Panel lawyers trained on advocacy skill

The two-day advocacy skill training for panel lawyers in progress at Japfü hotel, Kohima on March 7. (Photo Courtesy: NSLSA)

Kohima, March 9 (MExN): A two-day advocacy skill training for panel lawyers culminated  on March 7 at Japfü hotel, Kohima with Deputy Director, NIELIT Morimenba Amer and SP Jain, Legal Consultant and Advocate, Delhi as resource persons.  

SP Jain dwelled on civil trial, appeal, revision and drafting skills, skill development in evidence collection, examination of witness and cross examination and professional ethics. 

Noting that jurisdiction plays an important role in civil trial, Jain added that without jurisdiction, a court cannot acquiesce by mere consent of both parties. With regard to best practices in evidence collection, Jain told the lawyers to keep in mind the basic fundamentals of evidence act wherein one needs to remember that “best evidence should be given and in comparison to the best evidences available.” “Hearsay evidence is to be avoided and every evidence must relate to fact and issue,” he added.

He also stressed on professional ethics to uphold the dignity of the profession. Professional ethics of lawyers which also contain in Chapter II, Part VI of the Bar Council of India rules calls to respect the court and act in a dignified manner.

Morimenba Amer, speaking on cyber law, forensic evidence, information and technology Act, noted that information in the age of technology has become very important. Delving into Computer forensic analysis in detail, Amer said that “forensic” implies “to bring to the court.” Amer also mentioned that legal authority must be available with the first responder and forensic analyst to identify and seize the suspected system or digital device for imaging and analysis of the digital evidence. He  also elaborated on the role of first responders.