Prof. (Dr.) Mool Chand Sharma, Former Member, Law Commission of India and noted educationist has passed away last night. Professor of Law in University of Delhi and the Founder Vice Chancellor of Central University of Haryana, Prof. Sharma was widely admired by the legal fraternity as a thought activist, institution-builder and a teacher who inspired and motivated.
With a degree in Juridical Sciences from University of North-West Chicago, USA, Prof. Sharma holds numerous prestigious awards to his credit.
Some of the positions held by Prof. Sharma are:
Vice-Chairperson, University Grants Commission (UGC);
Director, National Law Institute University, Bhopal;
Senior Research Advisor, National Human Rights Commission;
Expert Legal Advisor, Law Commission of India; National Commission for Women; National Research Advisor, Ford Foundation, India;
Joint Registrar of Research, Supreme Court of India.
Had deliberated with him in the meeting of Law Commission for amendment of Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996. Came into close touch and exchanged mails with him. Was amazed to find his profound knowledge in various branches of law. He was an erudite scholar. To his departed soul, I pay my respectful tributes.