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Prof. (Dr.) S. Surya Prakash<\/b>
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Introducing our Patron Professor S. Surya Prakash, a respected legal scholar with over thirty years of experience in academia. He is currently the Vice Chancellor at the National Law Institute University in Bhopal and brings valuable knowledge to the institution.

\nHis career includes significant milestones. He has served as Vice Chancellor at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University in Visakhapatnam and founded Maharashtra National Law University in Aurangabad. Professor Surya Prakash is not just a scholar, he is also a prolific writer. He has written many works on current issues, with publications ranging from 'Bonded Labour and Social Justice' (1990) to 'Constitution and Composite Culture' (2023). His literary contributions show his commitment to social justice and legal education.

\nAlong with his writing, Professor Surya Prakash has presented over 40 research papers at various national and international seminars and conferences, adding to the global legal conversation. He has also participated in important projects, such as those with DFID-GVT and the High Court of M.P. This involvement highlights his dedication to the field of law.\nHis passion for international engagement is evident. In 2010, he was invited by the U.S. State Department to participate in the International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP) to study the U.S. judicial system. This experience offered him unique insights into the U.S. judicial system and legal education.\nProfessor Surya Prakash has a strong interest in various legal areas, including jurisprudence, alternative dispute resolution, international commercial arbitration, labor laws, health law, as well as culture and law. His diverse contributions to the legal field make him an inspiring figure.\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Prof. (Dr.) Manish Yadav Sir<\/b>
\nAssistant Professor
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Dr. Manish Yadav is a distinguished academician, researcher, and administrator with over thirteen years of multifaceted experience in legal education, policy formulation, and regulatory affairs.

He currently serves as Associate Professor (ADR) and Deputy Director of the Distance Learning Department at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal.\nHe is a reputed alumnus of NLIU Bhopal and a Ph.D. in Law from Barkatullah University, Dr. Yadav has previously held academic and administrative positions at various distinguished universities including Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur.

\nKnown for his visionary approach, he has conceptualized and developed several pioneering academic programs.\nDr. Yadav has made significant contributions to legal literature, authoring thirteen books and over forty research papers in reputed national and international journals. His recent publication, \u201cLaw Relating to Trade Secret and Technology Transfer\u201d, is a first-of-its-kind academic work in India that explores Trade Secrets and Technology Transfer in depth.

\nAnother notable book, \u201cEnergy Laws - Regulation in the Electricity Sector and Protection of Consumer Rights\u201d, received a foreword from Shri Piyush Goyal, former Minister of State for Power, Coal, and New & Renewable Energy.\nDr. Yadav is a Board of Editors member for various reputed journals and an active member of multiple international professional bodies.\nDr. Manish Yadav\u2019s professional philosophy centers around innovation in legal education, interdisciplinary learning, and industry-oriented curriculum design. Through his leadership role at NLIU, he continues to promote a dynamic learning environment that bridges theory, practice, and policy, empowering students and professionals to excel in the evolving global legal landscape.\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Prof. (Dr.) S. Surya Prakash Vice Chancellor B.Com, M.L, Ph.D, Professor of Law (Dispute Settlement Process) Introducing our Patron Professor S. Surya Prakash, a respected legal scholar with over thirty years of experience in academia. He is currently the Vice Chancellor at the National Law Institute University in Bhopal and brings valuable knowledge to the institution. His career includes significant milestones. He has served as Vice Chancellor at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University in Visakhapatnam and founded Maharashtra National Law University in Aurangabad. Professor Surya Prakash is not just a scholar, he is also a prolific writer. He has written many works on current issues, with publications ranging from ‘Bonded Labour and Social Justice’ (1990) to ‘Constitution and Composite Culture’ (2023). His literary contributions show his commitment to social justice and legal education. Along with his writing, Professor Surya Prakash has presented over 40 research papers at various national and international seminars and conferences, adding to the global legal conversation. He has also participated in important projects, such as those with DFID-GVT and the High Court of M.P. This involvement highlights his dedication to the field of law. His passion for international engagement is evident. In 2010, he was invited by the U.S. State Department to participate in the International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP) to study the U.S. judicial system. This experience offered him unique insights into the U.S. judicial system and legal education. Professor Surya Prakash has a strong interest in various legal areas, including jurisprudence, alternative dispute resolution, international commercial arbitration, labor laws, health law, as well as culture and law. His diverse contributions to the legal field make him an inspiring figure. Prof. (Dr.) Manish Yadav Sir Assistant Professor B.A.LL.B.(Hons.), LL.M, NLIU-Bhopal, Ph.D.(Energy Laws) Dr. Manish Yadav is a distinguished academician, researcher, and administrator with over thirteen years of multifaceted experience in legal education, policy formulation, and regulatory affairs. He currently serves as Associate Professor (ADR) and Deputy Director of the Distance Learning Department at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal. He is a reputed alumnus of NLIU Bhopal and a Ph.D. in Law from Barkatullah University, Dr. Yadav has previously held academic and administrative positions at various distinguished universities including Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur. Known for his visionary approach, he has conceptualized and developed several pioneering academic programs. Dr. Yadav has made significant contributions to legal literature, authoring thirteen books and over forty research papers in reputed national and international journals. His recent publication, \u201cLaw Relating to Trade Secret and Technology Transfer\u201d, is a first-of-its-kind academic work in India that explores Trade Secrets and Technology Transfer in depth. Another notable book, \u201cEnergy Laws – Regulation in the Electricity Sector and Protection of Consumer Rights\u201d, received a foreword from Shri Piyush Goyal, former Minister of State for Power, Coal, and New & Renewable Energy. Dr. Yadav is a Board of Editors member for various reputed journals and an active member of multiple international professional bodies. Dr. Manish Yadav\u2019s professional philosophy centers around innovation in legal education, interdisciplinary learning, and industry-oriented curriculum design. Through his leadership role at NLIU, he continues to promote a dynamic learning environment that bridges theory, practice, and policy, empowering students and professionals to excel in the evolving global legal landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-47","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nPatrons - National Law Institute University, Bhopal<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/rrr.nliu.ac.in\/?page_id=47\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Patrons - National Law Institute University, Bhopal\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Prof. (Dr.) S. 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Prof. (Dr.) Manish Yadav Sir Assistant Professor B.A.LL.B.(Hons.), LL.M, NLIU-Bhopal, Ph.D.(Energy Laws) Dr. Manish Yadav is a distinguished academician, researcher, and administrator with over thirteen years of multifaceted experience in legal education, policy formulation, and regulatory affairs. He currently serves as Associate Professor (ADR) and Deputy Director of the Distance Learning Department at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal. He is a reputed alumnus of NLIU Bhopal and a Ph.D. in Law from Barkatullah University, Dr. Yadav has previously held academic and administrative positions at various distinguished universities including Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur. Known for his visionary approach, he has conceptualized and developed several pioneering academic programs. Dr. Yadav has made significant contributions to legal literature, authoring thirteen books and over forty research papers in reputed national and international journals. 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