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Into Legal World 
In collaboration with 
T.S. Mishra University,School of Law,
organises 

3rd National Seminar on New Criminal Laws for New Era: Need, Focus and A Long Term Vision
 

About the National Seminar

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The Into Legal World Institute is proud to host a National Seminar titled “New Criminal Laws for a New Era: Need, Focus, and Long-Term Vision” This event aims to bring together legal professionals, academicians, policymakers, and students for an engaging discussion on India's evolving criminal law landscape. The seminar will serve as a platform to examine the transformative impact of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Indian Penal Code), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (Code of Criminal Procedure), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (Indian Evidence Act), offering critical insights into their need, objectives, and long-term implications.

ABOUT T.S. MISHRA UNIVERSITY
Welcome to T.S Mishra University, where we believe in nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Our admission process is designed to identify students who demonstrate academic excellence, passion for learning, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their chosen fields of study. The T S Mishra University has been established as a memorial to the late Justice Tribeni Sahai Misra, whose commitment to Education inspired the founding members to create a Centre of Excellence for Learning, Knowledge and Wisdom.

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ABOUT T.S. MISHRA LAW SCHOOL

T S Mishra Law School, Lucknow is dedicated to provide quality legal education and prioritizing outcome-based education. The vision of T S Mishra Law School is to promote law courses, curriculum, research, collaborations and interaction through its faculty, infrastructure, and varied opportunities.

From the academic year 2024-25, it offers a five-year Integrated B.B.A. LL.B. and B.A. LL.B. programme; one-year LL.M. programme (Criminal and Security Law/Constitutional and Administrative Law) and PH.D. (Full Time-Law). The LL.M. programme of T S Mishra Law School is offered for all law graduates, corporate lawyers, legal practitioners, civil servants, diplomats and judges with two options for specialisation. By incorporating new-age learning technologies, the school offers competency-based, adaptive, and collaborative education which is also based upon the National Education Policy, 2020. This creates a learning environment that equips students with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the evolving legal landscape.

Event Structure

Day 1:  Panel Discussions: Eminent speakers will discuss the seminar themes in depth.

Day 2:  Paper Presentations: Selected participants will present their research before a distinguished panel.

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THEMES

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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.

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The National Seminar titled “New Criminal Laws for a New Era: Need, Focus, and Long-Term Vision” organized by the Into Legal World, 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.

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The seminar will focus on the following sub themes under three transformative Acts:

  • Necessity or Nuisance? Relevance of India’s New Criminal Laws.

  • Whether the new laws truly decolonized?

  • How have Sedition Provisions evolved in BNS?

  • Evolution of Gender-Neutral laws under New criminal laws.

  • Fundamental Rights: New Dimensions of Protection and Safeguards.

  • Concept of Community Service as Punishment under BNS, 2023- a boon or bane?

  • Can modernized evidence rules fairly address crimes like cyber fraud?

  • Why retain the Marital Rape exception, despite calls for progressive reforms?

  • Do Reforms Risk a Police State and Diminish Judiciary's Role?

  • Marriage-Related Offenses: How Do Reforms Reimagine Crime?

  • How does the BSA ensures the authenticity and integrity of electronic evidence?

  • Enhanced protection of Victim rights and support mechanisms.

  • What measures are in place to ensure that delays in investigations and trials are minimized under BNSS?

  • Any other relevant issue

CALL FOR PAPERS

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Into Legal World Institute invites submissions of abstracts from legal scholars, practitioners, researchers, and students on the themes. Share your insights, research findings, and perspectives to enrich the academic discourse on evolving criminal laws in India.

Participants are also encouraged to adopt interdisciplinary approaches or propose papers on other relevant topics within the scope of the main theme.

Submission Guidelines

Abstract Submission:

    • File Format: MS Word only.

    • Naming Convention:

      • File name should follow this format: [Author/Co-author Name – Title of Work].

      • Example: "Author, Co-author – Title of Paper."

  2. Word Limit:   Abstracts must not exceed 250–300 words, including up to 5 keywords.

  3. Formatting:

    • Font: Times New Roman

    • Font Size: 12

    • Line Spacing: 1.5

    • Justified Alignment

    • Paper Size: A4

    • Margins: 2.54 cm (all sides).

  4. Cover Page Details:

    • Title of the Paper

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

    • Designation

    • Affiliation

    • Contact Details (Email ID and Phone Number)

  5. Co-authorship:

    • Limited to a maximum of two authors.

If co-authorship, both the authors must register separately

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NOTE: Participants are required to submit the abstract at intolegalworld@gmail.com

Registration Details:

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Academicians/ Legal Professionals /Teachers:-

  • Single Authorship – Rs. 1000

  • Co- Authorship – Rs. 1600

Research Scholars:-

  • Single Authorship – Rs. 800

  • Co- Authorship – Rs. 1200

Students :-

  • Single Authorship – Rs. 600

  • Co- Authorship – Rs. 900

Awards and Publication Opportunities

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Awards: The Best Paper under each theme and the Best Student Paper Presentation will be recognized with a cash prize and certificate of merit.

 

Publication Opportunities

​All the accepted papers will be published on International Journal of Legal Studies and Social Sciences (IJLSSS) [ISSN: 2584-1513 (Online)] [Indexed on Google Scholar, Research Gate and Academia]

HONORABLE SPEAKERS

IMPORTANT DATES

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  • Last Date for Abstract Submission: 12th January, 2024

  • Notification of Acceptance: 13th January, 2024

  • Last Date for Full Paper Submission and Payment: 16th January, 2025

  • Seminar Dates: 18-19 January, 2025

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Step 1: Kindly make the payment through the payment link.

​​Step 2: Take the screenshot and upload it while registration through registration link.

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