Discussion On Media Trials: Shaping Public Perception and its Impact on the Judiciary by Delhi Judicial Reforms Council, NJRC: Register by Nov 25

About the Delhi Judicial Reforms Council

Delhi Judicial Reforms Council is a part of the National Judicial Reforms Council working under the aegis of the Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI), which is a premier National Business Chamber for Women envisioning Global Impact for Women Entrepreneurs, Businesswomen, and Professionals from all walks of life.

Supported by the massive global and influential women’s networks viz. G100, ALL Ladies League (ALL), Women Economic Forum (WEF), and SHEconomy, with 250,000 members and industry leaders worldwide, WICCI drives fundamental changes in governmental policies, laws, incentives, and entrepreneurial ecosystems, with a view to robustly encourage and empower women in business, industry and commerce across all sectors and fields. Representing a wide variety of sectors of industry, economy, and society, WICCI actively engages the voices of thousands of women entrepreneurs and professionals.

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Delhi Judicial Reforms Council aims to

• Emphasizing enhancing the legal status of stakeholders within the state, and taking a holistic approach to improve their legal rights and standing.
• Prioritizing legal education to promote greater legal awareness. The council’s goal is to empower individuals by equipping them with the knowledge and understanding of legal principles and processes, enabling them to assert their rights effectively.
• Establishing a secure and supportive environment for the unobstructed exercise of these rights. The council is committed to creating a setting where individuals can confidently exercise their rights without fear of threats or hindrances.
• Encouraging active participation in the legal system by motivating individuals to fulfill their responsibilities and duties.
• Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal framework by leveraging the resources and expertise of the judicial system to expedite and strengthen the implementation of reforms.

About The Discussion

Media trials play a significant role in shaping public perception by influencing how people perceive a particular case or individual involved. The impact on the judiciary is that media trials can create pressure, bias, or even prejudice, which may affect the impartiality of the judicial process. It’s an important topic to reflect upon and discuss. The discussion focuses on discovering the nexus between media narratives and the legal system.

• E-certificates shall be sent to the participants on their registered e-mail IDs.
• Mode: Online.
• Date: 25^th November, 2023 (Saturday)
• Time: 6:00 PM (IST) Onward.

Expert Speaker

The Keynote Speaker of the webinar will be Prof. Dr. Shailendra Kumar Gupta.

Prof. Dr. Shailendra Kumar Gupta is a trailblazing Professor of Law at Banaras Hindu University. Dr. Gupta’s expertise extends beyond academia, spearheading the multidisciplinary Academiqe (now Accademiic) at BHU, hosting over 350 enlightening sessions.

Prof. Gupta, as BHU Legal Aid Clinic’s Executive Director, filed a PIL in Allahabad High Court on inhumane conditions in UP prisons. Ongoing, it led to court directives. He pioneered various initiatives, including legal aid centers, workshops, and summer training. With the Varanasi District Probation Office, he established a center at the Juvenile Home. Prof. Gupta mentored 50+ student volunteers, emphasizing leadership and social service. His research project with Prof. David W. Tushaus on legal aid clinics in India was published in an international law journal.

Prof. Gupta has a special interest in public education and advocacy. He is also a Member of the Consumer Advocacy Group, Hyderabad which consists of about one thousand public-spirited persons from India and abroad. Prof. Gupta is the founding trusty of the Just Discourses Foundation Trust, New Delhi.

Prof. Gupta sincerely believes in the cherished vision of great Indian civilization which aims to achieve the goal of ‘one earth, one family’.

Registration Procedure

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• There is no registration cost or limits, the webinar is open to all Lawyers, Academicians, students, and other stakeholders or persons interested in exploring the realm of dispute resolution.
• The deadline for registration is 25^th November 2023 at 6:00 PM. (IST).

Contact Information

Email I’d: [email protected]

Event Coordinators

• VISHAKHA KAUSHIK (President, DJRC): +91 98990 15657
• SHREYA SINGH (Vice-President, DJRC):  +91 92054 42552