Naibedya Dash

Alumni

Naibedya graduated from the National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata with a BA LLB.

Before joining CLPR, he previously worked with Justice Nagarathna at the Supreme Court of India as a judicial intern, and as a researcher for Parichay on a report analysing citizenship determination processes in Assam. In his previous experience at CLPR as an intern, he undertook research regarding the intersection of constitutionalism, discrimination and the right to life. He also assisted on litigation furthering the right to equal opportunity for transgender people.

He joined CLPR as a Research Associate, and worked in the areas of constitutional culture, transgender rights, anti-caste discourse as well as strategic litigation projects.

His research interests include constitutional rights theory, citizenship and immigration law, and labour law.

Publications

Blog

PUBLICATION | What Stories do the Numbers Tell? A Data-Driven Narrative to Seek Women’s Equal Opportunity in the Higher Judiciary in India

September 23, 2025

Why do women remain so underrepresented in India’s higher judiciary?

A new article published in the Socio-Legal Review (NLSIU) — “What Stories Do the Numbers Tell? A Data-Driven Narrative to Seek Women’s Equal Opportunity in the Higher Judiciary in India” — uses data to show how entry routes, later appointments, and systemic gatekeeping limit women’s path to leadership.

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Event Report: Fireside Chat With Justice Indira Banerjee & Jayna Kothari

March 30, 2025

The Centre for Law and Policy Research (‘CLPR’) organised a Fireside Chat with…

Event Report | National Consultation on Resource Book on Caste Discrimination in India

November 23, 2024

On November 18th, the Centre for Law and Policy Research (CLPR) organised a National Consultation…

Event Report | KYRE Session on Disability Rights at Chikkaballapur

September 13, 2024

Centre for Law and Policy Research (CLPR) and Karnataka Vikalchetanara Sanghatane (KVS) organized a ‘Know Your Rights and Entitlements’ (KYRE) session specifically designed to educate the local community about the rights and legal options available to persons with disabilities.