About

Prof. (Dr.) Prakash Chaudhary is the Registrar of Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai. With an illustrious academic and administrative career spanning more than 34 years, Dr. Chaudhary is widely acknowledged for his contributions in the fields of Law, Commerce, Education, Administration, and Research.

Before joining MNLU Mumbai, he served for over three decades at the MES’ Ness Wadia College of Commerce, Pune, where he held various key positions including Vice Principal, Professor, and Head of the Department of Business Law. He is a recognized Ph.D. guide and a postgraduate teacher in Business Law and Commercial Law at Savitribai Phule Pune University. Before joining academics, he practised in Pune District Court for two years.

Academic & Professional Journey

Dr. Chaudhary’s qualifications include B.Sc. in Chemistry, LL.B., LL.M., and M.Phil. in Commerce, and a Ph.D. in Business Law. In addition to these, he has earned Master's degrees in Sociology, Political Science, History, Economics, and Philosophy. He has also completed D.L. & L.W., G.D.C. & A., D.C.P.L., D.H.L., and P.G.D.P.M. & I.R., and qualified SET and NET in Law.

He served as President of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Washim (2023–24). He has been actively involved with Savitribai Phule Pune University as a member of the Board of Studies in Business Law, and Faculty of Commerce and Management. He also served as IQAC and NAAC Coordinator.

Areas of Expertise

He has authored and edited more than 20 books on subjects such as Business Law, Company Law, Consumer Protection Law, Labour Laws, and more. His research output includes more than 40 papers published in UGC CARE-listed/peer reviewed journals. In the last five years he has delivered more than 50 invited lectures.

In recognition of his outstanding service, he has received numerous awards including the “Shikshak Gaurav Puraskar” by the Pune Municipal Corporation for excellence in education and social work.