About the University
The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The Act incorporated a University of Law of national stature in Punjab, to fulfil the need for a Centre of Excellence in legal education in the modern era of globalization and liberalization. Recently the University has earned the coveted status of being one of the top-ranking law teaching institutions in the Country. Over 1000 students acquire state of art legal education in a well-furnished and fully developed residential campus which boasts of all necessary infrastructural and manpower facilities for the all-around growth of the students. RGNUL is currently emphasizing research, training and consultancy in various areas of contemporary interest. It envisages to be a research-intensive university in the times to come. It has as many as 19 centres focusing on various areas of social-legal inquiries which includes the Centre for Business Law and Taxation (CBLT). RGNUL publishes 05 journals covering a vast range of subjects of topical interest.
About CBLT
CBLT has been established with a view to promoting interdisciplinary research on Business Laws and Taxation. The Centre aims to engage in diverse activities including, but not limited to, organizing Webinars, Conferences, Workshops, and Moot Court Competitions; initiating credit and non-credit Courses; publishing Newsletters and Blog Series; engaging in meaningful research on business laws and taxation etc. The Centre would also indulge in formulating policies in a prescriptive sense and providing internships to various students of law in the field of research and development. For this purpose, the Centre aims to collaborate with other stakeholders and institutions for continuous growth in the field of business laws and taxation. The Centre aims to encourage multi-disciplinary study in the area of Business Law including, but not limited to, General Corporate Governance, Banking Law, Company Law, Securities Law, Intellectual Property Laws, Taxation Law, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Laws, Competitions Laws, Mergers and Acquisitions and Dispute Resolution. The Centre aims to establish an effective venue for discussion and dialogue on contemporary Business law and Taxation issues.