Centre for Advanced Studies in Criminal Law

RGNUL has established Centre for Advanced Studies in Criminal Law (CASCL) to undertake: advanced study and research in the emerging areas of criminal law; 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 ru...