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Prof. (Dr.) C.G. Manjunath

DESIGNATION : Principal

QUALIFICATION   : B.A., LL.B., LL.M., M.A., M.B.A., M.B.L., PGDIPR, NET, KSET, PhD.

SUBJECT : Law

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 18 Years

PAPERS PUBLISHED : 14

PAPER PRESENTATION : 23

He was awarded Ph.D. in Law by Bangalore University for the research work entitled “Functioning of Consumer Dispute Redressal Agencies in the State of Karnataka – A Legal Study with reference to Housing Services”, in October 2022.  He completed his LL.M. (Constitutional Law), from Mysore University. He has obtained M.A. Economics from Karnataka State Open University in Mysore and M.B.A from Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu. He has also completed M.B.L.(Masters in Business Law) and PGDIPR from National Law School of India University, Bangalore. 

His areas of interests includes Constitutional Law, Consumer Law, Business Law, Intellectual Property Law, Labour Laws, Property Law, Provisional Laws, Family Laws, Human Resource Management, Economics, International Business, EDP, and Compensation Management.

He serves as an evaluator of LL.B. Examination at various Universities namely Bangalore University, and Karnataka State Law University Hubli. He has served as Member of Local Inspection Committee (LIC) on behalf of Karnataka State Law University for the establishment of  new and existing law colleges in Bengaluru. and as an evaluator of LL.B & LLM. Examination at Manipal Law School, MAHE Bangalore. He served as Evaluator of Engineering course Examinations (Intellectual Property Subject) in Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (Autonomous Institution), Bengaluru. He works as External Examiner for Viva- Voce of Practical Papers (DPC & ADR), Legal Aid & Para Legal Services, Professional Ethics & Professional Accounting System, Moot Court and Internship, Dissertation of LL.B. Courses in Karnataka State Law University. 

He is currently serving as Sitting Squad and Senior External Examiner of LL.B Examination of Karnataka State Law University. He has adjudicated and chaired many Moot Court Competitions, Training sessions, and render various Guest Lectures. He has participated various National and International Seminar, Workshop, and he has published articles in reputed journals such as Peer Revied and Scopous Journals. 

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Dr. Tomy Varghese

DESIGNATION : Senior Adjunct Professor

QUALIFICATION   : Ph.D., M.A.

SUBJECT : Economics

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 40 Years

BOOKS PUBLISHED : 02

PAPERS PUBLISHED : 07

PAPERS PRESENTED : 25

He secured his Degree in Economics at St. Philomena’s College, Mysore University, and completed M.A. in Economics at S.B College, Changanacherry of Kerala University and holds  Ph. D in Economics from Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). 

He has authored two books, many articles and has made several presentations at various institutions across the nation and abroad. He started the noble carrier of teaching in 1981 at Union Christian College, Aluva, Kerala and retired as the Head of the Post Graduate Department of Economics and Dean of Studies. He served at Chinmaya College, Cochin as Head of the Department of Economics and Bharata Mata College of Commerce and Arts, Aluva as Dean of Studies. 

He has served at Christ Academy Institute of Law, Bangalore and Ramaiah  College of Law, Bangalore as Professor of Economics. 

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Dr. Sneha DR

DESIGNATION : Assistant Professor

QUALIFICATION   : Ph.D., M.A.,B.Ed.,NET,KSET

SUBJECT : Political Science

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 17 Years

PAPERS PUBLISHED : 07

PAPER PRESENTATION : 10

She completed her Doctor of Philosophy( Political Science) from Mysore University. She completed her Master of Political Science from Bangalore University. and obtained Ph.D. from Mysore University. She is qualified under National Eligibility Test ( NET) and Karnataka State Eligibility Test ( KSET). Dr. Sneha is an external member of Board Of Studies under Bangalore University.  

Her areas of specializations are Public Administration and International Relations. She has completed MOOC ( SWAYAM) in the subject- Public Administration. She started her career as teaching faculty from St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore. 

She has work experiences as Head of the Department (HOD) of  Political Science Department, Coordinator of Exam Committee, IQAC, Social and Cultural Committee. During her tenure till date, she has organized Mock Parliaments, Mock Elections, Industrial Visits, Interaction with  Panchayath leaders,  MP and MLAs.  

She has successfully completed many Faculty Development Programme organized by various authorities. She has presented Research papers in various National and International Conferences and has published articles in reputed Journals with ISBN number. 

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Prof. Dr. Raghunath K.S.

