4 years, 8 months ago

Lawyers/Activists Seek Reconstitution Of Central Committee For Reforms In Criminal Laws In Accordance With Principles Of 'Participatory Democracy' [Read Letter]

Live Law

A letter has been addressed to Prof. Ranbir Singh, Chairperson of the Committee for Reforms in Criminal Laws, raising strong objections to the constitution and the processes employed by the Committee, including the "rushed timeline" proposed. The addressees have thus called upon the Committee to be "reconstituted in accordance with the principles of participatory democracy" thereby creating an "inclusive and meaningful process towards sustainable reform of the criminal laws in India". "We find it irresponsible that the 160 year old criminal laws of this country are proposed to be drastically altered within a period of only six months…We find it difficult to understand how it would be possible to engage with the breadth of issues in the current criminal laws that impact vast groups, in such a short period of time and that too with consideration of inputs from various stakeholders, including children," they contest. Bajpai, Registrar, National Law University Delhi Prof. Balraj Chauhan, Professor, National Law University Delhi, Professor, National Law University Delhi Mr. Mahesh Jethmalani, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India Mr. G.P. Responding to the letter, the Committee had issued a Public Notice specifying its intention to indulge in an "open, transparent and fair" discussion on the proposed criminal reforms in India.

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court's Permanent Committee Recommends Names Of 71 Lawyers For Being Designated As Senior Advocates

Live Law

Delhi High Court's Permanent Committee has recommended the names of 71 lawyers for being designated as Senior Advocates after intervening more than 300 lawyers. The Committee comprises of Chief Justice Manmohan, Justice Vibhu Bakhru, Justice Yashwant Varma, Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma, Senior Advocate Sudhir Nandrajog and Senior Advocate Mohit Mathur. The name of the lawyers are as follows: - …

4 months ago

DNLU Jabalpur: Bootcamp On Criminal Law Reform [23rd And 24th December]

Live Law

Centre for Criminal Justice administration and research and the Centre for legislative research and reforms is hosting a Bootcamp on Criminal Law Reform on 23rd and 24th December 2024 at the DNLU campus. The bootcamp will cover significant legislative changes, new procedural mechanisms, and the introduction of modern legal concepts in India's criminal law system. Dharmashastra National Law University's Centre …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Speed up trials of crimes on women: PM to courts

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged the Indian judiciary to accelerate the resolution of cases involving crimes against women, stressing that swift justice would significantly enhance the sense of security for women and girls, who make up half of the country’s population. Inaugurating the National Conference of the District Judiciary, organised by the Supreme Court of India, Modi termed …

11 months, 1 week ago

CJI Chandrachud on enactment of three new criminal laws: ‘India is changing’

Hindustan Times

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday hailed the enactment of three new criminal laws in the country, saying that it is a “clear indication” of India changing. Chief Justice of India Justice DY Chandrachud “I think that the enactment of three new criminal laws by the Parliament is a clear indicator that India is changing. He added,"India …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Bar Council Of Delhi's Vice Chairman, Secretary, Members Urge Union Home Minister Not To Implement Three Criminal Laws

Live Law

The Vice Chairman, Secretary and two members of the Bar Council of Delhi have written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah urging him not to implement the three criminal laws- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya. The new laws will be enforced with effect from July 01, replacing the existing Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal …

1 year, 2 months ago

Plea In Delhi High Court Seeks Issuance Of Directions For Effective Implementation Of New Criminal Laws In Cases Where Trial Yet To Commence

Live Law

A petition has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking the issuance of practice directions regarding the three new criminal laws in relation to cases where the cause of action dates back to before the passing of the new laws and no petition, application or trial had been commenced.The plea A petition has been filed before the Delhi High …

1 year, 2 months ago

Bar Council of India appreciates the removal of colonial, outdated criminal laws

Op India

The Bar Council of India acknowledges the positive features embedded in the three Acts–Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita–passed by the Indian Parliament on December 21, 2023, which thereupon received Presidential assent on December 25, 2023 and were published in the official gazette on the same day. Understanding the need for a comprehensive legal framework, …

1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi Police sets up committee to study new criminal laws

The Hindu

The Delhi Police has set up a 14-member committee to study the three new criminal laws and prepare study material for its personnel, officials said on January 3. An order dated January 2 from the Delhi Police headquarters said the committee may rope in lawyers and retired police personnel to fine-tune the course material to ensure that it is in …

