Qualifications

Publications

PUBLISHED WORK:

Books:

1. Constitutional Jurisprudence and Environmental Justice- 2002.- Frestschrift volume in honour of Prof. A Lakshminath… H. Index (details enclosed).
2. PEdited Sir Alladi Krishna Swamy Ayer Endowment Lecture on “Enculturing Constitutionalism and Transformative Justice from Dharmoprudence to Demosprudence” by Prof. A. Lakshminath, 2022.
3. Presently revising G.C.V. Subba Rao’s Jurisprudence and Legal Theory of E.B.C Publication, Lucknow.
4. Te Anatomy of Indian Legal Education: racing a Case for Continuing Legal Education 123, D.S. Prakasa Rao & Prakash Sharma. CLINICAL AND ARTICLES CONINUING LEGAL EDUCACION A ROADMAP FOR INDIA Edited by S. SIVAKUMAR P RAKASH SHARMA A BHISHEK K UMAR PANDEY Foreword by H ON BLE M R JUSICE ROHINON F. NARIMAN Judge, Supreme Court of India. Index (details enclosed)

53. Law as an experiential social value constitutional and legal perspectives. International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research ISSN No: 2456-4567, Dasan Publications, Alipurdar, West Bengal, India., Vol. No.1, No.4, May. 2015.
54. Uniform Succession Code for equal property rights. International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research. ISSN No: 2456-4567, Dasan Publications, Alipurdar, West Bengal, India., Vol. No.5, No.7, Mar. 2016.
55. Uniform Civil Code – Need of the Hour. International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research. ISSN No: 2456-4567, Dasan Publications, Alipurdar, West Bengal, India., Vol. No. 10, No. 12, Jan. 2017.
56. Protection of Human Rights through Judicial Activism – A Realistic Appraisal. International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research. ISSN No: 2456-4567, Dasan Publications, Alipurdar, West Bengal, India., Vol. No.1, No.3, Nov. 2019.
57. The evolution of Indian State from 16 Mahajanapads (Republics) to Modern India Democratic political state – A Politico Legal Study. International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research ISSN No: 2456-4567, Dasan Publications, Alipurdar, West Bengal, India., Vol. No.3, No.7, Dec. 2020.
58. Relevant of Ancient Culture, Heritage and Legal Thought to day. International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research ISSN No: 2456-4567, Dasan Publications, Alipurdar, West Bengal, India., Vol. No.7, No.11, 2021.
59. Role of Law in making Hindutwa as Indian way of life. International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research. ISSN No: 2456-4567, Dasan Publications, Alipurdar, West Bengal, India., Vol. No.5, No.9, Sep. 2021.
60. Indian Supreme Court and right to privacy. International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research ISSN No: 2456-4567, Dasan Publications, Alipurdar, West Bengal, India., Vol. No6, No. 10, Oct. 2021.
61. Right to privacy and human dignity- constitutional and legal perspectives. International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research. ISSN No: 2456-4567, Dasan Publications, Alipurdar, West Bengal, India., Vol. No6, No.10, Oct. 2021.
62. Ancient Hindu Jurisprudence and its impact on Modern Indian Legal Thought. International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research ISSN No: 2456-4567, Dasan Publications, Alipurdar, West Bengal, India., Vol. No.12, Jan. 2022.
63. The success of Roman Law is to be applied to Hindu Law for removal of families today in Modern India. International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research. ISSN No: 2456- 4567, Dasan Publications, Alipurdar, West Bengal, India., Vol. No.9, No.13, Jan. 2022.
64. Law as product of culture – Indian Perspective. International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research. ISSN No: 2456-4567, Dasan Publications, Alipurdar, West Bengal, India., Vol. No.4, No.6, Feb. 2022.

