About WICCI
Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI) is a premier National Business Chamber for Women in India envisioning Global Impact for Women Entrepreneurs, Businesswomen and Professionals from all walks of life. Supported by the massive global networks of ALL Ladies League (ALL), Women Economic Forum (WEF) and SHEconomy, with 250,000 members and supporters worldwide, including 60,000 in India, WICCI drives fundamental changes in governmental policies, laws, incentives and entrepreneurial ecosystems, to robustly encourage and empower women in business, industry and commerce across all sectors and fields.
About the Uttarakhand Legal Rights Consortium
The Uttarakhand Legal Rights Consortium (ULRC), part of the National Legal Rights Consortium (NLRC) of the Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI), is dedicated to legal advocacy, awareness, and assistance. In the past, ULRC has conducted engaging sessions on digital harassment, the Women’s Representation Act, 2023, and a quiz competition on decoding the IT Act.
About the Event
The Uttarakhand Legal Rights Consortium (ULRC) is pleased to invite you to an insightful panel discussion on the transition from the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act to the newly enacted criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).
As legal practitioners, adapt to these transformative changes, this session aims to provide practical insights into courtroom application, procedural shifts, and litigation strategies under the new legal framework.
Meet the Esteemed Panelists
- Prachi Pratap – A seasoned advocate with over a decade of experience, representing clients before the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, and Tribunals such as NGT and NCLAT. A Partner at Pratap & Co., she specializes in civil, criminal, property, and matrimonial cases, advising NRI clients across the US, UK, Ireland, and Australia. A four-time TED speaker and Forbes Legal Powerlist 2021 honoree, she actively promotes legal awareness and gender equity.
- Aadya Antya – A skilled litigation lawyer specializing in constitutional, civil, and criminal law, with experience in Supreme Court, High Courts, and tribunals such as NCLT and RERA.
- Vaibhav Srivastava – A distinguished advocate practicing at the Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), with expertise in business law, criminal law, and human rights. An alumnus of University of Lucknow and NLSIU Bengaluru, he is recognized for his legal awareness initiatives through workshops and international representations.
The session will be hosted by Ms.Ekta Sati and Co-hosted by Pranavi Ayyagri.
Event Details
- Date: 15th February 2025
- Time: 5:30 PM
- Online Event
Register Procedure
Click Here to Register.
Registration Closes: 5:00 PM on 15th February 2025
Contact Info
For further details, feel free to contact us on uttarakhandnlrc@gmail.com.
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