Kunal Shekhar
Bridging tech and law — TMT, AI governance, data science
Shillong, Meghalaya, India
Joined April 2026
Summary
Bridges technology and law through an integrated academic path and practical work — enrolled in an integrated B.S. (Data Science) LL.B. programme while producing writing and projects at the intersection of digital forensics, AI governance and data protection. github+2
Hands-on legal intern with experience across government, regulatory and private legal settings — completed short internships at the Ministry of Law and Justice, Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority, and law firms, focusing on drafting, statutory interpretation, ADR and IP/trademark work. ac+1
Active student leader and technical organiser at NLU Meghalaya — served as Tech Head of the Moot Court Society and as a founding member of the university's Outreach and External Relationship Cell, managing technical/AV resources and coordinating outreach activities. deepenrich+1
Publishes research and commentary on law and technology topics — writes for outlets like LiveLaw and contributes academic pieces on personal law and juvenile rehabilitation, indicating engagement with both practical legal issues and scholarly research. livelaw+2
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Rights of Apostate under Muslim Inheritance Law in India: A Study
April 1, 2026A study on the position of apostates under Muslim inheritance law in India, published in the Central University of Kashmir Law Review.
Empowering Consumer Dispute Resolution In E-Commerce Via Digital Forensics
October 1, 2024Explores how digital forensics and electronic evidence can strengthen consumer dispute resolution mechanisms in e‑commerce, discussing security, authentication, data management, payment security and shipment considerations.
Is India equipped to rehabilitate its juveniles?
Authored work on juvenile rehabilitation in India (available via ResearchGate).