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Prof. (Dr.) Anjina Reddy K.R.

Professor of Law and Principal

Qualification	:	B.A.L., LL.M., M.Phil. Ph.D.
Teaching Experience	:	19 Years
Achievements	:	Nominated as the Member, Board of Studies, Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi, for a period of 3 years. Nominated as University Nominee to the Governing Council of Vidya Vikas Institute of Legal Studies, Mysore for a period of 3 years. Education Today presented Prof. (Dr.) Anjina Reddy K.R, Principal, with Top 50 Effective Principals- 2021-2022: an award for exemplary contributions in the education field Member, Academic Council, Karnataka State Law University, 2021-2022 50 Effective Principals, 2021 by Education Today.co (Premium Education Magazine) Principal Par Excellence - Teachers Day Awards, 2021 by International Institute of Hotel Management, Bengaluru. Yuvakara Ashakirana Prashasti by BMTC Vokkaliga Community and Officials Welfaare Association, Bengaluru in 2019. Samaja Ratna by Crime Control Force and Sevron Foundation, Bengaluru in 2019

Profile

Prof. Reddy has LL.B. degree from Vidyodaya Law College, Tumkur and Master’s Degree in Law in Constitutional Law from University Law College, Bangalore University, Bengaluru where he secured 5th Rank in the University Exams. Prof. Reddy’s quench for knowledge made him successfully complete M. Phil in law and M.A in Political Science. He holds a Doctoral Degree in Law, from Sri Krishna Devaraya University, Ananthapuram, Andra Pradesh for the Thesis on, “Emerging trends in Environmental Law with special reference to Prevention of Water Pollution”, under the scholarly supervision of Prof. Dr. S.V.Pulla Reddy.

Heeding to the call from Academic Fraternity, Prof. Reddy began his career as a Academician as Guest Faculty at Panchami College of Law, for a brief period of 1 year. Thereafter, he served the esteemed institution BMS College of Law for a period of 13 years and became Associate Professor therein in the year 2017. Prof. Reddy is currently the Founder Principal of RV Institute of Legal Studies, Bengaluru and has been the driving force behind its stellar growth as the premier Law Institute in India.

Research Articles of Prof. Reddy are published in various Journals of repute and has chaired various Sessions in National and International Conferences and Seminars. To name the recent one, he has visited Nepal at Kathmandu School of Law as a resource person.

A man known for his administrative skills, Prof. Reddy has served the Bangalore University and other Universities in various capacities viz; BOE Member and Controller of Examinations and at present Academic Council member Karnataka State Law University. He is also the founder member of Asian Association of Law Professors, voluntary association for promotion of the interests of Law Faculty all across India.

Mr. Arun S.

Assistant Professor of law

Qualification	:	B.A., LL.B., LL.M., M.Phil. (Law)
Teaching Experience	:	17 Years

Profile

Mr. Arun S. has an LL.B. degree from University Law College, Bengaluru, LL.M. from University Law College, Bengaluru with specialization in Environmental Law and is pursuing Ph.D. in Alliance University. He has successfully completed 17 years of teaching.

Sir has published articles in multidisciplinary journals related to environmental issue. His areas of teaching interest include Family Laws, Criminal Laws and Environmental Law.

Ms. Bhavana C.

Assistant Professor of law

Qualification	:	B.A., LL.B., LL.M., KSET
Teaching Experience	:	10 Years
Achievements	:	Judged Final Round of Moot Court Competition organised by School of Law, Reva University, 2022. Resource Person on Gender sensitization at Sheshadripuram Law College, Bengaluru, 2022. Judged the 4th Surana & Surana and KLE Law College National Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition, 2022. Resource person on Overview on IPR at Government First Grade College, Yellahanka, 2021.

Profile

Ms. Bhavana C. has an LL.B. degree from Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies, LL.M. from University Law College, Bengaluru with specialization in Environmental Law, pursuing Ph.D. in Karnataka State Law University. She qualified Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) for Assistant Professorship accredited by UGC in 2018. She has successfully completed 10 years of teaching and is a certified trainer on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace, (POSH Act, 2013) by PROTOUCH approved by SHRM.

She has published articles in multidisciplinary journals related to environmental issues. Her areas of teaching interest include International Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property Rights, Family Laws, Jurisprudence, Property Law, Cyber Law and Law of Torts.

Mr. Bharath K.M.

Assistant Professor of Political Science

Qualification	:	B.A., M.A. (Political Science), KSET
Teaching Experience	:	6 Years

Achivements

• Nominated as the Member, Board of Studies of NMKRV College for Women, an Autonomous College Affiliated to Bangalore University in 2022.


