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Navigating the legal landscape: Writs - An Overview & The Constitution of India

Join us for an insightful session on "Writs – An Overview & The Constitution of India", where we delve into the fundamental rights and legal remedies enshrined in the Indian Constitution. This event will provide a comprehensive understanding of writ jurisdiction, types of writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto), and their significance in safeguarding justice.

 

Curriculum/Topics of discussion

Introduction to Writs

Definition of writs, Constitutional provisions: Article 32 (Supreme Court) and Article 226 (High Courts) and Importance of writs in safeguarding fundamental rights

Types of Writs and Their Application 

Habeas Corpus – Protection against unlawful detention, Mandamus – Duty enforcement against public authorities, Prohibition – Preventing judicial overreach by lower courts/tribunals, Certiorari – Judicial review and correction of errors, Quo Warranto – Preventing illegal occupation of a public office and Explanation with real-life examples and landmark case laws

Purpose and Significance of Writs

Ensuring government accountability, protecting citizens from arbitrary actions, Strengthening the rule of law and judicial oversight and Discussion on how writs empower citizens

Practical Aspects

Who can file a writ petition?, Where to file: Supreme Court vs. High Court. Landmark judgments illustrating writ jurisdiction and Q&A session for participant queries

 

Details of the Event/Workshop

Date: Saturday April 19, 2025

Time: 07:00 PM to 08:00PM IST

Platform: Google Meet (Link will be shared via email and WhatsApp with registered participants on the day of event/workshop)

Registration Fee: None

E-Certificate: Only for live participants

 

Speaker

Aungshuman Ghosh is a seasoned legal professional with over 20 years of experience as an Advocate, specializing in litigation and legal advisory services. He has practiced extensively at the Calcutta High Court, Bidhannagar Court, Mayuk Bhaban (Salt Lake), and Barasat Judges' Court.

Currently serving as an Empanelled Advocate for Punjab National Bank (PNB) and Central Bank, he has also held senior legal positions, including Senior Legal Advisor at Bharat TV Bengali News Channel and Gennext Facility Services Pvt. Ltd. Additionally, he worked as Chief Manager (Law) at Galaxy Assetment Pvt. Ltd.

Academically, he holds an LL.B. from Calcutta University and an LL.M. in Criminology from Brainware University.

Beyond legal practice, he contributes to academia as an Assistant Professor at Kingston Law College under W.B.S.U.

He is actively engaged in legal and social advocacy, currently serving as Vice President of C.P.D.R. (India), Legal Advisor & Assistant Secretary of C.P.D.R. West Bengal, and President of the District Committee (24 Pgs North, C.P.D.R. WB). An Enrolled Member of the West Bengal Bar Council, he is also an Associate Member of the Barasat Press Club.

 

Certification      

The Certification will be issued from Indian Institute of Industrial and Professional Studies. The Certificate will bear ISO 17024: 2012 (Conformity assessment) and ISO 9001:2015 (quality management system) Certification. For verification of Email can be written to admin@iipsindia.net

 

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