Harshita Kulkarni
Ph.D., Karnatak University, DharwadAssistant Professor
Harshita Kulkarni
Ph.D., Karnatak University, DharwadMy primary area of interest is focused on role of legislations in the field of recent technological developments. The rapid growth of technology has raised the demand for establishing a stronger legal protection to the potential threats that are posed by these developments. Additionally, it is essential to evaluate the extent to which the use of technology is to be made in certain domains and the awareness of the potential threats among the users of the same. One of the outcomes of the research that I conducted, indicates that there is less awareness regarding the legal rights and enforcement mechanisms among the users; many users are more focused towards the convenience that technology gives them rather than making an attempt to understand the other consequences of the usage of the same. In this context, it is also essential to examine the role of government in regulating and managing the complications and risks posed by service providers and users of the evolving technologies. Despite the efforts from various governments as well as the international organisations, it has been evidenced that instances where technology poses risk are high. This calls in for constant evolvement of legal mechanisms to control and regulate the negative consequences of use of technology to match the pace at which it is expanding.
Dr. Harshita Kulkarni has joined Chanakya University’s School of Law, Governance and Public Policy since 2025. She is interested in technology laws, corporate laws, IPR, Constitutional Law and academic writing.
Dr Harshita has obtained Ph.D. in Law from Karnatak University, Dharwad. Her area of research revolved around digitalisation, technology and law. She has her Master’s degree from Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi with Gold Medal for having stood First to the University and awarded with prize sponsored by ‘Nani A. Palkiwala Memorial Trust, Mumbai’ for scoring highest in LL.M (Corporate & Commercial Laws). She has obtained her Law degree from R.L Law College, Belgaum. She was Visiting Faculty at National Forensics Sciences University, Dharwad Campus prior to joining Chanakya University. She has been associated with Karnatak University for the last 8 years as Teaching Assistant and Guest Faculty.
In addition to the teaching experiences, Dr Harshita also has been Resource Person for various programmes and presented papers at various conferences. She has also published several articles in reputed journals.
Along with academics, she also has interned at various reputed law firms, participated in several moot court, debates and extempore competitions which has further added her ability to present as faculty of law.
- Ph.D. Karnatak University, 2024
- LL.M., Karnataka State Law University, 2016
- B.A., LL. B. R.L Law College, Belgaum (Affiliated to KSLU), 2014
- Vishwanath M. & Harshita Kulkarni, An Evaluation of DNA Profiling Bill, Bangalore University Law Journal, Vol. 13, No. 1, 2023, (ISSN 0973-3280), pp. 126-139
- Vishwanath M. & Harshita Kulkarni, The Perils of Introduction of Criminal Procedure Identification Act, 2022, VLC Law Review-Legal Spectrum, Vol. IV, 2022
- Harshita Kulkarni, Aadhaar and Violation of Right to Privacy, Vol. VI, 2020, VBCL Law Review (2020) (ISSN 2456-0480) pp. 225-243
- Vishwanath M. & Harshita Kulkarni, Fundamental Milieu of Identification and Aadhaar- Should the Citizens Really Be Concerned?, Salgaocar Law Review, Volume VI, 2020 (ISSN 2395-7263). pp 1-20
- Harshita Kulkarni, Are Our Women Safe Now?, (2014) KSLU-SLR 112 (ISSN 2347-8675)
Popular Writings
Co-authored with Dr. Chetan Singai an opinion piece titled “DPDP: A Missed Shot at Reform?” published in Deccan Herald on 8th February 2025.
Available at: https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/dpdp-a-missed-shot-at-reform-3395736
Project 1:
- Title: Analysing the Health Data Management Policy (2020) under the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) in Karnataka: Challenges and Opportunities
- Duration: 12 Months
- Granting Agency: Centre for Integrated Public Health, Chanakya University
- Short Description: The objective of this research is to identify the legal gaps that exists in digitalisation of public health records in the State of Karnataka and propose the possible ways to address these challenges.
- Status: Ongoing