CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: The Institute of Law at Rabindranath Tagore University (RNTU) organised an expert session at the university’s Sharda Auditorium titled “From Crime Scene to Courtroom: Forensic Evidence, Criminal Investigation and Prosecution under BNS, BNSS and BSA, 2023.”
The programme featured DPO Abhishek Bundela from the EOW, Bhopal, Special Prosecution Officer Ashish Dubey of the MP MLA Court, and Dr. D.S. Badkur, former director of the Medico-Legal Institute, Bhopal, as expert speakers. The objective of the session was to familiarise students with the practical aspects of forensic evidence, criminal investigation, prosecution and the three new criminal laws implemented in India.
Special emphasis was placed on the role of scientific investigation and evidence-related procedures in the effective functioning of the criminal justice system. The speakers shared their professional experiences and highlighted various practical aspects of the role of evidence in the judicial process.
Students participated enthusiastically in the programme and gained information about the practical aspects of criminal laws and the criminal justice system. The session concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude for the contribution of the university administration, expert speakers, faculty members, students and support staff.
University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ravi Prakash Dubey said the role of scientific investigation and forensic evidence is becoming increasingly important in the present criminal justice system. Such expert sessions provide students an opportunity to develop practical understanding along with textbook knowledge. He said the university’s effort is to acquaint students with the changing nature of law and its practical challenges.
Registrar Dr. Sangeeta Jauhari said legal education is not limited to the study of laws, but understanding the judicial process and its practical aspects is equally necessary. She said the session, organised in the context of new criminal laws such as BNS, BNSS and BSA, would help students understand the contemporary legal system.
The programme was organised under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Nilesh Sharma, Dean of the Institute of Law, and Dr. Naish Jameer of the Department of Law. Assistant Professor Dr. Madhavi Patkar and Assistant Professor Divyansh Bhargava served as co-conveners. The session was successfully held through their coordination and collective efforts.
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