DNLU Jabalpur: Bootcamp On Criminal Law Reform [23rd And 24th December]

Dharmashastra National Law University's Centre for Criminal Justice Administration and Research (CJAR) is dedicated to continuous study of various aspects of criminal law and its enforcement. The Centre has shifted its focus toward addressing contemporary issues within the criminal justice system. Committed to fostering ongoing learning, the Centre organizes podcasts, webinars, and special lectures to engage with current threats we face.

Similarly, the Centre for Legislative Research and Reforms (CLRR) is an institution established to undertake legislative studies and research aimed at promoting law reforms in India. Its core objective is to serve the public good by drafting laws in plain language and making them accessible and comprehensive to diverse audiences, thereby ensuring better compliance. The Centre focuses on enhancing public awareness about enacted laws and supporting the government in achieving the constitutional goals of social, economic, and political justice.

The event will feature various sessions led by distinguished legal experts and professors, offering participants a unique opportunity to engage with both theoretical and practical aspects of the new laws. Below is an overview of the bootcamp's key sessions:

Day 1: December 23, 2024

- Session 1: Overview of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), including structural changes and the objectives behind the new legislation.

- Session 2: A detailed look at FIRs, arrest procedures, police complaints, and types of trials under BNSS.

- Session 3: Introduction to bail procedures and plea bargaining, with a focus on the evidence framework in trials.

- Session 4: Introduction to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), its impact on criminal justice reforms, and key changes in types of punishment and general exceptions.

Day 2: December 24, 2024

- Session 5: Discussions on key criminal offenses such as abetment, conspiracy, and offenses against women, children, and the state under BNS.

- Session 6 & 7: Exploration of the Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), covering evidence law, digital forensics, and admissibility of electronic records like WhatsApp chats, as well as expert opinions in trials.

The bootcamp aims to equip legal professionals and students with a comprehensive understanding of the far-reaching changes these laws will bring to criminal justice in India.

Key details:

Who may register:

- Academicians and advocates

- Students pursuing LL.M., B.A.LL.B., or LL.B.

Registration deadline: 8th December 2024

Fee structure:

- Advocates/Academicians: INR 3000 (without accommodation), INR 5000 (with accommodation)

- Students: INR 1000 (without accommodation), INR 3000 (with accommodation)

- DNLU Students: INR 500

- Online Participants: INR 500

Venue: Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), BRBRAITT Campus, South Civil Lines, Ridge Road, Jabalpur (M.P.) 482001

Registration link: [https://forms.gle/JSzSVyJfHq2jxeMU8](https://forms.gle/JSzSVyJfHq2jxeMU8)

Contact: cjar@mpdnlu.ac.in | +91-8853338873, 6281183571

For more details, refer to the brochure here