Bimal N. Patel

Patel was awarded the first Doctorate of Philosophy in International Law and Governance by the Jaipur National University, under the guidance of Professor V. S. Mani and the second Ph.D. in International law from the prestigious Leiden University. He acquired an LLM in International Law from Leiden University and a Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of Amsterdam. He also obtained Post master's degree Graduate Diploma in International Relations

from the University of Amsterdam and Post Graduate Diploma in International Relations and Development from the Institute of Social Studies, the Hague, The Netherlands. He received Post Graduate Summer School Certificate in International Relations, Foreign Policy, and Government from the University of Oslo, Norway. He completed his undergraduate studies in Agriculture Science from the Gujarat Agriculture University.

Patel served the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the Hague between 1995 and 2009. Patel has researched on the jurisprudence of the International Court of Justice, ITLOS, ICTY, and ILOAT. He has published and edited several books, research papers/articles/surveys in leading academic and international law journals. He has experience in designing and implementing international and national development and research programs and projects and networking and coordination with governmental agencies, UN bodies, and academic/research institutions in various parts of the world.

He has published, edited several books, research papers/articles/surveys in leading academic and international law journals. He possesses practical experience in dealing with international administrative law (international civil service laws) and organizational staff-management bodies. He has delivered lectures at Cambridge University, UK, Hague Academy of International Law, the Netherlands, Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, the Netherlands, Erasmus University of Rotterdam School of Law, the Netherlands, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway, University of Rome, La Sapienza, Rome, Italy, University of Auckland, New Zealand, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.http://education.mathrubhumi.com/php/news_events_details.php?nid=6567&slinkid= {{Dead link|date=March 2022}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ioc-unesco.org/index.php?option=com_oe&task=viewMemberRecord&memberID=22792|title=Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission|website=www.ioc-unesco.org}}{{cite web|url=http://www.indialawjournal.com/volume3/issue_4/article_by_bimal.html|title=India Law Journal|website=www.indialawjournal.com}} He was also specially invited to address the World Ocean Science Congress.{{cite web|url=http://www.gnlugmac.com/docs/GMAC-2013.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2014-05-06 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140330014646/http://www.gnlugmac.com/docs/GMAC-2013.pdf |archivedate=2014-03-30 }} He was also appointed as a member of the search panel for the selection of Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI){{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/Cabinet-Secretary-to-head-search-panel-for-RBI-deputy-governor/article14349683.ece|title=Cabinet Secretary to head search panel for RBI deputy governor|first=Manojit|last=Saha|newspaper=The Hindu|date=31 May 2016|publisher=|via=www.thehindu.com}} and as a member of the six-member panel headed by cabinet secretary PK Sinha to recommend the Chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Patel is also member of the high level National Security Advisory Board of India.{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/policy/government-considers-reappointing-uk-sinha-as-sebi-chairman-for-one-year/articleshow/50988295.cms|title=Government considers reappointing UK Sinha as Sebi chairman for one year|first=Reena|last=Zachariah|date=15 February 2016|publisher=|newspaper=The Economic Times}}

Bimal Patel assumed the charge of the Director-General of Rashtriya Raksha University (erstwhile Rakasha Shakti University) on 20 January 2020.{{Cite news|url=https://www.scconline.com/blog/post/2020/04/21/bimal-patel-appointed-as-the-director-general-of-raksha-shakti-university/|title=New Director-General of Raksha Shakti University}}

Patel was appointed director of GNLU in 2008.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/New-director-of-Gujarat-National-Law-University-appointed/articleshow/3678731.cms|title=New director of Gujarat National Law University appointed - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-02-25}} Under the leadership of Patel, GNLU has had steady growth. Since 2011, GNLU has started receiving US$2 million grants from the UGC under its five-year plan for general and overall development. He is credited to have played a pioneering role and responsibility in creating a world-class campus of GNLU spread across 50 acres of land given by the State Government of Gujarat and further generous assistance of nearly US$40 million by the Gujarat Government. He has been instrumental in starting many new courses and programs and has transformed the academic system of GNLU by adopting the Research-Based Teaching University curriculum. He also brought two prestigious global level conferences in India the Prestigious External Program of the Academy in collaboration with The Hague Academy of International Law, one of the most prestigious international law academies, and the Global Maritime Conference where the Under Secretary-General of the United Nations delivered the keynote. Diplomats and administrators of more than 10 countries were present. Judges of the International Court of Justice and International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea were among the participants. Ambassadors and diplomats of different nations took part in this conference along with senior officers of the Indian Government. He was also designated as the Resource Person, UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Geneva. He has successfully initiated and implemented LLM, Ph.D., diploma, and certificate programs, including on-line programs in law and interdisciplinary fields. He has pioneered in initiating several executive training programs for members of the executive, judiciary, government departments, defense forces, NGOs, among others. He has been instrumental in the public-private partnership model through establishing various chairs and fellowships in the areas of Law of the Sea, Intellectual Property Rights, Mergers and Acquisitions, Labour Laws, Real Estate, Energy Law, Environment and Sustainable Development, International Contracts among others. He has contributed to the creation of a Research-based Teaching University and Research-based Administrative University model, respectively.

