Call for Papers | National Symposium on Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act 2022 | MNLU | Hybrid | Apply by April 25

About MNLU

Established in 2014, Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai (MNLU), in a very short period of time has grown to become one of the premier law institutes in India.

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The main objectives of the centre are to facilitate advanced legal studies, legal training, and legal research.

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About the Symposium

Criminal law is going to witness a sea change with the introduction of the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, of 2022. The Act has steered the jurisprudence regarding criminal identification and criminal procedure in India.

In light of these precedents and the much-debated provisions of the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, of 2022 Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai is conducting a National Symposium on Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022.

Through this symposium, they attempt to deliberate upon the ever-going juxtaposition of individual liberty with societal interest. As this area is comparatively niche in criminal jurisprudence, it is important to have quality academic discussions on the same.

Themes

Scientific Advancements and the Re-Imagination of the Rule of Law: Exploring the Intersection of Law, Governance & Science and Technology.
Data Protection, Privacy, and the Challenge of Speedy Justice: Balancing the Right to Privacy with the Need for Efficient Legal System.

Sub Themes

Surveillance Technologies and Privacy Concerns.
Role of Forensics in Remolding the Rule of Law.
Ethical Issues in the Use of Technology in the Criminal Justice System
Balancing personal autonomy and law enforcement.

Speakers

Mr. Bharat Chugh, Advocate, Supreme Court of India
Padma Shri. Adv. Ujjwal Nikam, Special Public Prosecutor, Government Of India
Mr. Anmol Deshmukh, Forensic Expert Executive, Government Of Maharashtra
Adv. Pawan Trivedi, Advocate, High Court Of Gujarat

How to Register?

Interested participants may participate through the link provided at the end of the post.

Registration Fees

Participants: Rs. 1000/-
Paper Presentation (Students): Rs. 1500/-
Paper Presentation (Professionals): Rs 2500/-
To make payment click here.

Important Dates

Last Date for Submission of Abstracts – April 25, 2023
Communication of Abstract Selection – May 1, 2023
Date of Event – May 6, 2023 (10 AM- 5 PM)
A payment link for Paper Presentation will be sent after the selection of abstracts.