The NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad has appointed Gopalkrishna Gandhi and P Sainath as Distinguished Professors. This honorary position is given to public intellectuals to enhance academic discourse and knowledge production.
The Vice-Chancellor of NALSAR University, Prof. Krishna Deva Rao, explained that the goal is to broaden the scope of legal education and encourage students to think about questions of justice beyond just technicalities. The hope is that students will engage with social and economic justice issues and understand the impact of the law in practice.
Gopalkrishna Gandhi, a Distinguished Professor at Ashoka University, has a background in public administration and diplomacy. He has served in various high-profile roles, including as Governor of West Bengal. He has received several awards for his contributions to society.
P Sainath, the Founder-Editor of the People’s Archive of Rural India, is a veteran journalist known for his extensive reporting on rural issues. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award. Sainath’s books have been widely acclaimed and are considered modern classics in literature.