Gujarat National Law University was excoriated by the Gujarat High Court in its order of Jaymin Rajendra Brahmbhatt v. Gujarat National Law University and 5 Others.{{Cite web|url=https://indiankanoon.org/doc/67542825/|title=Jaymin Rajendra Brahmbhatt v. Gujarat National Law University and 5 Others|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=25 February 2018}} The order had described the university as an epitome of injustice{{Cite news|url=https://barandbench.com/gujarat-high-court-just-called-nlu-epitome-injustice/|title=A High Court just called this National Law University the "epitome of injustice" [Read judgment] - Bar & Bench|last=A|first=Anuj|date=2016-05-05|work=Bar & Bench|access-date=2018-02-25|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/gujarat-hc-blow-to-gnlu-director-varsity-epitome-of-injustice-2786535/|title=Gujarat HC blow to GNLU director: 'Varsity epitome of injustice'|date=2016-05-06|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2018-02-25|language=en-US}} and set aside the order of a committee established by the university to cancel a student's examination.{{Cite web|url=https://www.legallyindia.com/law-schools/bimal-patel-has-turned-gnlu-gandhingar-into-a-human-rights-violating-oligarchy-agrees-hc-overturning-malafide-unreasonable-illegal-frisking-decision|title=Bimal Patel has turned GNLU Gandhingar into a 'human-rights-violating oligarchy', agrees HC, overturning 'malafide, unreasonable, illegal' frisking decision|last=Ganz|first=Kian|website=www.legallyindia.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-02-25}} GNLU filed a letters patent appeal (appeal to a bench of two judges of the same high court) along with an application for urgent hearing of the matter. The application for urgent hearing was dismissed by the Gujarat High Court.{{Cite web|url=https://www.legallyindia.com/law-schools/guj-hc-dismisses-gnlu-s-appeal-against-order-calling-it-an-anti-human-rights-oligarchy|title=Guj HC dismisses GNLU's appeal, for now, against order calling it an anti-human rights oligarchy; no urgency during court-vacation|last=Shrivastava|first=Prachi|website=www.legallyindia.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-02-25}} The Gujarat High Court finally disposed off the appeal by ordering in independent enquiry as agreed between the parties.{{Cite web|url=http://www.legallyindia.com/law-schools/hc-disposes-gnlu-appeal-v-oligarchy-order-orders-independent-inquiry-into-cheating-allegation|title=HC disposes GNLU appeal v 'oligarchy' order, orders independent inquiry into cheating allegation|last=Ganz|first=Kian|website=www.legallyindia.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-02-25}}

In early 2017, a financial officer filed a petition against GNLU alleging that his oral termination was illegal.{{Cite web|url=https://www.legallyindia.com/lawschools/gnlu-financial-officer-challenges-alleged-oral-termination-in-guj-hc-20170111-8211|title=GNLU financial officer challenges alleged abrupt, oral, wrongful termination in HC|last=Ganz|first=Kian|website=www.legallyindia.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-02-25}} In April 2017, Justice Sonia Gokani of the Gujarat High Court ordered that the employee be allowed to continue in service.{{Cite web|url=http://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/3676628/HC-Order-vs-GNLU-unlawful-termination-of.pdf|title=Patel Manoj Prakashbhai v. Gujarat National Law University, Special Civil Application No. 21629 of 2016|last=Gujarat High Court|date=|website=|access-date=20 February 2018}} GNLU appealed the High Court order but was asked by the court to ensure reinstatement of the employee.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/high-court-pulls-up-gnlu-issues-contempt-notice/articleshow/62989741.cms|title=High court pulls up GNLU, issues contempt notice - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-02-25}} After taking the employee back into service, GNLU put him on leave. In February 2018, Gujarat High Court ordered GNLU to comply with its earlier order in 'true spirit'.{{Cite news|url=http://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/education/gujarat-hc-slams-officials-of-gujarat-national-law-university/articleshow/62989393.cms|title=Gujarat HC slams officials of Gujarat National Law University - Ahmedabad Mirror|work=Ahmedabad Mirror|access-date=2018-02-25}}

In 2019, after two consecutive years at the helm of affairs, Patel was succeeded by Sanjeevi Shanthakumar.{{Cite news|url=https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/education/director-takes-charge-at-gnlu/articleshow/70251238.cms|title=Director takes charge at GNLU|date=17 July 2019|newspaper=Ahmedabad Mirror|language=en|access-date=2019-07-17}}

The United Nations, the Government of India, and the Government of Gujarat have engaged Patel to act as Adviser to many Ministries and Departments and has been deputed to draft both international, national, and state-level legislation.

