B.Sc.,(Mysore University, 1966), LL.B (Karnataka University, Dharwad, 1968), M.L., (University of Madras, 1970) and Ph.D (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 1976).

He joined the Law School in May 1988 as Assistant Professor of Law (Senior) and subsequently was appointed as Associate Professor in April 1992 and as Professor of Law in April 1997. He was Director from 1st August 2003 (re-designated as Vice-Chancellor from 2004) till May 2009.

He also administers the Ministry of Commerce Chair on W.T.O. at NLSIU.

He was a UNESCO Fellow on International Economic Law, George Town Law Centre, Washington D.C during 1971 and 1972.

He was Research Associate at the Indian Law Institute between 1974 and 1976 and Research Officer, Indian Institute of International Law during 1976-1977, Assistant Professor at the School of International Studies , Jawaharlal Nehru University , New Delhi, during 1977-1978. He was a Senior Lecturer in Law and Head, Department of Public Law and Jurisprudence, University of Sokoto, Nigeria, between 1980 and 1987 before joining the Law School .

His areas of specialization include Public International Law, Private International Law, International Organizations, International Trade Law and Contracts. He has 26 publications to his credit.