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Time of India
10-07-2025
- Time of India
CNLU to do socio-legal study on witchcraft persecutions
Patna: Taking strong note of the recent horrifying incident in Purnia district, where five members of a family were burnt alive over witchcraft accusations, the Gender Resource Centre (GRC) of Chhanakya National Law University (CNLU) on Thursday decided to undertake a socio-legal study to assess the effectiveness of the Bihar Prevention of Witch Practices Act of 1999. At a meeting held under CNLU vice-chancellor Faizan Mustafa, the legal experts emphasised the need of studying in detail how gender, caste, class and religion intersect the subject of witchcraft accusations and persecution. Referring to National Crime Records Bureau data (2000-2016), CNLU senior teacher P P Rao pointed out that over 2,500 women were killed on witchcraft charges during the period. He said that a 2023-24 survey revealed that approximately 75,000 women in Bihar face the threat of being labelled as "daayan" (witch), highlighting the need to bridge knowledge gaps through empirical research and foster a society free from gender-based discrimination and violence. Mustafa called for an intensive research on this subject. "Although laws establish the parameters for acceptable conduct within society, their efficacy is often constrained without commensurate shifts in social attitudes, cultural practices and supportive mechanisms. In this context, evidence-based research is crucial in understanding the nuances of social problems and developing effective interventions," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo He added that at the core of witchcraft accusations and persecutions lie fear of evil, intertwined with pervasive gender bias, superstitious beliefs and religion. While laws can provide the framework for change, comprehensive research leading to careful analyses of the underlying social dynamics is necessary for achieving effective and sustainable reform, asserted Mustafa. Director of GRC, Ayushi Dube, said that the proposed study will be as a critical step towards addressing witchcraft-based persecution and fostering gender justice and social reform in Bihar.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Nodal officers to be appointed in every police station to curb crime: DGP
1 2 3 4 Patna: Director general of police (DGP) Vinay Kumar said here on Saturday that at least one police officer from each police station would be made a nodal officer to work in tandem with the representatives of the gram panchayat and gram kutchahary concerned to control crime in the region effectively. Addressing a workshop on the "Role of police in the local govt", organised by the office of the chair professor of panchayati raj at Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) here, the DGP said if petty crimes are nipped in the bud at the local level, more than 80% of crimes would automatically end in the state. He requested the chair professor of panchayati raj to impart training to the inspectors and DSP-level officials regarding the effective functioning of the panchayati raj system. State panchayati raj department's director, Prashant Kumar, stressed the need for training for the elected representatives of the local govt. He said in order to strengthen the panchayati raj system, 8,093 lower division clerks are going to be appointed soon. He pointed out that any common man can lodge a case in gram kutchahary through an online portal. CNLU registrar and panchayati raj chair professor S P Singh, in his welcome address, pointed out that the panchayati raj system originated well before the independence of the country and Bihar is the first state to introduce the concept of gram katchahary under Section 49 of the Bihar Panchayati Raj Act, 1947. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Were So Beautiful Before; Now Look At Them; Number 10 Will Shock You Reportingly Undo Rashmi Kumari and Mithilesh Kumar Roy, representatives of the local govt, also shared their views regarding the functioning of the panchayati raj system in the state. Altogether, 120 representatives of the local govt attended the workshop. CNLU teacher Pratyush Kaushik conducted the workshop. Bihar Sarpanch Association's president Amod Kumar Nirala proposed a vote of thanks.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CNLU prof ranked among world's top 10 legal scholars
Patna: Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) adjunct professor Nehaluddin Ahmad, who also serves as a senior professor at Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA) in Brunei, has secured a prestigious position in the 2025 edition of the AD Scientific Index. He has been ranked 10th globally in the field of law and legal studies. CNLU registrar S P Singh said Ahmad has also been ranked number one in all of Asia. In recognition of his outstanding academic contributions, he received the prestigious Teacher Excellence Award (Anugerah Guru Cemerlang) in 2024 from His Majesty the King of Brunei. Ahmad has authored over 300 research articles and more than two dozen books. His work on property law was cited in a 2016 ruling by the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory in Canberra. On the