JU organises workshop on New Criminal Laws in Collaboration with SKPA, Udhampur

The Law School, University of Jammu in collaboration with Sher-I-Kashmir Police Academy (SKPA), Udhampur organized an online workshop focusing on the recent reforms in criminal laws. The workshop, inaugurated by Shri Garib Dass, ADGP and Director, SKPA, Udhampur, commenced with insightful discussions on the evolving legal landscape. Dr. Seema Rohmetra, Director of The Law School, emphasized the pivotal role of awareness in fostering societal change. She commended SKPA for spearheading an awareness campaign in this crucial domain.

The workshop comprised of three informative sessions, each delving into the amendments introduced in prominent laws.  Rajinder Kumar Gupta, IPS, SSP and Dy. Director SKPA, led the session on Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, highlighting philosophical basis behind recent reforms. The discussion notably focused on new offenses, punishments, and revised definitions, with specific attention to organized crime, mob lynching, and protections for women and children. Students actively engaged in discussions, highlighting emerging issues during interactive segments.

Advocate Supriya Chouhan from the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir led the second session, focusing on reforms under Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. She elaborated on significant amendments, including police powers, Zero FIR, E-FIR, trial procedures, and bail provisions, and the victim-centric approach inherent in the reforms.

The third session, moderated by Riaz Ahmed, Senior Prosecution Officer, explored reforms related to electronic evidence, primary and secondary evidence, and the burden of proof in legal proceedings.

Each session saw active participation from students of The Law School, faculty members, and KPS trainee officers from the 2017 batch. The discussions were skillfully moderated by Rakesh Singh Sambyal, CPO, along with Inspr. Rohit Gupta, Dr. Monika Bhardwaj, Dr. Rajneesh Khajuria, and Dr. Nitan Sharma. The workshop concluded with a renewed commitment to understanding and implementing the nuances of these legislative reforms, aimed at enhancing justice delivery in contemporary times.