Conferences

PARTICIPATED IN INTERNATIONAL SEMINARS:

• Participated in the International Seminar on “Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Program, Institute for the Study of Human Rights” held on 14-15 May 2016 in Columbia University, USA.
• Participated in the 15th Session of United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues during 9-20 May 2016 held in UN HQ, New York, USA.
• Participated in International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the UN at New York City during 26-30 May
• Participated in Consultation on Science Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals on 17th May 2016 at Conference Room-7, NY, USA organized by the Intercultural Indigenous University, ADP and Fondo Indigena on the occasion of 15th Session of United Nations Permanent Form on indigenous Issues during 9-20 May 2016 held in UN HQ, New York, USA.
• Participated in Indigenous Women at the Forefront of a strong Global Non- Violent, Peace, Security & Disarmament Movement on 18th May 2016 from 1PM to 3PM at Conference Hall, Bahai,
• UN Office, 866, United Nations Plaza, New York, 110017, USA on the occasion of 15th Session of United Nations Permanent Form on indigenous Issues during 9-20 May 2016 held in UN HQ, New York, USA.
• Presented a paper and participated online in World Humanitarian Summit organized by UNO at Istanbul, Turkey on 23-26 May

PARTICIPATED IN INTERNATIONAL SEMINARS:

• Participated in the International Seminar on “Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Program, Institute for the Study of Human Rights” held on 14-15 May 2016 in Columbia University, USA.
• Participated in the 15th Session of United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues during 9-20 May 2016 held in UN HQ, New York, USA.
• Participated in International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the UN at New York City during 26-30 May 2016.
• Participated in Consultation on Science Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals on 17th May 2016 at Conference Room-7, NY, USA organized by the Intercultural Indigenous University, ADP and Fondo Indigena on the occasion of 15th Session of United Nations Permanent Form on indigenous Issues during 9-20 May 2016 held in UN HQ, New York, USA.
• Participated in Indigenous Women at the Forefront of a strong Global Non-Violent, Peace, Security & Disarmament Movement on 18th May 2016 from 1PM to 3PM at Conference Hall, Bahai, UN Office, 866, United Nations Plaza, New York, 110017, USA on the occasion of 15th Session of United Nations Permanent Form on indigenous Issues during 9-20 May 2016 held in UN HQ, New York, USA.
• Presented a paper and participated online in World Humanitarian Summit organized by UNO at Istanbul, Turkey on 23-26 May, 2016.

Countries and Important Places Visited

• New York, U.S.A.
• N.O., New York, U.S.A.
• Columbia University, New York, U.S.A.
• Syracuse University, New York State, U.S.A.
• Ohio University, Columbus State, U.S.A
• California, U.S.A, Sanjose, U.S.A, Chicago, U.S.A
• Arlendo, U.S.A, Michigan, U.S.A, Florida, U.S.A
• Minneapolis, U.S.A, Dallas, U.S.A, Detroit, U.S.A
• Washington DC, Philadelphia, Seattle, Portland
• Bangkok, Thailand, Hong Kong
• Kathmandu, Nepal

Research Papers Published:

1. Bharat Ratna Indira Gandhi. A Symbol of Strong Political will and Champion for the Cause of poor – accepted to be published in a book on Indira Gandhi by Indira Gandhi Chair, SPMV (Women University Tirupati).2008. Authors: Prof. D.S. Prakasa Rao Publishers: SV University.
2. Standard of Legal Education, Professional Competence and Social Responsibility. A Critique with special reference to 184th report of Law Commission of11 India. Authors: Prof. D.S. Prakasa Rao Publishers: Asia Law House, 2008. Published/Edited G Manohar Rao
3. Proprietary Status of Indian Women Published in ALT AUGUST 2010 Authors: Prof. D.S. Prakasa Rao Publishers: Asia Law House,2010
4. Independence of Judiciary sine-qua-non of Indian Democarcy published in a book, Authors: Prof. D.S. Prakasa Rao Publishers: Asia Law House, 2011, Prof. Manohara Rao on Judicial Reforms.
5. Taking Law Seriously- accepted to be published in Apex Law Journal 2012, Authors: Prof. D.S. Prakasa Rao
6. Hindu Succession( Amendment) Act,2005 Authors: Prof. D.S. Prakasa Rao, AU Research Forum, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
7. Uniform Succession Code for Women Development Rights and Capabilities, Authors: Prof. D.S. Prakasa Rao, AU Journal of Law, Vol 5 &6, 2013 Edited Prof.V.Kesava Rao

