Prof. (Dr.) V.J. Praneshwaran holds B.A.L., LL.B., LL.M., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees from Bangalore University, with a specialization in Constitutional Law. He brings with him over 17 years of teaching experience, 5 years of research experience, and 6.5 years of industry and legal practice experience, reflecting a well-rounded blend of academic excellence and professional expertise. He has served as a Member of the Board of Examiners (BoE) for Postgraduate Law (2022–2023) at Bangalore University. With extensive experience in legal practice, client counselling, and academia, Prof. Praneshwaran has made significant contributions to legal education, awareness, and literacy initiatives. In addition, he is associated as a patron with a registered legal aid trust, actively supporting access to justice and promoting community legal empowerment.

praneshwaran.vj@cmr.edu.in

Dr. Souradeep Rakshit is an Assistant Professor at the School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru. He completed his B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. from the Department of Law, University of North Bengal, and was awarded the prestigious University Medal by the Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal in recognition of his outstanding academic performance. He has qualified UGC-NET and holds a Ph.D., with research focused on the constitutional protection of human rights of under-trial prisoners and bail jurisprudence. His areas of specialization include Constitutional Law, Human Rights, and Criminal Jurisprudence. He has published extensively in SCOPUS-indexed and UGC CARE-listed journals and has presented research papers at several national and international conferences. He also serves as the Faculty Coordinator of the Moot Court Society and is a member of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). With a strong commitment to academic excellence and socio-legal research, Dr. Rakshit actively engages in interdisciplinary scholarship addressing contemporary constitutional and criminal justice issues. His work reflects a dedication to strengthening legal education, promoting human rights discourse, and mentoring young scholars toward meaningful academic and professional contributions.

souradeep.rakshit@christuniversity.in

Criminal Law

Dr. Chanjana Elsa Philip holds a Ph.D. in Law and has over 17 years of teaching experience, along with 7 years of research and 2 years of industry exposure. She specializes in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and Public Law. Her scholarly work includes publications on constitutional interpretation, constitutional complexity, and the theory of deterrence in criminal jurisprudence, featured in reputed law journals. She has actively contributed to academic discussions on criminal procedure, evidence law, and constitutional governance through seminars and invited lectures. She serves as an Associate Professor at CMR University, School of Legal Studies, and has been associated with the institution since 2009. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she is involved in mentoring students for moot court competitions and has served as a judge in national moot court events. She also contributes to academic publishing as part of the editorial team of university law journals, reflecting her continued engagement in legal scholarship and academic development.

chanjana.e@cmr.edu.in

He holds an LL.M. and Ph.D., and is UGC-NET qualified, with over 18 years of teaching experience, along with prior professional practice as an Advocate and Consultant. His academic interests centre on Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, and Constitutional Interpretation. His research and publications engage with themes such as the Basic Structure doctrine, constitutional identity, and the impact of constitutional interpretation on the criminal justice system. During his years in practice, he has appeared before the High Court of Karnataka and other judicial forums. In academia, he has been actively involved in organizing national and international seminars, contributing to editorial responsibilities in law journals, and mentoring students in moot court and debate competitions. He continues to contribute to legal scholarship through teaching, research, and academic leadership.

sreenidhi.k@cmr.edu.in

Dr. Jayati Kharga is presently serving as the Principal-in-Charge at the Indian Institute of Legal Studies since 2023. She previously served as an Assistant Professor of Law at the same institution from 2016 onwards, contributing significantly to teaching and academic development. She completed her Ph.D. in Law from Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University in 2023 and obtained her LL.M. and B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from the Department of Law, University of North Bengal. She has actively participated in and presented papers at various UGC-sponsored national and international seminars, conferences, workshops, and faculty development programmes. In addition, she has published several research articles in reputed peer-reviewed journals, reflecting her continuous engagement in legal research and scholarship.