Prof JK Patnaik, VC, NU addressing the ‘Lecture on Three New Criminal Laws’ held on July 1.
Lumami, July 2 (MExN): Nagaland University (NU) organised a lecture to coincide with the enforcement of three new criminal laws on July 1. The ‘Lecture on Three New Criminal Laws’ was held in hybrid mode with the physical venue being the conference hall in the Examination Building, Nagaland University, Lumami, stated a press release issued by NU.
The resource persons, Prof Subhram Rajkhowa, USTM and former Dean & Head of the PG Department of Law at Gauhati University delivered his lecture online and Dr Rumi Dhar, Assistant Professor in the Department of Law at Nagaland University, delivered her lecture in person.
During his presentation, Prof Subhram Rajkhowa provided background on the enactment of the three new criminal laws. He discussed the implications of the sedition laws in the country.
In her lecture, Dr Rumi Dhar addressed the necessity of these new Acts, explaining their key features and benefits for criminal law reform in India. She highlighted advancements such as electronic trials, expanded provisions for medical examinations in rape cases, and the introduction of the concept of Zero FIR.
The lectures were followed by a Q&A session. Prof JK Patnaik, VC of Nagaland University and the chief guest, emphasised the need to shed colonial vestiges from the legal framework, adapting it to the challenges of the 21st century. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks from Ashish Kumar, Hindi Officer & AR In-charge to the Vice-Chancellor.
