Guwahati, 17th May: The Ministry of Law and Justice, in collaboration with the Government of Assam, is organizing a significant conference titled ‘India’s Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System’ at the Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Auditorium, IIT Guwahati, Namati Jalah, Guwahati on 18th-19th May 2024. This conference aims to generate awareness and understanding of three newly enacted laws that replace archaic colonial criminal legislations.
1. *Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023*: Replaces the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
2. *Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023*: Replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
3. *Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023*: Replaces the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
These laws will come into effect on 1st July 2024 and aim to modernize India’s criminal justice system, making it more citizen-centric and suitable for a vibrant democracy.
The conference will feature prominent figures including:
– *Chief Guest*: Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarama, Chief Minister of Assam
– *Guests of Honour*: Justice Hrishikesh Roy, Supreme Court of India; Justice Vijay Bishnoi, Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court; Justice Biswanath Somadder, Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court
– *Dignitaries*: Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Law and Justice, Govt. of India; Dr. Reeta Vashisth, Member Secretary, Law Commission of India
Inaugural Session (18th May 2024)
The inaugural session will introduce the overarching objectives of the new criminal law triad and its anticipated impact on India’s criminal justice system.
Technical Sessions (19th May 2024)
1. *Technical Session – 1*:
– *Focus*: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)
– *Chair*: Justice Soumitra Saikia, Judge, Gauhati High Court
– *Panelists*: Sangita Pradhan, Deputy Solicitor General, Sikkim High Court; Ipsita Borthakur, Special Judge (POCSO), Nagaon, Assam; Shri Amol Deo Chavhan, Associate Professor, NLUJA, Assam
2. *Technical Session – 2*:
– *Focus*: Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)
– *Chair*: Justice Devashis Baruah, Judge, Gauhati High Court
– *Panelists*: Shri Ranjit Kumar Dev Choudhury, Deputy Solicitor General, Gauhati High Court; Dr. Nitesh Mozika, Deputy Solicitor General, Meghalaya High Court; Roushan Lal, District & Sessions Judge, Karbi Anglong, Assam; Monika Sharma, Special Director (Enforcement), Directorate of Enforcement
3. *Technical Session – 3*:
– *Focus*: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)
– *Chair*: Justice Arun Dev Choudhury, Judge, Gauhati High Court
– *Panelists*: Khomdram Samarjit Singh, Deputy Solicitor General, Manipur High Court; E. Chandrasekaran, Advocate, Madras High Court; Shri Neeraj Tiwari, Assistant Professor, NLU Delhi
The conference aims to:
– Highlight the significant features of the new laws.
– Facilitate discussions and Q&A sessions to address stakeholders’ queries.
– Ensure smooth implementation and understanding of the new legislations among legal professionals, law enforcement agencies, and the public.
By bringing together judges, advocates, academicians, police officials, public prosecutors, district administration officials, and law students, this conference seeks to ensure that the new criminal laws are well understood and effectively implemented, thus contributing to the progressive transformation of India’s criminal justice system.
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