Maneka is an Associate Professor of Law and Vice Dean (Office of Student Affairs) at the Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS) within O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) in India. Her academic and administrative work bridges the fields of legal education, institutional governance, and student welfare, while her scholarly research critically investigates the intersections of constitutional law, environmental jurisprudence, and regulatory policy.
Her research has increasingly focused on the legal, ethical, and governance dimensions of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), as well as environmental governance and regulatory compliance. She explores how automated systems, algorithmic decision-making, and digital surveillance challenge traditional legal frameworks, interrogating the implications for crime prevention, accountability, and human rights. She has also contributed as an expert resource person for regional and national academic lecture series focusing on critical regulatory mechanisms like Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
In addition to her core scholarship, she engages in interdisciplinary teaching and curriculum design, instructing specialized courses on AI governance and environmental justice. Within her administrative capacity as Vice Dean, she oversees student affairs, coordinates faculty mentorship programs, and contributes to institutional policy development, including participation in gender sensitization committees. Through her teaching, academic writing, and leadership, she contributes to the ongoing discourse surrounding regulatory adaptability, student welfare, and ethical governance in contemporary tech-driven societies.