 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 7: The University of Jammu has officially appointed accomplished legal veteran Sh. Dinesh Singh Chauhan as a Professor of Practice in Law. The appointment, approved by the university administration on October 6, 2026, aims to enrich legal education by bringing nearly four decades of elite courtroom experience directly to the classroom.
The appointment is made on an honorary basis for an initial period of one year, with provisions for annual extensions up to a maximum of three years based on institutional requirements and contributions.
Bringing Elite Legal Experience to Academics
Sh. Dinesh Singh Chauhan steps into this prestigious faculty role with a distinguished 39-year career practicing before the Hon'ble High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and its subordinate courts. A cornerstone of the region's legal community, Chauhan's practical expertise spans service, corporate, insurance, and constitutional law.
Key milestones of his career include:
Government & Corporate Counsel: Served as Senior Panel Lawyer for premier insurance giants (National, New India, Oriental, and United India Insurance) and Standing Counsel for the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Prolific Legal Scholar: Authored vital legal references including the Manual of Taxation Laws in J&K, Manual of Labour Laws, and the Anti-Corruption Laws in J&K, alongside serving as Regional Editor for major national law journals.
Massive Case Portfolio: Successfully managed over 12,000 litigations for the J&K Government's Education Department and has over 300 landmark judgments published in national law reporters.
A Full-Circle Homecoming
This appointment marks a significant return to his alma mater. Chauhan is an alumnus of the University of Jammu, where he completed his LL.B. in 1984 and a PG Diploma in Criminology & Police Sciences in 1986.
As a Professor of Practice, Chauhan will bridge the gap between academic theory and active practice, providing students at The Law School with elite mentorship, clinical trial insights, and firsthand expertise on the mechanics of the justice system. |
