Former chief Justice of India U U Lalit appointed BITS Law School faculty

BITS Law School has appointed former Chief Justice of India U U Lalit as a law professor. Justice Lalit will be teaching an advanced course on Affirmative Action under the Constitution of India and other jurisdictions.

The advanced course is included in the third-year curriculum and is currently in progress for the founding class. As a member of the advisory council at BITS Law School, Justice Lalit is also involved in academic collaborations, mentoring, teaching, research projects, and course development with the faculty.

According to the official BITS Law School's press release, the course is about India's framework, along with a global approach to affirmative action, drawing on cases from the US, Canada, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Additionally, the topics are significant in constitutional law and focus on the foundations of social justice, the legal basis for such interventions, and the evolving jurisprudence.

Justice Lalit said: “Engaging with students allows me to reflect on important constitutional questions in dialogue with the next generation of lawyers. I find these interactions with young minds deeply enriching, and I look forward to continuing this academic journey with them.”

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Justice Lalit was the 49th Chief Justice of India and had a career spanning decades of contributions to Indian jurisprudence. His association with BITS Law School offers students direct exposure to constitutional principles, helping them to have a deeper understanding of legal issues and the analytical skills required for advanced legal study.

The founding dean of BITS Law School, Ashish Bharadwaj said: “We are glad to have Justice Lalit teach and inspire our students. His knowledge and experience strengthen our mission of combining academic excellence with practical insights to shape socially conscious legal professionals. Learning from such a luminary helps students connect complex aspects of legal theory with reality and prepares them to be better scholars and purpose driven lawyers.”