P. Chandrasekhara Rao (born 22 April 1936) is an Indian Jurist. Since October 1996 he is judge at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS). From 1999 to 2002 he was president of the ITLOS.
After studying law at University of Madras Chandrasekhara Rao worked as researcher for the Indian Society of International Law. After that he worked as legal adviser for the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs until 1976. He also worked at the Permanent mission of India with the United Nations in New York from 1972 to 1976. From 1976 to 1996 he worked in various positions for the Indian Ministry of Justice. He also was Visiting Professor at Osmania University in Hyderabad and University of Madras. From 1994 to 2000 he was president of the Indian Society of International Law.
Since 1 October 1996 he is judge at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.