“The newly enacted laws have transitioned India’s legal framework on criminal justice into a new age, we as citizens needs to adopt them”: CJI Chandrachud at conference in the Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath Today (April 20th).
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NEW DELHI: In an effort to illuminate the intricacies and foster engaging dialogue around 3 newly introduced criminal statutes, the Ministry of Law and Justice has announced the convening of a significant conference. This gathering, dubbed “India’s Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System,” is slated to take place at the Ambedkar International Centre, located in Janpath, New Delhi.
The esteemed event is scheduled for April 20, 2024, and will be presided over by the Chief Justice of India, Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. The conference boasts an illustrious roster of participants, including the Minister of State for the Ministry of Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, the Attorney General of India, R. Venkataramani, the Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta, the Home Secretary of India, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, among other notable figures.
Hailing the enactment of the new criminal justice laws as a watershed moment for society, Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Saturday said India is set for a significant overhaul of its criminal justice system.
Speaking at a conference he said the new laws would be successful if “we as citizens adopt them”.
The newly enacted laws have transitioned India’s legal framework on criminal justice into a new age, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Chandrachud said.
The conference is strategically designed to shed light on the pivotal aspects of the three criminal laws in question and aims to foster insightful exchanges through a blend of technical presentations and Q&A sessions.
It presents a unique platform for judges from various levels of the judiciary, legal practitioners, academics, representatives from law enforcement and police agencies, public prosecutors, district administration personnel, and law students to engage deeply with these legislative advancements.
The proceedings are set to commence with an inaugural session that promises to outline the broad goals encapsulated within the trio of new criminal laws.
Subsequent segments of the conference will delve into detailed discussions on each statute through a series of technical sessions, thereby ensuring a comprehensive exploration of the laws’ implications and applications.
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