• Qualified Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) for Assistant Professorship in Political Science accredited by UGC in 2020.

Profile

Mr. Bharath K.M has B.A. Degree from St. Joseph’s College, Bengaluru and M.A. in Political Science from Bangalore University. He has presented many research papers in National Level Conferencesand published in International Journals and also in International Chapter Book. To mention few publications:

Published a paper in Peer Reviewed, A Multidisciplinary International Level Referred Journal-Journal of Research and Development, Volume- 14, Issue- 18, with ISSN No: 2230-9578, in November 2022.

Presented a paper in National Level E-Conference & published in the proceedings of the conference and also published in International Journal IJARSCT, Volume- 2, Issue- 3, with ISSN No: 2581-9429, in February 2021.

Published a Chapter in International Multidisciplinary Chapter Book, Research- IV & Volume- 2, with ISBN No: 978-1-716-20059-5, in January 2021.

Published a Chapter in International Multidisciplinary Chapter Book, Research- IV & Volume- 1, with ISBN No: 978-1-716-20064-9, in January 2021.

He has participated in more than 50 National and International Webinars, Conferences, FDP’s, Short Term Courses, Special Lectures Workshops and etc. His areas of Interest include Public Administration, E-Governance, Indian Constitution, International Politics and Human Rights.

Dr. Shyam Prasad T.S.

Assistant Professor of law

Qualification	:	MSc in Chemistry, M B A, Ph.D, LL M in Commercial and Corporate Law, (MBL-NLSUI)
Teaching Experience	:	18 Years
Work Experience	:	Practised as an Advocate at High court of Karnataka ,Tax Tribunals, Family courts, City Civil and Sessions, Magistrate Courts, District and State Consumer Forums.
Research Experience	:	Has published and presented Research papers on Indo China Foreign Policy, Emergence of Swadesi Markets, Digital Evidence and Cyber security, Environment laws, Issues on Migrant labour, Co-authored a compendium on the coded New Labour law 2020, Presented Report on Personal Data protection Bill 2019 at The Parliamentary Committee, New Delhi, has received Extensive training on NEP 2020 and has given a number of lecturing on National Education Policy 2020.
Work Shops	:	Has conducted regular training to Teachers and Students on Awareness on setting up Anti Sexual Harrasment Cells in Government College, Personality Development, Voters Awareness among College youth in association with Election Commission, India, TV panelist on Education and Legal issues. Coordinated NEP workshops for teachers under KSHEC and Vidya Bharati in Karnataka.Trainer and Co-ordinator in UG-CLAT programs. Regularly conducts Workshops to Child Care Takers and Volunteers working with Children Under Distress and Orphanages.

Mrs. Ashmitha Nayana Raj

Assistant Professor of Law

Qualification	:	B.A., LL.B., LL.M.
Teaching Experience	:	1 Year

Profile

Ms. Ashmitha Nayana Raj is a Graduate in B.A., LL.B. from BMS College of Law, Bengaluru, and holds an LL.M. (Constitutional and Administrative law) from, School of Law, Christ University. She has in her credit of receiving best student Award for being Topper for entire five years during her B.A., LL.B. in BMS College of law. Further she has secured 3rd Rank in LL.M. She has practiced as an advocate for 5 years.

Area of teaching interest include Constitutional law, Administrative law, DPC, Environmental law, Civil Procedure code, Criminal procedure code, RTI.

Published one research paper which is titled as A Critical Analysis of Personal Laws With Special Reference To Fundamental Rights in Lex Khoj Volume III Issue I, ISSN: 2456-4524.

She has attended an International seminar (11th virtual) on family law- Changing Perspectives, Contemporary Challenges and Solutions” via virtual mode on 28th of May 2022 by Kerala Law Academy Law College; Two days national conference on Indian politics conducted by Bangalore University where gave seminar and published paper under UGC care on critical Analysis of empowerment of women representatives in panchayat raj institution and an FDP on outcome-orientation teaching learning practice and research by Sharada University.

