Arvind Bhanu

Professor Arvind Bhanu

Professor

Adelaide Law School

Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Research Interests

Constitutional Law

  • Comparative Constitutional Law,

  • Constitutionalism and Constitution  

  • Constitutional Interpretation and Judicial Review

  • Safeguarding Basic Rights and liberties 

  • Constitutional clauses and judicially developed principles

  • Federal Structure and Division of power 

  • Constitutional Law and Emerging Technologies 

  • Amendments and Reforms to the Constitution  

Criminal Law

  • Penology and sentencing 

  • Criminology and Juvenile Delinquency

  • Socio-economic offences

  • General principles of criminal Law

  • Criminal Law and Technology 

Human rights 

  • Human Rights and Criminal Law

  • Human Rights in the Digital Age

  • International Human Rights Law and Institutions

Law and religion

  • Comparative Constitutionalism and freedom of faith

  • Globalisation and the Intersection of Law and Religion

  • Socio-Legal Approaches to Law and Religion

Sociology of Law

  • Journals
    Year Citation
    2025 Bhanu, A. P., Julka, N., & Sthapak, S. (2025). Human Rights and Reproductive Choice: Developments in India and the United States. GW law review.
    2024 Bhanu, A. P., Sharma, S., & Tyagi, K. (2024). Is NOTA Enough? Exploring Options for Amplifying Voter Dissatisfaction in India Elections. Jurist.
    2024 Kashyap, I., & Bhanu, A. P. (2024). Exploring Global Perspectives: A Comparative Study 0f LGBTQIA Laws And Social Challenges. White Black Legal Law Journal, 02(16).
    2024 Dwivedi, M., & Bhanu, A. P. (2024). Secularism And Religious Rights In The Indian Constitution: A Comprehensive Analysis. Indian Journal of Legal Review, 04(01).
    2024 Bhanu, A. P., & Sharma, P. (2024). Examining the Significance of Arbitration in Banking Industry. White Black Legal Law Journal, 02(16).
    2024 Ratna, J., & Bhanu, A. P. (2024). Rape Within Marriage - A Comparative Analysis Towards Indian Law Reform. Library Progress International Journal, 44(03), 23510-23523.
    2024 Chalana, A., & Bhanu, A. P. (2024). Protection of Human Rights in Cyberspace. Jus Corpus Law Journal, 04, 646.
    2024 Bhanu, A. P., & Chakraborty, S. (2024). Domestic Drivers, Democracy Promotion and Indian Foreign Policy in The Globalizing World. Amity Law Review, 20, 117-130.
    2024 Bhanu, A. P., & Khan, S. (2024). Mediation of Pending Consumer Cases and Prevention of Upcoming Dark Patterns from Flourishing: An Analysis of Latest Cyber Laws Through The Lens of Consumer Protection Act, 2019. NIU International Journal of Human Rights, 11, 80-91.
    2023 Srivastava, M., Bhanu, A. P., & Khanna, D. (2023). ROLE OF ETHICS IN POLITICAL GOVERNANCE VIA SOCIAL MEDIA IN INDIA. Journal of Dharma, 48(3), 351-369.
    2023 Kalra, M., & Bhanu, A. P. (2023). Going Green by Adopting and Adapting Arbitration for Environment Related Disputes. Ecology Environment and Conservation, 29, S170-S174.
    2023 Mehrotra, S., & Bhanu, A. P. (2023). Waste Disposal in India: A critical analysis in the light of Constitutional obligations of State. Adhunik Sahitya, 48(12), 490-497.
    2023 Srivastava, M., Bhanu, A. P., & Khanna, D. (2023). An Empirical Study on Social Media Users’ Perception, Experience and Behavior in India. Adhunik Sahitya, 46, 310-319.
    2023 Srivastava, M., Khanna, D., & Bhanu, A. P. (2023). Artificial Intelligence: Tracing Global Trends qua its Prospects, Risks and Regulations. Adhunik Sahitya, 47(12), 203-210.
    2022 Bhanu, A. P., Babie, P. T., & Stirling, G. L. (2022). Protecting Religious Speech as Expressive Conduct in the Constitutions of Australia, United States, and India. University of Detroit Mercy Law Review, 01-47.
    2022 Chhabra, L., & Bhanu, A. P. (2022). Understanding of the Status of Women and Right to Development. International Journal of Law Management & Humanities, 05, 2382-2393.
    2022 Bhanu, A. P., & Sharma, S. (2022). Fractured Verdicts and Hung Assemblies: The Trouble With Navigating Disputed Elections in India, and Some Proposed Solutions. Jurist.
    2022 Saini, N., & Bhanu, A. P. (2022). and Arvind P. Bhanu; Evolution of Contracts From Ancient Period To Modern Period In India. PURANA (पुराणम्), LXIV, 118-126.