DESIGNATION : Professor

QUALIFICATION   : Ph.D., LL.M, LL.B, B.Com., K.SET

SUBJECT : Law

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 30 Years

PAPERS PUBLISHED : 05

PAPER PRESENTATION : 08

Professional Summary

Prof. Dr. Raghunath K.S. is the Principal of Vaikunta Baliga College of Law, Udupi, with over 30 years of experience in legal education and a strong specialization in Constitutional Law. He is recognized for his expertise in organizing major academic events, mentoring students, coordinating moot court competitions, and legal research and publication. Throughout his career, he has contributed to legal education and is active in administration and curriculum development.

Education

  • D. in Patent Law (Pharmaceutical Industry Context), Sunrise University, Rajasthan.
  • M. in Constitutional Law, University of Mysore, Karnataka.
  • B., Vidyavardhaka Law College, Mysore, Karnataka.
  • Com., D. Banumaiah College, Mysore, Karnataka.
  • Karnataka State Eligibility Test (K.SET).

Key Experience

  • Principal, Vaikunta Baliga College of Law (2022–Aug 31, 2025).
  • Assistant Professor, Vaikunta Baliga College of Law (1996–2022).
  • Led academic and administrative functions, organized conferences/workshops, mentored students, and oversaw curriculum development.

Research & Publications

  • Published numerous articles in national and international legal journals.
  • Presented papers at national and international seminars and forums.
  • Editor-in-Chief of VBCL Law Review

Skills

  • Constitutional Law
  • Academic leadership and administration
  • Legal research and writing
  • Conference and seminar organization
  • Editorial management
  • Curriculum development
  • Student mentorship

Affiliations & Roles

  • Board of Studies, Karnataka State Law University.
  • Board of Examination, Karnataka State Law University.
  • Involved in selection committees and digital valuation activities.
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Prof. B N Arun

DESIGNATION : Professor

QUALIFICATION   : PGDM, MBA, M.A., M.Com, PGPM, Ph.D.

SUBJECT : Commerce

A distinguished four-decade career that actively forges a powerful synergy between senior industrial command and rigorous academic scholarship, translating corporate wisdom directly into unparalleled, real-world educational impact.

A four-decade tenure is The Architect of Excellence, which culminates in a unique professional identity that masterfully unifies high-level industrial discipline with deep academic rigor—ensuring the consistent delivery of pioneering, transformative, and real-world validated learning.

With an expansive arsenal of degrees (PGDM, MBA, M.A., M.Com, and PGPM) and a Ph.D. in progress, my unique multidisciplinary perspective is powerfully fused with decades of Managerial command in Finance and Training, ensuring classroom delivery is authoritative, practical, and globally relevant.

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Dr. Anindita Bose

DESIGNATION : Professor

QUALIFICATION   : Ph.D

SUBJECT : Commerce and Management

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 16 Years

PAPERS PUBLISHED : 09

PAPER PRESENTATION : 13

Dr. Anindita Bose completed Bachelors in Business Administration (Marketing), Masters of

Business Administration (HR and Marketing), Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management

(HR) and has been awarded PhD in Management. She has a rich experience of teaching

management subjects to students of various courses like BBA, BCA, BBA in Hospital

Management, Bachelor in Media Science and MBA to name a few.

With a strong academic foundation and passion for teaching, Dr. Bose specializes in Human

Resource Management, Soft Skills and Corporate communication. She is dedicated to fostering

analytical skills and practical understanding thereby focusing on holistic development of

students.

She has presented few research papers at National and International Conferences and

published papers in Peer Reviewed Journals, UGC Care and Scopus Indexed Journals. Dr. Bose

has actively participated in more than 15 workshops and Faculty Development Programs,

aimed at enhancing teaching pedagogy, research skills, and academic leadership. She is also

an IICA certified CSR trainer.

Along with teaching and mentoring, she had worked as Senior Academic Coordinator and

headed BBA program. She was also the head mentor of various student’s club like Alumni

Club, Student Affairs Club, E-Cell and Management club.

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Prof. Arunagiri

DESIGNATION : Senior Professor

QUALIFICATION   : LL.M.

SUBJECT : Law

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 35 Years

He is a member of All India Law Teacher Congress, New Delhi, International Law Institute, New Delhi, Bar Council of India etc. 

He has attended many workshops and seminars organized by various reputed institutions including National Law School, Bangalore , Hyderabad. 

He has presided over many National and International Seminars and Conferences. prsedided – chair seminars and areas of inter- consti , administ

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Dr. Sahana Gopal

DESIGNATION : Assistant Professor

QUALIFICATION   : Ph.D, PGDMLE , LL.M., B.A., LL.B. 

