________________ Dr. AJAY KUMAR KOTHARI, B. Com., DTL, DCN, DML, M.A., M.L., Ph.D. Advocate, Madras High Court, Chennai Dr. Ajay Kumar Kothari was born on 05. 07. 1959 at Beawar (Rajasthan). After completing B.Com. and L.LB., specialising in Labour, Banking and Insurance laws, he passed M. L. (postgraduation specialising in Contracts and Mercantile Laws. While practising Income Tax Law at Madras High Court, he has continued to teach various law subjects under the agies of Southern Indian Regional Councils of various prestigious institutions, viz. The Institutes of C.A.,C.W.A., and C.S. of India. Various diplomas. in laws (Taxation, Constitution & Management Laws) are also at his credit. He has authored a book titled "Income, Wealth and Gift escaping assessments under Direct Tax laws" which was published by Deccan Publishers. Another book titled "Corporate Taxation" is under publication. After obtaining the Postgraduate (M. A.) degree in Jainology from Madras University, he completed his doctoral research at Dept. Of Philosophy & Religion of the world famous Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi under the auspicious guidance of Dr. Mukul Raj ji Mehta. His interests include deep and thorough understanding of Prakrit literature. He has compiled a book for the Sanskrit foundation course. Also to his credit is compilation and publication of a book titled Laghu Gautam Pricha , based on Bhagavati Sutra. He has studied Jaina Agams and various texts including Samayasara. He has also presented a few papers on Jaina Studies and attended Prakrit conferences. He is a Guest Lecturer in the Department of Jainology, University of Madras, Chennai, Padmavathi Nilayama, 6, Chengalavarayana Street, Chennai - 600 112 Phone : ( 05390237- (R) 5323896 Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org
