The Delhi Judicial Reforms Council, NJRC is organizing a discussion on topic ‘Media Trials: Shaping Public Perception and its Impact on the Judiciary’ on 25th of November, 2023.
About the Delhi Judicial Reforms Council:
Delhi Judicial Reforms Council is a part of the National Judicial Reforms Council working under the aegis of the Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI), which is a premier National Business Chamber for Women envisioning Global Impact for Women Entrepreneurs, Businesswomen and Professionals from all walks of life.
Supported by the massive global and influential women’s networks viz. G100, ALL Ladies League (ALL), Women Economic Forum (WEF) and SHEconomy, with 250,000 members and industry leaders worldwide, WICCI drives fundamental changes in governmental policies, laws, incentives and entrepreneurial ecosystems, with a view to robustly encourage and empower women in business, industry and commerce across all sectors and fields. Representing a wide variety of sectors of industry, economy and society, WICCI actively engages the voice of thousands of women entrepreneurs and professionals.
Delhi Judicial Reforms Council aims to:
- Emphasizing on enhancing the legal status of stakeholders within the state, taking a holistic approach to improve their legal rights and standing.
- Prioritizing legal education to promote greater legal awareness. The council’s goal is to empower individuals by equipping them with the knowledge and understanding of legal principles and processes, enabling them to assert their rights effectively.
- Establishing a secure and supportive environment for the unobstructed exercise of these rights. The council is committed to creating a setting where individuals can confidently exercise their rights without fear of threats or hindrances.
- Encouraging active participation in the legal system by motivating individuals to fulfill their responsibilities and duties.
- Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal framework by leveraging the resources and expertise of the judicial system to expedite and strengthen the implementation of reforms.
ABOUT THE DISCUSSION:
Media trials play a significant role in shaping public perception by influencing how people perceive a particular case or individual involved. The impact on the judiciary is that media trials can create pressure, bias, or even prejudice, which may affect the impartiality of the judicial process. It’s an important topic to reflect upon and discuss. The discussion focuses to discover the nexus between media narratives and the legal system.
EXPERT SPEAKER:
The Keynote Speaker of the webinar will be Prof. Dr. Shailendra Kumar Gupta.
Prof. Dr. Shailendra Kumar Gupta is a trailblazing Professor of Law at Banaras Hindu University. Dr. Gupta’s expertise extends beyond academia, spearheading the multidisciplinary Academiqe (now Accademiic) at BHU, hosting over 350 enlightening sessions.
Prof. Gupta, as BHU Legal Aid Clinic’s Executive Director, filed a PIL in Allahabad High Court on inhumane conditions in UP prisons. Ongoing, it led to court directives. He pioneered various initiatives, including legal aid centers, workshops, and summer training. With the Varanasi District Probation Office, he established a center at the Juvenile Home. Prof. Gupta mentored 50+ student volunteers, emphasizing leadership and social service. His research project with Prof. David W. Tushaus on legal aid clinics in India was published in an international law journal.
Prof. Gupta has special interest in public education and advocacy. He is also Member of the Consumer Advocacy Group, Hyderabad which consists of about one thousand public spirited persons from India and abroad. Prof. Gupta is founding trusty of the Just Discourses Foundation Trust, New Delhi.
Prof. Gupta sincerely believes in cherished vision of great Indian civilization which aims to achieve the goal of ‘one earth, one family’.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- E-Certificates shall be sent to the participants on their registered e-mail ids.
- Mode: Online.
- Date: 25th November, 2023 (Saturday)
- Time: 6:00 PM (IST) Onward.
REGISTRATION:
- There is no registration cost or limits, the webinar is open to all Lawyers, Academicians, students, and other stakeholders or persons interested in exploring the realm of dispute resolution.
- Participants need to register on the link: https://forms.gle/tmMXwX9jBVYzWn9g6
- The deadline for registration is 25th November 2023 at 6:00 PM. (IST).
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Email I’d: delhijrc.wicci@gmail.com
Event Coordinators:
VISHAKHA KAUSHIK (President, DJRC): +91 98990 15657
SHREYA SINGH (Vice-President, DJRC): +91 92054 42552
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