8. Protection of Farmers Under Consumer Protection Act, 1986 from Unfair and Restictive Trade Practices- Constitutional, Legal and Ethical Perspectives, Authors: Prof. D.S. Prakasa Rao, Law Souvenir of National Seminar on Protecting Consumers from Unfair and Restrictive Trade Practices., 2013, Dr BR Ambedkar College of Law.
9. Right to Information for Effective Implementation of Human Rights Authors: Prof. D.S. Prakasa Rao, A two day UGC National Workshop on Awareness and Interaction on RTI Act, 2005 organised by Department of Commerce collaboration with (UF-RTI).
10. Right to Information vis-à-vis Hippocratic Oath Authors: Prof. D.S. Prakasa Rao, Souvenir of National Seminar on Forensic Sciences held by Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, 2013.
11. Balancing between right to Education and Right to Establish Educational Institutions – Constitutional Conundrum, Authors: Prof. D.S. Prakasa Rao, National Seminar on Right to Education and Right to Establish Educational Institutions – a Constitutional Perspective, 2011, School of Indian Legal Thought, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.

12. Right to Information – Need of the Hour, Authors: Prof. D.S. Prakasa Rao, Souvenir of National Seminar on Right to Information an Citizen’s right to Administrative Justice, 2013, The Tamil Nadu, Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai.
13. Human Cloning nad Stem Cell Research Vis-avis Human Rights, Law and Public Policy Authors: Prof. D.S. Prakasa Rao, Souvenir of National Seminar on Science and Technology and Human Rights, Dr. BR Ambedkar Law College, AU
14. CSR Towards Hunan Right in Post Globalization Era, Authors: Prof. D.S. Prakasa Rao, Perspective
15. Right to Education to whom? And Against Whom? Authors: Prof. D.S.Prakasa Rao,
16. Right to Education in India and Ethiopia: Constitutional Perspectives, Authors: Prof. D.S. Prakasa Rao, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education Research, ISSN:22777881IJMER, Volume 4, 2015

PAPERS PRESENTED IN SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/AND WORKSHOPS:

1. Public Interest Litigation – A Revolutionary Change in Judicial Process – Paper presented in a National Seminar on Public Interest Litigation, Organized by Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad, 1987.
2. New International Economic Order – Presented in National Seminar on International Economic Law held at Nagpur University, Nagpur, 1987.
3. Compensation Through writs – A revolutionary Change in Judicial Process National Seminar held at Andhra University on State Liability in 1989.
4. Secular India – Problems and Prospects – National Seminar on Terrorism, Secularism, National Integration held at Hyderabad, 1988.
5. Challenges to Constitutional Fundamentals – Seminar held at S.V. university; 1991.
6. Judicial Review A Comparative study under U.S. and Indian Constitutions Essay bagged second prize in the workshop held at Andhra University in 1988.
7. 59th Constitutional Amendment – A Perspective – Seminar held at Eluru in 1988.
8. Problems of Reservations and Judicial Response – Recent Trends – National Seminar on Equality, Backward Classes and Social Change – Dr. Ambedkar’s perspective held at Dr. Ambedkar Chair of Legal Studies and Research, Dept. of Law, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 22nd to 23rd of April, 1996.
9. Unilateralism Vs. Multilateralism in the Sphere of International Contracts – National Seminar on International Commercial Contracts and Conflicts of Laws held at Madras University from 22nd to 23rd of January, 1996.
10. Accountability of Whom? To whom? – Paper presented in the National Seminar on accountability in Indian Legal System held at Madras University from 28th and 29th March, 1996.
11. Social Justice – A myth or Reality – National Seminar on Social Justice held at Andhra University, 1996.
12. Right to Privacy – Lecture delivered in the Research Forum, Andhra University on 24-11-1997.
13. Shipping Law in Post Hamburg Scenario – A Critical Appraisal National Seminar on Shipping Law held at Andhra University in 1997.
14. The Rights of the Girl Child – Law, Policy and Enforcement – National Seminar on Woman and Child held at Hyderabad, 1997.
15. Issues before W.T.O. – Indian Perspective – Seminar held at Transport Management, Andhra University, 1999.
16. Human Rights to Dalits – Myth or Reality National Seminar on Human Rights held at Andhra University, Organized by Dept. of Sociology and Academic Staff College, 1999.
17. Conceptual Clarification of Human Rights – Paper presented in a seminar organized by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University, 1999.
18. Minorities and Human Rights – Joint Paper presented in Academic Staff College, A.U., 1999 along with Prof. A. Lakhsminath, Dean, Faculty of Law, Andhra University.

