Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai
Vice Chancellor & Senior Professor, NLUD
Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai serves as the Vice Chancellor & Senior Professor at National Law University Delhi. He is equipped with more than thirty years of professional experience as an author, researcher, teacher and administrator.
Prof. Bajpai is the President of Indian Society of Victimology; Vice-President of Victim Support Asia; Chair Professor of Bodh Raj Sawnhy Chair on Professional Ethics and Chief Patron & Chairperson of Centre for Criminology and Victimology.
Prof. G S Bajpai has been nominated to several prestigious national and academic bodies. He serves as a Member of the Government of India’s Committee on the Right to Repair under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and has served as the Convenor of the Ministry of Home Affairs Committee for Reforms in Criminal Laws. He has also been invited by various Parliamentary Standing Committees to present his views on various bills tabled before Parliament.
About Professor Bajpai
Prof. (Dr.) G. S. Bajpai is a prominent Indian legal scholar, criminologist, and academic administrator. He is best known for his work in criminal law, criminology, victimology, and criminal justice administration.
Current role: Vice-Chancellor of National Law University Delhi (since February 2023)
Area of Interest: Criminal law, criminology, victimology, and criminal justice.
Experience: Over 30 years as a researcher, teacher, and academic administrator
Earlier served at institutions such as:
- National Law Institute University Bhopal
- Indian Institute of Public Administration
- Bureau of Police Research and Development
- Punjab Police Academy
Former Vice-Chancellor: Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala, Punjab
Professional Affiliations
Prof. Bajpai is the President-Indian Society of Victimology; Chairperson-Centre for Criminology and Victimology; K.L. Arora Chair in Criminal Law, Vice-President, Victim Support Asia (VSA) and Theodore Eisenberg Centre for Empirical Legal Research.
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Projects & Consultancy
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Distinctions
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Areas of Interest
Prof. Bajpai is Vice President of Victim Support Asia, President of the Indian Society of Victimology, and Member of the Indian Society of Criminology. He is a Member of BPR&D’s Standing Committee on Research Methodology and was the first Indian to serve as Secretary-General of the World Society of Victimology (2018–2023).
Victim Justice
Prof. Bajpai’s work on victim justice focuses on strengthening victims’ rights within the criminal justice system. His research advocates victim-centric legal reforms, compensation frameworks, and procedural safeguards to ensure dignity, participation, and access to justice for victims of crime.
Critical Criminal
Law
His scholarship in criminal law examines the evolving contours of punishment, due process, and criminal justice reform in India. Through policy engagement and academic writing, he contributes to contemporary debates on fair trials, penal reform, and the modernization of criminal laws.
Empirical Legal Research
Prof. Bajpai has actively promoted empirical legal research to bridge the gap between law and lived realities. His work integrates data-driven analysis, field studies, and institutional collaborations to inform evidence-based legal policy and reform.
Editorial Board Member
Serves on editorial boards of prominent law journals, contributing to high-quality legal scholarship and academic discourse.
International Assignments
Engaged in global academic collaborations, lectures, and advisory roles with international institutions.
Conferences
Organized
Instrumental in organizing national and international conferences on criminal justice and legal reform.
Legal
Theory
Contributes to legal theory through scholarship in criminal jurisprudence, victimology, and justice reform.
Achievements
Prof. (Dr.) G. S. Bajpai has been serving as Professor since 2011 and as Registrar since 2014, at National Law University Delhi. Under his competent and efficient administration, he has achieved several milestones for NLUD:
- Significantly contributed to the attainment of ‘A’ grade, with a score of 3.59 on a 4-point scale, by NAAC in 2016 — indicative of excellent academic facilities for teaching and research.
- The University achieved the status of ‘Category 1 University’ under UGC’s Graded Autonomy Regulations, 2018, giving NLU Delhi graded autonomy in specified areas.
- Secured 2nd Rank in Law Institutions in India Rankings 2018 of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) released by MHRD.
- Administered Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in nine law subjects — first ever by any Law School in India — catering to more than 10,000 students.
- Spearheaded e-PG Pathshala digital initiatives in Law and Criminology, expanding the reach of legal education across India.
- Established networks with universities in over 30 countries for international collaborations and student exchange programmes.
- Facilitated over 100 Conferences and Seminars, and implemented research projects worth over ₹15 Crores INR.
20+
Published Books
100+
Articles
30+
Years in Academia
10+
Awards Conferred
30+
International Collaborations
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Podcast
Constitutional basis of Criminal Procedure
Plenary Lecture at Kathmandu School of Law
VSA address Seol
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News & Updates
Prof. G.S. Bajpai participates in the National Law Universities Meeting on Legislative Drafting held on 31st October, 2025
Even at cost of controversy, judicial voice in public sphere is good for democracy
Anatomy of a Crime: Why are Women Criminals Different? – Prof. G.S. Bajpai gives detailed analytical inputs to Press Trust of India (PTI) on the subject
Prof. G.S. Bajpai was invited as a Panelist in ‘Bharat Shiksha Summit’ on 3rd April, 2025
A Glimpse of few of My Books
Hate Crime in India
Understanding Nuanced Discriminaton Against North-Eastern Population
Juvenile Justice
Impact and Implementation
in India
Living on the Edge
A study of Women Victimization
& Legal Control
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Career Highlights
Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai serves as the Vice Chancellor & Senior Professor at National Law University Delhi. He is equipped with more than thirty years of professional experience as an author, researcher, teacher and administrator.
Prof. Bajpai has authored 22 books/monographs, more than 60 research papers, 13 project reports, and over 100 op-eds in leading national dailies including Indian Express, The Hindu, and The Tribune. Under his guidance, 12 students have successfully completed their doctoral dissertations (Ph.D.).
He holds a post-doctorate in Criminal Justice from Leicester University, U.K. as a Commonwealth Fellow, a doctorate in Victimology, and a Master’s specialisation in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai
National Law University, Delhi
Sector 14, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110078
Email: vc@nludelhi.ac.in
Phone: 011- 28034253
Fax: 011- 28034256