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Event Inauguration: A four-day training program for police officers was inaugurated at Mahindra University’s School of Law.
Attendance: The program was attended by 100 police officers of various ranks and faculty members from multiple law schools, including Mahindra University.
Importance of New Laws:
- Speaker: Nitika Pant, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Medchal.
- Focus: Understanding Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
- Objective: Updating outdated laws, modernizing the criminal justice system, and introducing innovations in trials.
Academic Social Responsibility (ASR):
- Speaker: Prof. (Dr.) Balakista Reddy, Dean, School of Law, Mahindra University.
- Emphasis: “Ignorance of the law is no excuse” and the significance of ASR.
Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) Complexity:
- Speaker: Advocate AP Suresh, Telangana High Court.
- Issues Addressed: Complexity of the CrPC, delays in filing FIRs, and the need for stricter penalties to deter crime.
Training Material: Specialized training material prepared by Prof. Reddy and Dr. J. Lakshmi Charan was released during the event.
Objective of the Program: To enhance the legal knowledge and practical skills of police officers, improving their efficiency and effectiveness in upholding justice.
Collaboration: The program aims to bridge the gap between academic institutions and law enforcement agencies, fostering a collaborative approach to legal education and practical enforcement.
Hyderabad, June 5, 2024 — A significant training program aimed at enhancing the legal knowledge and skills of police officers was inaugurated today at Mahindra University. The four-day program, held at the university’s School of Law, was attended by 100 police officers from various ranks and faculty members from several law schools, including Mahindra University.
The importance of understanding the newly introduced criminal laws was underscored during the event. Nitika Pant, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police for Medchal, highlighted the significance of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. These laws aim to replace outdated regulations, modernize the criminal justice system, and introduce innovations in legal proceedings.
“Understanding these laws is crucial for the effective functioning of our police force and the overall improvement of the justice system,” emphasized Pant.
Prof. (Dr.) Balakista Reddy, Dean of the School of Law at Mahindra University, echoed this sentiment. He stressed the principle that “ignorance of the law is no excuse” and highlighted the importance of Academic Social Responsibility (ASR). This concept involves educational institutions playing an active role in societal development by disseminating legal knowledge.
Advocate AP Suresh, a practicing criminal lawyer from the Telangana High Court, provided insights into the complexities of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in comparison to the Indian Penal Code (IPC). He expressed concerns about delays in filing First Information Reports (FIRs) and advocated for stricter penalties to deter criminal activities.
“Addressing these delays and enforcing stringent penalties are essential steps toward reducing crime and ensuring timely justice,” said Suresh.
The event also saw the release of specialized training material prepared by Prof. Reddy and Dr. J. Lakshmi Charan, a faculty member at Mahindra University’s School of Law. This material is designed to assist officers in comprehensively understanding and implementing the new laws.
The training program at Mahindra University is a part of broader efforts to equip law enforcement officers with the latest legal knowledge and practical skills necessary for their duties. By doing so, it aims to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the police force in upholding justice and maintaining public order.
This initiative represents a significant step in bridging the gap between academic institutions and law enforcement agencies, fostering a collaborative approach to legal education and practical enforcement.
