Poosarla Bayola Kiran

Assistant Professor of Law

Poosarla Bayola Kiran is an accomplished academician with expertise in Corporate Law, Insolvency Law, Banking Law, and Sports Law. He holds a B.A., LL.B (Hons.) degree from Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam, where he earned seven gold medals for academic excellence.

He later pursued an LL.M in Business Laws from Andhra University and cleared the UGC-NET in December 2015. In addition, he holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy from Andhra University, further expanding his academic expertise.

His Ph.D thesis examines the legal complexities of sports selection disputes and evaluates how judicial mechanisms can ensure fairness and transparency in the selection process. His work aims to bridge the gap between sports governance and legal jurisprudence, offering insights into regulatory frameworks and policy improvements.

As a faculty member at NALSAR University of Law, Bayola plays a crucial role in legal education, teaching commercial law, legal frameworks, and regulatory compliance. His professional experience includes tenure as an Assistant Professor at DSNLU and GITAM University, where he contributed to curriculum development and research initiatives. His academic focus extends to jurisprudence and dispute resolution, aligning legal theory with practical applications.

Through his research and teaching, Bayola remains committed to fostering intellectual growth, shaping future legal professionals, and addressing critical challenges in law and governance. His contributions reinforce NALSAR’s commitment to excellence in legal education.

Education

  • November, 2023  :  Ph.D. (Law) from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
    Title of the thesis: ‘Resolving Sport Disputes Through Judicial Intervention with Special Emphasis on Selection Disputes: A Juristic Study’.
  • 2014 – 2016  :  LL.M (Business Laws) from Dr B. R. Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
  • 2009 – 2014  :  B.A., LL.B (Hons) from Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam

Courses Taught

  • Law relating to Infrastructure in India
  • Law of Torts
  • Introduction to Sports Law
  • Fundamentals of Insolvency & Bankruptcy Laws
  • Cross-Border Insolvency

Select Publications

  • A paper titled “A Note on the Autonomy of Sport” published in YMER Journal Vol. 21, Issue 07 in July 2022 (ISSN 0044-0477)
  • A paper titled “The Baseball case before the CCI on the Nexus between Sport Regulation and Competition Law” in “Sports & Entertainment Law, ” a virtual book published by Taxmann Publications, New Delhi. ISBN: 9789392211669, June 2022
  • A paper titled “Rival Leagues and Rights of Players – The Indian Position” in Sports Law: Theory and Practice, ALT Publications, 2022, ISBN 978-93-92347-07-8