19. The Challenges to Constitutional fundamentals Need to curb – Paper presented in the National Seminar on 50 years of Indian Constitution – Retrospect and prospect organized by the Department of Law, Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar – 2000.
20. Preventive Detention – balancing between Individual Interest and Social Justice – Paper presented in U.G.C. Sponsored National Level conference on preventive Detention held at Dhankanal, Orissa, 2000.
21. Dialectics of Directives – Paper presented in U.G.C. sponsored National Seminar on 50 years of Indian Constitution Experiences and Expectations held at Osmania University, Hyderabad, 2000.
22. Nyaya Sastra Anuvadamlo Adurayya Ebbandulu (The Difficulties in Translating Laws) – Paper presented in a National Seminar on translation held at Department of Telugu, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, 2000.
23. Social Control of Information Technology through Law – A Critique – Paper presented in the workshop on the Information Technology Act 2000 on 9th to 10th September 2000 at Andhra University, Engineering College, Visakhaptnam.
24. Intellectual Property Regions – Poverty alleviation instruments or Hindrance to the Human Rights of Poor – Paper presented in world conference on Human Rights and poverty held at Dept. of Law, Barkatulla University, Bhopal from 2nd to 5th October 2001.
25. Governor – An Independent Constitutional Authority or Otherwise Paper presented in National Conference (Southern Region) underthe aegis of National Commission to Review the working of the constitution at CLRI Auditorium, Adyar, Chennai-20, from 5 to 7 October 2001.
26. Constitutional Obligations Problems and Policy perspectives – paper presented in National Seminar on Constitutional Reforms held on 21st and 22nd March 2001 at Department of Legal Studies, University of Madras, Chennai.
27. Judicial Accountability Vis-à-vis Rule of Law – Paper presented in U.G.C. Sponsored National Conference on Judicial Independence & Accountability organized by University Law College Utkal University, Vanivihar, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, August, 2001.
28. Smruthi Patham lo Bharatam -paper presented in the National Seminar on Telugu Literature -Historical Perspective held at Telugu Department, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, September 2001.New patent Regime and Intellectual Property Rights Jurisprudence Problems and Prospects Paper presented in National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights held at the Tamil Nadu Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai from 8th to 9th March 2002.
29. Copy Right Law – paper presented in National Workshop held at S.K. University, Ananathapur from 16th to 17th February, 2002.
30. India & International Trade – paper presented in National Conference held at IIPA, Visakhapatnam 08-09-2002.
31. Impact of IPR on Indian Agriculture and Seed Industry – Paper presented in National Conference on TRIPS Next Agenda for Developing Countries held at SISS, Hyderabad from 11th to 12th October, 2002.
32. Some thoughts on constitutional theory and practice – paper presented in National Seminar held at department of Legal Studies, Madras University from 26th and 27th March 2003.
33. Equality of opportunity and Result and Distributional Equality vis-vis Dynamics of Equality – Paper presented in National Seminar on Equality, Liberty and Fraternity held at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh from 29th & 30th March 2003.