    2022 Tomar, R., & Bhanu, A. P. (2022). Effective impact of National Green Tribunal towards Environment in India. Journal of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 56, 56-61.
    2022 Babie, P., & Bhanu, A. (2022). The Form and Formation of Constitutionalism in India. Laws, 11(2), 33-1-33-8.
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    2022 Tomar, R., & Bhanu, A. P. (2022). National Green Tribunal in India. Juni Khyat, 12, 01-06.
    2022 Saini, N., & Bhanu, A. P. (2022). Sharding-Oriented Multi-Purpose Optimization Algorithm for Block Chain-Based Contract Manufacturing System in Pharmaceutical Management. Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Science, 10, 20-26.
    2022 Srivastava, M., Bhanu, A. P., & Dubey, A. K. (2022). Social Media Platforms–Assessment of the journey, trends and impacts. Adhunik Sahitya, 43, 331-337.
    2022 Bhanu, A. P., & Tomar, R. (2022). National Green Tribunal and Sustainable Development. Purana ((पुराणम्), 54, 127-132.
    2022 Srivastava, M., & Bhanu, A. P. (2022). Impact of IT Rules, 2001 vis-à-vis OTT Platforms-An Analytical Study. Adhunik Sahitya, 44, 72-78.
    2022 Saini, N., & Bhanu, A. P. (2022). Evolution of Contracts from Ancient Period To Modern Period In India. PURANA (पुराणम्), LXIV, 118-126.
    2022 Saini, N., & Bhanu, A. P. (2022). Evolution and Effectiveness of Independent Directors in Corporate Governance International Transaction. Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies, 13(7), 01-10.
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    2022 Tomar, R., & Bhanu, A. P. (2022). Effective impact of National Green Tribunal towards Environment in India. Journal of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 56, 56-61.
    2022 Tomar, R., & Bhanu, A. P. (2022). The National Green Tribunal: A Paradigm Shift For Environmental Protection With Special Reference To Air Pollution. NIU International Journal of Human Rights, 09, 162-167.
    2021 Saini, N., & Bhanu, A. P. (2021). Legal Issues Vis a Vis Online Contracts in Global Scenario. Revista Geintec-Gestao Inovacao e Tecnologias, 11(04), 4482-4488.
    2021 Saini, N., & Bhanu, A. P. (2021). A Secure Block Chain Based Contract Manufacturing System for Pharma Industries Using Imperative Ant Loop Optimization Algorithm. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 33 (60B), 1408-1422.
    2021 Bhanu, A. P. (2021). Protest Needs to be addressed by setting up new machinery. Amity law Review, 16, 37-46.
    2021 Babie, P., Gava, J., Orth, J. V., & Bhanu, A. P. (2021). ‘No Amendment? No Problem Judges, “Informal Amendment”, and the Evolution of Constitutional Meaning in the Federal Democracies of Australia, Canada, India, and the United States’. Pepperdine Law Review, 48(2).
    2021 Bhanu, A. P. (2021). Expanding Contours of Abusive Relationships in the Eyes of Law. Amity Law Review, 17, 69-102.
    2020 Majumdar, R. K., & Bhanu, A. P. (2020). Novus actus interviniens – An important defence in a case of medical malpractice. Journal of South India Medicolegal Association, 12(1), 40-44.
    2020 CENSORSHIP IN INDIA VIS-À-VIS FREEDOM OF SPEECH: COMPARISON OF THE EXTENT OF CENSORSHIP LAWS IN INDIA AND ABROAD (2020). Journal of critical reviews, 7(13).
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    2020 Saini, N., & Bhanu, A. P. (2020). Other Operational Aspects of E-Contracts: A Critical Study. International Journal of Management, 11(5), 1721-1734.
    2020 Bhanu, A. P. (2020). Locating Social Transformation and Law as an Instrument to Change. NLUA LAW & POLICY REVIEW, 5, 08-37.
    2020 Ghai, P., Bhanu, A. P., & Taneja, J. (2020). Study on The Nexus Between the Disabled Persons And Sdg No.4 (Quality Education) via A Socio-Legal Lens: An Indian Perspective. Psychology and Education Journal, 57(09), 6626-6639.
    2019 Majumdar, R. K., & Bhanu, A. P. (2019). Protection of Tobacco Growing Farmers: A Medico-legal Perspective. Maharishi; Journal of Law and Society, 02, 16-24.
    2019 Majumdar, R. K., & Bhanu, A. P. (2019). Hooliganism against hospitals and medical personnel: Weak law unable to deal with the situation. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 28(18), 729-739.
    2019 Bhanu, A. P., & Gulati, P. (2019). Domestic Worker’s Protection under the Social Security Agreements: An International Perspective. International Journal of Legal Studies, 07(II), 74-80.