1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi Police Sets Up 14-Member Committee To Study New Criminal Laws Headed By Special CP

ABP News

New Delhi, Jan 3 The Delhi Police has set up a 14-member committee to study the three new criminal laws and prepare study material for its personnel, officials said on Wednesday. The panel will be headed by Special Commissioner of Police Chhaya Sharma and comprises Deputy Commissioner of Police Joy Tirkey, Additional DCP Uma Shankar, Assistant Commissioner of Police Hari …

1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi Police sets up committee to study new criminal laws, create study material

India TV News

New Delhi: The Delhi Police has set up a committee to study the three new criminal laws and to create new study material for the use of force considering the numerous modifications in the legal framework. CP, Delhi, for preparation of course material for investigating officers of Delhi Police for practical understanding and study of new provisions and changes in …

2 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra National Law University VC Prof. (Dr.) Vijender Kumar Elected As President Of Consortium of NLUs

Live Law

The Governing Body of the Consortium of National Law Universities elected a new Executive Committee for the Consortium of NLUs with Prof. Vijender Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, of Maharashtra National Law University as the President. Prof. Vijender Kumar is taking over as President from the Outgoing President Prof. Poonam Saxena.The new Executive Committee was elected during the. The new Executive Committee was …

2 years, 5 months ago

National Law University Delhi: 9th Convocation [Saturday, 15th October 2022]

Live Law

National Law University Delhi will be organizing the 9th Convocation, 2022 on Saturday, 15th October 2022 at 10:30 AM at the University campus. At the event, Hon'ble Dr. Justice D. Y. Chandrachud, Judge, Supreme Court of India & Visitor, NLU Delhi will be the Chief Guest. The Vice Chancellor of National Law University Delhi, Professor Srikrishna Deva Rao will deliver …

2 years, 6 months ago

CNLU Conclave On Legal Higher Education And Research

Live Law

Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur a constituent of the Consortium of National Law Universities conducted the first Conclave on Legal Higher Education and Research on 14thSeptember with 13 Vice Chancellors of National Law Universities participating and deliberating the road map for higher education. Prof. Dr. V. Vijayakumar, Vice-Chancellor, NLIU Bhopal spoke emphasized the need for rigorous PG and Research programmes …

2 years, 7 months ago

Extensively consulted various stakeholders for making comprehensive changes in criminal laws: Government – Firstpost

Firstpost

The standing committee on home affairs has recommended in its various reports the need for a comprehensive review of the review of the criminal justice system rather than piece meal amendments in particular acts New Delhi: The government has carried out extensive consultations with various stakeholders for making comprehensive changes in the country’s criminal laws including the IPC and the …

2 years, 9 months ago

Uttarakhand Government Forms Expert Committee To Examine & Implement Uniform Civil Code In State

Live Law

On May 27, the Uttarakhand government formed an expert committee for examining and implementing the Uniform Civil Code in the state. The panel shall be headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai, who currently heads the Delimitation Commission of India.The other members of the committee include former Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court Permod Kohli, social activist Manu. The …

2 years, 11 months ago

Centre initiates process to amend IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act in consultation with stakeholders

Firstpost

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs in its 146th report had recommended that there is a need for a comprehensive review of the criminal justice system of the country New Delhi: Seeking to make comprehensive changes in criminal laws to provide affordable and speedy justice and create a people-centric legal structure, the government has initiated the process to amend …

2 years, 11 months ago

To fix India’s criminal justice system, weed out the corrupt first

Hindustan Times

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless power without abusing it.” So said Thomas Babington Macaulay, the famous English writer and historian remembered for drafting, almost wholly by himself, two of our legal codes; namely, the Indian Penal Code of 1860 and the Criminal Procedure Code of 1872.The two statutes have stood the test of time and form …

3 years ago

Government starts process to amend IPC, CrPC

The Hindu

Aiming to make comprehensive changes in criminal laws, the government has initiated the process of amendment to laws such as Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act in consultation with all stakeholders, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra also said that the Ministry of …

3 years ago

Govt Starts Process To Amend IPC, CrPC; Seeks Suggestions From Governors, CMs, MPs, Judges

ABP News

New Delhi: Aiming to make comprehensive changes in criminal laws, the government has initiated the process of amendment to laws such as Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act in consultation with all stakeholders, Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra also said that the Ministry …

