Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, is a National Law University located in Patiala, Punjab, India. It was established in 2006 by the Punjab Government as a university dedicated to the field of Legal Education. The first vice-chancellor of the University was Gurjit Singh. The institution is currently being headed by Dr. Paramjit S. Jaswal. RGNUL started functioning from its Headquarters-Mohindra Kothi, The Mall, Patiala w.e.f. 26 May 2006. From session of 2013 RGNUL started functioning in its permanent 50 acre campus which is located at scenic Sidhuwal, from Patiala. RGNUL is affiliated to UGC and approved by the Bar Council of India.HistoryRGNUL was established in 2006.PublicationsRGNUL Student Law ReviewRGNUL Financial & Mercantile Law ReviewRGNUL Journal of Social SciencesRGNUL Book Series on Corporate Law & Corporate AffairsInfrastructureRGNUL campus is situated near Village Sidhuwal, Bhadson Road, Patiala and has an area of approximately 50 Acres.Research CentresIn a short span of eight years RGNUL has established a number of specialised centres in its campus catering to the myriad needs of its students. The most important among them are the following:Centre for Advanced Study in Criminal Law (CASCL)Centre for Consumer Protection Laws and Advocacy (CCPLA)Centre for Advanced Study in International Humanitarian Law (CASH)RGNUL Institute of Competitive Exams(RICE)Centre for Study in Agriculture Law and Economices (SALE)Bureau of Information for Studies Abroad (BISA)Directorate of Distance Education (DODE)Centre for Advanced Studies in Human Rights (CASIHR) RGNUL School OF Social Sciences (RSSS)