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Prof. Priti Saxena appointed Vice Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh National Law University
Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, she officially assumed charge on Wednesday. She will replace Prof. (Dr.) Nishtha Jaswal, who earlier held the post.
Shimla – Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, she officially assumed charge on Wednesday. She will replace Prof. (Dr.) Nishtha Jaswal, who earlier held the post.
Prof. Saxena brings a wealth of academic experience and legal expertise to HPNLU. She holds a law degree from Rohilkhand University, Bareilly and a PhD in Law from Kumaun University, Nainital. Prior to her appointment, Prof. Saxena was Professor in the Department of Human Rights at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow, where she also served as Director of the Centre for Post Graduate Legal Studies since 2013.
Her extensive academic career includes serving as the Dean of the School for Legal Studies at BBAU from 2012 to 2015 and as the Head of the Department of Human Rights from 2006 to 2019. With a strong commitment to legal education, Prof. Saxena has supervised over 140 LLM dissertations, significantly contributing to the development of future legal scholars.
As Vice Chancellor of HPNLU, Prof. Saxena aims to enhance the academic standing of the University and promote a culture of social responsibility within the legal profession. Her vision includes strengthening the University’s role in community engagement and ensuring that its graduates are not only skilled legal professionals but also socially conscious individuals.
