Research Committee

The Research Committee of NALSAR University of Law is constituted to oversee and regulate all academic and administrative aspects of the Ph.D. programme of the University. The Committee functions as the principal body responsible for ensuring the maintenance of rigorous standards in doctoral research, in accordance with applicable regulatory frameworks and institutional norms.

Committee Members

  • Prof. Sitharamam Kakarala, Professor of Law – Chairperson

  • Prof. Sheela Prasad, Centre for Regional Studies, School of Social Sciences, University of Hyderabad – External Member

  • Prof. R. Shiva Prasad, Former Professor of Anthropology, University of Hyderabad – External Member

  • Prof. Kamala Shankaran, Professor, NLSIU, Bengaluru – External Member

  • Prof. Mathew John, Professor, BML Munjal University, Gurugram – External Member

  • Prof. Sheela Rai, Professor, NLUO, Cuttack – External Member

  • Prof. Amita Dhanda, Professor Emeritus – Member

  • Prof. N. Vasanthi, Professor (Law) – Member

  • Prof. P.S. Subba Rao, Professor (Management) – Member

  • Prof. Anup Surendranath, Professor (Law) – Member

  • Prof. Murali Karnam, Professor of Human Rights – Member

  • Dr. Neha Pathakji, Associate Professor (Law) – Member

  • Dr. T. Kannan, Assistant Professor (Sociology) – Member

  • Dr. Mahendra Kumar Shukla, Assistant Professor (Management) – Member

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Admission to Ph.D. Programme
    To oversee and approve the process of admission to the Ph.D. programme, including scrutiny of applications, conduct of entrance examinations/interviews, and final selection of candidates.
  • Coursework Oversight
    To prescribe, review, and monitor the Ph.D. coursework requirements, including evaluation standards and successful completion as a prerequisite for registration.
  • Approval of Research Proposals
    To evaluate and approve the research proposals/synopsis submitted by Ph.D. scholars, including the constitution of Research Advisory Committees (RACs), where applicable.
  • Monitoring of Research Progress
    To periodically review the progress of Ph.D. scholars on the basis of reports and presentations, and to ensure timely completion of research in accordance with prescribed norms.
  • Supervisor Allocation and Regulation
    To approve the allocation of research supervisors/co-supervisors and regulate matters relating to supervision, including changes, workload, and compliance with prescribed guidelines.
  • Pre-Submission Review
    To examine and approve the submission of Ph.D. theses, including the conduct of pre-submission seminars and evaluation of readiness for submission.
  • Evaluation and Examination Process
    To recommend examiners, oversee the thesis evaluation process, and ensure the conduct of viva voce examinations in accordance with University regulations.
  • Ensuring Academic Integrity and Ethics
    To ensure compliance with standards of academic integrity, including plagiarism checks, ethical clearances, and adherence to research ethics guidelines.
  • Regulatory Compliance
    To ensure that the Ph.D. programme is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory frameworks, including UGC Regulations and University ordinances.