    2018 Babie, P. T., & Bhanu, A. P. (2018). Freedom of Religion and Belief in India and Australia: An Introductory Comparative Assessment of Two Federal Constitutional Democracies.
    2018 Bhanu, A. P., & Majumdar, R. K. (2018). Informed Consent: Law of Ethics. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 05(06), 482-487.
    2018 Bhanu, A. P. (2018). NOTA (None of the above): Need to re-visit. Journal of Contemporary Law, 01, 93-96.
    2018 Majumdar, R. K., & Bhanu, A. P. (2018). Liability of a Medical Service Provider in a Malpractice Suit In Mohammedan Law Vis-a-Vis English Law: A Socio Legal Review;. South Asian Law Review Journal, 04, 91-100.
    2017 Bhanu, A. P., & Majumdar, R. K. (2017). Changing Facets of Legal Standards of Care in a Medical Malpractice Suit. International Journal of Legal Research, 04(01).
    2017 Ghai, P., & Bhanu, A. P. (2017). New Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 2016- A Critical Study of Educational Issues in a Constitutional Perspective. Amity Law Watch, (31), 82.
    2017 Gulati, P., & Bhanu, A. P. (2017). The Vulnerability of Laws on Domestic Help Sector: A Call for National Legislation in India. Ideal Journal of Legal Studies, 08, 67-70.
    2017 Bhanu, A. P., & Majumdar, R. K. (2017). Malpractice in Medical and Paramedical Professions in India- A Socio-Legal Study. Amity Law Watch, 31, 52.
    2017 Bhanu, A. P., & Saini, N. (2017). Status of Women in Contract Law. Wisdom Crux Law Times Journal, 02, 01-07.
    2017 Bhanu, A. P., & Majumdar, R. K. (2017). Changing Facets of Legal Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice Suit. International Journal of Legal Research, 04(01).
    2017 Kumar, S., & Bhanu, A. P. (2017). No Absolute Right to Body: A Question of Scrutiny. Vignettes of Research Journal, An International Journal, V, 32-35.
    2017 Jaswal, R. T., & Bhanu, A. P. (2017). Electronic Health Records in India: A Policy-Legal Overview. Quest International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, VI, 72-79.
    2017 Singh, S., & Bhanu, A. P. (2017). Narco-Analysis and Its Constitutionality in India: A Critical Study. Amity Law Review, 13, 100-115.
    2016 Bhanu, A. P., & Sachdeva, E. (2016). Right to Pray in Right Perspective. Amity International Journal of Juridical Science, 02, 124-139.
    2016 Bhanu, A. P., & Chhabra, R. K. (2016). Right to Development of Woman and her Unending Journey of Domestic Violence: A Critical Analysis of Human Right’s Perspective. NLUA Law & Policy Review, 02, 149-167.
    2016 Bhanu, A. P., & Mishra, R. K. (2016). Women still need empowerment in India. International Journal of Law, 02, 37-40.
    2016 Bhanu, A. P., & Majumdar, R. K. (2016). Dilemma of Choosing Medical Paternalism or Patient Autonomy for better patient Compliance. Racolb Legal Journal, 01(01).
    2016 Bhanu, A. P. (2016). Book Review: Crime and justice in India. International Criminal Justice Review, 26(1), 58-59.
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    2016 Bhanu, A. P., & Mishra, R. K. (2016). Child Trafficking in India. International Journal of Law, 02, 33.
    2015 Bhanu, A. P., & Kant, R. (2015). Women Empowerment in India-a need of hour;. International Journal of Interdisciplinary study and research, 02, 237-247.
    2015 Bhanu, A. P., & Chhabra, R. K. (2015). Right To Safe Travel For Women: A Human Right Perspective. Research Expo International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, V, 96-103.
    2015 Sonia, S., & Bhanu, A. P. (2015). The Influence Socio-Economic Status on the academic achievement of Students. Quest International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, IV, 01-08.
    2015 Bhanu, A. P., & Ahuja, J. (2015). Right To Service Laws: An Emerging Dimension of Administrative Law. Research Expo International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, V, 38-47.
    2015 Bhanu, A. P., & Sharma, A. (2015). Need Assessment of Open Shelter Home in Chhota Bass District- Yamuna Nagar (Hr). Quest International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, IV, 91-112.
    2015 Bhanu, A. P. (2015). Knowing Rights: An Integral Parts of the Basics of Indian Constitution. Journal of Applied Research and Social Sciences An International Journal, 02, 08-15.
