2nd National Lawyers' Parliament Festival
Deliberation on the New Criminal Laws, 2023
The 2nd National Lawyers' Parliament Festival was held on 24th November 2024 at India International Centre, New Delhi, organised by Rajdhani Yuva Sansad. Approximately 500 lawyers and law students from across India gathered to deliberate on the New Criminal Laws, 2023 — one of the most significant legal reforms in India's post-independence history.
The event was graced by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal Ji, Hon'ble Union Minister of Law & Justice, who delivered the keynote address on the transformative potential of the new laws.
Over 1,000 applications were received for participation, reflecting the enormous interest in this landmark legal discussion.
Inaugural & Valedictory Ceremonies
Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal Ji
Hon'ble Union Minister of Law & Justice (Chief Guest)
Shri Ram Niwas Goel Ji
Hon'ble Speaker, Delhi Legislative Assembly
Shri Harsh Malhotra Ji
Union Minister of State, Corporate Affairs
HMJ Chandra Dhari Singh
Hon'ble Judge, Delhi High Court
HMJ Manoj Ohri
Hon'ble Judge, Delhi High Court
HMJ Sachin Dutta
Hon'ble Judge, Delhi High Court
Shri Chetan Sharma
Additional Solicitor General of India
Adv. Piyush Gupta
Chairman, Bar Council of Delhi
The New Criminal Laws, 2023
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) — replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) — replacing the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) — replacing the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Impact on individual rights and civil liberties
- Technology-driven evidence and electronic surveillance provisions
- Bail reform and detention safeguards
- Community service as alternative punishment