Speakers:

• Adv. Kumar Kislay Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors
• Mrs. Heena Praveen || Assistant Professor, SoL, G.D. Goenka University
• Prof (Dr)Rupam Jagota || Department of Laws GNDU , Regional Campus, Jalandhar
• Adv. Madhukar Pandey || Special Public Prosecutor, Government of NCT of Delhi and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for prosecuting the high-profile 2020 Delhi Riots cases and the Shraddha Walker Murder case. He is also empaneled as an advocate for Medanta – The Medicity

About the Discussion

Criminal jurisprudence in India has undergone a profound transformation — from colonial codes to modern constitutional interpretations, and now, with the recent legislative overhauls in criminal law. This panel brings together distinguished minds from the judiciary, academia, and legal practice to trace this evolution, examine its socio-legal impact, and debate what lies ahead.

Key Themes to Be Explored

• Colonial foundations of IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act
• Role of judiciary in shaping criminal justice (landmark rulings)
• Emerging doctrines: victimology, restorative justice, due process
• Recent criminal law reforms (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita etc.)
• Challenges: Police reforms, undertrial prisoners, digital crime
• The way forward: A rights-based, tech-driven justice system