The Pendency of Criminal Litigation in India and Canada: Why the Pandemic Makes It Even More Complicated?

Criminal Prosecution, being one of the procedure involving human rights of several stakeholders, is a Herculean task for the courts. The increasing number of offences, especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic, makes the prosecution stringently delayed. The pendency of Criminal Litigation possesses capabilities to affect not only the victims but even accused persons. It’s psycho-economic impact results into denial of the very basic human rights available to the parties at Proceedings. The situation, though affected across the globe due to pandemic, has somewhat worsened in India and that poses demand to analyse the position and practices of developed nations like Canada. Such deliberations may take place at academic forums, to assess, analyse and implement better practices to ensure Therapeutic Justice to the parties at criminal proceedings. In order to achieve the same,  Unitedworld School of Law, Karnavati University is organising a Webinar titled “The Pendency of Criminal Litigation in India and Canada: Why the Pandemic makes it even more complicated” on July 26th, 2021. The Webinar shall be graced and delivered by eminent dignitaries – Sébastien Lafrance, Public Prosecution Service of Canada, and Prof. (Dr.) Shruti Bedi, Professor of Law, University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University as Panelists.
Participants of the Webinar shall receive E-Certificate on successful attendance of the session and registration. Pre-registration is mandatory to participate and  receive E-certificate of the session.