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The Centres of Excellence

CENTRE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES IN CRIMINAL LAW (CASCL)

RGNUL has established a Centre for Advanced Studies in Criminal Law (CASCL) to undertake advanced study and
research in the emerging areas of criminal law, provide professional training including sensitisation on application and
enforcement of criminal law in the fair and coherent manner; research projects independently or in collaboration with
professional organisations at the national and international level; to bring about publications and produce study
material on various aspects of criminal law and to organise seminars, workshops and conferences on contemporary
and significant issues of criminal law. The Centre aims to contribute in the improvement of administration of criminal
justice system as a whole at Regional, National and International levels. The major areas of thrust are to bring about

reforms in the substantive and procedural criminal law in view of the modern crime scenario; development of sound
criminal justice policy and practice; to generate respect for human rights and rule of law in the administration of
criminal justice; training and technical assistance to agencies concerned with administration of criminal justice;
renewal of sentencing policies and correctional systems; revamping justice to the victims of crime legal aid and speedy
disposal of the

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PROSPECTUS 2021