Event Overview
The inaugural event of the Criminal Law Society at Maharaja Surajmal Institute is set to take place on 01-11-2025, marking an exciting milestone for both the academic community and the legal fraternity. The event will be a cornerstone for the society’s mission to promote academic excellence, legal awareness, and foster meaningful dialogue on contemporary issues in criminal law.
This event will feature a distinguished keynote address, alongside an innovative theatrical presentation that addresses some of the most pressing challenges in criminal law today. The theme of the keynote address will be “Contemporary Challenges in Criminal Justice: Reforms, Rights, and Realities,” aimed at providing deep insights into the evolving landscape of criminal jurisprudence in India.
Vision and Objective
The Criminal Law Society aims to establish itself as the leading student-led initiative for criminal jurisprudence at Maharaja Surajmal Institute. The society’s objective is to foster academic rigor, create awareness on key legal issues, and facilitate discussions between students and legal professionals, bridging the gap between theoretical understanding and practical application of criminal law.
Keynote Address
The keynote address will focus on “Contemporary Challenges in Criminal Justice: Reforms, Rights, and Realities,” exploring the major issues currently facing the criminal justice system. Key discussion points will include:
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Systemic Challenges in the Criminal Justice System
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Recent Legislative Developments
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The Future Trajectory of Criminal Justice in India
Distinguished Guests
The event will be graced by several distinguished guests from the legal field, whose expertise and contributions to criminal law will provide invaluable perspectives for the attendees. The key dignitaries include:
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Chief Guest: Justice (Retd.) Rajnish Bhatnagar, Former Judge, High Court of Delhi
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Sh. Darade Sharad Bhaskar, Deputy Commissioner of Police, West Delhi
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Mr. Amit Ahlawat, Public Prosecutor, High Court of Delhi
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Mr. Amit Sehrawat, Assistant Public Prosecutor, Dwarka Court, Delhi