Leadership & Institutional Contributions
Prof. (Dr.) G. S. Bajpai
Prof. (Dr.) G. S. Bajpai is a distinguished academic leader with a remarkable record of service in legal education, institutional governance, and national policy engagement. His leadership is characterized by academic excellence, visionary reform, and a deep commitment to strengthening justice systems and higher education frameworks in India.
Transformational Leadership in Legal Education
His tenure in academic leadership includes:
- Vice-Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (Punjab)
Leading academic reforms, enhancing research ecosystems, and promoting international collaborations in legal education. - Registrar, National Law University Delhi
Oversaw key aspects of academic governance, policy implementation, and institutional administration. - Chairperson, Centre for Criminology & Victimology, NLU Delhi
Providing strategic direction to interdisciplinary research and academic programmes.
These roles reflect a sustained commitment to elevating academic standards and institutional processes in legal universities.
National & International Collaboration
A committed advocate for academic partnerships, Prof. Bajpai has represented Indian legal academia in several international forums and collaborations. His engagements have strengthened interdisciplinary dialogue and research exchange with global universities and institutions.
Thought Leadership & Public Impact
Prof. Bajpai’s leadership bridges scholarship and societal impact. Through public lectures, keynote addresses, policy discussions, and institutional initiatives, he has helped shape contemporary discourse on justice reform, victimology, criminal law policy, and higher education governance.
Leadership Philosophy
At the core of Prof. Bajpai’s leadership is a commitment to:
- Academic excellence and rigorous scholarship
- Inclusive and evidence-based institutional governance
- Transformative legal education and research impact
- Collaborative engagement with national and global partners
His leadership journey reflects a balance of vision, scholarship, and practical reform, inspiring a new generation of legal scholars and practitioners.
Judicial Appointments
Amicus Curiae
Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai has been appointed as Amicus Curiae — Friend of the Court — by the Hon’ble Delhi High Court in multiple criminal law cases, lending his expert academic guidance to aid judicial deliberation.
Assisting the Delhi High Court
Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai has been called upon by the Delhi High Court on multiple occasions to serve as Amicus Curiae in criminal law matters — a recognition of his four decades of expertise in criminal law, victimology, and criminal justice administration.
His scholarly contributions to criminal jurisprudence, through publications, policy work, and academic leadership, make him uniquely qualified to assist courts in navigating complex questions of law, sentencing, procedure, and victim justice.
Court Appointments
Prof. G.S. Bajpai made a presentation before the Joint Parliamentary Committee on three significant Bills on 7 January 2026
Professor G.S. Bajpai, Vice-Chancellor, National Law University Delhi, was invited to make a presentation before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the provisos of three significant legislative Bills:
- The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025
- The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025
During his presentation, Prof. Bajpai discussed and presented his views on key constitutional and governance implications arising from the proposed amendments.
The Government of India constituted the Joint Parliamentary Committee to examine the above Bills. The Committee comprises 31 Members (21 Lok Sabha Members and 10 Rajya Sabha Members) and is chaired by Ms. Aparajita Sarangi, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha).
The three Bills, introduced on the last day of the Monsoon Session on 20 August 2025, seek automatic removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and Ministers if they are detained for thirty days on serious charges.
Significant Committee & Advisory Roles
Prof. Bajpai’s leadership extends beyond academia into national legal and policy frameworks. He has been appointed to several high-level committees and advisory roles, including:
- Convenor, Committee for Reforms in Criminal Laws,
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of IndiaLeading historic reforms to modernize and strengthen criminal justice laws in India. - Member, Advisory Board for Development of Legal Education & Legal Profession,
Bar Council of IndiaContributing to policy guidelines and frameworks for legal education and professional standards. - Member, Standing Committee of the Legal Education Committee,
Bar Council of IndiaProviding expert insights into legal education governance and curriculum reform. - Member, Expert Committee (UGC)
Framing guidelines for introducing multidisciplinary law courses under the Holistic and Multidisciplinary Education framework. - Member, Right to Repair Committee,
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Government of IndiaContributing to statutory frameworks under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. - Member, State Higher Education Council, Punjab
- Member, General Council, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
- Member, Punjab State Legal Services Authority
- Member, State Legal Services Authority, U.T. Chandigarh
- Board Member, Indian Association of Social Science Institutions (IASSI)
Nominated by the Association of Indian Universities.