Mrs.Kumari Vaishnavi M

Assistant Professor of law

Qualification	:	B.B.M., LL.B., LL.M.
Work Experience	:	3 Years
Profile	:	Mrs.Kumari Vaishnavi M. is a graduate in LL.B. from KLE Society’s Law College, Bengaluru and holds a LL.M. with specialisation in Corporate and Commercial Law from University Law College and Department of Studies in Law, Bangalore University, Bengaluru. Before Joining RV Institute of Legal Studies she has worked as Assistant Professor of Law at Sarvodaya Law College, Bengaluru and KLE Society’s Law College, Bengaluru.
Achievements	:	International Seminar (Eleventh Virtual) on Family Laws, Changing Perspectives, Contemporary Challenges and Solutions. SUB THEMES: ADR and Artificial Intelligence. Title: An Analysis of Significance of Artificial Intelligence in Online Dispute Resolution Two days national conference on Indian politics conducted by Bangalore University- seminar and published paper under UGC care on "A Critical Analysis of India becoming Vishwa Guru in relation with Sustainable Development" Participated in 4th National FDP on Emerging Contours of Constitutional law and Human Rights by Amity University FDP on outcome-orientation teaching learning practice and research by Sharada University Participated in online seminar on “Issues concerning food adulteration and food safety” conducted by NA Global Law School on 25th June 2022 Participated in online seminar on “Law Relating to Child Rights and Child Abuse” conducted by NA Global Law School on 4th June 2022

Mrs. Vinutha D N

Assistant Professor of Law

Qualification	:	B.A., LL.B., LL.M.
Teaching Experience	:	7 Years

Profile

Vinutha D N has an B.A., LL.B. Degree from Vivekananda College of Law, Bengaluru and LL.M. from P.G. Dept. of Law, University Law College, Bengaluru with specialization in Labour Law. She has Six and Half years of teaching Experience as a Full time Faculty in Law.

She has presented a paper on the topic “CRIME AGAINST WOMEN” at Kerala Law Academy 9th Virtual International Conference on Gender Justice. (Publication in Process) and Paper presentation on the topic “GOVERNOR AND HIS DUAL ROLE: KEEPING FEDERALISM ALIVE” at one day National Seminar on 'Changing Contours of Federalism in India' held on 15th of December 2018 at University Law College, Bengaluru.

Her areas of teaching interest include Labour Laws, Contract, Indian Penal Code, Law of Evidence, Professional Ethics, Law of Torts, Penology and Victimology and White-Collar Crimes.

Mrs. Vimala Raj B

Assistant Professor of Law

Qualification	:	B. Com., LL.B., LL.M.
Teaching Experience	:	5 Years

Profile

Vimala Raj B has an LL.B. Degree from KLE Society’s Law College, Bengaluru and LL.M. from P.G. Dept. of Law, University Law College, Bengaluru with specialization in Corporate and Commercial Laws. She has 4 years and 8 months of teaching Experience as a Full time Faculty in Law.

She achieved Second rank in Masters of Law, held during June 2017 at P.G. Dept. of Law University Law College, Bangalore University, Bengaluru.

She has presented a paper on the topic “CRIME AGAINST WOMEN” at Kerala Law Academy 9th Virtual International Conference on Gender Justice. (Publication in Process) and Paper presentation on the topic “GOVERNOR AND HIS DUAL ROLE: KEEPING FEDERALISM ALIVE” at one day National Seminar on 'Changing Contours of Federalism in India' held on 15th of December 2018 at University Law College, Bengaluru.

Her areas of teaching interest include International Trade Law, Competition Law, Public International Law, Banking Law, Labour Laws, Contract, Company Law and Family Law I(Hindu Law).

Mr. Thejesh K. M.

Assistant Professor in Management

Qualification	:	M.Com., MBA., PGDFM
Teaching Experience	:	10 Years

Profile

Mr. Thejesh K M has completed Master of Commerce in Tumkur University and secured 4th rank. MBA from Sikkim Manipal University, Sikkim. His area of specialization is Accounting and Taxation. He has completed 10 years of Teaching Experience. He has attended various National conferences and attended workshop relating to National Education Policy. His areas of interests include Accounting, Taxation and Statistics.

Ms. Kirthi S

Assistant Professor of Economics

Qualification	:	B.Sc. (MES), M.A. (Economics).
Teaching Experience	:	1 Year

Profile

Ms. Kirthi S. academic qualification are B. Sc. from Vijay College, affiliated to Bangalore University and M.A. Economics from Mount Carmel College (autonomous). She has done a research work on Higher Education and presented the paper in national conference organised by Christ College. Her areas of teaching interest are Macro Economics, Public Finance, Economic Development & Growth and Statistics. She is getting trained in economic data analysis.

She is trained in classical and free style dancing and has achieved many prizes.

