General Information:
Date of Event : 21 and 22 March 2024
Event Type : National Conference
Event Title : National Conference on The Replacement Of The Three Criminal Laws of The British Era
by Bhartiya Laws Will Lead to Decolonization and Ushering Reforms: In-Depth Analysis
Venue : Online Zoom and Teams Link
Organized by : Amity Law School
Total Participation : 100 Participants and 325 attendees.
Faculty Convenor : Maj Gen Rajinder Kumar AVSM SM VSM (Retd), Director,
Amity Law School, Amity University Madhya Pradesh & Prof (Dr)
Rakhi Singh Chouhan, Deputy Director, Amity Law School, Amity
University Madhya Pradesh
Event Coordinator : Dr. Sanjum Bedi, Associate Professor-ALS, AUMP
Dr. Saroj Chaudhary, Associate Professor- ALS, AUMP
Host : Maj Gen Rajinder Kumar AVSM SM VSM (Retd), D, ALS, AUMP
Dr. Rakhi Singh Chouhan, Deputy Director, ALS, AUMP
Winners: Ankita Singh ( Best Paper)
Sarvesh Soni & Bhartendu Chaudhary ( Best Presentation)
Yashika & Khushi ( Consolation)
Devrath and Dharmendra ( Consolation)
Vini Saxena ( Consolation)
Mugdha Grag ( Consolation)
Neeti Pandey ( Consolation)
Detail Event & Resource Persons:
Amity Law School, Amity University Madhya Pradesh organised a National Conference on 21 and 22 March 2024. The following were the resource persons
1. Dr. Ankit Awasthi, Assistant Professor of Law, Hidayatullah National Law University
2. Ms. Sangeeta Pachori, Advocate
3. Ms. Neha Tomar, Civil Judge, MP
4. Dr. PC Mishra, Associate Professor, Shri Ram Swaroop Memorial University, Lucknow
5. Dr. Afkar Ahmad, Associate Professor, GD Goenka University.
6. Dr. Kanchal Gupta, Associate Professor, UPES University
7. Dr. Tauheed, Assistant Professor,UPES University
8. Dr. Sadanand A. Korhale, Assistant Professor, ICFAI University
9. Dr Shilpa Rastogi, HOD, Vivekananda Global University.
10. Dr. Gurmanpreet, Associate Professor, RGNLU
The resource persons were recommended by the Faculty ALS –Prof (Dr) Rakhi Singh Chouhan, Deputy Director & Event Convenor , Dr Arun, Ms. Shilpi and Ms. Nidhi)
Aim & Objective of the Programme:
The National Conference was organized with the following objectives:
1. To encourage the participants to understand why the British-era criminal laws have long been criticized for their colonial origins, reflecting an imposition of foreign legal systems on India.
2. To explore why has the Decolonization initiative taken place by replacing these laws with indigenous Bharatiya laws and how it signifies a crucial step towards decolonization.
3. Understanding the purpose of adopting Bharatiya laws in empowering India to establish its legal framework based on its cultural, social, and political realities, rather than adhering to laws imposed by a former colonial power.
4. To throw light and discuss its cultural relevance by elaborating on how Bhartiya Laws can better reflect the values, traditions, and customs of Indian society, ensuring that the legal system aligns with the cultural ethos of the nation.
5. To manifest how Bhartiya Laws would be more helpful in addressing injustice in a better way as many argue that the British-era laws are outdated and fail to address contemporary social and legal issues effectively.
6. To understand the reform agenda by discussing how the replacement of colonial laws presents an opportunity to usher in comprehensive legal reforms, addressing shortcomings and inconsistencies in the existing legal framework.
The National Conference organized by ALS on 21 and 22 March 2024. The inspiration behind taking up this particular subject for the webinar:
1. Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination: National conferences provide a platform for experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share their latest findings, innovations, and best practices. This dissemination of knowledge helps in advancing the collective understanding within the field.
2. Networking and Collaboration: Conferences bring together professionals and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and institutions, offering ample opportunities for networking and forming collaborations. These interactions can lead to new partnerships, joint research endeavors, and cross-sectoral initiatives.
3. Professional Development: Attendees of national conferences often benefit from various professional development opportunities, such as workshops, seminars, and training sessions. These activities help individuals enhance their skills, stay updated with emerging trends, and broaden their perspectives.
4. Exposure to New Ideas and Perspectives: Conferences feature presentations, panel discussions, and keynote speeches by renowned experts, introducing attendees to new ideas, perspectives, and methodologies. This exposure stimulates critical thinking and encourages innovation within the field.
5. Promotion of Research and Innovation: National conferences serve as platforms for researchers to showcase their work, receive feedback from peers, and gain recognition for their contributions. This promotion of research and innovation encourages continuous advancement and excellence in the field.
