CGC Jhanjeri’s Chandigarh Law College Successfully Concludes One-Week Faculty Development Program on
Chandigarh Law College, a constituent of CGC Jhanjeri, in collaboration with Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, has successfully concluded its first One-Week Thematic Faculty Development Program (TFDP) on “Understanding the Paradigm Shift and Evolving Contours in New Criminal Legislation.” The academic initiative was organised in hybrid mode and witnessed enthusiastic participation from law faculty members, research scholars, and legal professionals from across India.
The program was inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of HPNLU, as Chief Guest. Prof. (Dr.) S.D. Sharma from SSJ University, Almora, delivered the keynote address. The sessions were further enriched by the presence of esteemed legal scholars and dignitaries; Prof. (Dr.) Sharanjit Kaur (Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala); Prof. (Dr.) Pooja Jaiswal (Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat); Prof. Asad Malik (Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi); Dr. Zubair Ahmed Khan (Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi); Prof. (Dr.) Vageshwari (Delhi University); Prof. (Dr.) Afzal Wani (IILM University, Greater Noida); Advocate Pratham Sethi (Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh); Dr. Bhanupratap Singh (Lucknow University); and Prof. (Dr.) G.K. Goswami (Retd. IPS), Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science, Lucknow.
Prof. (Dr.) J.P. Yadav, Director of Chandigarh Law College under CGC Jhanjeri, played a pivotal academic and administrative role throughout this comprehensive program. Over the course of one week, participants engaged deeply with critical subjects related to the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). The program’s sessions covered vital topics such as the philosophical foundations of justice, policing reforms, digital evidence, victim-centric jurisprudence, curriculum reforms, and the role of forensic science in modern law enforcement.
Each interactive session was designed to bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world legal practice, equipping educators with insights and tools to keep pace with India’s evolving criminal justice system.
The valedictory session was graced virtually by Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur. A renowned scholar of international law and human rights, Prof. Sinha shared thought-provoking reflections on academic leadership and its role in strengthening legal education and justice delivery in India.
The successful culmination of this Faculty Development Program reaffirms CGC Jhanjeri’s commitment to advancing legal education, fostering collaborative academic exchange, and empowering faculty members to contribute meaningfully to the nation’s progressive criminal law framework. This milestone event further strengthens CGC Jhanjeri’s vision of nurturing competent, informed, and socially responsible legal professionals for New India.
