BIO–SKETCH

Dr. Hukam Chand Sharma (Ganeshia), widely known as Dr. H.C. Ganeshia, was born on 9 May 1954 in the village of Moroli Daang, Bharatpur district, Rajasthan. He completed his LL.B. and D.L.L. from the University of Rajasthan and began his legal practice in 1979 at the Bharatpur District Court.

In 1986, he joined the Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur, where he soon emerged as one of the state’s leading legal minds. Today, he is recognised across India as a prominent legal luminary and a respected constitutional expert, whose work spans law, education, human rights and global humanitarian service.

1. Professional Experience

Advocate & Legal Career

• Member of the Rajasthan Bar Council since 13 March 1979.
• Actively practising in the Supreme Court of India, Rajasthan High Court and various courts across the country.
• Closely associated with eminent judges, Vice-Chancellors, retired officers and legal experts from diverse fields.

Honorary Doctorates

On 18 January 2018, Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University conferred upon Dr. Ganeshia the prestigious Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.).

The convocation was graced by:

• Former President of India Smt. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil (Chief Guest)
• Former Governor & Chancellor Dr. D.Y. Patil
• Mr. Adar Poonawalla (CEO, COVISHIELD) who was also awarded D.Litt. on the same day.

2. Nominations & Appointments

Dr. H.C. Ganeshia has been entrusted with numerous national and international leadership roles, including:

• Executive Council Member, Pondicherry University — Nominated by the President of India (2011–2014).
• Board of Management Member, BBAU (Central University), Lucknow — Nominated by the President of India (2011–2014).
• Chancellor, International Hindi Literature Council — Appointed multiple times (2016, 2018, 2022).
• Global Chancellor, International Roma Cultural University — Appointed in Nov 2022.
• Global Ambassador, Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Club, London — Appointed on 22 Oct 2022.
• Chief Patron, Rajasthan Yog Pratishthan, Jaipur.
• Member, Inspecting Committee of Dental College, University of Rajasthan (2000–2001).
• Protector, Anti-Corruption People Awareness Institution, Jaipur.
• Member, Finance Committee, BBAU (Central University), Lucknow.
• Chairman, Academic Advisory Council, Sanskriti Group of Institutions, New Delhi.
• Member, Ethiopian Cultural Centre, New Delhi.
• Chairman, Advisory Board — International Human Rights Organisation (active in 58+ countries).
• Chairman, Advisory Board — Technical University, Jaipur.
• Chairman, Award Selection Committee — Maharishi Arvind Foundation, Jaipur.
• Chief Advisor, D.Y. Patil Group (Universities, Hospitals & global institutions).
• Chairperson, Bharat Gaurav Awards Selection Committee — conducted internationally (USA, UK Parliament, UNO, Dubai, France, etc.).
• Delivered official welcome speeches in the House of Commons, UNO, and major global award ceremonies (2014–2022).
• Honoured at Mahatma Gandhi International Shikhar Samman — 11 Jan 2020, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
• Pradhan Patron of AU Jaipur Marathon — a Guinness World Record holder event (2020).
• As President, The Noble Foundation of India, he has honoured several global spiritual leaders and Padma awardees.
• Patron of ISKCON Temple.
• Member & Patron of numerous educational, cultural, philanthropic and global organisations across India, UK, Ethiopia and the Middle East.

(Note: The complete list contains over 40+ major appointments and can be further detailed as required.)

3. Social Service & Philanthropy

Dr. Ganeshia’s dedication to justice extends far beyond the courtroom. He has actively worked to protect vulnerable communities and uphold human rights.

Public Interest Litigations (PILs)

He has filed and supported several significant PILs, including:

• Prevention of Child Marriages (covered by BBC World).
• Fraud and cheating cases involving major companies.
• Pollution of Pushkar Lake and the surroundings of the Brahma Temple.
• Illegal fee extortion by private institutions.
• Deen Dayal Trust matters.
• Police custody death cases.
• Rehabilitation of slum-area families in Jaipur.

Social Initiatives

• Supporter of Bachpan Bachao Andolan; awarded by Nobel Laureate Shri Kailash Satyarthi.
• Patron of Sanskriti, a philanthropic body organising the world-famous Jaipur Marathon (2010–2022), Rajasthan Gaurav Awards and Bharat Gaurav Awards across the world.

4. Honours & Awards

Dr. Ganeshia has received hundreds of awards, both national and international. Some highlights include:

• Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) — Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University (2018)
• Doctor of Laws (DLL) — Sanskrit University, Mathura
• D.Litt. — Vikramshila Hindi Vidyapeeth, Bihar
• Honorary Doctorate — GTV University, Bangalore
• D.Litt. — International Roma Cultural University (2022)
• Global Leadership Award, Dubai (2021)
• Bharat Gaurav Award, New York (2012)
• Vidhi Rama Award — BBAU, Lucknow (2017)
• Mahatma Gandhi International Shikhar Samman (2020)
• Rajasthan Gaurav — conferred by the Governor of Rajasthan
• Brij Gaurav, Vipra Vibhushan, Sikh Shiromani Award, Rashtriya Ekta Award, Acharya Vinoba Bhave Award, and many more.

His name has also been entered into the World Book of Records (UK, 2018).

5. Public Recognition

Numerous national magazines and newspapers have highlighted his life and work, including:

• India Today — “Icon of Rajasthan”
• DNA India — “Jewels of Jaipur”
• India’s Pride Magazine — Featured on the cover alongside former US President Barack Obama
• Honour Vision, Aha Zindagi, King Magazine, Upasana Samay, Maya India and many others praising his humanitarian work and legal brilliance.

He is often portrayed in the media as:

“Garibon Ka Masiha”, “Bejubaano Ki Zubaan”, “Diamond of the Desert”, “A Multi-Dimensional Personality”.

6. Landmark Judgments

Bazigar Mahasangh Land Allotment Case

In this historic judgment, the Rajasthan High Court ordered the allocation of 1200 murabba land to nomadic tribes — a major step in recognising their rights and livelihood.

Ramsingh & Others vs. State (302 IPC)

In a rare decision, anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC was granted — a significant milestone in the understanding of personal liberty and bail jurisprudence.

Constitutional Interpretation

Several of his arguments have helped shape the understanding of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, influencing future jurisprudence and strengthening protections for citizens.

7. Personal Details

• Date of Birth: 9 May 1954
• Residence: “HAVELI”, 169 Doctors Colony, Near DCM, Ajmer Road, Jaipur (Rajasthan), India
• Email: gauravganeshia1983@gmail.com

Dr. H.C. Sharma (Ganeshia) is widely regarded as a voice for the poor, a guardian of justice, and a leader with an unwavering commitment to public welfare.