Venkata Rao is a Professor of Law and Vice-Chancellor at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore. Prof. Rao has more than 31 years of teaching experience and has the distinction of receiving the Best Vice Chancellor Award for an outstanding contribution to education; Best Teacher Award from the Government of Andhra Pradesh; Best Researcher Award from the Andhra University and a Gold Medal for the Best PhD Thesis. He has extensive publications to his credit in the journals of national and international repute, apart from presenting numerous papers at various national and international conferences. He has held a number of distinguished administrative positions in various governmental bodies and academic institutions. Mr