Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University ~ a cradle for future jurists~ Sri. Damodaram Sanjivayya 14 February 1921 - 8 May 1972 The Cover Page carries a picture from the Bojjannakonda Rock-cut Caves, Visakhapatnam. The Bojjannakonda caves consist of groups of rock-cut stupas, brick stupas and small chaityas featuring all three phases of Buddhism-i.e., Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana Image courtesy of Prof. (Dr.) S. Surya Prakash Table of Contents From the Vice-Chancellor’s Desk 1 Hon’ble Visitor 3 Hon’ble Chancellor 4 Seminars, Workshops & Moot Courts 5 Juridical Lectures 10 Glimpses of DSNLU 13 Faculty Achievements 15 Students Achievements 20 Life at DSNLU 24 From the Vice-Chancellor’s Desk Greetings from DSNLU-Visakhapatnam! I am happy to present the second issue of the DSNLU Newsletter- “Waves” which highlights academic activities organized by the University and achievements of the students of the University. I took the charge as Vice-Chancellor of this University on 24th December 2018. The mandate and vision of the University is to advance and disseminate learning and knowledge of law and legal processes with special emphasis on research activities. Keeping this in mind, the University organizes diverse activities for the students ranging from juridical lectures by persons of eminence in the legal field to practical training in the form of legal-aid camps. We are very grateful for the visit of Hon’ble Sri Justice C. Praveen Kumar, Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Chancellor, DSNLU on 13.05.2019 along with Hon’ble Sri. Justice A. V. Sesha Sayee, Judge, High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Administrative Judge, Visakhapatnam District who took keen interest in the developmental activities and the functioning of the University. We are also grateful to Hon’ble Sri Justice C. Praveen Kumar, Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Chancellor, DSNLU for delivering the First Justice Koka Subba Rao Memorial lecture on “Constitution of India: Transformative Justice” on 13.07.2019. The University conducted varied programmes for the enrichment of the students and faculty such as National Seminar on “Law and Mental Health”, National Conference on “Contemporary Aspects of Direct Tax”, 5th DSNLU Moot Court Competition, National Workshop on “Civil Trail Advocacy” and National Seminar on “Copy Right and the Internet Revolution – The Changing Landscape” and Orientation programme for the First year students etc. It also organized juridical lectures by eminent personalities like Prof. Sairam Bhat, NLSIU, Bangalore, Dr. S. Sachidanamdam, Adjunct Professor, NLU, Odisha, Prof. Peter Kuznick, Director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University, Dr. G. Narayana Raju, Secretary, Legislative department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Govt. of India, Prof. Rajiv Kumar Khare, NLIU, Bhopal, Prof. Uday Pratap Singh, NLIU, Bhopal, Sri A. Satya Prasad, (A News Bulletin Published by Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam) 1 Volume - II | Issue-I | July 2019 Former Additional Advocate General and Senior Advocate, High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Ananta Narayan, Assistant Director, National Academy of Excise, Customs and Narcotics (NACIN), Visakhapatnam and Sri Ramakrishna, Superintendent, National Academy of Excise, Customs and Narcotics (NACIN),Visakhapatnam. The University’s future timeline of events include the 7th Novice Moot Court Competition, National Seminar on “ILO and Child Rights”, International Conference on “Superpowers’ dominion in Outer space and Global Sustainable Development” and International Conference on “Immanuel Kant and Transformative Justice”. We are certain of their success. The University is looking forward with confidence to make its mark among the other National Law Universities in India. My special thanks to Hon’ble Sri Justice N. V. Ramana, Judge, Supreme Court of India and Visitor, DSNLU who is a salient supporter to the University. I am also grateful to Hon’ble Sri Justice C. Praveen Kumar, Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Chancellor, DSNLU for his constant encouragement and guidance in making this University a Centre for Excellence in legal education. I would like to congratulate all faculty members, wonderful students and administrative staff of the University for their Untiring Efforts towards making this University “a cradle of future jurists”. Before I conclude, I, on behalf of the DSNLU family, would like to express my deep-felt condolences to the family of Prof. (Dr.) N. R. Madhava Menon. He is the architect of modern legal education in India. National Law Universities were his brainchild and his passing is an irreparable loss to the legal fraternity. All my years of association with Prof. Menon kept me inspired to continue to work for the improvement of legal education. I am ever grateful for his constant guidance and support. The University would like to dedicate this issue of “Waves” to the memory of Prof. (Dr.) N.R. Madhava Menon. S. SURYA PRAKASH (A News Bulletin Published by Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam) 2 Volume - II | Issue-I | July 2019 HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE N. V. RAMANA JUDGE, SUPREME COURT OF INDIA & HON’BLE