The appointment represents a major milestone in the University's pursuit of academic excellence and reinforces its commitment to integrating practical judicial experience with legal education. Through this association, Justice Bindal will provide students and faculty with direct access to decades of judicial expertise, constitutional interpretation, and legal scholarship. His role will include mentoring students, delivering distinguished lectures and masterclasses, supporting moot court initiatives, encouraging research collaboration, and contributing to curriculum development.
The association was formally announced in the presence of Shri Suneel Galgotia, Chancellor of Galgotias University, and Hon’ble Justice Rajesh Bindal. The development reflects the University's vision of creating meaningful engagement between legal academia and the higher judiciary while preparing graduates who demonstrate legal excellence, ethical leadership, and a strong commitment to public service.
Justice Bindal has built a distinguished judicial career spanning constitutional law, commercial disputes, taxation, arbitration, public law, and civil jurisprudence. Before serving as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India, he held the position of Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court and served in judicial offices across several constitutional courts. Throughout his career, he has earned recognition for his legal scholarship, integrity, and contribution to the administration of justice.
As Honorary Distinguished Jurist, Justice Bindal will actively contribute to enriching the academic and intellectual environment of the School of Law. His responsibilities will include mentoring students, conducting distinguished lectures and masterclasses, interacting with faculty members, strengthening moot court programmes, supporting curriculum development, advancing legal research, and promoting closer collaboration between the judiciary and academic institutions.
The appointment also builds upon Justice Bindal's longstanding association with Galgotias University. He participated in the International Conference on Comparative Law in both 2025 and 2026 and delivered the keynote address during the concluding ceremony of the University's Constitution Day Celebrations and Human Rights Week 2025. His continued engagement has already inspired students and faculty, while his formal appointment establishes a long-term framework for academic collaboration and judicial interaction.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Suneel Galgotia, Chancellor of Galgotias University, said, "The finest legal education is shaped by those who have interpreted and upheld the Constitution at the highest level. We are honoured to welcome Hon’ble Justice Rajesh Bindal as Honorary Distinguished Jurist. His remarkable judicial experience and constitutional insight will provide our students and faculty with invaluable opportunities to learn from one of the country's most respected jurists while reinforcing our commitment to excellence in legal education."
Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, Chief Executive Officer of Galgotias University, said, "Justice Bindal's association with the University marks an important milestone in our vision of building one of India's leading schools of law. We are creating an ecosystem where students learn through regular engagement with judges, senior advocates, policymakers, and legal scholars who shape our justice system. His guidance will help nurture legal professionals who combine intellectual rigour with integrity, constitutional values, and a deep sense of public responsibility."
The School of Law at Galgotias University continues to strengthen its academic environment through sustained engagement with eminent judges, senior advocates, policymakers, and legal experts. These interactions ensure that students remain closely connected with contemporary legal developments while building strong foundations in constitutional values, legal ethics, research, advocacy, and the administration of justice.
Galgotias University is recognised as one of India's leading multidisciplinary institutions for academic excellence, research, innovation, global collaborations, and industry-aligned education. The University has a student community of more than 50,000 learners and a global alumni network exceeding 100,000 graduates, supported by a rapidly expanding ecosystem focused on technology, entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary learning, and real-world impact.
In the QS World University Rankings 2027 by Quacquarelli Symonds, Galgotias University was placed in the 1201–1400 global band, ranked 16th among private universities, and 46th among all universities in India. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, the University secured a place in the 1201–1500 global band, ranking 27th among private universities and 65th among all universities in India. The institution is also accredited with the NAAC A+ grade, one of the highest quality accreditations awarded to higher educational institutions in India.
The University offers programmes across engineering, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, business, law, media, design, health sciences, hospitality, liberal education, and emerging interdisciplinary fields. During 2026, its students secured more than 5,500 employment offers from over 1,250 recruiters. Galgotias University has also established strong industry and innovation partnerships with organisations including Apple, Infosys, Intel, Cisco, Tata Technologies, L&T EduTech, Capgemini, and Salesforce while continuing to expand its global academic collaborations and startup ecosystem.
The appointment of Justice Rajesh Bindal as Honorary Distinguished Jurist further strengthens Galgotias University's vision of bridging legal education with judicial excellence. By integrating the experience of one of India's most distinguished jurists into its academic framework, the University aims to prepare future legal professionals equipped with constitutional knowledge, ethical values, practical expertise, and a strong commitment to the administration of justice.
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