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DNLU Jabalpur and Agnel School of Law Host Conference on New Criminal Laws and AI
The , in collaboration with , is set to host a major academic programme focusing on India's transformative criminal law reforms and the growing role of technology in justice administration. The three-day event comprises a two-day single-credit course on and an international conference on .
A in Criminal Justice
India's criminal justice system has undergone a historic overhaul with the enactment of the , and . These laws replace the colonial-era framework with a modern, technology-driven and citizen-centric system. The single-credit course is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and practical application of these new laws, covering substantive offences, procedural reforms, , , and .
International Conference: AI and Digital Justice
The international conference, titled
"Transforming Criminal Justice in India: Implementation of the New Criminal Laws, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Justice,"
will be conducted in hybrid mode at DNLU Jabalpur. It provides a platform for academicians, legal practitioners, researchers and students to deliberate on the implications of the new laws and the integration of artificial intelligence, , and in criminal justice.
The conference has issued a call for original research papers on sub-themes including implementation challenges of BNS/BNSS/BSA, AI in prosecution and adjudication, , , , , and .
Key Dates and Participation Details
- Abstract submission deadline:
- Notification of acceptance:
- Registration and fee payment deadline: (conference); (single-credit course)
- Full paper submission:
- Conference date:
Registration fees vary by category, with separate rates for offline and online participation. E-certificates will be issued to all registered participants.
A Collaborative Academic Initiative
The programme is organised by the at DNLU, under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Manoj K. Sinha (Vice-Chancellor) and Dr. Praveen Tripathi (Registrar). The organising committee includes Dr. Gautam Gupta (Director, CJAR), Dr. Sankalp Singh, Dr. Ambarish Patnigere (Director, Agnel School of Law) and Dr. Rajesh Anant Sakhare (Principal, Agnel School of Law), among others.
This initiative reflects the growing emphasis on experiential learning in legal education and the need for continuous professional development in the face of rapid legislative and technological change. The combined course and conference are expected to attract a diverse audience of advocates, academics, research scholars and students from across the country and abroad.
