Vasishtan P

Mr. Vasishtan P joined the School of Law, Mahindra University as an Assistant Professor on 20 July 2026. Prior, he served as an Assistant Professor of Law at the Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirappalli, for over 3.5 years. He began his career by freelancing as a technology lawyer advising start-ups and assisting law firms in this practice. Vasishtan is enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and delivers lectures and orientations at various institutions at UG and PG levels.

Vasishtan was a full-scholarship recipient at Daksha Fellowship specializing in Technology Law and Policy. Further, he pursued an LL.M. in Technology and Law at HNLU Raipur, and secured two gold medals namely, the University Gold Medal for securing the First Rank in LL.M. and Late Kamalnarayan Sharma Gold Medal for Securing Highest Marks in LL.M.

Vasishtan is an active publisher with Op-Ed columns of newspapers, predominantly writing on Indian federalism, social justice and public policy. Besides, he holds over 28 publications in law, has presented in over 12 national and international conferences/seminars. His publications and presentations are largely on subjects of Intellectual Property Laws, Privacy Laws, Social Justice and Constitution.

• Ph.D. Candidate at The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata, India.(September 2023 – Present)
  • Dissertation/Thesis Title: The Social Contract Between the State and the Citizen in the Age of Data: A Jurisprudential Analysis
  • Supervisor: Dr. Vijay Kishor Tiwari, Assistant Professor of Law, WBNUJS.
• LL.M. (Technology and Law) at the Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, India. (August 2021 – July 2022)
  • Awards: Two Gold Medals including the University Gold Medal.
  • Dissertation/Thesis Title: The Joint Parliamentary Committee’s Report on the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019: A Critical Analysis
  • Supervisors: Prof. (Dr.) Yogendra Kumar Srivastava, Professor of Law, HNLU & Dr. Priyanka R. Mohod, Assistant Professor of Law, HNLU.
• Master of Business Laws (M.B.L.) at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore, India. (July 2020 – June 2022)
• M.A. (Public Administration) Candidate at the Institute of Distance Education, Madras University, Chennai, India. (August 2022 – Present)
• P.G.D. TLP. (Post Graduate Diploma in Technology Law and Policy) at the Daksha Fellowship, Sai University, Chennai, India. (June 2020 – May 2021)
• B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at the Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli, India. (July 2015 – August 2020)