• Antarctica Act of India;{{Cite web|url=https://www.springerprofessional.de/en/state-practices-on-antarctica-and-international-law-attempt-at-i/13331134|title=Antarctica Act}}
• Deep Seabed Mining Act of India;{{Cite web|url=https://actnowpng.org/blog/india-presses-ahead-laws-experimental-seabed-mining|title=Deep Seabed Mining Act}}
• Corporate Social Responsibility Policy for Public Sector Undertakings;
• Acts establishing universities such as Gujarat Sports University, Children University, Indian Institute of Teachers' Education, Gujarat State Litigation Policy;
• Gujarat Ombudsman (Lokayukta) Bill;
• Zero Landfill Regulations for 15 Wastes (Legal Guidelines for the Reduction, Recycling and Reuse of Waste);
• Temple Trust Bill;
• Draft Statute for Gujarat State Law Commission;
• Salt-pan Workers' Welfare Regulations; among others.
• Anti-Piracy Bill of India
• Merchant Shipping Code
• Private Maritime Security Companies Rules {{Cite web|url=https://finsindia.org/maritime-security-contractors-legal/|title=Private Maritime Security Companies Rules|date=12 July 2015}}
• Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act 2015

• The World Court Case-Law Digest and Reference Guide (3rd Edition, being finalized)
• The World Court Reference Guide and the Case-Law Digest 2000-2010 (2nd ed.) (foreword by President Peter Tomka, ICJ), (The Hague: Nijhoff, 2014) {{cite web|title=World Court Reference Guide and the Case-Law Digest|publisher=Brill|url=https://brill.com/view/title/24746}}
• The World Court Reference Guide: Judgments, Advisory Opinions and Orders of the PCIJ and ICJ (1922-2000, 1st ed.) – (Introduction by Shabtai Rosenne); (The Hague: Kluwer Law International, 2002) {{cite book|title=World Court Reference Guide: Judgments, Advisory Opinions and Orders of the Permanent Court of International Justice and the International Court of Justice (1922 - 2000)|publisher=Kluwer Law International|year=2002}}
• A Commentary – International Litigation by and against India before the ICJ, PCA, ITLOS, and WTO, (Foreword by Prof. Allain Pellet and Professor Upendra Baxi) (EBC, 2018)
• ITLOS Jurisprudence (1994-2014): Case Commentary, Case-Law Digest, and Reference Guide (foreword by President Peter Tomka, ICJ, and Judge David Attard, ITLOS) (EBC, 2015) {{cite journal|title=Law of the Sea and ITLOS Jurisprudence|journal=Canadian Yearbook of International Law/Annuaire Canadien de Droit International|date=October 2017|volume=54|pages=635–639|publisher=EBC|doi=10.1017/cyl.2017.4|url=https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/canadian-yearbook-of-international-law-annuaire-canadien-de-droit-international/article/abs/law-of-the-sea-international-tribunal-for-the-law-of-the-sea-jurisprudence-case-commentary-caselaw-digest-and-reference-guide-19942014-by-bimal-n-patel-with-forewords-by-judge-peter-tomka-and-judge-david-attard-lucknow-eastern-book-company-2015-418-pages/63B9AA0566AFEA2CFF22929A98E8C561}}
• Fiscal’s Friend – International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia Jurisprudence, ICTY Case-Law Digest (The Hague: ICTY, 2002)

