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ASBM Hosts 5th National Law Conference
The ASBM School of Law at ASBM University held its 5th National Law Conference.
The event focused on the theme of balancing the rights of victims and the accused in the legal system.
Important people like judges, professors, and lawyers attended and spoke about the importance of fairness, justice, and ethical practices in law.
They talked about how the legal system should be sensitive to both victims and the accused, ensuring that justice is not only done but also seen to be done.
The conference included discussions and presentations on current legal challenges and ways to improve the system.
The ASBM School of Law organized its 5th National Law Conference on the theme 'Balancing the Rights of the Victim & the Accused: Legal Challenges'.
Eminent jurists, academicians, legal practitioners, and students participated in the conference.
Biswajeet Pattanayak, Founder and President of ASBM University, highlighted the relevance of legal discourse in a changing socio-legal environment.
Paromita Chattoraj, Professor at National Law University, Odisha, stressed the significance of victim-centric jurisprudence while safeguarding constitutional guarantees for the accused.
Justice V Gopala Gowda and Justice Ananga Kumar Patnaik, former judges of the Supreme Court, emphasized the importance of judicial sensitivity, due process, and fairness in criminal trials.
- Who
- ASBM School of Law, ASBM University, eminent jurists, academicians, legal practitioners, and students
- What
- 5th National Law Conference on the theme 'Balancing the Rights of the Victim & the Accused: Legal Challenges'
- Where
- Bhubaneswar
- When
- Not specified
- Why
- To discuss legal challenges and the balance between the rights of victims and the accused
Key facts
- Event
- 5th National Law Conference
- Theme
- Balancing the Rights of the Victim & the Accused: Legal Challenges
- Organizer
- ASBM School of Law, ASBM University
- Participants
- Eminent jurists, academicians, legal practitioners, and students
- Key Speaker 1
- Biswajeet Pattanayak, Founder and President of ASBM University
- Key Speaker 2
- Paromita Chattoraj, Professor, National Law University, Odisha
- Key Speaker 3
- Justice V Gopala Gowda, former judge of the Supreme Court
- Key Speaker 4
- Justice Ananga Kumar Patnaik, former judge of the Supreme Court
Quotes
Biswajeet Pattanayak
Founder and President of ASBM University
“The challenge before the legal system is to maintain equilibrium without compromising justice.”
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Paromita Chattoraj
Professor, National Law University, Odisha
“A fair trial system must ensure both accountability and compassion.”
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Justice V Gopala Gowda
Former judge of the Supreme Court
“The rights of the victims are as important as those of the accused, and the law and the judicial system should be sensitive to draw a balance between the two.”
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Justice Ananga Kumar Patnaik
Former judge of the Supreme Court
“Justice must not only be done but must also be seen to be done, especially in cases involving vulnerable victims.”
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Sources
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