• ‘One Work, Many Contributors: Solving the Copyright Conundrum in the Indian Copyright Regime, (2023), Volume II, Himachal Pradesh National Law University Journal, 99-114. https://doi.org/10.70556/hpnlu-lj-v2-2021-05
• The Passport to Regulate Foreign Jurisdiction: The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 on its Extraterritorial Application, (2022), Volume IX, Brawijaya Law Journal: International Law and Security, 47-58. https://doi.org/10.21776/ub.blj.2022.009.01.04
• Into The ‘Cryptoverse’: Building A Regulatory Regime, (2022), Volume VII, The RMLNLU Journal on Communication, Media, Entertainment and Technology (CMET). https://www.scconline.com/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-9001556041
• The Indian Cyber Security Ecosystem- Time for a Specialized Legal Framework, (2022), XII, CPJ Law Journal, 199-219. https://www.cpj.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CPJ-JOURNAL_Vol.-XII_Jan.-2022-2.pdf
• Google AdWords’ a Trade Mark Infringement? A Comparative Analysis on India, U.S. And E.U. with Special Reference to Consim v. Google Case, (2021), Volume VIII, Journal of Campus Law Centre, 1-28.
• Rethinking the Need for Defining ‘Efficacy’ In the Indian Patent Regime, (2021), Volume I, Journal of Academic Innovation Research in Intellectual Property Assets, 103-112. https://cnlu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/E-Jairipa-Complete-Journal-1.pdf
• Rights of Transgenders: A Comparative Study with respect to Australian and Californian Reforms in Dr. Ajaymeet Singh and Mr. Chander Parkash (eds), Emerging Dimensions of Human Rights in the Contemporary Era: National and International Perspective, (Shree Ram Law House 2020), 416-423.
• Presumptions in Law in Crimes against Women in Dr. Ajaymeet Singh and Mr. Chander Parkash (eds), Emerging Dimensions of Human Rights in the Contemporary Era: National and International Perspective, (Shree Ram Law House 2020), 432-441.
• Welfare Provisions for Women Workers in India in Dr. Ajaymeet Singh and Mr. Chander Parkash (eds), Emerging Dimensions of Human Rights in the Contemporary Era: National and International Perspective, (Shree Ram Law House 2020), 424-431.
• Super Cassettes Industries Ltd. v. Myspace Inc. And Ors.: Case Analysis and Commentary, (2020), Volume XII, The Kerala University Journal of Legal Studies.
• A View of Feminism and Pornography: Through the Lens of Jurisprudence, (2020), Volume XIII, The Kerala University Journal of Legal Studies.
• The Socio-Economic Rights of the Domestic Workers: The Urgent Need for a Comprehensive Legislation in Dr. Shambhu Prasad Chakrabarty and Mr. Abisekh Rodricks (eds), Rule of Law: The Myths and Reality, (HSRA Publications 2020), 51-73.
• Trial by Media in India, (2020), Volume II, Indian Legal Solution International Journal of Law and Management. https://ilsijlm.indianlegalsolution.com/trial-by-media-in-india-p-vasishtan-samhitha-sharath-reddy/
• Constitutional Validity of Capital Punishment, (2020), Volume II, Indian Legal Solution Journal of Criminal and Constitutional Law. https://journal.indianlegalsolution.com/2020/07/15/constitutional-validity-of-death-penalty-samhitha-p-vasishtan/
• Bad Character in Evidence Law, (2020), Volume II, Indian Legal Solution Journal of Criminal and Constitutional Law. https://journal.indianlegalsolution.com/2020/07/15/character-in-evidence-law-samhitha-p-vasishtan/
• Interpretation of ‘Adultery’ in the Personal Laws of India: Through a Gendered Lens in Mr. Avinash Singh and Mr. Atul Pandey (eds), Gender Justice: Exploring Contemporary Narratives, (Black Aviat Publishing Group 2020), 177-185.
• Role of A Decree in Void Marriages: Through the Lens of Hindu Marriage Law, (2020), Volume III, Juscholars Law Journal, 186-199. https://lawbhoomi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/8dc66-414130_15c315fbfe5f4def9257fb2afea10545-1.pdf
• Welfare Provisions for Women Workers: An Overview in Dr. Sheeba S. Dhar (ed), Realisation of Human Rights of Women: Changing Dimensions, Challenges and Recourses, (National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi 2020), 621-627.
• The Right to Reject in India in Prof. (Dr.) N.K. Chakrabarti (ed), Indian Constitution: Issues and Challenges (Edition1), (Lextrum Legal Education Services Private Limited 2019), 99-114.
• The Indian Education System: What It Is and What It Can Be? (Quality Enrichment and Excellence in Indian Higher Education System in the Era of Globalisation, NAAC Sponsored Seminar, July 2017).

• Assistant Professor, School of Law, Mahindra University (July 2026- Present)
• Assistant Professor of Law, Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirappalli.(23 January 2023 – 18 July 2026).

• Preferred Areas: Social Contract, Constitutional Law, Social Justice, Technology and Laws.

Resource Person at Workshops and Guest Lectures

• One–day Lecture on“Guardians of the Digital Consumer: Cyber Laws and the Protection Act Unveiled,” Department of Management Studies, Shrimati Indira Gandhi College, Tiruchirappalli, 08 January 2025.
• One–Day Workshop on“Research Paper Writing and Publication,” The School of Law, Sathyabama University, Chennai, 30 August 2024.
• One–Day “Client Counselling Workshop,” VITSOL Sustainable Initiative Committee, School of Law, VIT University, Chennai, 28 February 2024.
• One–Day “Certified Course on Artificial Intelligence and Law,” Legal Research Society – Nepal, 09 September 2024.
• One–Day Lecture on“Navigating the Nexus: Consumer Protection Act & Cybersecurity in the Digital Age,” Department of Management Studies, Shrimati Indira Gandhi College, Tiruchirappalli, 17 February 2024.
• One–Day Lecture on the“Constitution Day”, Madras Atomic Power Station, Kalpakkam, 16 December 2023.
• One–Day Workshop on“Legal Research,” Publication Committee, School of Law, Sathyabama University, Chennai, 26 September 2022.
• One–day Lecture on“Rights of a Consumer,” Department of Management Studies, Shrimati Indira Gandhi College, Tiruchirappalli, 17 November 2022.
• One–Day “Mediation, Negotiation, and Client Counseling Workshop,” Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirappalli, 22 September 2022.
• One–Day Workshop on“Legal Writing and Publications,” School of Law, Sathyabama University, Chennai, 25 July 2022.

