Prof (Dr) GS Bajpai, former Vice-Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala, took charge as Vice-Chancellor of National Law University, Delhi on Tuesday, February 28..He succeeds Prof Srikrishna Deva Rao, who had held the post from September 2020..With more than thirty years of experience as a researcher and administrator, Prof Bajpai holds a doctorate in Victimology and a post-doctorate in Criminal Justice from Leicester University, UK where he was a Commonwealth Fellow at the Department of Criminology. His LL.M. specialisation was in Criminology & Criminal Justice..He has previously served as Registrar and Chairperson of the Centre for Criminology & Victimology at NLU Delhi..He has also served as Member Secretary on the Committee for Reforms in Criminal Laws appointed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs..Welcoming Prof Bajpai, a press release issued by the University stated,"The University is certain to reach new academic heights and achieve excellence, under his leadership.".Follow Bar and Bench channel on WhatsAppDownload the Bar and Bench Mobile app for instant access to the latest legal news.
