APU Public Lecture Series - Talk by Pratap Bhanu Mehta, May 18th, NGMA, Bangalore

[Karishma Pais]

From: Azim Premji University <eve...@apu.edu.in>

 

Rule of Law in a Developing Society

by   Pratap Bhanu Mehta   May 18th, 6:30 PM National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Bangalore     Venue:  National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), 49, Manikyavelu Mansion, Palace Rd, Bengaluru – 560052.  Click here for Google Maps Link Date: May 18th, 2012                        Time: 6:30 pm Enquiries / RSVP: eve...@apu.edu.in. Facebook Event:  http://www.facebook.com/events/135263836598015/    The talk is open to all. However prior registration is necessary. Register here http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3538247995

About the Lecture Law is often treated as an autonomous, self contained domain, and the rule of law a self evidently desirable attribute of a good society. This lecture examines some special challenges that the idea of the rule of law poses in a developing country. About Pratap Bhanu Mehta Pratap Bhanu Mehta is President, Center for Policy Research, New Delhi.  He was previously Visiting Professor of Government at Harvard University; Associate Professor of Government and of Social Studies at Harvard. Mehta has a B.A. First Class in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University (St. John's College); and a Ph.D in Politics from Princeton University. He is the recipient of the Malcom S. Adishehshiah Award for 2010 and of the 2011 Infosys Prize for Social Sciences - Political Science. He has also done extensive public policy work. He is member of the National Security Advisory Board, Government of India. He was Member-Convenor of the Prime Minister of India’s National Knowledge Commission; Member of the Supreme Court appointed committee on elections in Indian Universities and has authored a number of papers and reports for leading Government of India and International Agencies, including the World Bank, UNRISD, DFID. About Azim Premji University Azim Premji University has a clear social purpose – of working towards a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society.  The University is committed towards developing outstanding professionals for the education and development sectors in India, conducting contextually relevant research in these fields and strengthening the capacities of existing professionals through high quality continuing education programmes.     More information at: www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in and www.facebook.com/azimpremjiuniversity

 

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