8-Week Certificate Course on Online Criminal Litigation Practice & Drafting [Internships + Rs 2000 off]: Enrol by June 18

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About Criminal Litigation Practice & Drafting Course

This 8-week Certificate Course on Criminal Litigation Practice and Drafting is meticulously designed to provide a comprehensive framework for mastering criminal litigation. Dive deep into the nuances of criminal law and emerge with the skills needed to succeed in this challenging and rewarding field.

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This course will also cover the new criminal laws introduced in the Indian legal system implemented in India on July 1, 2024, which offer better protection for victims and ensure fair trials and updated outdated laws to reflect current realities and ensure equitable treatment.

Who Can Attend?

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate law students who want to specialise in Criminal Litigation.
• Freshly graduated lawyers who have an interest in Criminal Litigation.
• Advocates already practicing Criminal Litigation to further their understanding of practical aspects and grow practice.
• Judicial and Other Government exam aspirants who want to understand the nuances of Criminal Litigation for their better understanding of the concepts.
• Individuals from related legal fields (such as corporate law, real estate law, etc.) who want to broaden their skill set or knowledge base in New Criminal Laws.
• Academicians and Researchers want to understand the practical aspect of criminal litigation 
• Anybody interested in knowing and learning about Criminal Litigation.

Modules

Module 1: Introduction to the New Criminal Law- BNS, BNSS & BSA

• Background/Historical implication of IPC, CrPC with the HC, & SC judgement 
• Malimath report 
• Discussion on new laws and changes: BNS, BNSS, BSA
• Implications of the legislative changes
• Elements required for the crime

Module 2: FIRs, Arrest and Police Complaints

• Changes in procedure after implementation of BNSS: All about FIRs including Zero FIR
• Quashing of an FIR
• Police Complaint & procedure for investigation
• Procedure of arrest by a police officer and magistrate
• Role of an Advocate in an FIR

Module 3: Drafting Session

• How to Lodge an FIR online and offline?
• How to search for an already registered FIR?
• How to Draft a Police Complaint? 
• How to Draft and File a Quashing Petition? 
• How to draft a police complaint addressed to the SHO if the Police refuse to lodge an FIR?
• Drafting Exercise

Module 4: Complete Trial Procedure

• Stages of trial
• Trial Before a Court of Session
• Summary Trials
• Double Jeopardy
• Introduction to Pre-Trial Procedure
• Introduction to Protest Petition

Module 5: Cognizance & Framing Charges

• Cognizance of Offences by Magistrates
• Complaint to Magistrates
• Commencement of Proceedings Before Magistrates
• Commencement of proceeding before Court of Session
• Framing of Charges, chargesheet & examples
• All about Discharge and Acquittal
• Drafting:
• How to Draft a Charge Sheet?
• How to Draft a Discharge Petition?
• How to Draft a Protest Petition?

Module 6: General Provisions and Evidence in Inquiries and Trials

• Plea Bargaining 
• Record of Evidence in Absence of Accused
• Application for Summoning Material Witness, or Examine Person Present
• Accused Person to be Competent Witness
• Power to Proceed against other Persons Appearing to be Guilty of Offence
• Compounding of Offences 
• Proclaimed offender

Module 7: Judgement, Reference, Revision, Transfer

• Judgement
• Victim Compensation Scheme
• Witness protection scheme
• Reference and Revision:
• Powers of Session court and High Court for revision and reference. 
• Transfer of criminal cases to Session Court, High Court and Supreme Court
• Inherent power of Court 
• How to draft a Criminal Revision application?

Module 8: Bail Procedure and Drafting

• Bail in Bailable and Non-Bailable Cases
• Maximum Period for which an Undertrial Prisoner can be Detained
• Special Powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding Bail
• Anticipatory Bail
• Bail Bonds, Sureties and Security
• Case Studies and Practical Examples
• Drafting: How To Draft a Bail Application, Anticipatory Bail, and File a Bail Bond In Court

Module 9: Criminal Appeals

• Appeal Against Acquittal and Conviction
• Appeal by State government against sentence
• Powers of Appellate Court
• Suspension of Sentence Pending the Appeal, Release of Appellant on Bail
• Drafting 
• How to draft a Criminal Appeal? 
• How to draft a Criminal Special Leave Petition?

Module 10: Execution, Remission and Commutation of sentences

• Execution of sentence of Death and imprisonment 
• Suspension and remission of sentences
• Mercy petition 
• Power of State and Central Government

Module 11: Miscellaneous Drafting Exercise- Part I

• How to draft an Affidavit
• How to Draft Vakalatnama
• About Court fees and Stamp Duty 
• How to draft a Criminal complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act?
• How to Draft an application under Section 125 of CrPC?

Module 12: Miscellaneous Drafting Exercise- Part II

• How to Draft a Criminal Writ
• How to draft an application under Parole & Furlough? 
• How to draft Applications under Sections 256 and 317 of Cr. P.C?
• How to draft and file informatory petition

Module 13: Art of Cross-Examination and Court Etiquette

• How to Address the Judge
• Reading of Cause List
• Mentioning of Urgent Matters Before Courts
• Using the E-Courts Application
• What to State In Adjournment Applications
• How to Apply for Certified Copies of Court Documents
• How to Inspect a Court File
• Where to Get Documents Attested or Notarized

Module 14: Manupatra Research Session

Faculties

• Anurag Sahay, Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India
• Shriya Maini, Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India
• Dr. Swati Jindal Garg, Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India
• Siddarth Agarwal, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India
• Prashant Kumar, Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India
• Umang Tyagi, Advocate/Arguing Counsel, Supreme Court of India & Delhi High Court
• Neelmani Pant, Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India

Perks 

• Internship Recommendations for Top Performers
• Weekend Sessions Only worth INR 10,999
• Live Guidance Session on Criminal Practice worth INR 2,999
• Recorded Video Lectures Accessible for 2 Years worth INR 2,999
• ‍Access to 50+ Downloadable Drafts & Reading Material worth INR 12,999
• Drafting Assignments with Expert Feedback worth INR 4,999
• Live Simulation Sessions worth INR 2,999
• Certificate on Completion of Course

Duration

8 weeks, starting June 20

The sessions shall take place between 11 am- 7 pm on weekends. 3-4 hours every weekend (Saturday and Sunday). The schedule will be shared in advance every week.

Last Date of Enrolment

June 18

Course Fees

Rs 9999 Rs 7999 (Rs 2000 off via LawBhoomi)

Enrolment Procedure

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