About the Conference
Saveetha School of Law, a constituent of Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, is proud to host a landmark Two-Day National Conference on the New Criminal Laws of 2023, under the theme “Challenges and Opportunities for the Bench & Bar”, on 28th and 29th July 2025. This timely academic event is organized by the Department of Criminal Law to address the recent and transformative changes introduced in the Indian criminal justice system.
The conference is set against the backdrop of the enactment of three pivotal legislations—the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023—which have replaced the historic Indian Penal Code (1860), the Code of Criminal Procedure (1973), and the Indian Evidence Act (1872), respectively. These sweeping legal reforms signal a new chapter in India’s criminal justice framework, making it imperative for legal professionals, students, and scholars to engage deeply with the implications and execution of the new laws.
The conference aims to offer a deep academic and practical dive into the structural overhaul of India’s criminal laws. Through expert lectures, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, it seeks to bridge the knowledge gap between traditional legal norms and contemporary reforms. The event is especially designed for law students (UG & PG), research scholars, academicians, and legal practitioners.
About the Organiser
Saveetha School of Law, established in 2009 under the umbrella of SIMATS, has been a torchbearer of quality legal education. It has earned a reputation for its innovative curriculum, emphasis on practical learning, and vibrant academic culture. Accredited with NAAC A++, recognized by the Bar Council of India, and ranked 13th nationally and 1st in Tamil Nadu by NIRF 2024, the institution offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, including the rare LL.D program. The law school prides itself on successfully implementing the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), making it a pioneer in personalized legal education.
Key Objectives
- To provide an in-depth understanding of the new criminal laws and their implications.
- To foster critical legal thinking regarding the practical, procedural, and philosophical shifts in the criminal justice system.
- To encourage research and scholarly engagement on legal reforms.
- To promote a dialogue between the academic community, the bench, and the bar.
- To explore policy and practice-oriented solutions to implementation challenges.
Theme & Sessions
The conference covers five broad themes, each representing a critical dimension of the new criminal justice regime:
- Legal & Judicial Perspectives:
- Early judicial interpretations and tensions arising from the 2023 reforms.
- Constitutionality challenges and judicial review.
- Changes in bail, arrest, and custody jurisprudence.
- Practice & Advocacy:
- Transition challenges from old to new legal frameworks.
- Training needs for legal practitioners and public prosecutors.
- Issues in implementing technology-driven provisions like electronic evidence.
- Policy, Reform & Access to Justice:
- Impact of reforms on marginalized groups.
- Victim-centric approaches and restorative justice.
- Penal policy changes, including over-criminalization and decriminalization debates.
- Law & Technology:
- Cybercrime and digital evidence under the new laws.
- Use of AI and forensics in the courtroom.
- Comparative & International Perspectives:
- Global criminal law reform trends and how India’s changes align with or differ from them.
Eligibility
Students of Law, LLM Students, Research Scholars and Academicians & Advocates.
How to Register?
Research papers are invited on the above mentioned sub themes. The list of sub themes provided is not exhaustive. All submissions shall strictly adhere to the following formatting Guidelines. Co Authorship upto 1 shall be permitted.
Submission of Abstract for the aforesaid mentioned conference should be reached by 24/07/2025, 11:59 PM in the following mail id: [email protected]
Fee
- Amount: Rs.500/- & Co-Author Rs.700/- for Paper Presenters
- Amount: Rs.200/- for Participation for 2 Days
Account Details:
Account Holder Name : SAVEETHA SCHOOL OF LAW CME
A/C TYPE : Current Account
BANK NAME : Karur Vysya Bank
A/C NUMBER : 1248135000002593
IFSC : KVBL0001248
Important dates
- Registration Deadline: 27th July 2025
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 24th July 2025
Contact
Mr. SLS Rajavinayaga Subhash: +91 94449 57589
Mr. A. Sivanandam: +91 99940 46365
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