The event was graced by:
a. Lt Gen V K Sharma- Hon’ble Pro- Chancellor, Amity University Madhya Pradesh
b. Prof. Dr. Anil Vashisht- Officiating Vice Chancellor, Amity University Madhya Pradesh
c. Prof (Dr) M P Kaushik, Pro - Vice Chancellor, Amity University Madhya Pradesh
d. Maj Gen Rajinder Kumar AVSM VSM SM (Retd),Director ALS
e. Prof Dr Rakhi Singh Chouhan, Deputy Director, ALS
f. All Faculty of ALS
g. Participants and students of ALS
Criteria Considered for Inviting the Various Individual Guests
1.Expertise: The guest should be an expert or a notable figure in their field of study.
2. Relevance: Their research or expertise should align with the theme or focus of the event or institution.
3. Contribution: They should be able to contribute valuable insights, perspectives, or knowledge to
audience or participants.
4. Recognition: The guest should have a credible reputation within the academic community, often evidenced by publications, citations, awards, or institutional affiliations.
5. Availability: The guest should be available and willing to participate in the event or collaboration.
6. Networking: Inviting guests who can facilitate networking opportunities or collaborations within the academic community can also be a consideration.
7. Overall, the goal is to ensure that the academic guest enhances the quality and impact of the event or academic endeavor.
Attendees:
Participants – 100
Attendees -325
Take Homes’ for the Guests and the Attendees in the form of knowledge, facts, information.
1. Legal Harmonization: Highlighting the need for replacing existing criminal laws with indigenous laws to harmonize legal frameworks with cultural and societal contexts.
2. Cultural Sensitivity: Emphasizing the importance of integrating indigenous values, traditions, and customs into legal systems to ensure fairness and justice for all citizens.
3. Societal Relevance: Recognizing that laws should reflect the needs and realities of society, and indigenous laws may offer more relevant and effective solutions to address contemporary challenges.
4. Legal Reform: Advocating for the reform of outdated or colonial-era laws to better align with modern societal norms, values, and aspirations.
5. Community Engagement: Encouraging community involvement and consultation in the law-making process to ensure that laws represent the interests and perspectives of diverse communities.
6. Capacity Building: Identifying the need for capacity building among legal professionals, policymakers, and law enforcement agencies to effectively implement and enforce new legal frameworks.
7. Legal Pluralism: Acknowledging the importance of legal pluralism and recognizing the coexistence of multiple legal systems, including indigenous laws, within a diverse society.
8. Human Rights: Ensuring that new legal frameworks uphold human rights standards and principles while also addressing cultural sensitivities and indigenous perspectives.
9. Research and Collaboration: Promoting further research, dialogue, and collaboration among legal scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to advance the development and implementation of Bhartiya laws.
10. Continued Dialogue: Emphasizing the need for continued dialogue, reflection, and adaptation in the legal system to respond to evolving societal needs and aspirations.
Tangible Gains for the Faculty, Researchers and Students of Amity.
1. Knowledge Exchange: Facilitating the exchange of knowledge and expertise among legal scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders involved in the criminal justice system.
2. Policy Development: Providing a platform for policymakers to discuss, debate, and formulate policies related to legal reform and the replacement of existing criminal laws with indigenous laws.
3. Legal Reforms: Generating concrete recommendations and proposals for legal reforms based on insights, research findings, and best practices shared during the conference.
4. Networking Opportunities: Creating networking opportunities for participants to establish connections, forge partnerships, and collaborate on future initiatives related to legal reform and criminal justice.
5. Capacity Building: Offering workshops, seminars, and training sessions to enhance the capacity and skills of legal professionals, law enforcement officials, and policymakers in understanding and implementing Bhartiya laws.
6. Public Awareness: Increasing public awareness and understanding of the importance and implications of replacing colonial-era laws with indigenous laws through media coverage, press releases, and public outreach activities associated with the conference.
Followed-Up with the Guests to Consider Various Collaborations
Post event plan to follow-up with guest
1. Collaboration for internship and Placement
2. Association in Seminar and Conferences
3. Association as Guest speaker in their domain of expertise
4. And many more.
Since the event has been concluded very recently, the follow-up will be done very soon.
Plans for utilizing the contacts developed with the Invited Guests, for future cooperation to meet the targets of ‘Mission: Connect’ and Mission: Synergy of Brains.
1. A strong relationship is built with the guests of the Supreme Court Advocates and Academicians all over India from renowned law schools.
2. A database of the presenters and participants has been developed and maintained for future reference.
3. The guests invited will provide internships to the students of ALS.
4. We intend to invite the guests to our conferences and seminars for the next upcoming events.
5. Opportunities for collaborations between AUMP and the speakers’
organization will be explored.
Mission: ‘Connect’ and Mission: ‘Synergy of Brains’ will be achieved by collaborating on various seminars and conferences. More discussion is underway for collaborative research work.