3 years, 1 month ago

Process For Comprehensive Amendments To Criminal Laws In Consultation With Stakeholders Initiated: Centre Informs Parliament

Live Law

The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that a process for comprehensive amendments to criminal laws in consultation with all stakeholders has been initiated by the government. The response noted that the matter is currently sub-judice before the Delhi High Court and further stipulated, "the Government of India has initiated the process for comprehensive amendments to criminal laws in …

3 years, 9 months ago

BCI Constitutes Expert Committee To Decide Evaluation Method For Law Students In Intermediate Semesters

Live Law

The Bar Council of India has constituted a High Level Expert Committee comprising of 12-members to decide the method of evaluation of law students in intermediate semesters, amid the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. The decision is taken in view of several requests received by the Council from law students across the country and specific queries made by Prof. Vandana, …

4 years ago

In Lok Sabha, Congress accuses govt of misusing sedition law; don't lecture others on democracy, responds Centre

Firstpost

New Delhi: The Congress and the government engaged in a war of words in Lok Sabha on Tuesday over sedition cases with the opposition party alleging the stringent law is being misused, drawing a sharp retort from Union minister G Kishan Reddy who asked it not to lecture others on democracy. “There is no direct involvement of the Centre in …

4 years, 3 months ago

Public Conversation On 'Master Of The Roster – Role Of The Chief Justice Of India

Live Law

Vidhi is organising a conversation on 'Master of the Roster – Role of the Chief Justice of India' on December 14 at 6 PM, as part of its 'Conscience Keeper' series and Constitution Law Month. The discussion will cover the events of the last few years that have brought the topic of allocation of cases to judges to the fore, …

4 years, 4 months ago

'Severely Exclusionary' : Queer Feminists & Activists Seek Disbanding Of Criminal Law Reforms Committee [Read Statement]

Live Law

Thirty queer feminists and activists have called for the disbanding of the Criminal Law Reforms Committee constituted by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to "recommend reforms in the criminal laws of the country".The activists stated that the composition of the committee lacks diversity in terms of those communities that bear the brunt of criminal law – cisgender women, queer …

4 years, 5 months ago

Reforms And Criminal Laws: A Layperson's Perspective

Live Law

The Committee for Reforms in Criminal Laws was instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs in May 2020, with a mandate to "recommend reforms in the criminal law of the country in a principled, effective, and efficient manner…" among other things. Since then, legal practitioners, law students, activists, and even members from allied fields like the Indian Civil Services have …

4 years, 5 months ago

"Criminal Reforms Committee Ill-Equipped": J&K Lawyers Seek Suspension of Committee

Live Law

A representation by lawyers from Jammu and Kashmir has been placed before Prof. Ranbir Singh, Chairperson, Committee for Reforms in Criminal Laws opposing the Committee on grounds of composition, online consultations and other issues stipulated. The representation expresses "deep concern about the agenda of criminal justice reform, which can be discerned from the material shared on the website of the …

4 years, 5 months ago

[Full Video] Webinar On 'The Criminal Law Reforms Committee and the Imagination of Law Reform'

Live Law

LiveLaw invites you on a webinar on October 1, 2020, 5:30 pm.Rebecca John and Jawahar Raja will speak on 'The Criminal Law Reforms Committee and the Imagination of Law Reform'.Moderator: Mayur SureshThe details of the webinar are as followsDate & Time: October 1, 2020, 5:30 pmZoom. LiveLaw invites you on a webinar on October 1, 2020, 5:30 pm. Rebecca John …

4 years, 5 months ago

[Tomorrow, 5:30 pm] Webinar On "The Criminal Law Reforms Committee And The Imagination Of Law Reform"

Live Law

LiveLaw invites you on a webinar on October 1, 2020, 5:30 pm.Rebecca John and Jawahar Raja will speak on 'The Criminal Law Reforms Committee and the Imagination of Law Reform'.The details of the webinar are as followsDate & Time: October 1, 2020, 5:30 pmZoom. LiveLaw invites you on a webinar on October 1, 2020, 5:30 pm. Rebecca John and Jawahar …

4 years, 7 months ago

Plea Moved In Delhi HC Challenging The Selection Procedure For Vice Chancellor In NLU Delhi

Live Law

A plea has been filed in the Delhi High Court challenging the validity of the procedure adopted by the Selection Committee to appoint the Vice Chancellor for the National Law University, Delhi. Moved by Dr Prasannanshu, who's one of the applicants for the said post, the petition argues that the procedure adopted by the Selection Committee violates Article 14 of …

