Prabu Manikam
Prabu Manikam
Lecturer of Law
+607 268 6200Biography
Prabu Manikam is currently a Law Lecturer at the University of Reading Malaysia (UoRM). He graduated from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia) with a Bachelor's in Law (LLB) and a Masters of Law (LLM).
Prabu has been actively involved in legal education since 2010, teaching a variety of law modules at both diploma and degree levels across several institutions, including Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Kolej Universiti Poly-Tech MARA (KUPTM), and Taylor's University.
His academic contributions include the publication of several textbook chapters in areas such as Criminal Law, Law of Tort, and Contract Law. Prabu's research interests revolve around Criminal Law and Human Rights, areas in which he continues to publish and present at national and international conferences.
He is a firm believer in the servant leadership philosophy, emphasizing that the role of a leader is to serve those they lead. In the classroom, he strives to create an engaging and supportive learning environment that empowers students to think critically and develop practical legal skills.
UoRM Programmes Taught/Supervised
- Criminal Law
- Evidence Law
- Company Law
Highest Qualification & Awarding Body
- Masters of Law (LLM), National University of Malaysia
Speciality Areas
- Criminal Law
- Evidence Law
- Tort Law
- Human Rights
Research Interests
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights
Manikam, V.P. (2025). The Relevance of Self-Defence in Malaysian Criminal Law: A Comprehensive Analysis. International Journal of Law, Government and Communication, 10(38), 556-568.
Manikam, V.P. (2024). Consent as a Defence in Malaysian Criminal Law: Balancing Individual Autonomy and Public Policy. International Journal of Law, Government and Communication, 9(37), 446-458.
Manikam, V.P. & Rajah, S. (2024). The Doctrine of Common Intention Under Section 34 of the Penal Code: An Analysis of Its Application in Malaysian Criminal Law. International Journal of Law, Government and Communication, 9(35), 498-508.
Manikam, V.P. (2023). Exploring the Application of Private Defence under the Malaysian Penal Code. International Journal of Law, Government and Communication, 8(33), 291-304.
Manikam, V.P. (2023). The Scope and Limitation of General Exceptions in the Malaysian Penal Code. International Journal of Law, Government and Communication, 8(31), 278-291.
Manikam, V.P. (2022). A Critical Analysis on the Relevance and Challenges of the Doctrine of Provocation in Culpable Homicide and Murder Cases in Malaysia. International Journal of Law, Government and Communication, 7(26), 01-14.
