Rakshith graduated in law from Christ University, Bangalore (2017). He pursued his master’s degree in Constitutional Law from National Law University, Odisha (2018) and a master’s degree from the University of Edinburgh (2020). He has completed two postgraduate dissertations; “A Study Analyzing the Constitutional Safeguards of Civil Servants Against Arbitrary Action in India” (2018) and “Examination into the New Critiques of Power, Digital Inequalities and Policing in the Digital Age” (2020). He is interested in interdisciplinary research. His published work includes papers titled, “Do we still need Critical Criminology” Vol (II) (3), Corpus Juris: The Law Journal (2020), “The Inseparability of Separation of Powers and Public Law”, RMLNLU Law Review Vol (11) (2020), "Cybersecurity Threats to Online Businesses and the Role of Law, Policy and Technological Measures”, The Journal of Legal Methodology, Policy and Governance Vol (II) (1) (2020).  He has also authored a chapter titled, “Customary Conflict Resolutions in Tribal Areas” Vol (VI) (2018) in a source book for functionaries in tribal areas published by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. His most recent work titled, “Predicting Dangerousness in Those with Mental Disorder: A Brief Analysis of Scope” is under review for publication in the Lucknow Law Review.  Currently, he is working on papers titled “Regulation of Egg Industry in India and the Worth of Green Criminological Perspectives” and “A Legal Enquiry into the Regulation and Integration of Plural Healthcare Systems in India”. He has also practiced in the Telangana High Court for over a year.

Interview

What made you choose to apply at NLUD?

I found NLU Delhi's tradition of engaging in comprehensive interdisciplinary research well suited to my academic work. Apart from its location in the national capital that is the center to all things legal, at NLUD I will get an opportunity to learn from the Faculty under whom I have had a privilege to study. The University’s focal areas of research, its consistency, and the roadmap for its future growth also pulled me towards this job. 

What made you choose research and teaching as a career?

Born and brought up in a family of academicians, my general outlook was always academic. I consider myself lucky to be able to pursue what I think comes naturally to me. I am motivated to contribute to the body of knowledge through my teaching. Moreover, the teaching profession comes with the added benefit of ‘lifelong learning’. To challenge and be challenged on diverse subjects intrigues me and brings me to NLU Delhi.

What is your area of interest and what excites you about it?

As an aspiring legal academician, I believe that law is inherently interdisciplinary and that a holistic understanding of any issue is a necessity in framing good laws and policies. I believe that engaging with, borrowing from, and contributing to legal aspects of social sciences would be immensely beneficial in initiating meaningful change, both at a theoretical and practical level. 

How do you see contributing to NLUD as an academic fellow?

As an academic fellow, I will focus my energies on research and teaching. From assisting with university research projects, conducting independent research within well-defined guidelines, taking classes under senior faculty supervision or otherwise, engaging with students and assisting them in their academic and overall development, conducting academic events like seminars and workshops, representing the university at various levels as required, and finally of course, handle administrative duties to help achieve a model level of efficiency.