34. Protection of Women workers in Unorganized Sector Human rights perspective Paper Presented in the National Seminar on Human Rights and Duties Education organized by Dept of Law SPMV, Women University Tripuati during 20 and 21 October 2003.
35. Relevance of Ancient Legal Thought Today, paper presented in the National Seminar on Indian Legal Thought on 7th and 8th December 2004- held at School of Indian Legal Thought Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
36. Protection of Copy Right in Internet Age Problems and Perspectives, in the National Seminar on enforcement of Copyrights Law organized by Dept of law, Osmania university Hyderabad on 13 and 14 march 2004.
37. Changes in Indian Legal Regime in Tune with TRIPS Agreement Problems and Perspectives in the National Seminar on Law and IPR a post TRIPS scenario in India held at Osmania University on 21 and 22 Aug 2004.
38. Protection of Copy Right Through Law in Internet Age New Challenges in 2 day National Seminar on Copyright Law in changing Scenario organized by the Dept of Law, the University of Kashmir, Srinagar held at Srinagar on 26th and 27th June 2004.
39. Impact of DNA Technology on Law with special reference to Malimath committee Report in the National Seminar on D.N.A Test and the Law. New Dimensions, on 27-28 March 2004 held at Jalandhar Orgnaised by School of Legal Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University Regional Campus Jalandhar.
40. Lecture delivered on Justice Theory and practice in A.U. Research Forum on 18-10-2004.
41. Paper Presented on IPR in WIPO National Symposium on IP Education Training and Research at IIT, Delhi (August 17-18 2005).
42. Protection of Copy Right through Law in Internet Age – Paper Presented in the National Seminar on IPR Law and Policy Emerging Trends and Challenges 16-7-05 at Dept Law, A.U.
43. Development of Human Rights through Judicial Process Seminar on Development of the Constitutional law in India through Judicial Process held at Hyderabad 2005.
44. Participated in First south Asian conference of Law teachers on skills ethics education from 16th to 18th 2005 December at V.M. Salgaocar College of law, Miramar, Panaji, Goa.
45. Impact of Trips Agreement on Indian Agriculture – A perspective and Chaired the session in the 3 days National Seminar on IPR – National and International Perspectives organized by Dept of Law, SPMV Women University Tirupati 2005.
46. Participated in the 2 day workshop on international Humanitarian Law organized by Faculty of Law A.U and ICRC held at Visakhapatnam during 24-25 August 2005.
47. Participated in 4 day Sensitization and Training Programme on HR Protection for Refugees and International Humanitarian law organized by NALSAR, Hyderabad, UN high commissioner for refugees and ICRC new Delhi from 25-28 October 2005.
48. Participated National Seminar on contemporary Environmental problems of Urban Areas. during 13th 14th March 2006, held at Visakhapatnam organized by Association of British scholars, Visakhapatnam chapter in collaboration with Dept of Environmental Sciences, A.U. Visakhapatnam.
49. Presented a paper on Sustainable Development in the seminar on Environmental protection and regulation held at Visakhapatnam on 31^st.
50. Role of Judiciary in the protection of Human Rights in the context of Globalization a perspective, paper presented in the Seminar Organized by Dept of Human Rights and Social Development, S.V. University, Tirupati. National Seminar on Globalization sate and Human Rights.

