Anchored in the deep waters of legal academia and advocacy, Mr. Anurag Sarthi is a law professor, researcher, and writer whose work bridges the realms of maritime security, environmental sustainability, and public law. He holds an LL.M. in Coastal and Maritime Security Law and Governance from Rashtriya Raksha University (Distinction, 2nd Rank) and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Law at the University of Delhi. He has also earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law and Policy from NLU Delhi with a Grade A (First Class).

Mr. Sarthi brings a unique blend of academic rigor and practical insight, having served as an advocate enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi and as a faculty member at Raffles Law School, Raffles University. His teaching portfolio includes subjects such as Law of Torts, Environmental Law, Administrative Law, Law of the Sea, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. During his tenure, he actively contributed to institutional development through NAAC coordination, moot court initiatives, and career counselling sessions.

A recognized researcher, he has published Scopus-indexed book chapters and articles on climate change, maritime governance, and legal adaptation to emerging technologies. His recent editorial work includes the book Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: A Departure from the Colonial Era. He has also presented papers at numerous national and international conferences, with accolades such as the Best Paper Presenter Award validating his scholarly contributions. Mr. Sarthi has served as a judge for several national moot court competitions and has contributed to legal academia by drafting moot propositions for prominent events. He has completed multiple certifications including those by the ICRC and IARC. Anurag's creative side shines through his interest in street theatre, script writing, and innovative legal thinking—he is also the inventor of a Legal Documentation Verification Kiosk, a design registered in 2024.

Professional Education

Teaching Courses

• Law of the Sea
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Environmental Law
• Administrative Law
• Law of Torts

Research Interests

• Law of the Sea and Maritime Law
• Environmental Law
• Climate Change Law
• Public International Law
• Artificial Intelligence

Inventions

“Legal Documentation Verification Kiosk”, Design Registration, 432704-001, Issued Nov 28, 2024 [1st Inventor]

Selected Publications

• Edited Book, “Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: A Departure from the Colonial Era”, Whitesmann Publishing Co., Mar 17, 2025 [ISBN 978-81-19725-81-6]
• “Security-Migration Nexus in Central Asia: Effects of Climate Change on Regional Stability”, Handbook on Migration, International Relations and Security in Asia [Scopus Indexed]- In Press
• “Protecting the Traditional Knowledge of Coastal Communities for Climate Resilience”, Rivers Unbound: Exploring Social Currents, Legal Tides, and Stories of Flow, (1st ed.). Routledge.
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• “Revolutionizing Sea Level Rise Monitoring in India: Leveraging AGI-Powered Drones for Climate Adaptation”, Artificial General Intelligence-Based Drones for Climate Change_(pp. 249-272). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
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• “Climate Change and its Implications on Indian Fisheries Sector”, International Research Journal on Police Science - Special Edition on Coastal and Maritime Security Laws, Vol-8, Issue-1, April 2023 [ISSN:2454-597X]
• Legislative Brief, “The Loopholes in India’s Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill, 2019”, Justitia, Osmania University Law Journal, Vol.6 (1 & 2) 2022 Issue [ISSN:0447-1954]

Selected Presentations

• “Digital Transformation for a Low-carbon and Sustainable Shipping Industry in India”, International Conference on Emerging Trends of Maritime Laws in India organized by GMU and Tamil Nadu Dr. B.R Ambedkar Law University on 2nd -4th April, 2025.
• “Coastal Security and Sustainable Development of Coastal Communities”, National Conference on “Conceptualising Legal Framework and Policies for Coastal Zones in India: Issues and Challenges” on 28th-29th March 2025 at NorthCap University.
• “The Human Rights of Stowaways: A Study of Legal Barriers and Opportunities for Redress”, Workshop on ‘Permacrisis at sea: navigating oceans dualities’, 2025 ESIL Research Forum in Catania, Italy on 18th March 2025.
• “Best Practices for Safeguarding Traditional Knowledge of the Indian Coasts for Climate Adaptation”, International Conference on Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights: Strategies and Best Practices, IILM University, School of Law, 10-11 March 2025.
• “Enhancing Coastal Surveillance through AI for Climate-Resilient India”, International Conference on Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Natural Intelligence for Creating a Better World, Fairfield Institute of Management and Technology School of Law, 28-29 Feb 2025. [Best Paper Presenter Award]
• “Green Energy Transition: Nexus between Energy and National Security”, International Conference on Environmental Justice, 25 th Aug -1 st Sept, 2023.
• “Justice for Climate Refugees Through the Lens of Human Rights Violations”, International Conference on Implementing People-Focused Access to Justice, Faculty of Shariah and Law, Villa College, Maldives, April 2023.
• “Significant Contribution of Indian Judiciary in Ensuring the Environment Protection”, International Conference on Environmental Governance organized by the Centre for Research on Environmental Studies, United World School of Law, Karnavati University, conducted on 25th February 2023.
• “Identification Number and Privacy Policy: A Comparative Analysis of Indian, Swedish and American System”, 4th International Conference on Comparative Law organized by Amity Law School, Noida, Amity University Uttar Pradesh and School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University, Western Australia on 10th - 11th February 2023.
• “Impact of Climate change on India's Fishing Industry”, International Conference on 40 Years of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea: Examining Success and Failures organized by School of Law, Bennett University, Oct 2022.
• “Climate Change and its Implications on Water as a Resource”, Kathmandu Dialogue, Aug 2018. [Best Paper Presenter Award]