Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 16: 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 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, 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, 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 JKPS trainee officers’ 17th batch. Nearly 200 participants attended the workshop. 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.
This was the first of its kind workshop conducted under the direction of Police Headquarters, emphasising upon the importance of disseminating knowledge about new criminal laws.
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