3-Day Workshop on Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) by Legal Vidhiya [15 – 17 August 2025]

About Legal Vidhiya

Established in 2021, Legal Vidhiya is a pioneering online ed-tech platform committed to nurturing legal education. Our multifaceted platform offers a comprehensive array of opportunities, including internships, webinars, workshops, and courses, catering to diverse learning needs within the legal domain. Additionally, we provide a platform for individuals to showcase their expertise through article publications, fostering a vibrant community of legal discourse and knowledge exchange.

About the Workshop

Legal Vidhiya proudly presents a focused 3-day workshop designed for law students, legal interns, and professionals to explore the transformative shift in India’s criminal justice framework under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

This workshop will offer a comprehensive understanding of the evolution from IPC to BNS, delve into key substantive changes in offences and punishments, and critically evaluate the practical challenges and philosophical underpinnings of the new criminal code. Participants will engage in interactive sessions, case studies, and open discussions to develop practical insights and critical perspectives.

Day 1: Evolution and Structure of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Session Title: From IPC to BNS – A Shift in Indian Penal Jurisprudence

Topics Covered:

• Need for Criminal Reforms and Objectives behind BNS, 2023
• Constitutional Link
• Key structural changes: Chapter divisions, total number of sections, layout
• Terminology changes and modernization of language
• Comparative analysis: IPC vs BNS (overview)
• Interactive Segment: Q&A on reforms and legislative intent

Day 2: Substantive Changes in Offences and Punishments

Session Title: Understanding Key Offences under BNS – What’s New?

Topics Covered:

• Redefinition of key offences (e.g., Sedition, Mob Lynching, Terrorism)
• Changes in punishments: Introduction of community service, graded punishments
• Gender-neutral provisions and protection of vulnerable groups
• Focus on crimes against women and children
• Insertion of new offences & removal of obsolete provisions
• Interactive Segment: Case study comparisons: IPC vs BNS

Day 3: How much “Bharatiya” is the new Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita? Associated Challenges

Session Title: Way Forward – BNS in Practice

Topics Covered:

• Replacement of Sedition (Section 124A IPC) with Section 150 of BNS – Acts Endangering Sovereignty, Unity, and Integrity
• Accessibility of the law in regional languages and grassroots awareness
• Rights of accused and victims under BNS
• The way ahead: Harmonization with procedural codes (BNSS and BSA)
• Interactive Segment: Open discussion + Mock problem solving

About the Speaker

Harshit Singh Jadoun is an Assistant Professor at the School of Law, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, and also mentors judiciary aspirants through multiple reputed coaching platforms, including Law Sikho. With a deep-rooted passion for legal education, he focuses on simplifying complex legal concepts and bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world legal practice. His primary areas of academic interest include Criminal Law and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), which he approaches with both doctrinal depth and practical understanding.

He earned his B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from Nirma University, Ahmedabad, followed by an LL.M. in Criminal Law from Maharaj Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University, and has qualified the UGC-NET in 2023. His academic journey is complemented by extensive research, with publications in key legal areas such as geographical indications, copyright, patent law, and gender justice. Harshit’s writing reflects a commitment to exploring legal reforms and contemporary issues in law, contributing to both scholarly discourse and policy debates.

Professionally, he has honed his expertise through internships at prestigious institutions such as Fidus Law Chambers, NLSIU Bangalore, Banana IP, and the FICCI IPR Division. These experiences have allowed him to engage with pressing legal issues such as trademark enforcement, domain name disputes, and copyright compliance. A firm believer in mentorship and accessible education, he aspires to shape the next generation of legal professionals with a strong conceptual base, ethical grounding, and a practical understanding of the law.

Workshop Details

• Dates: 15 August to 17 August 2025
• Registration Link: https://rzp.io/rzp/v4NBrjC
• Certificate: E – Certificate of Participation will be awarded to all participants.

For more information contact Mr. Paras Chugh at +91-9782859038 or mail at info.legalvidhiya@gmail.com

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