NLUD: Online Capital Punishment Course Launched in India

• Project 39A at NLUD is offering a two-month online certificate course on capital punishment in India.
• The course covers various dimensions of capital punishment, including its constitutional, procedural, forensic, comparative, and reform aspects.
• Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of capital punishment, equipping them for advisory, litigation, research, and policy work.
• The course features live online lectures by eminent national and internationally drawn faculty members, with subject-matter experts in criminal law and renowned legal practitioners as speakers.

This comprehensive training aims to equip participants with both theoretical and practical knowledge of capital punishment, covering its constitutional, procedural, forensic, comparative, and reform dimensions.

Project 39A at National Law University, Delhi (NLUD) has launched a two-month online certificate course focused on capital punishment in India. The course will be conducted over weekends from September 12 to November 1, 2026, with live online lectures. This comprehensive training aims to equip participants with both theoretical and practical knowledge of capital punishment, covering its constitutional, procedural, forensic, comparative, and reform dimensions.

Capital Punishment remains a contentious issue in India, with significant developments following the enactment of new criminal law codes. However, despite its severity and irreversibility, structured training on the subject has been lacking. This course seeks to address this gap by providing participants with a deep understanding of capital punishment's theoretical and practical aspects. The course will cover various dimensions of capital punishment, including its constitutional, procedural, forensic, comparative, and reform aspects.

The online certificate course is designed to enhance the advisory, litigation, research, and policy work skills of lawyers and compliance officers. By providing comprehensive training on capital punishment in India, participants will gain both doctrinal knowledge and practical skills necessary for working in this field. The course's hybrid closing session will also offer a unique opportunity for participants to engage with subject-matter experts and renowned legal practitioners.

Lawyers and compliance officers should watch for this new online course, which provides comprehensive training on capital punishment in India, including theoretical and practical aspects, to enhance their advisory, litigation, and policy work skills.

Source: Original reporting via Project 39A at National Law University, Delhi (NLUD)