About CRCJ
The Centre for Research in Criminal Justice (CRCJ), MNLU Mumbai, serves as a premier Centre advancing research and scholarship in criminal law, criminology, and human rights in India. Its key objectives include enhancing the effectiveness of the criminal justice system, conducting in-depth legal research, and disseminating findings to influence policy and practice. CRCJ actively organizes educational programs, seminars, and outreach initiatives to foster engagement and discussion within the legal community.
About MNLU Mumbai
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai (MNLU Mumbai) is a prestigious legal education institution in India. Established in 2014, it operates as an autonomous law school, following the model of other National Law Universities in the country. Situated in Mumbai, a bustling metropolis, MNLU Mumbai offers a conducive environment for learning and growth.
MNLU Mumbai primarily focuses on providing high-quality legal education to its students. The university offers a five-year integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (BA LLB) program, enabling students to pursue a comprehensive study of law alongside other disciplines. Additionally, MNLU Mumbai provides postgraduate programs like Master of Laws (LLM), doctoral studies (Ph.D.) and postgraduate diplomas for those interested in specialized legal research and academia. The institution is committed to promote legal knowledge, ethical values, and the rule of law, aligning with the principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
About MNLUM CLR
The MNLUM Criminal Law Review is restructuring to form a premier platform for disseminating criminal law with a student-run, peer-reviewed process, followed by insights and approval from an advisory board consisting of reputed advocates, academic scholars and associates/partners in these fields. The platform promotes and advances national and comparative research and scholarship in the area of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice, Criminology, Victimology, Gender and Violence, Prison reform and Sentencing and Human Rights. Additionally, the blog is open to any topic that satisfactorily explores the intersection of any field with criminal law.