A one-day workshop on the three new criminal laws was organised today by the Department of Law at the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research – North Eastern Regional Centre (ICSSR-NERC).
The workshop which was aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the new criminal laws introduced in 2023 was inaugurated by Director General of Police Iadashisha Nongrang.
In her keynote address, Nongrang delved into the key features and procedural intricacies of the new legislation. She emphasised the importance of responsible policing and the necessity for updated guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure justice.
Additionally, she highlighted the challenges posed by new technological advancements, such as electronic documentary evidence, in the context of these laws.
The workshop featured two significant technical sessions. The first session was chaired by N. Nongkynrih, Director of the Directorate of Forensic Science which featured Advocate S.P. Mahanta, Senior Advocate at the High Court of Meghalaya, Ronak Kumar, Public Prosecutor, CBI, Bipul Das, DSP Crime Branch and Rajesh Kumar Jaiswal from NEPA as the resource persons.
Their presentations provided in-depth insights into the practical implications and applications of the new criminal laws.
The second session was a panel discussion attended by Dr. Daiahunlin Mawlong, Dr. Arpita Singh, Dr. Umeshhwari Dkhar, and Yophika Grace Thaba. The discussion addressed various perspectives and interpretations of the new laws, facilitating an engaging and informative dialogue among the participants.
The workshop concluded with a valedictory session which was attended by Professor B. Panda, Honorary Director of ICSSR-NERC. His closing remarks underscored the significance of continual legal education and adaptation to evolving legislative landscapes.
