9-Week Online Certificate Course on Criminal Litigation & Practice by NLU Delhi: Enrol by Nov 8 [Early Bird]

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About the Course on Criminal Litigation & Practice by NLU Delhi 

The Online Certificate Course on Criminal Litigation Drafting & Practice is designed to provide practical insights into the complete lifecycle of a criminal case, from registration of the First Information Report (FIR) to trial, sentencing and appeals.

The course focuses on criminal procedure and litigation practice under India’s new criminal laws, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).

Across 17 live online sessions, experienced Senior Advocates, Advocates-on-Record and criminal litigation practitioners will guide participants through important procedural stages, practical drafting exercises and advocacy skills.

The course includes four modules, two assignment workshops and practical exercises, including a live cross-examination exercise.

Certification: NLU Delhi Certified — Certificate issued by National Law University, Delhi.

Eligibility

Law students (including LLM students), graduates, academicians and practitioners.

It is also open to all individuals interested in learning IP Laws and practice

Course Structure

1. The Criminal Justice System and the Three New Codes (BNS, BNSS and BSA): 21 Nov
2. The FIR, Registration and Monitoring of Investigation: 22 Nov 2026
3. Criminal Complaints and Cognizance: 28 Nov 2026
4. Arrest, Rights of the Accused, Remand and Custody: 29 Nov 2026
5. Investigation, Search, Seizure and the Police Report: 5 Dec 2026
6. Bail I: Regular, Anticipatory and Default Bail: 6 Dec 2026
7. Bail II: Special Statutes and Advanced Bail Practice: 12 Dec 2026
8. Mid-Course Assignment Workshop (Assignment 1): 13 Dec 2026
9. Cognizance, Framing of Charge and the Structure of Trial: 19 Dec 2026
10. Prosecution Evidence, Examination-in-Chief and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam: 20 Dec 2026
11. Cross-Examination of Prosecution Witnesses: 9 Jan 2027
12. Examination of the Accused, Defence Evidence and Final Arguments: 10 Jan 2027
13. Judgment, Sentencing and Victim Compensation: 16 Jan 2027
14. Appeals, Revision, Reference and Criminal Writs: 17 Jan 2027
15. Quashing, Inherent Powers and Special Criminal Practice: 23 Jan 2027
16. Final Assignment Workshop (Assignment 2): 24 Jan 2027
17. Career Opportunities and Career Roadmap: 30 Jan 2027

Perks

1. Weekend sessions with fixed timings
2. Live and interactive sessions with doubt-clearing options
3. Learn from the top industry experts
4. A certificate on completion of the course to show your expertise
5. Get access to recorded video lectures
6. Practical assignments

Faculties

• Avi Singh, Senior Advocate
• Namit Saxena, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India
• Nupur Kumar, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India
• Gautam Khazanchi, Advocate
• Adit Subramaniam Pujari, Advocate
• Ruchira Goel, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India
• Pragya Parijat Singh, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India
• Alakh Alok Srivastava, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India
• Kartikeya Rastogi, Advocate

Certification

Upon completion of the assignment, participants will receive an e-certificate that can be downloaded and printed for records.

Also, 75% minimum attendance across the live sessions will be required for certification.

Duration

Course Duration: 9 Weeks, starting 20 November

Class timings: 11 AM onwards (every Saturday and Sunday)

Last Date of Enrolment

19 November 2026

Last date for early bird enrolments: 08 November 2027

Interested participants are encouraged to enrol early to take advantage of the discounted course fees.

Course Fees

For students: Rs 10,000 Rs 9,000 [10% Early bird discount + Rs 2000 Student Discount]

For professionals: Rs 12,000 Rs 10,800 [10% Early bird discount]

Enrolment Procedure

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