51. Balance between IPR Jurispendence and Human Rights of the poor National Seminar on IPR and related issues Organized by P.G. Dept of Legal studies & Research and Dept of commerce and Business Administration on March 24-26, 2006 at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar, Guntur.
52. The Right to Information Act – a Realistic Appraisal in the National Seminar on Right to Information organized by Dept of Journalism & Mass communication held at Acharya Nagarjuna University during 23 and 24 may 2006.
53. Presented a paper on protection of Human Rights and Criminal Justice Process in the International Conference on Criminal Justice Under Stress- Transnational perspectives organized by Indian Law institute held at New Delhi November 2006.
54. Taking Law Seriously – Lecturer delivered in AU Research Form 2007.
55. Bharat Ratna Indira Gandhi – a Symbol of Strong Political Will and Champion for the Cause of Poor Paper presented in the National Seminar Organized by Indira Gandhi Chair, SPMV Women University, Tirupati 2007.
56. Consumer Protection in the Context of IPR – New challenges – National Seminar on consumer protection in the New Millennium Law and policy 19-20 Feb, 2007) Dept of Law and IIPA New Delhi.
57. Participated in National workshop on Coastal Regulation Zone Jointly Organized by PREPARE, Chennai and NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad at NALSAR University Campus, Justice City, Shameerpet, Hyderabad from 20th – 22nd April 2007.
58. Strong Political Will to Curb Factionalism – Need of the Hour Presented in National Seminar on Factionalism and Human Rights organized by Dept of Human Rights and social development S.V. University on 30th – 31st March 2007 held at Tirupati.
59. Invited to give lectures in Academic staff colleges, NALSAR, Hyderabad, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on contemporary Legal issues.
60. Invited to participate in the circulam development programme of HR Education at P.G Level, by NALSAR University, Hyderabad 2007.
61. Delivered a lecture on cyber laws in the Regional Refresher course for all categories of Judicial officers of the district of East Godavari, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam organized by Andhra Pradesh Judicial Academy, Secundrabad held at Visakhapatnam on 15th December, 2007.
62. The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior citizens Act 2007 a Realistic Appraisal paper presented in the workshop on Human Rights Perspective and Social Work Intervention, organized by Dept of Social work, A.U. held at Visakhapatnam on 9-2-2008.

Conduct of Seminars / Workshops / Training Programs:

Prof. D.S.Prakasa Rao

1. Gave two lectures on 1) Executive, Limitation for Several Applications in Civil Justice Administration and 2) Execution, Jurisdiction of the Court in Civil Justice Administration in the workshop organized by Visakhapatnam District Court on 24-6-2017.
2. Deputed by Registrar, Andhra University for preparation of Amaravathi Declaration Meeting at Amaravathi organized by Andhra Pradesh Assembly on 25-4-2017.
3. Delivered a lecture on “Human Rights to Violation in India organized by Andhra Pradesh Human Resource Department, Govt of Andhra Pradesh on 25-3-2017.
4. Gave presidential address presiding inaugural session and presented a paper at National Seminar on “Properties Law” organized by University of Madras, Chennai on “Women Capabilities through Preparative Status” published in the souvenir on 18-3-2017.
5. Resource Person for “Research Methodology Workshop” organized by ICSSR, Osmania University, Hyderabad on August 2016.

MEMBERSHIP OF THE FACULTY IN IMPORTANT NATIONAL BODIES:

1. DS Prakasa Rao, Principal – Member, Editorial Board, Delhi Law Journal – June, 2017.

Conduct of Seminars/Workshops / Training Programs :

Fculty attended/ chaired sessions in Seminars / Conferences/evants(National & International)

Workshops/Seminars/Conferences/Training Programmes Organized during the Academic Year

Courses

Major Areas of Interest:

1. Jurisprudence,
2. Constitutional law,
3. Family Law,
4. Human Rights,
5. International Economic Laws including WTO and Intellectual Property Laws,
6. Alternate Dispute Settlement Mechanism,
7. Free Legal Aid and Legal Education,
8. Economic Analysis of Law,
9. Commercial Laws,
10. Environmental Law.

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