Offline Event On Penology and Bail Laws

‘Bail is the rule, and jail is an exception.’

In India, the concept of bail derives from the principle of the right to life and liberty enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution.

However, an average of 5000 people per month remain in jail because they cannot furnish a bail bond, thereby overburdening the country’s prisons.

Does this then defeat the purpose of bail and become an infringement of human rights?

What are the common challenges lawyers face in getting bail for their clients?

What are the latest Supreme Court guidelines on bail and sentencing?

To find the answers and more, join LawSikho Dialogue's offline event on Penology and Bail Laws, where our speaker, Prachi Pratap (Advocate at Supreme Court of India | High Courts | NGT | NCLAT | TEDX Speaker | Forbes Legal Powerlist), will share valuable insights on the topic.

Host: Advocate Utsav Mukherjee {(Lawyer-IP/ Tech/ Commercial; Constitutional Writs (with Singh & Singh Law Firm LLP)}

Date: January 26, 2024

Time: 7 pm to 9 pm

Venue: Statesman House, 4th floor, Near Barakhamba Metro Station, Gate No. 3, Connaught Place, Delhi

Key points for discussion:

• Overview of penology and its relevance in the criminal justice system
• The significance of bail laws in legal practice
• Historical context and evolution of penology
• Correctional systems and sentencing
• Sentencing principles and their connection to rehabilitation and deterrence
• Rehabilitation vs. Retribution
• Balancing rehabilitation and retribution in the context of criminal justice
• Legal perspectives on the purpose of punishment
• Basics of bail
• Criteria for granting bail and considerations by the judiciary
• Types of bail
• Understanding the conditions imposed during the grant of bail
• The alignment of penology and bail laws with fundamental rights
• Recent legal developments
• The role of precedent in shaping bail-related decisions
• Challenges posed by overcrowded prison systems
• Alternative sentencing methods and their implications
• Access to bail: socioeconomic factors
• Ensuring equitable application of bail laws
• Practical considerations
• Strategies for legal practitioners in effectively representing clients in penology and bail matters
• Balancing client interests with societal concerns
• Case studies
• Potential areas for reform in penology and bail laws
• Balancing the need for public safety with the principles of justice
• Emerging trends and innovations in penology and the criminal justice system
• Technological advancements and their impact on correctional practices

NOTE: Once you register and attend the event, you will receive a digital certificate of participation from LawSikho within three days.

Objective: To educate lawyers and law students on how a thorough understanding of penology and bail laws will help boost their careers.