• UNCLOS and Climate Change: ITLOS Advisory Opinion No. 31 (Upcoming in the Indian Journal of International Law)
• Maritime Security and Sustainable Development and the Coastal Communities of India in Niels Blokker (eds.), Liber Amicorum Nico Schrijver: Furthering the Frontiers of International Law: Sovereignty, Human Rights, Sustainable Development (Leiden: Nijhoff, 2021), 247-263
• Indian Presidency of the UN Security Council: Strengthening of a Comprehensive Maritime Security Normative Framework and Developments, 11 AALCO Journal of International Law (2022-23), 15-23
• Indian Ocean and Maritime Security: Cooperation, Competition and Threats, Bimal N. Patel, William Nunes, and Aruna Malik (eds.) (Foreword by Mr. Manohar Parrikar, Defense Minister of India), (Routledge, 2016)
• Report on the Obligations under the UNCLOS – National Legislative Implementation Compliance Assessment of India (September 2017)
• Sustainable Development and India: Convergence of Law, Politics, Economics, and Science, Bimal N. Patel and Ranita Nagar (eds.) (Oxford University Press, 2017) {{cite book|title=Sustainable Development and India|date=8 March 2018|publisher=Oxford University Press|isbn=978-0-19-947462-2|url=https://global.oup.com/academic/product/sustainable-development-and-india-9780199474622?cc=jp&lang=en&}}
• “Sustainable Development and Marine Environment – A Preview of Legal Issues in India” in Sustainable Development and India (Oxford University Press, 2017)
• Marine Environment Law and Practice of China, India, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, Xiamen Academy of International Law (Leiden: Nijhoff, 2017)
• “Implementation of the Freedom of Navigation and the Law of the Sea: Prospects of Naval Competition and Cooperation in the Indian Ocean”, US Naval War College Workshop, Hawaii, 12-13 January 2016
• Good Order at Sea: Stability in the Indian Ocean, UGC Centre for Maritime Studies, University of Pondicherry, February 2016
• The Bay of Bengal – Bangladesh-India Arbitration Award – Continuation of Dispute, Military Law and Operations Edition 2016, US Department of Defense, Vancouver, March 2016

• Responsibility of International Organisations: Regime of Legal Obligations between the United Nations, the World Bank, the International Atomic Energy Agency, and the European Union (Foreword by C. F. Amerasinghe) (New Delhi: EBC, 2013) {{cite web|title=Responsibility of International Organisations|publisher=EBC|url=https://www.ebcwebstore.com/product_info.php?products_id=100245}}
• A Comprehensive Guide on the Laws of Human Rights in Commonwealth Countries (Wadhwa Publications, New Delhi, 2007) {{cite web|title=A Comprehensive Guide on Laws of Human Rights Laws of Commonwealth Countries|year=2007|publisher=Wadhwa|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aqVhMwAACAAJ}}

• National Security of India and International Law, Foreword by Dr. Henry Kissinger, Mr. Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser of India, and Introduction by Professor John Norton Moore, Virginia Law School (Brill, 2020) {{cite book|title=National Security of India and International Law|date=2 July 2020|publisher=Brill|isbn=9789004427563|url=https://brill.com/view/title/56735}}
• National Security Act(s) of India: Legal, Judicial, and Inter-Disciplinary Perspective, Rashtriya Raksha University, 2023 {{cite book|title=National Security Act(s) of India|publisher=Rashtriya Raksha University, Lavad-Gandhinagar (Gujarat), India|isbn=978-93-93485-08-3|url=https://rru.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/previewBook.pdf}}
• The State Practice of India and the Development of International Law: Dynamics of Interplay between Foreign Policy and Jurisprudence (Leiden-Boston: Brill, 2016) {{cite book|title=The State Practice of India and the Development of International Law|date=27 June 2016|publisher=Brill|isbn=9789004321335|url=https://brill.com/view/title/33130}}
• India and International Law (Volume 1) (The Hague: Kluwer Law International, 2005) {{cite journal|title=India and International Law|journal=American Journal of International Law|date=April 2007|volume=101|issue=2|pages=538–544|publisher=Cambridge|doi=10.1017/S0002930000030281|url=https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/american-journal-of-international-law/article/abs/india-and-international-law-edited-by-bimal-n-patel-leiden-martinus-nijhoff-publishers-2005-pp-xii-379-179-125/87999EB0512C2EC0677B3441EB654150|last1=Karamanian|first1=Susan L.}}

• Visiting Professor, University of Barcelona, Spain
• Hague University Faculty Member, the Netherlands
• External Examiner, University of Mauritius, Mauritius
• Visiting Associate Professor, University of Malaya, Malaysia
• Visiting Professor & Eminent Scholar Member, Gujarat National Law University, India
• Adjunct Professor, Sardar Patel University, V. V. Nagar, India
• Visiting Professor & Advisor, MIT School of Government, Pune, India
• Member, ILA Committee on Teaching of International Law
• Life Member and Honorary European Coordinator, Indian Society of International Law
• Member, American, Australian-New Zealand, Indian, European Society of International Law, International Law Association, Netherlands Association of International Law (NVIR)

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