About the Delhi Judicial Reforms Council
Delhi Judicial Reforms Council is a part of the National Judicial Reforms Council working under the aegis of the Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI), which is a premier National Business Chamber for Women envisioning Global Impact for Women Entrepreneurs, Businesswomen, and Professionals from all walks of life.
Supported by the massive global and influential women’s networks viz. G100, ALL Ladies League (ALL), Women Economic Forum (WEF), and SHEconomy, with 250,000 members and industry leaders worldwide, WICCI drives fundamental changes in governmental policies, laws, incentives, and entrepreneurial ecosystems, with a view to robustly encourage and empower women in business, industry and commerce across all sectors and fields. Representing a wide variety of sectors of industry, economy, and society, WICCI actively engages the voices of thousands of women entrepreneurs and professionals.
About the Discussion
The Supreme Court’s landmark decision on January 8, 2024, in the Bilkis Bano case is a pivotal victory for justice. Nullifying the Gujarat government’s leniency towards 11 convicts involved in her 2002 gangrape and family’s murder during the riots, it establishes a crucial precedent for human rights protection. Join us for a detailed discussion on this legal milestone, featuring insights from the victim’s advocate- the person who’s behind this historic win, exploring its implications for human rights advocacy and the broader legal landscape.
- Mode: Online
- Date: 26th January, 2024 (Friday)
- Time: 5:00 PM (IST) Onwards.
Expert Speaker
The Keynote Speaker of the webinar will be Advocate Shobha Gupta.
Shobha Gupta is a seasoned legal professional with 25 years of practice in the Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench, and 23 years in the Supreme Court. Specializing in diverse legal domains such as PILs, Constitutional cases, civil disputes, criminal matters, and more, she has represented notable entities like the Rajasthan State Electricity Board and National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. With over 16 years as the Standing Counsel of the National Human Rights Commission, she has also served as Panel Lawyer for various government organizations.
Advocate Shobha Gupta is the founder of “FLAG- Free Legal Aid Group,” providing free legal aid to juveniles, and “We the Women of India” (WWI), focusing on women’s rights. Notably, she recently secured a landmark victory in the Bilkis Bano case, challenging the remission granted to her convict. Recognizing her exemplary legal contributions, she was conferred with the prestigious title of Senior Advocate by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on January 19, 2024, ranking No. 2 among the 53 lawyers honored. Shobha Gupta’s extensive legal expertise, commitment to human rights, and advocacy for women’s rights mark her as a distinguished legal practitioner.
Prizes
E-certificates shall be sent to the participants.
Registration Procedure
- There is no registration cost or limits, the webinar is open to all Lawyers, Academicians, students, and other stakeholders or persons interested in exploring the realm of dispute resolution.
- The deadline for registration is 25th January 2024 at 6:00 PM. (IST).
Click Here to Register.
Contact Information
Email I’d: delhijrc.wicci@gmail.com
Event Coordinators:
- Vishaka Kaushik (President, DJRC): +91 98990 15657
- Shreya Singh (Vice-President, DJRC): +91 92054 42552
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