The second day of the Symposium continued the momentum of critical engagement, unpacking how procedural and interpretive frameworks in the new criminal laws align with—or challenge—the principles of justice.
Session 5: Reflections of Principled Criminalisation in the BNSS
i. Re-alignment of powers of agencies
ii. Push for speedy justice delivery
iii. Infusing science and technology orientation to criminal justice
Session 6: Principled Interpretation of the New Criminal Laws
i. Balancing the executive and the judicial powers in reading principles in the new laws
ii. Extra-legal influences in the application of the principles
iii. Trends of breakdown of the rule of law and the constitutional order
Speakers and Opening Remarks:
Hon’ble Mr. Justice Madan B. Lokur, Prof. B.B. Pande, Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai, Dr. Sidharth Luthra, Dr. Pupul Datta Prasad, Prof. (Dr.) Upma Gautam, Adv. Sanjay Vashishtha, Dr. G.K. Goswami
These sessions brought into sharp focus the urgent need for a principled, constitutionally grounded approach to interpreting and implementing the new legal codes.
This Symposium is made possible through the dedicated efforts of the Organising Committee and Student Volunteers whose commitment, vision, and tireless coordination continue to shape this meaningful academic dialogue.