MNLU Mumbai signs SoI with NITI Aayog to drive impactful legal reforms and policy excellence

Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai has officially signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with NITI Aayog to drive impactful legal reforms and policy excellence.

The partnership aims to bridge academic scholarship with national policy-making.

"It is a testament to the visionary leadership and relentless efforts of our esteemed Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey. Together, we are committed to fostering cutting-edge research, policy innovation, and institutional reforms to help shape the vision of a developed India," a press release stated.

Key Focus Areas

The collaboration will leverage academic insights to deliver actionable policy recommendations across critical and emerging domains:

• Technology & Ethics: AI & Legal Ethics, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity.

• Social Justice & Empowerment: Women’s Rights, Workplace Harassment Prevention, POCSO cases, Acid Attack Victim Support, and Tribal Rights.

• Modernizing Justice: Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), Judicial Reforms, Criminal Law, and Juvenile Justice.

• Sustainability: Environmental Law and Climate Change Litigation.

Through joint research, high-level stakeholder consultations, policy briefs, and capacity-building programs, this alliance aims to integrate global best practices into India's legal ecosystem.

From NITI Aayog:

• Anupam Lahiri (Programme Director)

• Dr. Banusri Velpandian (Senior Specialist - Law)

• J E Jaya Devi (Consultant Grade 1)

• Young Professionals: Abhishek Vaidya, Pali Singh, Sahil Asiwal, Salil Tripathy, and Shivani Srivastava.

From MNLU Mumbai:

• Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey (Vice Chancellor)

• Prof. (Dr.) Prakash Chaudhary (Registrar)

• Prof. Pratapsinh B Salunke (OSD to VC)

• Prof. (Dr.) Amol Deo Chavhan (Dean)

• Dr. Garima Pal (Faculty) MNLU Mumbai