VISITOR, DSNLU Born in an agricultural family on August 27, 1957 in Ponnavaram Village, Krishna District. He enrolled as an Advocate on February 10, 1983. He has practiced in the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Central and Andhra Pradesh Administrative Tribunals and the Supreme Court of India in Civil, Criminal, Constitutional, Labour, Service and Election matters. He has specialized in Constitutional, Criminal, Service and Inter-State River laws. He has functioned as Panel Counsel for various Government Organizations. He has functioned as Additional Standing Counsel for Central Government and Standing Counsel for Railways in the Central Administrative Tribunal at Hyderabad. He has also functioned as Additional Advocate General of Andhra Pradesh. He was appointed as a permanent Judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court on June 27, 2000. He functioned as Acting Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court from March 10, 2013 to May 20, 2013. He has- participated in several National and International Conferences held in India and abroad and submitted papers on various topics of legal importance. He was elevated as the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court w.e.f. 02.09.2013 and as a Judge, Supreme Court of India w.e.f. 17.02.2014. (A News Bulletin Published by Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam) 3 Volume - II | Issue-I | July 2019 HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE C. PRAVEEN KUMAR ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE, HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH & HON’BLE CHANCELLOR, DSNLU Born on 26.02.1961 at Hyderabad. Had his school education (Class-I to Class-X) at Little Flower High School, Hyderabad. Passed intermediate from Little Flower Junior College and B.Sc from Nizam College, Hyderabad. Obtained Law degree from University College of law, Osmania University, Hyderabad. Enrolled as an Advocate on the rolls of Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh on 28.02.1986 and joined the office of Sri C.Padmanabha Reddy. Actively practiced on criminal side and also in Constitutional matters. Had developed independent practice in short span. Elevated as Additional Judge of A.P. High Court on 29.06.2012. Appointed as Judge of High Court of Andhra Pradesh and assumed charge as such on 04.12.2013. He was appointed as an Acting Chief Justice of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh on 1st January, 2019. DSNLU is honoured to have Justice Praveen Kumar as Chancellor of the Univeristy to steer the University to greater heights. (A News Bulletin Published by Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam) 4 Volume - II | Issue-I | July 2019 SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS & MOOT COURTS DSNLU aims to advance learning and knowledge in law and legal processes. To that end, the University has organized various juridical lectures, moots, seminars, conferences, workshops etc. Regional Workshop on BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY on 5th and 6th January 2019 A Two-day Regional workshop on Biodiversity Law was organized by DSNLU in collaboration with UNDP, NLSIU, and GEF. The workshop hosted participants from various disciplines such as law, agricultural sciences, fishery sciences studying across the regions of Andhra Pradesh. The objective of the workshop was to create awareness about legal mechanism for conservation of biodiversity in India. The workshop was inaugurated by Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of NLSIU Prof. (Dr.) R. Venkat Rao and an introductory remark was given by Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of DSNLU Prof. (Dr.) S. Surya Prakash. Dr. K. Tulasi Rao from AP State Biodiversity Board was the Chief Guest of the event and he spoke on issues concerning biodiversity law and its application in the state. He lucidly explained the key points of the law and impediments in its implementation. Other resource persons included representatives from National Biodiversity Authority, the UNDP and senior professors from NLISU. Thirty-three participants including students, young academicians and senior professors deliberated over two days on topics such as Nagoya Protocols, Access and Benefit Sharing Agreements. (A News Bulletin Published by Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam) 5 Volume - II | Issue-I | July 2019 5TH DAMODARAM SANJIVAYYA NATIONAL MOOT COURT COMPETITION 2019 22-24 February 2019 The 5th DSNMC witnessed the participation of 24 teams from various reputed and prestigious legal institutes of the country, including other National Law Universities and premier law colleges. The competition commenced with the Inaugural Ceremony, conducted on 22ndFebruary, 2019, witnessing the participation of 24 enthusiastic teams from across the country. The Preliminary Rounds and the Quarter Final Rounds were conducted on 23rdFebruary, 2019, presided over by 18 distinguished judges from different Law Firms (Amarchand Mangaldas& Co., Fox Mandal & Associates, Khaitan & Co., Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan, etc.) and High Courts. Eight top scoring teams qualified for the Quarter Finals, which were conducted on the same day. The Semi Finals for the 5th DSNMC were held at the University premises on 24thFebruary, 2019.