National Seminar on New Criminal Laws for a New Era | Into Legal World Institute

Into Legal World Institute is organising a National Seminar on New Criminal Laws for a New Era: Need, Focus, and Long-term Vision, scheduled to be held from 18-19th January

About the National Seminar

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.

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.

Theme

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.

Sub-themes

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

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

6. Submit your abstract on intolegalworldilw@gmail.com.

Registration Fee

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

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

• The two best papers will be published free of cost in International Journal of Legal Studies and Social Sciences (IJLSSS) [ISSN: 2584-1513 (Online)].
• Other authors can opt to have their papers published in the journal for a nominal fee of INR 800.

Honourable Speakers

• Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai Prof. Balraj Chauhan
• Senior Advocate Dr. A.P. Singh Dr. Pallab Das, Dean, Centurian University
• Prof. Alok Verma- Dean GLA University Prof. Ratan Singh Solanki- Oriental University
• Prof. Ashish Srivastava, Lucknow University

Important Dates

• Last Date for Abstract Submission: 20th December, 2024
• Notification of Acceptance: 27th December, 2024
• Last Date for Full Paper Submission and Payment: 14th January, 2025
• Seminar Dates: 18-19 January, 2025

Registration and Payment

• Registration Link: [Click here to Register]
• Payment Link: [Click here to Pay]

Downloads

Brochure: [Click here to view]

Contact

Email: intolegalworldilw@gmail.com.

• Akhya Tewari: +91-8795026989
• Namisha Ojha: +91-9981010989