rd 3 UPES SCHOOL OF LAW NATIONAL LITIGATION WORKSHOP On Criminal Law: Practice, Procedure and Compliance 11th - 15th DECEMBER, 2017 5 days Workshop on Criminal Law
ABOUT UPES SCHOOL OF LAW, DEHRADUN University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) was established in the year 2003 through UPES Act, 2003 of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand. With an ambitious vision and unique approach, UPES emerged as an innovative institution offering industry-focused specialized graduate, post graduate and doctoral programs in key areas such as Energy, Infrastructure, Transportation, Information Technology, Design, Planning & Architecture, Public Policy and Legal studies. Founded by prominent educationalists and industry experts, UPES is committed to maintaining high standards in providing quality education. The university endeavors to be recognized as a 'Nation Builders University' with a progressive vision for creating specialized professionals in the core sectors that can contribute to the economic growth of the country. The university s objective is to develop competent technocrats, professionals and managers who are ready to join the core industries. Advanced teaching methodologies, innovative and updated curricula and the focus on 'on-the-job exposure' give UPES students the edge to be readily deployable in their chosen field. UPES School of Law has been a pioneer in grooming modern day legal professionals with a multi disciplinary edge since its inception in 2007. It offers basic and specialized law courses in Corporate Law Specialization, Energy Specialization, Taxation laws, Intellectual Property Rights, Cyber Law, Criminal law, Labour law, Constitutional Law, Banking Finance and Insurance, International Trade and Investment, Media and Entertainment Law, Medical Law, Food Law, Health Law and Forensic Law. UPES is the first University in South Asia to offer the first of its kind 6 year integrated techno legal (B.tech LL.B.) program specializing in Intellectual property Rights and Cyber Law respectively. The objective of School of Law is to produce competent and strong legal professionals for the future. Global corporations across the world need legal guidance for execution of various corporate affairs such as collaborations, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, technology transfers, patents & intellectual property rights, labor law etc. and what makes it stand apart is the inclusion of techno-legal programs such as LLM with specialization in Energy Law and several specialized programs including Computer Science & Engineering, with specialization in Cyber Law which is a field of prime importance in the future. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES OF WORKSHOP Crime is an act against the state, against the society at large. Generally speaking, it is an action or omission which is punishable by law. Thus crimes are public wrongs which are deemed injurious to the public welfare or morals or to the interests of the state and are legally prohibited. The present litigation workshop aims to address the fundamental as well as contemporary issues of substantive and procedural criminal law. Law and order is the prime responsibility
of the state and the Criminal Justice system of the state involves various functionaries in the performance of the same. This Workshop is a platform to deliberate upon and discuss the various issues and challenges in the administration of the Criminal Justice System. The participants will be exposed to the core concepts of Criminal Law and the application of same in the Courts. Various aspects of the Substantive and Procedural criminal laws, Crimes against women, Cyber Crimes, Drug Addiction and Drug abuse and other contemporary issues in Criminal Law would be discussed in the Workshop. Further, it would bring together academicians, professionals and students on a common platform in the field of Criminal Law Litigation. THEMES FOR THE 3RD NATIONAL LITIGATION WORKSHOP For five days the keynote speakers & resourse personnel will deliver on following by focusing on the practice, procedure, compliance, issues and suggestions for better implementation of the legal provisions in India with regard it to the following :. 1. Substantive Criminal Law 2. Procedural Law/Criminal Procedure 3. (a) Drug Addiction and Drug Abuse (b) Prevention of Crimes against Women & Children 4. Cyber Crimes 5. Contemporary Issues & Challenges in Criminal Law PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS 1st National Litigation Workshop : The 1st National Litigation workshop was organize to facilitate the understanding of Adjudication, practice and procedure of Constitutional law and was held on 4th November, 2015. The purpose of this workshop was to focus on different dimensions of Constitutional law in practice and procedure. It aimed towards creating an understanding of the procedural application of 'the law of the land' towards different upcoming issues. Prof. (Dr.) Krishan Mahajan, Professor of Law and Additional Registrar at The Supreme Court of India (Research, Training and Reforms); Mr. Riju Raj Jamwal, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India & Dr. Z.M. Nomani, Professor of Law, Dept. of Law, Aligarh Muslim University were the keynote speakers at the workshop. 2nd International Litigation Workshop : The 2nd International Litigation Workshop was held on 4th November, 2015 in order to look into the understanding of Practice and Procedure of Comparative Public Law. The purpose of this workshop was to focus on different dimensions of Comparative Public Law in practice and procedure. The idea of the workshop was to provide an interface between comparative public law and litigation. The speakers focused on the practice and procedure of Legal Provisions of different countries, including India. The broad themes for the workshop were: Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Criminal law & Procedural Law. Mr. Saleem Marsoof, Hon'ble Chief Justice of The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka was the keynote speaker at the Workshop.
