National Seminar | Transforming Criminal Justice in India | Department of Law | Central University of Kerala | Online | 25 – 27 Feb 2026

National Seminar | Transforming Criminal Justice in India | Department of Law | Central University of Kerala | Online | 25 – 27 Feb 2026

About the University:

The Central University of Kerala (CUK), established under the Central Universities Act, 2009, has grown into a vibrant academic hub with 26 departments over 15 years. Guided by the motto “Caring Wisdom”, CUK fosters creativity, innovation, and social consciousness among learners.

• First university to adopt NEP 2020.
• NAAC accreditation upgraded from B++ to A in 2022.
• Strong commitment to excellence and inclusivity in higher education.

About the Department of Law:

Founded in 2014, the Department of Law under the School of Legal Studies offers:

• LLM in Constitutional Law and Criminal Law
• Doctoral programmes
• Focus on skill-building, critical thinking, and professional excellence
  Located in Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta district, the department nurtures holistic student development through rigorous academics and collegial engagement.

About the Seminar:

India’s criminal justice system is at a transformative crossroads with the enactment of:

• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)
• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)

The seminar will critically examine:

• Shift from colonial offender-centric justice to victim-responsive frameworks.
• Challenges of custodial violence, victim compensation, and cyber-enabled crimes.
• Constitutional concerns around privacy, due process, and proportionality.
• Role of forensic sciences, AI, and digital evidence in modern policing.
• Vulnerabilities of children, women, and marginalized communities.
• Balancing NDPS enforcement with public health and rehabilitation.

This interdisciplinary dialogue aims to build a justice system that is victim-centric, scientifically robust, technologically informed, and constitutionally compliant.

Sub-Themes:

1. Victim-Centric Justice

• Custodial violence & state liability
• Victim compensation jurisprudence
• Trauma-informed investigation under BNSS
• Witness protection in the digital age
• Victim participation in trial & rehabilitation

2. Scientific Policing

• Digital & forensic evidence under BSA
• DNA profiling and evidentiary value
• AI in predictive policing & crime detection
• Ethics of narco-analysis, polygraph, brain fingerprinting
• Behavioural profiling & psychological autopsies

3. Protecting Vulnerable Groups

• Child-sensitive judicial processes under POCSO
• Juvenile justice in the digital era
• Gender neutrality vs gender justice under BNS
• Women and procedural fairness
• Intersectional vulnerabilities in justice systems

4. NDPS Act Reforms

• Drug decriminalisation trends
• NDPS vs human rights
• Rehabilitation frameworks for drug victims
• Substance use disorders & criminal culpability

5. Cyber Crime & Data Protection

• Online financial frauds & liability
• Data protection, consent & privacy rights
• Cyber crimes targeting women & children
• Dark web, intermediary liability & anonymous transactions
• Admissibility of digital evidence in trials

Guidelines for Paper Submission:

• Format: .doc/.docx
• Co-authorship: Up to 2 authors
• Abstract: 300–400 words, 5 keywords
• Word limit: 3000–4000 words (excluding abstract & footnotes)
• Citation: Bluebook, 21st Edition
• Font: Times New Roman, Heading 14 Bold, Body 12, Line spacing 1.5
• No use of generative AI
• Similarity score: ≤10%
• Selected papers will be published in a book with ISBN

📌 Abstract Submission Link: Google Form

Registration Fee:

👉 Registration after abstract acceptance.

Important Dates:

Contact Information:

📧 Email: cuklawseminar.tcji@gmail.com
📞 Helpline: 0469-2638130

Why Attend?

This seminar is a unique opportunity for:

• Law students to engage with cutting-edge reforms.
• Academicians to contribute to scholarly discourse.
• Practitioners to explore practical challenges in victim-focused justice.
• Policymakers to reflect on constitutional and technological implications.

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