4 years, 7 months ago

Over 100 Academics Seek Immediate Suspension of Criminal Law Reforms Committee

Live Law

Over a hundred academics from across the world have urged the Committee for Reforms in Criminal Laws to "immediately suspend" their working. Lawyers/Activists Seek Reconstitution Of Central Committee For Reforms In Criminal Laws In Accordance With Principles Of 'Participatory Democracy' "The Committee's procedures are a stark contrast to the first Law Commission's approach. NLU-D Alumni Urge Chairperson Of Criminal Law …

4 years, 7 months ago

NLU-D Alumni Urge Chairperson Of Criminal Law Reforms Committee To Halt Its Proceedings; Indulge Into Wider Public Consultation [Read Statement]

Live Law

Concerned by the "rigour" surrounding the method adopted by the Criminal Law Reforms Committee for consultation process, the Alumni of the National Law University, Delhi have made a representation to the Vice Chancellor of the University, who is also the chairperson of the Committee, to halt the process. The composition of the Committee is as follows: Prof. Ranbir Singh, Vice-Chancellor, …

4 years, 8 months ago

Former SC/HC Judges, Lawyers Seek Reconstitution Of Central Committee For Reforms In Criminal Law To Include Academic Representation, Trial Court Lawyers, Women, Dalits, Etc. [Read Letter]

Live Law

Former High Court and Supreme Court Judges, Senior Advocates, Academics and Former Bureaucrats, working with the criminal justice system across the country, have urged the Central Committee for Reforms in Criminal Law not to proceed with the process of recommending criminal law reforms in India, unless it has adequate representation from such social groups and communities that have hitherto been …

4 years, 8 months ago

Women Lawyers Express Grave Concerns about Composition, Time Frame and Methodology Adopted by The Committee for Reforms in Criminal Law

Live Law

Expressing their "concern" and "in fact anger" that there is not even a single woman on their National Level Committee for Reforms in Criminal Law, apart from it being totally non representative of minorities and other marginalised communities, women lawyers from across India have written to the Committee "It is essential that the Committee be expanded to include eminent women, …

4 years, 8 months ago

Panel for criminal law reforms lacks diversity, say legal experts

The Hindu

Supreme Court and High Court judges, senior lawyers and academicians said a committee constituted by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to introduce reforms in criminal law lacks diversity and it needs to ensure transparency. A letter from them to the Committee chairperson and National Law University-Delhi vice-chancellor, Dr. Ranbir Singh, said the line-up of its members “lacks diversity, both …

4 years, 8 months ago

'We Are Completely Autonomous And Willing To Respect The Suggestions': Central Committee For Reforms In Criminal Laws [Read Public Notice]

Live Law

The Committee for Reforms in Criminal Laws has issued a Public Notice specifying its intention to indulge in an "open, transparent and fair" discussion on the proposed criminal reforms in India. 'Lacks Diversity': Former SC/HC Judges, Lawyers Express Concern On Composition And Working Of Central Committee For Reforms In Criminal Law The letter had urged the Committee to hold "meaningful …

4 years, 8 months ago

'Lacks Diversity': Former SC/HC Judges, Lawyers Express Concern On Composition And Working Of Central Committee For Reforms In Criminal Law

Live Law

Former High Court and Supreme Court Judges, Senior Advocates, Academics and Former Bureaucrats, working with the criminal justice system across the country, have expressed concerns over the composition and transparency in functioning of the CentralCommittee for Reforms in Criminal Law. The composition of the Committee is as follows: Prof. Ranbir Singh, Vice-Chancellor, National Law University Delhi Prof. G.S. Bajpai, Registrar, …

4 years, 8 months ago

Committee for reform in criminal law to start online consultation soon

The Hindu

The Ministry of Home Affairs has constituted a national level committee for reform in criminal law. The committee, which has several leading legal academicians on board, would be gathering opinions online, consulting with experts and collating material for their report to the government. The committee, in its official website, has invited experts in the field of criminal law to participate …

4 years, 8 months ago

"Neither People Nor Criminal Justice System Has Trust In Police": Bar Council Of Delhi Seeks Representation In Committee For Reforms In Criminal Law

Live Law

In a letter addressed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Bar Council of Delhi has sought for inclusion of representatives from the Bar, in the Central Committee for Reforms in Criminal Law. The Bar Council has highlighted various lapses in criminal laws, starting from "sluggish investigations" to "street trials", eroding public confidence in the Police. "The legal community in …