Ms. Chaitra M.Doddagowdar

Assistant Professor of Management

Qualification	:	B.Com., M.Com
Work Experience	:	6 Years
Profile	:	Ms. Chaitra M Doddagowdar holds a post-graduation in Commerce from Davanagere University, Davanagere. She has previously worked as Assistant Professor of Management at JMS Academy First Grade College, Davangere, Her areas of interest include Financial Management, Statistics, Auditing and Assurance.
Achievements	:	2nd Rank to Davanagere University, Davanagere in Master of Commerce
Conference and workshops:	:	Paper submitted on: Impact of demonetization: A study on healthcare and pharmaceutical industry She has worked under the organization committee as a member for two- day national seminar on "Impact of Demonitization on the Indian economy, post - Demonitization issues and intricacies" which was jointly organized by: government first Grade College for women, Davanagere, and ARM first Grade College and P.G.Centre, Davanagere Participated and worked under the organization committee as a member for one- day National seminar on “The contemporary problems and solutions approaching of multidisciplinary studies” this was organized by: ARM first Grade College and P.G. Centre, Davanagere

Mr. Pradeep Kumar Bharadwaj

Qualification	:	B.A., LL.B., LL.M., M.B.L., M.A. in Sociology, M.A. in English
Teaching Experience	:	12 Years
Advocacy	:	17 years; Enrolled to Karnataka State Bar Council in 2005 and practicing in various aspects of Litigation and Court Room practices since then.
Achievements	:	Panel Advocate to State Bank of India Certified Private Mediator Judged several National level Moot Court Competitions organized by: School of Law, Christ University; Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies; Faculty of Law, PES University; School of Law, Presidency University; School of Law, Alliance University Judged Trial Advocacy and ADR Simulation Competitions at School of Law, Christ University Won III prize in Individual Moot Court Competition conducted by Lahari Academy, Karnataka Bar Association in 2005 at City Civil Court, Bangalore

Profile

Mr. Pradeep Kumar Bharadwaj has LL.B. degree from V.V.Puram College of Law, LL.M from Kuvempu University, double M.A. in Sociology and English from Mysore University and Acharya Nagarjuna University respectively, M.B.L. from National Law School of India University. He is pursuing Ph.D. in K.L. University, Andhra Pradesh. He has 12 years of teaching experience and is specialized in teaching procedural laws.

He has published articles in multidisciplinary journals related to Criminal Law and ADR techniques. His areas of teaching interest include C.P.C., Cr.P.C., Law of Evidence, Transfer of Property, D.P.C. and Moot Court Training.

Ms. Bhumika K. Reddy

Assistant Professor of Law

Qualification	:	B.A., LL.B., LL.M.
Teaching Experience	:	5 Years
Achievements	:	Experience in conducting workshops in matters relating to Constitution and its modern day application of constitution, discussion on Constitutional amendments, privacy - law and practice, Administrative reforms and their relevance, Human Rights and Privacy, Employment and compliance related issues Conducted workshop on law and psychology Conducted workshop on POSH and its application, Anti-bribery, Anti-completion laws and the way ahead, Financial regulation and its future in India, Good Governance and its growing impact and application in the Indian context, violence against women - impact , resolution, and the way ahead, challenges to judicial process etc Conducts certificate courses for law students and professionals on various legal aspects

Profile

Ms. Bhumika K. Reddy holds a degree in Law from the University of Mysore (‘UoM’). She has secured distinction and is ranked 2nd in the B.A.L and LLB exams conducted by the University of Mysore. Later she enrolled for the LLM program at NLSIU, Bengaluru, pursued Master’s in Business laws and graduated with Distinction grade. Following which she went on to pursue her Master’s in Financial Law and Financial Regulation from King’s College London, and successfully graduated with a Distinction grade. Ms. Bhumika is a Certified Mediator, policy advocate and consultant, Good governance and administration consultant, POSH consultant and expert, Corporate Social responsibility consultant and practitioner, Privacy law certified professional and Diversity and Inclusion consultant.

Ms. Bhumika has been practicing law and providing legal advisory services for the past 14 years, she has successfully handled a wide array of legal work and legal consultancy assignments, her work profile includes, independent practice as a legal consultant providing legal advisory services to various organisations and corporations, handling complex research assignments for organisations, work with law firms, work as in-house counsel with multinational corporations, work on the advisory board of NGO’s and start-ups.

Ms. Bhumika has keen interest in teaching, research, policy formulation and governance issues. She is a founder member of organisations working on creating awareness on POSH, Ethics and compliance, privacy, employment related matters. She holds certification and training sessions and works as a POSH trainer, she has a certification on Diversity and inclusion from Cornell, U.S. She is keenly interested in gender and justice related issues, Indic theory of law, and issues related to Good governance and administrative reforms.

