Vydehi Institute Of Law

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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Prof. Umashankar

DESIGNATION : Assistant Professor

QUALIFICATION   : LL.M.

SUBJECT : Law

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 17 Years

He completed his B.com Degree in 1999 from University of Mysore, Mysore. To contemplate his vision he obtained LL.B Degree in 2006 from University of Mysore, Mysore and LL.M with specialization in International Law in 2008 from University of Mysore, Mysore. 

He was a topper at University of Mysore in Post Graduation in 2008. He is currently pursuing PhD, from Mysore University. He has extensive experience at organizing many academic events.

Presently serves as Professor of Law at Vydehi Institute of Law, Whitefield, Bangalore.

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Prof. Ayesha Rao

DESIGNATION : Assistant Professor

QUALIFICATION   : (Ph.D.), LL.M. (Corporate and Commercial Law), B.A.LL.B.

SUBJECT : Law
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 07 Years

INVITED AS RESOURCE PERSON : 08
PAPERS PUBLISHED : 06
PAPERS PRESENTED : 10

A legal professional with teaching experience (Academician) , and with Corporate experience (Legal Assistant at LPO). 

She worked as Faculty Coordinator of The Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Moot Court Committee, IPR Cell, The Organizing Committee , Placement Committee, Cultural Committee etc. Additionally, she worked as Faculty Council Secretary. She has organized many Seminars, Workshops, Guest lectures, Conferences, Screenings , Placement drives etc. She has been Invited as Resource Person and as Judge at many National MootCourt Competitions, Client Counseling and Mediation Competitions, Seminars and Workshops. 

She has taught subjects like Intellectual Property Rights, Sports Law, Public International Law, Interpretation of Statutes, Human Rights, Legal Research Methodology, Law of Torts etc for Bachelors of Law as well as Certificate courses for Law students. Has presented and published papers in various National and International seminars and conferences. She is a registered ParaLegal Volunteer under District Legal Services Authority Udupi. A Trained Classical Carnatic Singer hailing from Udupi, Karnataka.

Currently, pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy in Law from CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore.

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Prof. (Dr.) S. Ranganathan

DESIGNATION : Senior Professor

QUALIFICATION   : B.Sc. Applied (Accounting), B.Com, LLB, LLM, B.Ed., M.Ed., CAIIB, M.Com, MBA, M.Phil., PhD(US),  ACCA(UK),CMA(UK)

SUBJECT : Law and Business Management

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 47 Years

PROJECTS : 05

PAPERS PUBLISHED : 155

He studied at various Universities based in India,US and UK. He has visited over 85 countries on consulting, training and research. He has also taught extensively in national and international Universities and Training Institutes. He is well versed in preparing students for employment opportunities and also preparing them for extra and co-curricular activities. 

He has work experience as a Professor of Accounting, Finance and Administrative Law, International Laws and Constitution Laws of UK, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, at Universities in Qatar, Iran, Fiji Islands, Australia, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Lesotho, Mozambique and South Africa under Commonwealth Fellowship programme and has taught MBA programme.  

He has prepared students to compete at International competitions and enabled them win World cup in Barcelona, Spain and Toronto, Canada. He can liaise with foreign universities for collaboration in academic and research areas. He is well trained in Quality audit under ISO guidelines to assure quality upkeep and records.

He is a member of several committees constituted by Government, regulatory bodies and corporate bodies such as NAAC, NBA and UGC research granting committees. He has professional membership in Fourteen Associations (5 International + 9 National).

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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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Dr. Venugopal N

DESIGNATION : Assistant Professor

QUALIFICATION   : Ph.D, MSc, UGC,NET,PGDPA&C

SUBJECT : Psychology

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 19 Years

PAPERS PRESENTED : 08

PAPERS PUBLISHED : 13

He completed his UG from Tumkur University , completed his PG from Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupati, India. He pursued Doctoral Degree from Bangalore University. He has completed his Post graduate Diploma in Psychological Assessment and Counselling in 2019.

Dr. Venugopal N has previously worked in Reputed Academic Institutions and Universities as Professor of Psychology in the department of Arts and Humanities. He has organized many Workshops, Seminar during his tenure. He was invited Resource Person for an International Webinar on the topic ‘Drugs and Young Minds’.

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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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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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