TARGET GROUP OF THE 3RD NATIONAL LITIGATION WORKSHOP Academicians, Lawyers, Practitioners, Government Officials, NGOs, Research Scholars and Students. REGISTRATION FEE For registration without accommodation & travelling facilities:? 3,000/- only For registration with accommodation & travelling facilities:? 9,000/- only (Registration fee is inclusive of kits, lunch, snacks and refreshments) REGISTRATION DETAILS Participants may also get registered on or before November 11, 2017 by transferring the above specified registration amount as per the following bank account details via NEFT only. Details for online NEFT Transfer: BENEFICIARY BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER 95957777769696 IFSC CODE BANK & BRANCH NAME THIRD NATIONAL LITIGATION WORKSHOP YESB0000115 YES BANK, RAJPUR ROAD, DEHRADUN TEXT MESSAGE (8755081093): (Participant Name & Tansaction Details) - 3rd National Litigation Workshop On Criminal Law: Practice, Procedure and Compliance Register yourselves by filling out the form contained in the undermentioned link (Please copy the link and paste it in your Address Bar): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1faipqlsdvkkiby5gud-j9pbyakws7mgqheuik3mdk 5UQNcQKMjxn7g/viewform
ABOUT DEHRADUN Dehradun, popularly known as the educational hub, is now the fast growing capital of Uttarakhand with widespread variety of picturesque locations and historical places to visit. A weekend in Dehradun can be relaxing for those who have a thing for good climate, short treks & hikes, pretty cafes and cuisines. The sacred spots and tourist locations with arresting rivers and secret getaways are all that make Dehradun a charming place to visit. The popular places to visit in Dehradun includes Mussoorie, the Queen of Hills and Sahastradhara, a Sulphur spring both of which are an hour's drive from the main city. Other interesting places would include the following: 1. Forest Research Institute: One of the oldest forest research institutions of the world. 2. Malsi Deer Park: A famous tourist attraction for wildlife lovers and picnic spot which falls on the way to Mussoorie. 3. Robber s Cave: A natural cave with a mysterious mythological story of the robbers and a beautiful stream flowing out of it. 4.Buddha Temple: A famous monument of Buddhist architecture & designs offering peaceful aura to the visitors. The market around serves variety of delicious street food. 5. Shiv Mandir, Mussoorie: A famous Shiv temple amidst the green hills which takes no donation from the general public. 6.Char Dukan, Landour: A relaxing and peaceful spot 15-20 minutes ahead of Mussoorie which offers a delightful experience of hills and food combined.
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION: All participants will be provided with lunch and refreshments at the venue of the Workshop. No T.A./D.A. will be provided to the participants by the organizers of the Workshop. ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Chief Patron Dr. S. J. Chopra Chancellor, UPES Patron Dr. Deependra Kumar Jha Vice-Chancellor, UPES Chairman Dr. Tabrez Ahmad Director, CoLS, UPES Coordinator Dr. Azim B. Pathan Faculty Convener Ms. Shiva Priyamvada Student Convener Mr. Mohd. Shakeib Naru Faculty Members Ms. Dharmita Prasad Mr. Amit Sinha Ms. Shambhavi Sinha Mr. Vijay Kishore Mr. Ashutosh Tripathi Mr. Pushkar Anand Ms. Vandana Bakshi For any details, assistance for information, kindly contact: Ms. Shiva Priyamvada (Faculty Convener) : +91 9634572426 Mr. Mohd. Shakeib Naru (Student Convener) : +91 8755081093, +91 9024214467 Email : litigationworkshop@gmail.com UPES SCHOOL OF LAW Knowledge Acres, P.O. Kandoli Via-Prem Nagar, Dehradun-248007