Ms. Bhumika is a cross-fit, boxing, trekking enthusiast, a classical dance and music practitioner and enthusiast, with keen interest and regard for art, literature and yoga.

(Dr.) Shantaraju

Visiting Faculty of Kannada

Qualification	:	M.A. (Kannada), Ph.D.
Experience	:	25 Years

Dr. Suma Sanjeev

Visiting Faculty of Kannada

Qualification	:	M.A. (Kannada), Ph.D.
Experience	:	11 Years

Mrs. Deepika Ravi Poojary

Assistant Professor of English

Qualification	:	Diploma in HRM, Diploma in TESOL and TEFL, Certified Makeover Artist
Teaching Experience	:	12 Years
Tails of Achievements	:	Rank Holder of MA in English Literature Winner of Teacher's Award 2020 by IIHM, Bangalore Smart Girl Trainer of BJS Philanthropist - Active member of Shrigandha Foundation Performer in NOKIA - Naada Habba

Mrs. Hema N

Assistant Professor of English

Qualification	:	MA (ENglish) Diploma in HRM, Diploma in TESOL and TEFL
Teaching Experience	:	12 Years
Awards and Recognitions	:	Best Academician award - Certificate of Excellence by St. Mother Theresa's University, a recognition for outstanding achievement, remarkable leadership, assertiveness and ingenuity making a lasting impression to the society Certification of completion - International Olympiad for teachers by Suraasa academy, Dubai delivering teaching learning practices and enhancing realistic teaching capabilities Certification of Participation received for attending workshop on "Reflection on language and thought" by Prof Noam Chomsky, Laureate professor of linguistics, Massachusetts, University of Arizona President of WICCI for India South Korea - Nominated as the President of WICCI for India South Korea-Women's Indian chamber of commerce and Industry,India's national business chamber for women that promotes business development, environmental sustainability and gender equality bridging the gap between India and South Korea Appointment as State Chair, Karnataka for mentoring and motivation G100, a global leadership chair gives suggestions and recommendations to multilateral institutions such as UN and Government worldwide and creates massive opportunities for women worldwide Appeared on Lifestyle magazine - Lifestyle magazine is a global magazine headquartered in India publishing bi-weekly for Asia, NAmerica, SAmerica, Europe, Oceania and Africa covering a broad spectrum of topics including fashion, beauty, women power, success stories, celebrities, wellness etc. It is the first and most read English magazine worldwide capturing the essence of global affluent citizens for almost 15years Won the title "Above and Beyond Corporate Fashion Week" season 2- 'Be your own label'CFW focuses on highlighting women from various professional front and identifying and paving way into fashion and glamor
Awards and Recognitions	:	Paper setter for autonomous examination Appointed as paper setter for Autonomous examination - conducted by BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru-affiliated to VTU Workshop at ISBR Law College - Soft skills training program as a part of Orientation for degree students pursuing law at ISBR, Technology, women cell and conducted a workshop on communication, lifestyles and career opportunities.Bannerghata road Guest of Honour at SKIT - Invited as Chief guest for an orientation program for degree students at Sri Krishna Institute of Technology Co-authored "Teri Mitti" - Co-author in the anthology "Teri Mitti" written on our patriots published by Writers Apex Publications Honoured by MAAC, an aesthetic clinicare on International women's day Invited as a guest speaker for Orientation program at RR Institute of Management studies Guest at BVI Youth Club for an interactive panel discussion on "Lessons from real life"

Mr. M. Naveen Kumar

Assistant Professor of Sociology

Qualification	:	B. A., M.A., KSET and UGC NET
General Qualification	:	B. A(Gandhi Institute of Technology and management) M. A in Sociology (The National College) affiliated to the Bangalore city university
Other areas of interest	:	He is a Certified Fitness Trainer has work experience of fitness instructor for 3 years from 2014 to 2017 and has Won 3 rd place in Mr.Bengaluru Amateur, 2016.

Profile

Mr. Naveen has pursued B. A. from Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management and M.A. (Sociology) from National College affiliated to the Bangalore City University. He has qualified in Karnataka State Eligibility Test for Assistant Professorship in 2021 and UGC NET

He is a visiting faculty of Sociology for HKBK group of institutions, Bengaluru. (Allied health sciences) for the students of physiotherapy and was the member of BOS meeting held at the National college to approve the 3rd and 4th semester UG syllabus in the year 2022.

He has conducted a Research and presented paper on Women representation in local bodies and their challenges

His areas of interest include various social issues which affect the unity of India