About
Prof. (Dr.) Faizan Mustafa is a distinguished legal scholar and academician with a career spanning over three decades. He has held prominent positions in several esteemed institutions, including serving as the Vice-Chancellor of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, and as the founding Vice-Chancellor of National Law University Odisha (NLUO). His leadership is noted for institution-building and fostering democratic academic environments. He has also contributed significantly to legal education reforms and has been involved in various academic and administrative capacities across India and abroad.
Qualifications
- B.A. (Hons.) in History – Aligarh Muslim University
- LL.B. – Aligarh Muslim University
- LL.M. (Gold Medalist) – Aligarh Muslim University
- Ph.D. in Copyright Law – Aligarh Muslim University
- Diploma in International and Comparative Human Rights Law – International Institute of Human Rights, Strasbourg, France
Teaching / Research Experience
Total Teaching Experience: Over 30 years
Academic Positions Held:
- Vice-Chancellor, Chanakya National Law University, Patna
- Vice-Chancellor, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
- Founding Vice-Chancellor, National Law University Odisha
- Dean, Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University
- Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University
- Founder Director, KIIT Law School
- Advisor, National Law School & Judicial Academy, Assam
Awards and honors
Renne Cassin Gold Medal (1999)
Conferred by the International Institute of Human Rights, Strasbourg, France — awarded for his academic excellence and contributions to the field of human rights.
Shah Waliullah International Award (2009)
Presented by the Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi, for his paper on “Constitutionalism in Islamic Perspective”.
SAARC Best Law Teacher Award (2014)
A prestigious honor awarded by a high-powered jury comprising leading legal figures including Prof. N.R. Madhava Menon and Mr. Lalit Bhasin (President, Society of Indian Law Firms), recognizing his exceptional contributions to legal education in South Asia.
Areas of Interest
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Islamic Law
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Human Rights Law
- HIV Law
- Freedom of Information Law
- Religious Conversion Laws
Publications
Prof. Mustafa has authored 8 books and published approximately 400 research papers in national and international journals. His scholarly work has been recognized and cited by the Supreme Court of India, notably in the Sabarimala judgment concerning religious freedom
Conferences / Seminars / Workshops
Prof. Mustafa has delivered lectures and participated in academic events across more than 30 countries, including the USA, UK, Australia, Germany, China, and Israel. He is also a regular contributor to national newspapers and appears frequently on television as a legal expert.
Visiting Faculty / Guest Lectures / Keynote Addresses
Prof. Mustafa has served as visiting faculty and delivered guest lectures at several reputed institutions in India and abroad, sharing his expertise in law and legal education
Contact Information
Email: vc@cnlu.ac.in , faizan.mustafa@gmail.com
Phone: NA
Office Address: Chanakya National Law University, Nyaya Nagar, Mithapur, Patna, Bihar, India
