Two days National Seminar on New Criminal Laws: Issues & Trends @ School of Law, Ramaiah University [3rd & 4th May, 2024]

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About the National Seminar on New Criminal Laws: Issues and Trends

The School of Law at Ramaiah University of Applied
Sciences is proud to host a National Seminar titled ‘New Criminal Laws:Issues
& Trends’. This seminar offers a unique opportunity for legal
professionals, academicians, and policymakers to dissect the nuances of these
transformative Acts. Renowned experts will lead interactive sessions, providing
a thorough understanding of the key themes introduced. Participants will gain
in-depth knowledge of the newly defined offences, sentencing structures, and
investigative procedures outlined in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya
Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. The seminar will explore
the paradigm shift in evidence collection and admissibility as governed by the
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. This interactive forum is not just for legal
scholars. Law students and researchers will find this seminar an invaluable
learning experience, providing a platform to engage with leading experts and
gain a practical understanding of the evolving legal framework. Additionally,
policymakers and government officials will benefit from the discussions,
fostering informed decision-making as they navigate the implementation and potential
future revisions of these pivotal enactments. The National Seminar on New
Criminal Laws is your chance to be at the forefront of this legal
transformation. Network with fellow professionals, engage in stimulating
discussions, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the new era in Indian
criminal justice. Don’t miss this opportunity to shape your knowledge and
contribute to a more informed legal landscape. Interdisciplinary approaches to
the new Criminal Laws are welcome.

Day 1- Panel Discussion on the below mentioned themes

Day 2- Paper Presentations

Themes for the National Seminar

·     Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Indian Penal Code)

Ø  Key Changes to Decriminalization of Certain Offences

Ø  Key Changes to Victim Compensation Impact on Society

·     Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (Code of Criminal
Procedure)

Ø  Key Changes to Investigation Procedures

Ø  Key Changes to Bail Provisions

Ø  Impact on Accused Persons

·   Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (Indian Evidence Act)

Ø  Key Changes to Admissibility of Electronic Evidence

Ø  Key Changes to Witness Examination

Ø  Impact on Judicial Discretion

Call for Papers

We invite submissions of abstracts from legal
scholars, practitioners, researchers, and students on the aforementioned
themes. Share your insights, research findings, and perspectives to enrich the
discourse on evolving criminal laws in India.

All the above themes are not exhaustive. The
scholars are free to choose any other topic that falls within the domain of the
main theme. Interdisciplinary approaches to new criminal laws and any other
topic of relevance are welcome

Submission Guidelines

Abstract submission shall be strictly in MS Word
format only. Submissions made in any other format shall not be considered. The
MS Word file must be named in the manner which is as follows:

Name of the Author and Co-author (if any) followed
by title of the work.  (eg: Author, co-author- title). Co-authorship is limited to a maximum of
two authors.

The abstract shall not exceed more than 250-300
words including keywords (maximum 5). Author(s) name, designation, and their
affiliations are not included.

Format: All submissions shall be in Times New Roman,
font size 12, justified, and with 1.5 line spacing, paper size: A4 Sheet with a
margin of 2.54 cm.

The abstract shall be accompanied by a cover page which must include the following details:    1.. Title of the Paper

2. Name of the Author and Co-author (if any)

3. Designation

4. Affiliation

5. Contact details of Author and Co-author (if any) (E-mail ID, Contact

number, etc.,)

Best paper under each theme and best student paper
presentation shall be awarded with cash prize and a certificate of merit.

Authors whose abstracts are accepted shall submit full papers by 30-04-2024

Submit abstracts viae mail to nationalseminarsol.ruas@gmail.com

Selected abstracts will be presented during the
seminar, providing authors with an opportunity to engage with peers and experts
in the field. Outstanding papers shall be considered for publication in an
edited book with ISBN.

The Registration fees for presenting the paper are as follows:

Last day for early bird registration is 15-04
2024

Last day for late registration is 20-04-2024

If co-authorship both participants must register
separately.

RUAS Students: No Registration Fee

Students-Early Bird – Registration

Late Registration:

Rs. 350

Rs. 600

Practitioners, Researchers, Research scholars and
Academicians-

Early Bird

Registration

Late Registration

Rs. 500

Rs. 750

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Faculty Coordinator

Ms. Tasnim Jahan

8918030549

Student Coordinators

Vinayak Karadi 9513211264

Ganesh 8660580247

Email- nationalseminarsol.ruas@gmail.com

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