SUBJECT : Law

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 12 Years

PAPERS PUBLISHED : 05

PAPER PRESENTATION : 12

She is presently practicing as an Advocate at High Court and District Courts in Karnataka.She is currently pursuing Ph.D. from University of Mysore. She pursued her PGDMLE from National Law School India University, Bangalore and completed her LL.M (Constitution and Administrative Law) from Karnatak University, Dharwad, secured 2nd Rank. She worked at different reputed sectors and institutions. 

She is the administrator at Jnana Law Academy which trains advocates for Judiciary and five aspirants have been selected from her academy as Civil Judges. She is also Senior Faculty at Universal Coaching Class for Judicial Aspirants and UPSC aspirants.  She was also appointed as Court Commissioner in various civil cases, remarkable was in ISRO Case. She has also been a resource person in Police academy Mysore training police fraternity on New Criminal Laws. 

Her areas of expertise include Civil laws, Criminal Laws, Service Laws, Arbitration Matters, Consumer Laws, Family Law. She has been training students across the state for National level competitions like moot court, Trail Advocacy, Model Parliament and client counseling and other debates.

She has participated in various workshops and has been invited for many Training Sessions as Resource Person. She is also Panel Advocate for Sri Ram Finance Corporation, Bangalore. She believes that the challenges change the passion of an individual more than the situation.

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Mrs. Dhanashree Amit Kane

DESIGNATION : Assistant Professor

QUALIFICATION   : LL.M. BA, LL.B. B.Ed.

SUBJECT : Law

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 07 Years

PAPER PRESENTATION : 01

Mrs. Dhanashree Amit Kane holds an LL.B. and LL.M. in Corporate Law from Nagpur University. Her academic interests span a diverse range of legal domains, including Corporate Law, Consumer Law, International Trade Law, Mediation Law, Intellectual Property Law, Labour Laws, and Property Law.

She has contributed actively to institutional development by serving as Coordinator for various committees such as the Examination Committee, Legal Aid Committee, Human Rights Committee, and Mediation Committee. She has successfully completed numerous Faculty Development Programmes organised by reputed institutions and has participated in several national and international workshops. In addition, she has organised seminars and workshops on significant legal topics and has conducted National Level Moot Court Competitions. She also mentors and trains students for participation in moot court events.

Before joining academia, Mrs. Kane practised as an advocate in the High Court, Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT), District Courts, School Tribunal, Consumer Court, and Family Court in Maharashtra. Her professional expertise includes Civil Laws, Service Matters, Invalidation of Caste Certificate cases, and a wide range of Civil Writ Petitions.

She has also presented research papers and remains committed to advancing legal education through both scholarly engagement and practical training initiatives.

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Ms. Pranjali Bawane

DESIGNATION : Assistant Professor

QUALIFICATION   : BA.LLB, LL.M, PhD Scholar

SUBJECT : Law

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 03 Years

PAPERS PUBLISHED : 10

PAPER PRESENTATION : 15

Pranjali Bawane is a dedicated Assistant Professor with a diverse

background in law, teaching, and the arts. Her career is characterised by a

strong commitment to legal education, research, and public advocacy. She

holds a BA.LLB, an LL.M, and is currently a Ph.D. scholar. Her expertise spans

various legal fields, with a particular focus on cyber law, international

criminal law, and new criminal laws, as evidenced by her extensive

experience as a workshop speaker and expert lecturer for police officials,

government employees, and students. She is currently working with Vydehi

Institute of Law at Karnataka State Law University. In addition to her

academic and legal work, Ms. Bawane is a published researcher, with papers

accepted and published in prestigious journals and books, covering topics

from AI in clinical trials to maritime law and the legal aspects of

cryptocurrency. She is also a recognized expert in Bharatanatyam and

Kathak, reflecting her passion for the arts and her ability to inspire others.

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Mr. Rajkumar R

DESIGNATION : Assistant Professor

QUALIFICATION :  M.Com, MA (Economics), LL.B, PhD., PGD in Business Laws, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGDMM, PGDBA, (ICWA), KSET

SUBJECT : Commerce and Management

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 13 Years

PAPERS PUBLISHED : 20

PAPER PRESENTATION : 25

Literary Contributions:

Authored textbooks:

    – “Financial Management” for BCom, LL.B, and BBA LLB students at Karnataka State Law University

    – “Corporate Administration: Corporate Structure” and “Administration” at Bangalore Central University

– Published around 20 research papers in national and international conferences

– Recipient of the Best Research Paper Award at Christ University’s national-level conference

Achievements:

– Won Best Manager Award at the national-level Management Fest organized by St. Joseph’s College (Mangalore)

