CMR University and Into Legal World Launch Advanced Certificate Course on Comparative Criminal Procedure

Bangalore, March 26, 2025

CMR University’s School of Legal Studies, in collaboration with Into Legal World Institute, has announced the launch of an 8-week Advanced Certificate Course on Comparative Criminal Procedure. This course aims to provide legal students and professionals with a global perspective on criminal procedural law, comparing legal frameworks across different jurisdictions.

A Prestigious Collaboration

The School of Legal Studies, CMR University, established in 2003, has consistently ranked among the top law schools in India. Known for its excellence in moot court competitions, debates, and legal research, the institution is committed to training future legal professionals.

Into Legal World, a unit of Parivritt Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., is a recognized initiative under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Uttar Pradesh Electronics Corporation Ltd. (UPLC). It is also a part of the Skill India Initiative, promoting legal education and professional training.

About the Course

This comparative criminal procedure course is designed to explore the procedural aspects of criminal law in common law, civil law, Islamic law, and customary law traditions. Participants will gain insights into how different legal systems handle criminal investigations, trials, sentencing, and appeals.

The course is structured into seven modules, covering:

• Introduction to Criminal Procedure (Adversarial vs. Inquisitorial systems)
• Legal Framework and Institutions (Judiciary, Prosecution, Rights of Accused)
• Pre-Trial Processes and Investigation (Arrest, Bail, Evidence Collection)
• Trial Process and Evidentiary Standards (Bench vs. Jury Trials, Witness Protection)
• Sentencing and Punishment (Death Penalty, Retributive vs. Restorative Justice)
• Appeals and Post-Conviction Remedies (Hierarchy of Courts, Clemency Powers)
• Comparative Study of Global Criminal Procedures (India, US, UK, France, Germany, China, Japan)

Who Should Enroll?

The course is open to:

• Law students (including LL.M.) and recent graduates
• Junior and mid-level legal practitioners
• Paralegals and legal assistants
• Legal educators and academicians
• Anyone interested in criminal law

Faculty Experts

Participants will be mentored by leading legal professionals, including:

• Ritwik Kumar Mittal, Advocate, Supreme Court of India, Formerly with Enforcement Directorate, Ministry of Finance
• Adv. Akshat Srivastava, AOR, Supreme Court of India, with 10+ years of experience in Criminal and Constitutional Law
• Adv. Ashutosh Shukla, Advocate, Supreme Court & Allahabad High Court, with 20 years of experience in Trial and High Court litigation
• Adv. Arvind Gupta, AOR, Supreme Court, Executive Member, AIBA-NCDRC, with over 20 years of experience
• Adv. Eshan Kumar Gupta, Practicing at Allahabad High Court and Lucknow Trial Courts, expert in Criminal and White-Collar Crime cases

Course Mode and Timings

• Online live classes
• Duration: 4-8 weeks (30 classes)
• Start Date: April 1, 2025
• Class Timings: 8:00 PM IST

Certification and Benefits

Successful candidates will receive a Certificate of Completion jointly issued by CMR University, Bangalore, and Into Legal World Institute. The certificate will be awarded to participants with at least 50% attendance and a minimum of 50% marks in the examination.

Additional benefits include:

• Access to high-quality SMART Notes
• Freelance project assistance
• Recorded lectures for future reference
• Internship and placement sessions after course completion

Course Fees and Discounts

• For students: ₹3000 (LawBhoomi Price: ₹2000) – 33% off
• For professionals: ₹3500 (LawBhoomi Price: ₹2000) – 28.5% off

Last Date to Enroll

March 31, 2025

How to Enroll?

Interested candidates can enroll by clicking the official registration link provided by CMR University and Into Legal World.

This course presents an excellent opportunity for legal aspirants and professionals to enhance their understanding of global criminal procedures and advance their careers in the field of law.

Enrolment Procedure

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