    2015 Bhanu, A. P. (2015). Principle of Suspended Animation: A case of Missing Government in Delhi. Indian Streams Research Journal, 05, 01-05.
    2015 Bhanu, A. P., & Sthapak, S. (2015). Education as A Human Right: A Tool for Achieving Social Justice For Children. Research Expo International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, V, 23-27.
    2014 Bhanu, A. P. (2014). Mathura to Nirbhaya: A Journey of Dignity on Trial ,. International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Golden Research Thought, III, 01-06.
    2014 Bhanu, A. P., & Kumar, V. (2014). Capital Punishment viz -a- viz Dignity of the Individual: A Jurisprudential Analysis. International Journal of Research and Analysis, 02, 90-102.
    2014 Bhanu, A. P. (2014). Arbitrariness in Capital Sentencing System: No Disappearance of Furman-Like Challenge. Journal of Law and Criminal Justice, 02, 187-199.
    2014 Bhanu, A. P. (2014). Fractured Electoral Mandate and Evolved Guidelines. Journal of Research, Extension and Development, 02, 58-62.
    2014 Bhanu, A. P. (2014). Koushal Case: An old Deferential Jurisprudence- an Instance of Misplaced Formalism and Institutions on Trial. Journal of Research, Extension and Development,, 02, 48-51.
    2013 Bhanu, A. P. (2013). Constitutional Implications in Delayed Execution of Death. Journal of Constitutional and parliamentary Studies, 47, 303-311.
    2013 Bhanu, A. P. (2013). Ordinance- making Power: Issues of Abusing and Disregard of Legislature. PARIPEX Indian Journal of Research, 02, 50.
    2013 Bhanu, A. (2013). W T O, Parliament and Impact upon Federal Structure of India. Journal of Research, Extension and Development, 02, 111-115.
    2013 Bhanu, A. P. (2013). Sexual Harassment at Workplace: Emerging Voices on Right to Equality and Life;. International Journal of Research and Development, 01, 77-81.
    2013 Bhanu, A. P. (2013). W T O, Parliament and Impact upon Federal Structure of India;. Journal of Research, Extension and Development, 02, 111-115.
    2013 Bhanu, A. P. (2013). Good Governance and some Measuring Indicators; Research. Journal of Social and Life Science, 60-66.
    2013 Bhanu, A. P. (2013). Compensatory discrimination jurisprudence in Constitution;. Ideal Journal of Legal studies, 04, 59-66.
    2013 Bhanu, A. P. (2013). Compensatory discrimination jurisprudence in Constitution. Ideal Journal of Legal studies, 04, 59-66.
    2012 Bhanu, D. A. P. (2012). Juvenile Criminal Responsibility: Need to Address the Issue Through Other Jurisdictions of World. International Journal of Scientific Research, 3(1), 56-58.
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    2011 Bhanu, A. P. (2011). The political question. Ideal Journal of Legal studies, 02, 28-32.
    2011 Bhanu, A. P. (2011). Anti-defection law and coalition government: Issues and Spectrums. Journal of Constitutional and parliamentary Studies, 45, 118-130.
    2010 Bhanu, A. P. (2010). Right to education and the challenges ahead. Journal of Constitutional and parliamentary Studies, 44, 264-272.
    2010 Bhanu, A. P. (2010). Changing face of Article 356: Judicial Zeal and Jerk-II. The Practical Lawyer- Journal Section, (2010) Feb 2010, Pp. 8-17, 2000/1537,, 08-17.
    2007 Bhanu, A. P. (2007). Changing face of Article 356: Judicial Zeal and Jerk -I. Journal of Constitutional and parliamentary Studies, 4, 276-292.
    - Chhabra, L., & P. Bhanu, A. (n.d.). LEGISLATIVE INSTRUMENTS: MECHANISMS FOR ADVANCING WOMENS HUMAN RIGHTS. International Journal of Advanced Research, 10(02), 1329-1338.
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  • Books
    Year Citation
    2024 Bhanu, A. P., Alaknanda., & Banerjee, R. (Eds.) (2024). Contemporary Issues in Constitutional Law. Law and Justice Publishing Co. Delhi, India.
    2024 Bhanu, A. P., Mathew, J., Ghai, P., & Tomer, A. (Eds.) (2024). UG Research Conclave Proceedings. Taneja Sales Corporation Delhi, India.
    2024 Bhanu, A. P., & Ghai, P. (Eds.) (2024). Emerging Legal Issues and their Understanding. Rudra Publishers & Distributors, Delhi, India.
    2023 Bhanu, A. P., & Padmini. (2023). Poverty Eradication and elevation of People's standard of Living. Satyam Law International, Delhi.
    2018 Bhanu, A. P. (2018). Women and Law. Satyam Law International, Delhi, India.

