Prof. (Dr.) G. S. Bajpai
Academic Profile
Prof. (Dr.) G. S. Bajpai is the Vice-Chancellor and Senior Professor at National Law University Delhi, with over three decades of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration.
A leading scholar in criminal law, criminology, and victimology, he has held key leadership roles including Vice-Chancellor of RGNUL and Registrar of NLU Delhi.
His work spans academic scholarship, institutional leadership, and contributions to national legal policy and reform.
Academic Positions
Prof. Bajpai presently serves as Vice-Chancellor of National Law University Delhi. Prior to this, he was the Vice-Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (Punjab) and Registrar at National Law University Delhi.
He has also held several distinguished academic positions, including:
Chair Professor, K.L. Arora Chair in Criminal Law
Chairperson, Centre for Criminology & Victimology, NLU Delhi
Professor & Chairperson, Centre for Criminal Justice Administration, National Law Institute University, Bhopal
Earlier in his career, he held academic and policy roles with institutions such as the Indian Institute of Public Administration, Bureau of Police Research & Development, Punjab Police Academy, and the University of Saugar.
Areas of Specialisation
Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
Criminology and Victimology
Juvenile Justice
Police and Penal Reform
Human Rights and Legal Policy
Teaching & Research Experience
With more than 30 years of experience in higher education, Prof. Bajpai has taught extensively in the areas of criminal law, criminology, victimology, and criminal justice administration. His teaching spans undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes.
He has supervised numerous doctoral scholars and contributed significantly to curriculum development and academic reforms across institutions.
Research & Academic Contributions
Prof. Bajpai is a prolific scholar with an extensive body of work including books, monographs, and numerous research publications. His scholarship focuses on criminal justice reforms, victim-centric legal frameworks, and evidence-based policy development.
His research has contributed to national policy discourse and legal reforms, particularly in the areas of criminal law modernization and victim justice.
International Academic Engagements
Prof. Bajpai has undertaken several international research and academic assignments. He has been associated with institutions in the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Japan, and other countries through fellowships, lectures, and collaborative research programmes.
He was a Commonwealth Fellow at the University of Leicester and has delivered lectures at leading global universities and research centres.
Academic Leadership
Beyond teaching and research, Prof. Bajpai has played a pivotal role in shaping legal education and institutional development. His leadership has been marked by academic reforms, international collaborations, and strengthening interdisciplinary legal research ecosystems.
He has been actively involved in faculty development, academic governance, and advancing innovative legal education models in India.