4 years, 10 months ago

Research Associate Vacancy At NLU, Delhi

Live Law

National Law University, Delhi invites application for the post of Research Associate to support the research and ancillary activities of the Committee constituted by The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India formed to recommend reforms in criminal laws in India. Name of the Post: Research Associate Essential Qualification and Experience B.A. with a research experience of more than three …

4 years, 10 months ago

Call For Applications - Internship With The Committee For Reforms In Criminal Law At NLU, Delhi

Live Law

National Law University invites application to engage full-time interns, for both offline and online roles, to support research and ancillary activities of the Committee. The internship is only open to the students in the 4th/ 5th year of a five-year integrated LL.B. Students in 1st, 2nd and 3rd year of the five-year integrated LL.B. The applicants are required to submit …

4 years, 10 months ago

3 NLUD Professors Part Of MHA's Committee On Criminal Reforms

Live Law

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, vide its Notification 1-2-19 Judicial Cell dated 4-5-2020, has constituted a committee to recommend criminal reforms in India. The five-member committee comprises three professors from National Law University, Delhi, including the chairperson and the convenor of the committee. The composition of the Committee is as follows: Prof. Ranbir Singh, Vice-Chancellor, National Law …

5 years, 11 months ago

JECRC's National Summit On Skill Development For Law Students [April 20; New Delhi]

Live Law

JRTC Intern, in association with LawSikho.com and iPleaders, will be holding the first annual career development summit for law students. Date: April 20, 2019 Time: 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM Venue: Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi Hon'ble Mr. Justice K.G. The discussion pertaining to skills required to be a successful legal-professional in the seminar shall cover the following …

6 years, 1 month ago

Legal experts divided over who will grant sanction for prosecution

The Hindu

The sedition case against former Jawaharlal Nehru University students’ union president Kanhaiya Kumar could turn into a power tussle between the Lieutenant-Governor and the Delhi government with legal experts divided over who has the power to grant prosecution sanction. It is the democratically elected government, which has the power to sanction.” Former Additional Solicitor General and senior Advocate Indira Jaising …

6 years, 6 months ago

Justice Mukta Gupta, Snr. Advs. Pinky Anand and Rebecca John to Discuss UAPA [28th Sept; DHC]

Live Law

Members of the Delhi High Court Bar have come together to organise a monthly lecture/discussion series. In each monthly lecture/discussion, a legal issue of topical significance will be selected and a panel of three speakers from among the judges and senior advocates shall be invited to speak on various aspects of the issue. The committee formed to organise the lectures …

6 years, 6 months ago

Bar Council Of Delhi Supports BCI’s Call For Nationwide Demonstration In October For Insurance, Pension Etc, & Lawyers’ Right To Strike

Live Law

The Bar Council of Delhi has unanimously resolved to fully support the Bar Council of India, which had called on the Bar Associations throughout the country to participate in a nationwide demonstration to be held some time in October this year, to protest against issues ranging from their right to call for strikes and their demand for insurance, medi-claim, pension, …

6 years, 7 months ago

Delhi HC Forms Committee Of Experts In Area Of Child Sexual Violence To Suggest Measures To Check Rapes And Reform Rape Convicts, Especially Young Persons [Read Order]

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has given its nod for constitution of a committee of seven expert members for suggesting preventive measures to control incidents of rape based on scientific principles and data and to come out with reformative steps in the field of sentencing, especially for young persons convicted for the offence of rape.A bench headed by Acting Chief. The …

6 years, 7 months ago

Delhi HC Forms Committee Of Experts In Area Of Child Sexual Violence To Suggest Measures To Check Rapes And Reform Rape Convicts, Especially Young Persons [Read Order]

Live Law

7 years, 4 months ago

Two Panels Of Judicial Officers Formed For Better Coordination With Delhi Govt, Between District Heads [Read Orders]

Live Law

Two committees of judicial officers have been constituted for better coordination with the Delhi government and inter se business in all districts.A committee of five judicial officers has been constituted for better coordination with the Delhi government.The committee is headed by district and sessions judge Talwant Singh. Two committees of judicial officers have been constituted for better coordination with the …

7 years, 4 months ago

Two Panels Of Judicial Officers Formed For Better Coordination With Delhi Govt, Between District Heads [Read Orders]

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