Professor Emeritus

Distinguished jurist, legal scholar, and mentor dedicated to advancing legal education and constitutional values.

Justice V. Gopala Gowda is a distinguished jurist who served as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India, earning widespread respect for his commitment to constitutional values, judicial integrity, and the rule of law. Throughout his illustrious judicial career, he made significant contributions to Indian jurisprudence through landmark judgments across constitutional, civil, labour, environmental, and public interest matters.

As Professor Emeritus at Presidency School of Law, Justice Gopala Gowda brings decades of judicial experience and exceptional legal scholarship to enrich the academic environment. His association with the School reflects our commitment to fostering excellence in legal education by engaging with eminent members of the judiciary and legal profession.

Students and faculty alike will benefit from his guidance, mentorship, and invaluable insights into constitutional law, judicial reasoning, ethics, and contemporary legal issues.

As Professor Emeritus, Justice V. Gopala Gowda will contribute to the School through:

• Distinguished lectures
• Student mentorship
• Faculty interaction and guidance
• Academic discussions and seminars
• Research collaboration
• Institutional development initiatives