Presentations at International/National Conferences

• “The Prospects and Challenges in Implementing National Educational Policy (NEP), 2020 in Legal Education Institutions (The NLUs) in India”, The Faculty Improvement Programme Committee, Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirappalli, March 2023.
• “Public Health Care and the Role of Indian Patents Act, 1970: Rethinking Patent Protection Against Affordability”, Parul Institute of Law, Parul University, September, 2020.
• “The Most Disputed Proviso in the Indian Patents Act, 1970”, Department of Management Studies, Salesian College, Siliguri Campus, August, 2020.
• “Student Round Table Panel Discussion on Environmental Impact Assessment Notification 2020”, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University Government Law College, Villupuram, August, 2020.
• “4^th ICC European Conference on International Arbitration”, International Chamber of Commerce, Paris Arbitration Week, 7 July, 2020.
• “The Right to Food: A Perspective through the Lens of the Indian Constitution”, National Seminar on Food Security in India: Issues and Challenges, University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, June 2020.
• “Data Protection in the Banking Sector”, National Webinar on Modern Banking Services in India, University School of Law and Legal Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, June, 2020.
• “M.C. Mehta and the Evolution of Environmental Jurisprudence in India”, National Webinar on ‘Effectiveness of Environmental Laws and Implementation in Celebrating Biodiversity’, June, 2020.
•  International Seminar on “Realisation of Human Rights of Women-Changing Dimensions, Challenges and Recourse”, Centre for Women and Family Studies (CWFS), February, 2020.
• “Judicial Review on Policy Decisions: Aadhaar Scheme” — An International Conference on National and Global Perspectives on the Right to Privacy, VIT University, Chennai, India, January 2018.
• “Inheriting Rights of Agricultural Land by Hindu Women” — A National Seminar on Value Based Approach towards Women’s Rights and Justice, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai, India, March, 2018.
• “The Indian Education System: What it is and What it Should be”, NAAC Sponsored National Seminar on Quality Enrichment and Excellence in Indian High Education System in the Era of Globalisation, Chennai, February, 2017. 
• “Mastering the Art of Negotiation”, National Seminarby The Network for International Law Students (NILS) India, headed by Dr. Claudia Winkler, Member PACT Global, Chennai, January, 2017.
• “Demonetisation and Its Impact on the Indian Economy”, National Seminar Organised by the Madras University, Chennai, January, 2017.
• “Cloud Computing and Technology” — Paper Presentationat IISC, Bangalore, 2013.

Symposiums/Colloquiums and Faculty Development Programs Participated

• Invited Expert,“The Curriculum Conclave,”Manipal Law School, 13 December 2023.
• “The Prospects and Challenges in Implementing National Educational Policy (NEP), 2020 in Legal Education Institutions (The NLUs) in India”, The Faculty Improvement Programme Committee, Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirappalli, 24 March 2023.
• One Day National Workshop on“Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Targets for Higher Educational (HEIs) Transformation in India”, The Faculty Improvement Programme Committee, Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirappalli, 20 March 2023.
• “Two-Day Symposium on Port Privatisation, Law and Policy in India: A Business and Human Rights Perspective”, Centre for Business and Human Rights (CBHR), Tamil Nadu National Law University, 10-11 March 2023.

Blog Articles

• “How to Assign Patent Licenses to Another Party?”, and 10 other similar papers published with the Legal Services India, June 2020.
• “The Interface between Competition Law and Sports in India” Legal Services India, June 2020.
• “Per Se Rule and Rule of Reason” Legal Services India, June 2020.
• “Summarising the Delhi Green Crackers Case” Legal Services India, June 2020.
• “Are Lamborghini and Volkswagen India separate entities in the Indian Competition Regime?” Legal Services India, June 2020.
• “Abuse of Dominance in Relevant Market in Competition Law” Legal Services India, June 2020.
• “The Majority Opinion of Shayara Bano Case” Legal Services India, 2020.
• “The Right To Information From A to Z” Legal Services India.
• “Role of the Auditors to Protect the Audit Interest” Legal Services India, June 2020.