Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University
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Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, formerly Andhra Pradesh University of Law (APUL), is a public autonomous law school institute located at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was established in 2008 by an Act of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Act No. 32 of 2008), with the main campus at Visakhapatnam and two centers, at Kadapa and Nizamabad.It is one of the Few Elite Institutions in the country that have gained the status of a National Law University [NLU].[1] The University is fully residential.
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Academics [edit]
DSNLU conducts teaching in law and allied disciplines, with emphasis on practical training of the students in technical skills of the profession through Moot Courts, Seminars, Project Reports, Expert Lectures, work and Interns in law chambers, Court visits and conducting Legal aid and Legal Literacy camps in parts of the country.
Administration [edit]
The government appointed Prof. A. Lakshminath as the first Chancellor, Y. Satyanarayana as the First Vice-Chancellor and Amancherla Subrahmanyam as the first Registrar of the university, presently, the Vice-Chancellor is Prof. R.G. Babu Bhagavath Kumar and the Registrar is Prof. Pasala Sudhakar.
About the University [edit]
With growing importance for quality legal education, various national law schools acquired lot of importance. To meet the requirements of students of this State, the Government of Andhra Pradesh decided to establish a new Law University and as per the decision of the Council of Ministers meeting held on 30-06-2008 the Governor of Andhra Pradesh promulgated the Andhra Pradesh University of Law Ordinance, 2008 on 8th July 2008. Subsequently the cabinet on 04-08-2008 approved Andhra Pradesh University of Law Bill, 2008, replacing the Ordinance and this Bill was passed by the State Legislature on 28th August 2008 and became an Act after the same was assented to by the Governor on 23rd September 2008. Thus A.P. University of Law came into existence with Visakhapatnam as Main Campus and two branches at Kadapa and Nizamabad. Further Andhra Pradesh University of Law” name changed as “Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University” vide Andhra Pradesh University of Law (Amendment) Act, 2012 (Act No. 15 of 2012) published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette Extraordinary dated 14th May 2012. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has notified vide G.O. Ms. No. 63 dated 22-5-2012 that the dkdiskiakdk 22nd Day of May 2012 is the date on which the provisions of the said Act shall come into force.
Objectives of the University [edit]
The object of Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University is to build on the traditional ethos of Andhra Pradesh and create a temple of learning. It aims at imparting quality legal education and organize advanced studies and research in all branches of law. The main objectives are
To provide quality multidisciplinary education in legal studies, keeping in view the demands of the global economy and the needs of the domestic society. To evolve and impart comprehensive legal education at all levels to achieve excellence. To promote cultural, legal and ethical values with a view to promote and foster the rule of law and objectives enshrined in the Constitution of India. To promote legal awareness for achieving Social and Economic Justice for all. To promote inter discipline study of law in relation to Management, Technology, International Cooperation and Development.
Authorities of the University [edit]
General Council
Prof. A. Lakshminath Hon’ble Chancellor, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
Prof. R.G.B. Bhagavath Kumar Vice-Chancellor, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
Hon’ble Sri Justice G. Raghuram Judge, High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Hon’ble Sri Justice K.C. Bhanu Judge, High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Chairman, Bar Council of India, New Delhi
A Member of Bar Council of India representing the State of Andhra Pradesh
Prof. Amita Singh, Professor & Chairperson, Centre of Law and Governance, JNU, New Delhi
Advocate General, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Chairman, Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Padma Bhushan Sri P.P. Rao Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi
Mrs. B. Girija Augustine Hyderabad
Hon’ble Sri Justice D.S.R. Verma Retired Judge, Hon’ble High Court of Allahabad
Mr. Rakesh Munjal Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India
The Chairman The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad
Sri. Md. Shafiquz Zaman, IAS Director General, Dr. MCRHRD Institute of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
The Principal Secretary Higher Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
The Principal Secretary – Finance (R&E) Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
The Secretary to Government Legal Affairs, Law (M.I) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Executive Council
Prof. R.G.B. Bhagavath Kumar Vice-Chancellor, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
Hon’ble Sri Justice K.C. Bhanu Judge, High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
The Chairman The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad
Hon’ble Sri Justice D.S.R. Verma Retired Judge, Hon’ble High Court of Allahabad
The Secretary to Government Legal Affairs, Law (M.I) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
The Principal Secretary – Finance (R&E) Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Prof. R. Venkata Rao Vice-Chancellor, National Law School of India University, Bangalore
Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Dr. J. Uma Rao, Lecturer, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
Academic Council
Prof. R.G.B. Bhagavath Kumar Vice-Chancellor, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
Hon’ble Sri Justice G. Yethirajulu Chairman, A.P. Administrative Tribunal , Hyderabad
Prof. (Dr.) S. Siva Kumar Officiating Director, Indian Law Institute, New Delhi
Sri. Ch.G. Krishna Murty Treasurer, ICADR, Hyderabad
A nominee of Bar Council of India representing the State of Andhra Pradesh
Sri. Thammamnna Setty. K.V.N Advocate & Member, Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh
Prof. Jose Verghese Former Vice-Chancellor, Hidayatullah National Law University
Hon’ble Sri Justice L. Narasimha Reddy Judge, High Court of A.P. Hyderabad
Dr. J. Uma Rao, Lecturer, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
Finance Committee
Prof. R.G.B. Bhagavath Kumar Vice-Chancellor, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
Registrar, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
Prof. R. Venkata Rao Vice-Chancellor, National Law School of India University, Bangalore
Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Planning and Monitoring Body
Prof. R.G.B. Bhagavath Kumar Vice-Chancellor, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
Prof. (Dr.) K.N. Chandrasekharan Pillai Director, National Judicial Academy, India, Bhopal
Prof. K. Elumalai Director, School of Law, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
A member of Bar Council of India representing the State of Andhra Pradesh
Prof. S. Japhet Professor and Head, Centre for Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policies, NLSIU, Bangalore
Dr. K. Sudha, Lecturer, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
Dr. J. Uma Rao, Lecturer, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
Mrs. T.Y. Nirmala Devi, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
Logo and Motto [edit]
The Logo can be seen on the Top Right on this Page
Yato Dharmastato Jayah
It is a famous saying of Vyasa in his Maha Bharata. It was repeated several times.In the first instance Dhritarashtra told this to Lord Krihsna while smoothly rejecting his proposal to give the share of land to Pandavas (Udyoga Parva 37.09). In the Anusasanika Parva, Bhishma also repeated this line while recollecting what he told Duryodhana at that time ((uktavAnasmi durbudhim mandam duryodhanam tadA yotah Krishnah tato dharmah yato dharmah tato jayah). Same line was recollected and reported to Lord Krihsna by Gandhari in Striparva (17.06). Like this it was repeated several times in different contexts. We may translate it as : act Dharma - thus get victory. It is the ultimate message of Mahabharata – ever great epic. The Poorna Kumbha is a symbol of plentyness and a symbol of welcome to new thoughts and ideas. Hence this logo in its totality represents the overall development of human mind with plentyness of purity, knowledge and Dharma.
Library [edit]
World class library is the sine qua non for modern legal education of global standards and for research.
These are the days where lot of information and case law is available through soft copies of DVD/CD and net. A.P. University of law has started building up the library in a big way by subscribing to online journals like SCC, Manupatra and already procured hard copies of All India Reporter back volumes from 1950, apart from other journals.
National and International law journals provide insights into the latest developments of law.
References [edit]
- ^ bare Act No. 32 of 2008 Andhra pradesh Legislative Assembly
External links [edit]
- official websiteDSNLU website
