Webinar on Demystifying Cybercrime Laws in India by DNLU and WICCI [Jan 20, No Fees]: Register Now!

About Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU)

Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur (M.P.), ‘DNLU,’ India, is one of the law institutes imparting legal education and research. The University was established in the year 2018 by Madhya Pradesh Dharmashastra National Law University Act 24 of 2018, with the object of advancing the cause of legal education and achieving excellence as a university for imparting value education. The university emphasizes advocacy skills with professional ethics by providing suitable simulation exercises.

About the Academic Outreach Committee (AOC)

The Academic Outreach Committee functions as a platform for connecting academic learning with professional and institutional exposure. The Committee regularly organizes lectures, workshops, panel discussions, policy engagements, and collaborative initiatives with academic institutions and professional bodies to enhance students’ practical understanding and holistic development.

About WICCI and Its Uttarakhand Cybersecurity Initiative

The Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI) is a national business chamber committed to empowering women entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders across diverse sectors. Through its extensive network of state and sector councils, WICCI actively promotes leadership development, policy advocacy, skill enhancement, and inclusive growth.

The Uttarakhand Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation Council of WICCI focuses on strengthening awareness and capacity-building in cybersecurity, digital governance, and emerging technologies. The Council undertakes initiatives aimed at enhancing digital safety, encouraging women’s participation in technology-driven sectors, and fostering collaboration among professionals, institutions, and industry stakeholders.

About the Webinar

The webinar titled “Demystifying Cybercrime Laws in India” is being organized to create awareness about the rapidly evolving legal framework governing cyber offences in India. With increasing reliance on digital platforms, the session seeks to address the growing challenges posed by cybercrime and the corresponding legal responses under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.

The webinar will provide participants with a clear understanding of common cyber offences, legal safeguards, and statutory remedies available to individuals and institutions. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of cyber laws through real-life case illustrations, recent legal developments, and procedural aspects relating to reporting and redressal mechanisms.

By bringing together academic insight and practical perspectives, the session aims to enhance digital legal literacy and promote responsible, ethical, and lawful engagement in the digital space. The webinar is intended to benefit students, academicians, researchers, and professionals seeking to strengthen their understanding of cyber law and digital governance.

Objective of the Session

• To create awareness about the legal framework governing cybercrimes in India, with specific reference to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.
• To provide practical understanding of cyber offences, reporting mechanisms, and legal remedies through real-life case illustrations.
• To enhance digital legal literacy by clarifying the rights, duties, and liabilities of individuals in the digital space.
• To promote responsible, ethical, and lawful use of digital platforms in accordance with existing cyber laws.

About the Speaker

Ms. Ankita Jakhmola is an Assistant Professor at the School of Law, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, and a Gold Medalist in LL.M. (Criminal and Securities Law) from the Institute of Law, Nirma University. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. from Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala, with research focused on women prisoners and prison administration in Uttarakhand.

Her areas of expertise include Criminal Law, Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act, and Code of Civil Procedure. She has assisted Senior Advocates before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and various High Courts, and has over three years of academic teaching and research experience.

Ms. Jakhmola is the Founder of Legally Bharat, a legal awareness initiative, and a recipient of the Women Mentor of the Year award. She has delivered keynote addresses, conducted legal awareness workshops, served as a judge in moot court competitions, and has several publications in SCOPUS, ABDC, and UGC CARE-indexed journals, along with multiple published patents.

Eligibility

• The webinar is open to students, academicians, researchers, legal professionals, and individuals interested in cyber law, cybersecurity, and digital governance.
• Participants from all academic disciplines and professional backgrounds are eligible to attend.
• There is no restriction on age, institution, or prior knowledge of cyber laws.

Participation Details

• Mode of Conduct: Online (Google Meet)
• Date: 20 January 2026
• Time: To be notified through official communication
• Registration Fee: No registration fee is applicable

Certification

Certificates of participation shall be issued to all participants who attend the webinar and duly submit the feedback form at the conclusion of the session.

Registration Link

Click Here to Register.

Contact Info

In case of any query, kindly contact:

Rakesh Bhadoria- Convenor, AOC | 91-9557044773                                                                                 

Gungun Ajay Khursel- Co-Convenor, AOC |✆+91-9623687592