JOIN 8 WEEKS ADVANCED CERTIFICATE COURSE ON NEW CRIMINAL LAWS PRACTICE AND DRAFTING
INSTRUCTED BY INDIA'S LEADING CRIMINAL LAW PRACTITIONERS, AORs, SUPREME COURT ETC.
Ashish Dixit
Criminal Lawyer
Central Government Standing Counsel for Delhi High Court at Ministry of Law & Justice
Anuj Kapoor
Advocate on Record
Supreme Court of India
Shriya Maini
Advocate on Record
Supreme Court of India
BCL (Oxon) & Salve Scholar
Siddarth Agarwal
Advocate on Record
Supreme Court of India
Master the Art of Criminal Litigation and Drafting with Expert Guidance!
The Indian judicial system, a cornerstone of law and order, relies heavily on criminal litigation. This essential pillar tackles offences against the state and society, safeguards individual rights, and ensures justice in a diverse and populous nation like India.
Criminal litigation is where the stakes are highest, involving the prosecution and defense of those accused of crimes. Yet, mastering its complexities can be daunting. Success in this field hinges on three core elements: a deep understanding of criminal statutes and case law, exceptional advocacy skills, and superior drafting abilities.
Do you aim to become a proficient Criminal Litigation Lawyer?
To thrive in criminal litigation, you must:
- Understand Criminal Laws and Procedures: Gain a profound knowledge of criminal statutes and case law.
- Develop Persuasive Advocacy Skills: Construct compelling arguments for prosecution or defense.
- Master Legal Drafting: Draft precise and effective legal documents.
Our 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.
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implemented in India on July 1, 2024, which offer better protection for victims and ensure fair trials and updated outdated laws to reflect current realities and ensure equitable treatment.
Course Highlights:
- In-depth Coverage: Comprehensive understanding of criminal procedures from initial charges to post-conviction appeals.
- Practical Training: Master the art of drafting key legal documents such as charges, motions, bail applications and appeals.
- Strategic Insights: Develop real-world strategies for defence and prosecution
- Leading Experts: Interact and build a network with experts having decades of experience in criminal litigation practice.
In the past, Bettering Results has taught more than 20,000 practicing advocates, law students, IAS Officers, in-house counsel, CA, CS etc. with our practical legal training courses & workshops. Bettering Results recently forged partnerships with prominent institutions/ companies such as LBSNAA, Mussoorie (IAS Training Academy), Government of India, NLSIU, Bangalore, CNLU, Patna, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, Thermax Limited, Manupatra, VIPS Delhi, among others. BR stands as a beacon of practical legal education.
Course Structure:
- Duration: 8 Weeks
- Schedule: Live sessions every Saturday and Sunday starting from October 19, 2024.
- Hands-On Practice: Engage in practical exercises such as drafting of charges, defence pleadings, and various applications.
You will have the opportunity to learn LIVE with these experts and solve all your queries. Along with that, you will have access to recordings of live sessions, practice exercises, career guidance sessions, and so much more.
Embark on this advanced course to sharpen your skills, gain critical insights, and become adept at navigating the complexities of criminal litigation. Secure your spot today and take a significant step towards advancing your career in criminal law.
Transform Your Criminal Litigation Practice – Enroll!
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
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:
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Understanding important terms:
– Cognizable and Non-Cognizable Offence
– Bailable and Non -Bailable offences
– Summon and Warrant Cases
– Compoundable and Non-compoundable cases
– Inquiry and investigation
- Key Changes in the BNSS procedure
- Hierarchy of Criminal Courts as per the new law
Module 3:
Miscellaneous offences
- 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 4:
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 5:
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 6:
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 7:
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 8:
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 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:
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
- With Case Studies and Practical Examples
Draftings:
- How to draft and file a bail application?
- How to draft and file an anticipatory Bail?
- How to file a bail bond in court?
Module 11:
Execution, Remission and Commutation of sentences
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- Execution of sentence of Death and imprisonment
- Suspension and remission of sentences
- Mercy petition
- Power of State and Central Government
Module 12:
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 13:
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 14:
Trial Advocacy – Hearing and Final Arguments including Art of Cross Examination, Oral and Written Submission
- Art of Cross Examination – Strategies, tactics and tips
- What questions to be asked
- What questions need not be asked
- How to prepare a Witness for the trial and turn witness hostile
- Oral and written submission
- Lawyer’s Argumentation skills
- Filing of the documents before the court and marking them
Module 15:
Court etiquette and How to find the Relevant Judgments?
- How to apply for the certified copy of the order?
- Using search engines like Manupatra, SCC etc.
- Per Incuriam, Ratio Decidendi and Obiter Dictum
- Career Guidance Session
DURATION: 8 Weeks starting from October 19, 2024
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR ?
- 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.
EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS:
- Weekend Sessions ONLY and manageable with practice, job, college internship, exams etc.
- Live and Interactive Sessions with Experts to provide a conducive classroom environment
- Certificate on Completion of Course
- Career Guidance from the Experts & CV building guidance
- Recorded Video Lectures accessible for 2 Years
- Reading Material as per the module including a list of Landmark cases and comparative analysis of the new laws.
- Assignments and Feedback for the practical application of the learning
- Internship Recommendation to the Top Performers
- Access to Excellent Drafts on the topics covered in the session
- Free Recorded sessions on new criminal laws i.e. BNS & BSA.
FEW PRACTITIONERS WHO HAVE ATTENDED OUR COURSES
Neeraj Kumar Verma
Advocate on Record
Supreme Court
Abhimanyu Tewari
Advocate on Record
Supreme Court
Avni Shrivastav
Senior AssociateKhaitan & Co.
Aushi Sarangi
Deputy Manager
National E Governance Services Ltd.
Sneha Herwade
Independent Practitioner
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