"I have known Dr. Rajiv Kumar Gupta, I.A.S., for the last couple of years as a Senior Bureaucrat in Gujarat. It has indeed been a pleasure to watch his intellectual growth and his sustained interest in International Law issues. At a more practical level, he is rated as one of the most outstanding civil servants of his age group in the State of Gujarat, India."

"I have gone through the study …. proposed by Dr Rajiv Kumar Gupta …….. This scholarly venture would be unique, in as much as it would come from a practitioner in this field. I am sure, Dr. Gupta’s practical experience through his illustrious career and his persistent academic endeavor would result in a research work of highest order."

"I have seen in Dr. Gupta a unique combination of intellectual brilliance with professional and administrative competence..............."

"Dr. Rajiv Kumar Gupta is a member of distinguished Indian Administrative Service. He has taken active interest in pursuing studies in the field of international law and obtained a Ph.D. for his thesis on The Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity in International Law: With special reference to Indian Law and Practice."

"Dr Rajiv K. Gupta …..has exhibited top management and leadership qualities while handling various infra structural development issues. His innovativeness in designing strategies to create human and social capital to complement the physical capital created by expansion of ..."

"Dr Gupta’s passion for academia, his commitment to his work, his determination to make a significant difference to the society around him, his conscientiousness and perseverance make him an example amongst his contemporaries. He is a role model for young Indians who aspire to contribute to the country."