About Us
Centre for Business and Commercial Laws
The Centre for Business and Commercial Laws (“CBCL”) was established as a “Centre for Excellence” in 2008 at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal (“NLIU”). Driven by its primary purpose to cultivate a culture of commercial keenness within the student community, CBCL has striven to generate awareness and facilitate scholarship in the field of corporate and business laws.
The CBCL logo symbolizes the gold coinage from the Gupta Dynasty and features a king mid-hunt, bow in hand, having just released the bowstring to slay a lion. During the Gupta era, monarchs issued numerous gold coins, reflecting a thriving economy with the dynasty’s reign therefore, often being referred to as the ‘rain of gold.’ It is in line with this mission of achieving excellence in the field that the Centre constantly initiates discussions on and promotes the understanding of business laws through its numerous initiatives over the years which, in turn, aids the student community in refining their understanding of commercial laws.
Activities:
The Centre for Business & Commercial Laws is actively involved in the dissemination of information and critical analysis in the field of corporate laws. Aligned with its primary mission to instil a culture of commercial acumen within the student community, CBCL has striven to foster a robust foundation in the field. This has been inculcated through certificate courses in collaboration with leading law firms in the country which aim at providing students with practical experience and a conceptual understanding of different topics under the umbrella of commercial laws. Similarly, the publication endeavours of the Centre deal with a wide range of topics within the area of business laws through our Blog, Journal and the Corporate Brief, our monthly newsletter.
Meet Our Team
Prof. (Dr.) Ghayur Alam
Chairperson
Anjali Varghese
Joint Convenor
Anjali is a final year student at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal. Her areas of interest span across diverse fields such as Mergers & Acquisitions, Public International Law and Criminal Law. She is constantly juggling multiple projects at once - her internship experience being a testament to the same with numerous research internships across the different areas of her interest.
Beyond her academic pursuits, Anjali is a Bharatanatyam dancer with over 12 years of training. She also enjoys watching animated movies, particularly Studio Ghibli, and crotchets in her free time.
Mahek Saxena
Joint Convenor
Mahak is a final year student at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal pursuing her B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Her areas of interest include Corporate and Commercial Laws, Mergers & Acquisitions and Equity Capital Markets. She has represented NLIU in moot court competitions with subjects ranging from criminal law to company law and investment arbitration.
Aside from her academic pursuits she likes reading and travelling. She is also a recipient of the Governors’ Award for her contribution to the Bharat Scouts & Guides and has several state and national level accolades to her name.
Sradha Santhanu
Secretary
Sradha Santhanu is a final year student at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal. Keen on exploring new arenas, her internship experiences vary from the General Corporate Practice, Capital Markets, Dispute Resolution, FinTech and the like. She also actively participates in Mediation and Commercial Negotiation competitions.
Sradha is a former State level swimmer and athletics team member. In her spare time, you will often find her solving crosswords, her daily Wordle or complex math puzzles.
Purava Rathi
Head, CBCL Blog
Purava is a fourth-year student with a keen interest in insolvency and bankruptcy, as well as competition law. During her time in college, she has actively pursued these interests by participating in moot court competitions and authoring articles. She has also participated in ADR competitions. Alongside her focus on commercial laws, she works with NGOs, contributing to meaningful social causes.
Beyond her academic pursuits, she is a trained classical dancer and a passionate traveller. She loves experiencing different cultures and immersing herself in new environments. She also enjoys painting, a hobby that allows her to express her creativity.
Kunal Dave
Head, Journal of Business Laws
Kunal Dave is a penultimate year student at National Law Institute University, Bhopal. He likes to explore different facets of law through his varied internships and moot court competitions. He has a deep interest in the art of oral advocacy and is keen on exploring Constitutional law and Arbitration law.
Kunal is a former National level Medalist in Taekwondo, a former state level swimmer and a F1 enthusiast.
Gungun Anand
Head, Corporate Relations
Gungun is a dedicated fourth-year student at the National Law Institute University. Her curiosity drives her participation in moot court competitions, particularly in public international law and international trade law. With a keen interest in corporate law, she thrives on engaging with new people and exploring the dynamic field of law.
Outside her academic pursuits, Gungun finds joy in nature, whether running through scenic trails, practising meditation, or getting lost in a good book.