– Won Best Manager Award at the State-level Commerce Competition

– Secured prizes in dance competitions at national and state-level fests

– Judged dance competitions

Work Experience:

– Professor (Teaching BCom Professional Course) at Jain University (5 years)

– Head, Department of Commerce at Krupanidhi Group of Institutions (2 years)

– Professor at St. Joseph’s College of Law (5 years)

– Professor (MBA Program) at St. Joseph’s Institution (3 years)

– Guided over 200 MBA students in research work

Delivered guest lectures on:

    – Sexual Harassment at the Workplace

    – Goal Setting for Youths to Achieve

    – Legal Awareness

We would be delighted to have Mr. Rajkumar R contribute to our law college website, sharing his expertise and insights with our students.

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Mr. Manoj Mohan

DESIGNATION : Assistant Professor

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 01 Years

SUBJECT : Law

PAPERS PUBLISHED : 03

PAPER PRESENTATION : 02

Mr. Manoj Mohan is an accomplished legal academic with expertise in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice. He

currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Vydehi Institute of Law, Bangalore, where he integrates academic

rigor with practical legal experience.

He previously contributed to Nehru Academy of Law, Kerala, where he held key responsibilities as Head of

the Anti-Narcotic Cell, Coordinator of the Legal Aid Clinic, and Sports Coordinator, promoting both academic

and community engagement.

As a Senator in India’s first Law Literacy Programme (Kollam), he played a pivotal role in a historic legal

awareness initiative that earned national recognition. He also assisted in the landmark Vismaya dowry death

case at the Additional District and Sessions Court, Kollam, gaining valuable courtroom experience.

His research includes publications on ‘Child Rights and Broken Family’ (Kerala Law Academy), ‘Right to

Health of Indigenous Communities’ (Cuestiones de Fisioterapia), and ‘Equitable Surrogacy Rights’ (RV Law

Journal).

Dedicated to academic excellence and student mentorship, Mr. Manoj Mohan continues to inspire future legal

professionals with integrity and insight.

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Prince S. A.

DESIGNATION : Professor

QUALIFICATION   : BBA LLB, LLM

SUBJECT : Law

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 02 Years

PAPERS PUBLISHED : 03

PAPER PRESENTATION : 02

Prince S. A. is an Advocate and Assistant Professor from Kerala, currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Alliance University. He holds an LL.M. in Criminal Law from Mahatma Gandhi University and a BBA LL.B. from the University of Kerala. With academic experience at Nehru Academy of Law, he specializes in teaching Constitutional Law, Cyber Law, and Criminal Law.

His teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking, research-oriented learning, and connecting theoretical principles with real-world legal practice. Beyond the classroom, Prince actively engages in legal research, seminars, and curriculum development. His professional interests include human rights, criminal justice reform, and alternative dispute resolution.

An advocate of holistic education, he mentors students in moot courts and legal writing, fostering intellectual curiosity and professionalism among future legal scholars.

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Shreyashi Dubey

DESIGNATION : Assistant Professor

QUALIFICATION   : B.A.LL.B, LLM, PhD( Pursuing)

SUBJECT : Law

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 03 Years

PAPERS PUBLISHED : 02

PAPER PRESENTATION : 12

I am pursuing my Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Deen Dayal Upadhyay University, Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh). I have completed my Masters in Law (LLM) from Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun. I have completed my Bachelor in Laws (B.A.LL.B) from Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida.

My area of specialization are Criminal laws and Cyber laws.  I have successfully completed various diploma courses and Faculty Development Programmes organized by different institutions. I have presented research papers in various National and International conferences and have published papers with ISBN number.

I have started my teaching career as an Assistant Professor in 2022 from Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women’s University, Jaipur.

During my tenure till date , I have organized National moot court competition, legal debates, industrial visits, and negotiation competition.

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Prof. Cyril Thomas Jacob

DESIGNATION : Assistant Professor

QUALIFICATION   : MBA,LL.M.,B.A.LL.B.,Diploma

(Cyber Law)

SUBJECT : Law

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 11 Years

PAPERS PRESENTED : 02

He completed his UG from University of Kerala and PG from University of Bristol, United Kingdom. He completed his Diploma in Cyber Laws from Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune and completed his MBA from Kristu Jayanti College,India. 

He has work experience as Legal Associate, Independent Consultant and Educator under JP Morgan, Sarva Legal Solutions, Unacademy, Urban Pro, Preply & Spires, IFIM Law School and MS Ramaiah College of Law. 

He has work experience as practicing advocate where he has researched and addressed clients grievances by representing them in various courts in the State of Karnataka.

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