About the Seminar:
Justice is crucial for societal peace, and a strong criminal justice system is essential in a democracy, especially in a rapidly evolving nation like India. As India moves forward, its legal system must adapt to modern challenges. The introduction of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 marks a significant step toward modernizing India’s criminal justice system. Historically, India’s criminal laws have been based on colonial-era legislation the Indian Penal Code of 1860, the Indian Evidence Act of 1872, and the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1973. These laws, while foundational, have struggled to keep up with contemporary crimes like cybercrime and organized syndicates. Recognizing the need for reform, the Government of India has introduced these new laws. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, replaces the Indian Penal Code, introducing new categories of offenses like organized crime, mob lynching, and snatching, addressing gaps in the old laws. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, modernizes criminal procedures, aiming to expedite justice, reduce delays, and incorporate technological advancements like e-filing and digital case management. It also addresses witness protection, a critical concern in high-profile cases.
The National Seminar titled “The New Criminal Laws: The Need, the Focus and the Future” organized by the Faculty of law, University of Lucknow, would play a crucial role in discussing these reforms, educating legal professionals, law enforcement authorities and the public about the impact of the new laws. Through discussions and presentations, the seminar will help ensure a smooth transition to this modernized legal framework.
Call for Papers:
Academicians, lawyers, scholars and members of civil society are hereby invited to contribute papers for the National Seminar. The contributions may be forwarded in both soft and hard copies according to the schedule provided hereunder. However, prior registration would be necessary in order to ensure proper arrangement of the Seminar as a whole. The prospective participants are also expected to forward their itinerary well in advance. No TA/DA shall be provided by the University therefore, the participants should obtain the same from their respective institutions.
Themes for the Seminar:
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Sentencing reforms and alternatives to incarceration
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Police reforms and transparency laws
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Newer dimension in the category of offence against the State
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Digitalisation as an aspect of criminal laws
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Victim and Witness protection by the new criminal laws
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Is technological advancement causing a rise in attrocities against women, children and vulnerable groups?
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Time blocking of procedures in the new criminal laws would lead to an efficient adjudication of Justice?
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Are the new criminal laws old wine served in new bottle?
Submission Guidelines:
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Only registered participants shall be allowed to present their papers in the Seminar subject to submission of complete papers in due course of time. Papers received after stipulated deadline shall not be entertained for participation in the Seminar.
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The papers should be developed and written in a symmetrical way responding to a theme of the Seminar. It should have proper research questions and should also reflect the findings.
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The paper should not be of more than 7000 words.
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The abstract should not be of more than 250 words.
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The paper must be typed in Times New Roman, Heading size 14, Font Size 12, Footnote size 10, line spacing 1.5 on A4 size paper on MS word.
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Only one co-author is permissible. The co-authors need to get registered for the seminar.
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Plagiarism shall not exceed more than 15%.
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Personal details of the author must be given in the paper.
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OSCOLA must be referred for proper citation and acknowledgement.
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Prior registration shall be done for the Seminar.
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Selected and submitted abstracts shall be published in the souvenir of the Seminar.
Registration Details:
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Academicians/ Legal Professionals /Teachers:-
Single Authorship – Rs. 1000
Co- Authorship – Rs. 1600
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Research Scholars:-
Single Authorship – Rs. 800
Co- Authorship – Rs. 1200
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Students :-
Single Authorship – Rs. 400
Co- Authorship – Rs. 600
Registration Link – https://forms.gle/2m2YtfgnQ8ZtyNQh8
Soft copy of the paper may kindly be forwarded to: lkounivseminar@gmail.com
Important Dates:
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Date of the Seminar – 9th November, 2024
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Last date of online registration – 15th October, 2024
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Last date of abstract submission 15th October, 2024
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Last date of full paper submission – 25th October, 2024
Payment can be made through online mode via Paytm/Google Pay/PhonePe. For further details please refer to the Brochure for the National Seminar, 2024.
Contact Details:
Email- lkounivseminar@gmail.com
Suruchi Tripathi- 8377055818
Shivangi Singh- 7395011774
To know more click on National Seminar- Brochure