global policy front, his article "Restrictions on Cryptography in India – A Case Study of Encryption and Privacy" was referenced in a European Commission study titled "New Challenges to Data Protection." His 2018 article "Bitcoin: Is it Really Legal? An Overview" (published in the Computer and Telecommunications Law Review, Vol. 24, Issue 3, pp. 59-65) was cited by the European Parliament's Special Committee on Financial Crimes, Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance (TAX3), underscoring his impact in the field of financial regulation and digital currency law. Ahmad's scholarly work has been cited by academics from some of the world's leading institutions, including the University of Oxford, Yale University, University of Cambridge, Cornell University, SOAS University of London, University of Massachusetts, New York University, and the National University of Singapore. His contributions have also been referenced by universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, France, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Turkey, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia and India, said Singh.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CNLU signs pact with UK's Leicester University for LLM programme
Patna: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), based in Patna, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Law School at the University of Leicester, England. The agreement facilitates the admission of CNLU graduates into Leicester's LLM programme. The MoU was signed by CNLU vice-chancellor Faizan Mustafa and Daniel Greco, global partnerships manager, global operations, Future Students Office at the University of Leicester, according to a statement issued by CNLU on Friday. "As per the MoU, students from CNLU admitted to the LLM programme will receive a 30% fee concession at the University of Leicester. Also, CNLU will provide scholarships to support students from economically weaker backgrounds," the statement said. Highlighting the academic stature of its new partner, the university said, "The Law School at the University of Leicester is ranked 11th in the UK for research and has a strong reputation in mooting. It has won the ESU National Mooting Competition five times, more than any other law school in the UK." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Este suplemento pode ser o que falta para seu bem-estar completo AlwaysFit Undo Mustafa expressed optimism that similar partnerships with other international institutions would follow. "We hope to soon establish similar understandings with other foreign universities, paving the way for our graduates to pursue higher studies at leading international institutions," he said. He also envisioned broader collaboration between the two institutions in the years to come. "I hope that Leicester University and CNLU will eventually offer joint degrees and establish regular faculty and student exchange programmes. Such collaborations will also encourage joint research initiatives," he added. Commenting on recent developments in legal education and career preparation, Mustafa said: "With the Supreme Court having reinstated the three-year eligibility rule for Judicial Services examinations, I am now focusing my efforts on opening new avenues for our students. Higher education abroad is one such opportunity. Another major initiative will be the establishment of a Civil Services Academy at CNLU, offering personalised coaching. I want our students, especially those from humble backgrounds, to be able to enter the civil services immediately after graduation as they cannot afford to wait three more years." Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Need action to create safer, healthier environment for adolescent girls in state: Experts
Patna: Policy makers, development planners and academics of the state reviewed and validated the critical evidence supporting investments, reducing child marriage and adolescent pregnancy in Bihar, at a workshop jointly organised by the Gender Resource Centre of Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) here on collaborative dialogue and evidence-based discussions, the workshop on "The Case for Investment in Interventions to Child Marriage and Reduce Adolescent Pregnancy in Bihar" underscored the need for coordinated action to create a safer, healthier, and more equitable environment for adolescent girls across the observed that despite the state's rich cultural heritage and vibrant demographics, alarming statistics from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) depict a sorry state of affairs so far as the growth and development of girl child is concerned. The statistics reveal that Bihar has the second-highest incidences of child marriage in the country, with 40.8% of women married before reaching the legal age of 18. Additionally, the prevalence of adolescent pregnancies continues to be a significant concern, with 11% of girls aged between 15 and 19 are either already mothers or pregnant with their first among those who attended the workshop and shared their experiences included development commissioner, Pratyaya Amrit; social welfare department's secretary, Bandana Preyashi; CNLU's vice-chancellor Faizan Mustafa and others.