  • Book Chapters
    Year Citation
    2023 Vidit., & Bhanu, A. P. (2023). Communal Harmony Through Education: An Imperative in Constitutional Desire. In A. Yadav, S. Sthapak, & S. K. Dubey (Eds.), Communal Harmony & Peace (Ist ed., pp. 16-28). Rudra Publisher, Delhi.
    2023 Bhanu, A. P., Yadav, A., & Sthapak, S. (2023). Sexual Autonomy and Reproductive Rights of Women with Disability. In V. K. Ahuja, & Neha (Eds.), Disability- A Journey from Welfare to Rights. Delhi, India: Satyam Law International.
    2023 Bhanu, A. P., & Goel, A. (2023). Sports as a Tool to Vitalize Communal Harmony. In A. Yadav, S. Sthapak, & S. K. Dubey (Eds.), Communal Harmony & Peace (pp. 118-135). Delhi, India: Rudra Publisher.
    2023 Bhanu, A. P., Dilwali, A., & Patodia, A. (2023). Imperatives of the Basic Structure Doctrine: A Semi-centennial Concept. In Comparative Approaches in Law and Policy (pp. 7-20). Springer Nature Singapore.
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    2022 Bhanu, A. P. (2022). Protection of women from Domestic Violence: Law and Procedure,. In A. Yadav (Ed.), Silent Scars: They don't bleed- Domestic Violence (pp. 29-46). Delhi, India: Alter Notes Press,.
    2020 Bhanu, A. P. (2020). An assessment of the constitutional space for secularity and equality in India. In Freedom of Religion or Belief: Creating the Constitutional Space for Fundamental Freedoms (pp. 319-338). Edward Elgar Publishing.
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    2019 Bhanu, A. P. (2019). Faith, Food and Secularism: A Human Rights Approach. In V. K. Ahuja (Ed.), Human Rights: Contemporary Issue- Festschrift in the Honour of Professor Upendra Baxi (pp. 360-374). Delhi, India: Eastern Book Company.
    2018 Majumdar, R. K., & Bhanu, A. P. (2018). Surrogacy Issues: A Comparative Study with Special Reference to India. In A. P. Bhanu (Ed.), Women and Law (pp. 23-46). Delhi, India: Satyam Law International.
    2018 Majumdar, R. K., & Bhanu, A. P. (2018). Surrogacy Issues: A Comparative Study with Special Reference to India. In A. P. Bhanu (Ed.), Women and Law (pp. 23-46). Delhi, India: Satyam Law International.
    2018 Bhanu, A. P. (2018). A Study of Competing Justifications in Journey of Marital Rapes. In A. P. Bhanu (Ed.), Women & Law (pp. 119). Delhi, India: Satyam Law International.
    2018 Bhanu, A. P. (2018). A Study of Competing Justifications in Journey of Marital Rapes. In A. P. Bhanu (Ed.), Women & Law (pp. 119). Delhi, India: Satyam Law International.
    2017 Bhanu, A. P. (2017). Judicial Governance in Delayed Execution of Death. In V. Kumar, N. Vats, & V. Tiwari (Eds.), Law, Judiciary and Governance- A Festschrift (pp. 227-234). LexisNexis-Universal Publishing.

  • Theses
    Year Citation
    2006 Bhanu, A. P. (2006). Article 356 and Coalition Government: Constitutional Efficacy, Sanctity and Political Ingenuity. (PhD Thesis, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India).
    1997 Bhanu, A. P. (1997). Criminal Habits and traits: A Psycho-legal Analysis. (Master's Thesis, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India).
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