child Marriages: Ways and Means to tackle the Malady. |
The Indian Journal of Criminology and Criminalistics |
Yes |
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34 |
27(3-4), 186-195, 1997 |
Child Labour: Ways and Means to Tackle the Malady |
Social Change |
Yes |
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35 |
5(12), 1-11, 1997 |
Human Rights: Concept and Scope. |
CBI Bulletin |
Yes |
RESEARCH PROJECTS :
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Sr. No. |
Client/Organisation's Name |
Nature of project |
Duration of project |
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1 |
International Justice Mission, Kolkata |
Role of Criminal Justice System in Combatting the Crime of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in 5 Districts of West Bengal from 2000-2019 Published in 2022. |
3 Years On behalf of SLRCG, TISS I was expert Member in this Project. |
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2 |
International Justice Mission, Mumbai |
Study on the Functioning of Child Care Agencies in the State of Maharashtra 2022 Unpublished. |
2 Years On behalf of SLRCG, TISS I was expert Member in this Project. |
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3 |
International Justice Mission, Mumbai |
“‘Study on the Role of the Criminal Justice System in Combatting Trafficking for Commercial Sexual Exploitation in MMRDA Region.”2021. |
2 Years On behalf of SLRCG, TISS I was expert Member in this Project |
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4 |
Bureau of Police Research and Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |
Non-Registration of Crimes: Problems and Solutions, sponsored by Bureau of Police Research and Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi, 2012. |
1 Year |
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5 |
TISS |
Access to Justice Fellowship Project along with Dr. K.M. Parivelan, Sponsored by TISS, 2015. |
3 Years |
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6 |
SVP National Police Academy |
Bail and Its Extent of Abuse Including Recidivism, sponsored by SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad Report submitted on 15th December, 2017 |
3 Years |
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7 |
Research Council, TISS |
Community policing and its Impact on Public Order, sponsored by Research Council, TISS, 2010 |
2Years |
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8
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Bureau of Police Research and Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |
Report on Registration of FIR by Police, sponsored by Bureau of Police Research and Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2007 |
6 Months |
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9 |
Research Council, TISS |
Role of Fast Rack Courts in Dispensation of Speedy Justice, sponsored by Research Council, TISS, 2004 |
1 Year |
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10 |
Research Council, TISS |
Open Prisons in India, sponsored by Research Council, TISS, 2003 |
1 Years |
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11 |
Research Council, TISS |
Status Report on Human Rights in India sponsored by Research Council, TISS, 2002. |
1 Year |
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Courses Taught:
Criminology Theories
Penology & Prison Administration
Correctional Policies & Programmes
Criminal Law & Procedure & Policies
Human Rights & Criminal Justice
Development & Crime
Community & Citizen participation in Access to Justice
Legal & Justice Institutions including Court & Case Management
Law ,Institutions & Society
Constitution, Rule of Law & Rights
Electoral Justice Systems : Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
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