Tarun is an accomplished legal professional with a strong passion for sports law, currently serving as an Assistant Professor (Research) at Gujarat National Law University. With a unique blend of expertise in constitutional and administrative law, Tarun co-founded Doctrina Ludus, a platform dedicated to making sports law accessible across India and beyond. His journey is marked by a deep commitment to legal education, research, and advocacy, making significant contributions to the sports law ecosystem in India. Tarun’s work reflects his dedication to blending his love for sports with his legal acumen, shaping the future of sports law in the country.

Tarun’s life and career journey is a testament to his deep-rooted passion for both sports and law. Growing up in a family with a rich sporting culture, his early exposure to sports played a pivotal role in shaping his career choices. While excelling in football at the university level, Tarun encountered complex legal issues surrounding athletes’ rights and doping, sparking his interest in sports law. This intersection of his athletic background and legal education led him to pursue a specialized career in this emerging field.

Tarun’s academic pursuits were heavily influenced by his family, particularly his father, which guided him towards a career in academia over corporate law. His tenure at Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) allowed him to merge his interests in teaching and sports law, where he established courses and research initiatives that have significantly contributed to the sports law ecosystem in India.

Tarun is a perspective on the evolving digital landscape in India, particularly the increasing importance of specialization in areas like bytes and estate planning. 

• Tarun shared how his background in sports and his family’s sporting culture played a significant role in his decision to pursue a career in sports law. His experiences as a university-level football player exposed him to legal issues like athletes’ rights and doping, leading him to blend his passion for sports with his legal education.
• Tarun discussed his choice to enter academia, influenced by his family’s academic background, particularly his father. He recounted how he discovered his love for teaching during late-night study sessions in law school, which ultimately led him to avoid corporate law and focus on legal education.
• Role at Gujarat National Law University (GNLU): Tarun elaborated on his role as an Assistant Professor (Research) at GNLU, where he has been pivotal in establishing courses and research initiatives in sports law. He highlighted the university’s robust academic environment and his contributions to the GNLU Centre for Sports and Entertainment Law (GCSCL).
• Tarun spoke about co-founding Doctrina Ludus, a platform aimed at making sports law accessible across India and internationally. He emphasized the importance of collaboration and the platform’s success in engaging with participants from various regions and countries.
• Tarun underscored the importance of research in legal education and shared his approach to simplifying legal concepts for athletes from diverse backgrounds. He also discussed how his LL.M. in Constitutional and Administrative Law has shaped his teaching and research in sports law.
• Tarun offered valuable advice to students interested in sports law, stressing the need for a strong foundation in basic law subjects, effective networking, and continuous research and writing.
• He provided insights into how he manages his multiple roles as a professor, author, and co-founder, while also maintaining a balance with his personal life. Tarun shared his hobbies, including dancing and playing football, as ways to unwind.
• The conversation ended on a lighter note with Tarun revealing his preferences in the Rapid-Fire round, including his love for Indian Mughlai cuisine, his favorite apps (WhatsApp and Instagram), and his passion for sports documentaries and coffee.

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