Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 13: Department of Legal Studies Banasthali Vidyapith today announced the launch of India’s First All Women LL.M in Forensics during the inauguration of Forensic Science Conclave 2025.
The two-day academic extravaganza brought together eminent forensic scientists, legal experts, academicians and students from all over India, making it a milestone in bridging the discipline of forensic science and law. The conclave started with traditional lamp lightning ceremony and Saraswati Vandana recitation.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Prof. Ina Aditya Shastri, Vice Chancellor, Banasthali Vidyapith who delivered welcome address and expressed optimism with preparing women for leadership roles in Forensic and Criminal Laws.
Prof. Harsh Purohit, Dean, Department of Legal Studies gave introductory address of the conclave.
Experts for the two day conclave included Dr. Harsh Sharma, Former Director, FSL, UP; Prof. Adarsh Kumar, Director, FSL, UP and Prof. Anupam Johri, SMS Medical College, Jaipur.
On the first day of the conclave competitions on Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Models and Poster making on forensic evidence were conducted.
Dr. Harsh Sharma delivered an invited talk on the integration of forensic expertise in legal processes while Prof. Adarsh Kumar in his invited talk discussed the significance of forensic evidence in strengthening the justice system through real-world case studies.
The day concluded with an interactive question and answer session and vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Rituja Sharma (Associate Professor) and organizing secretary of the event.
