Centre for Legal Studies, GCU

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

On 29th August, Dr. Jafreen Haque, Assistant Professor of Centre for Legal Studies, Girijananda Choudhury University has participated as a Judge at 1st Ajmal National Moot Court Competition, 2026 which took place in Hojai, Assam.

31/08/2026

On 29th of August 2026, under the guidance of Dr. Niju Moni Das, HOD and Dean in Charge, the students and the faculties of the Centre for Legal Studies of Girijananda Choudhury University have attended a special lecture organized by the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya where the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court, Justice M. Sundar was the special guest and he deliberated his lecture on "Changes in Legal Landscape: ADR, AI and Commercial Courts". It was an overwhelming experience for the young learners of the Centre for Legal Studies where they could expand their knowledge about ADR, AI and Commercial Courts of India. This august gathering had created a golden pathway for the aspiring minds to thrive in excellence.

28/08/2026

Awareness Programme on Cyber Law, Online Safety and Related Laws

The Centre for Legal Studies, Girijananda Chowdhury University, organised an Awareness Programme on Cyber Law, Online Safety and Related Laws on 27th August 2026 at Bethany’s School, Garchuk. The programme sensitised students about cybercrimes, online fraud, phishing, cyberbullying, account hacking, cyberstalking and responsible digital practices. Dr. Jafreen Haque and Dr. Tahmina Begum Laskar, Assistant Professors of Centre for Legal Studies, GCU, conducted informative sessions on cybersecurity, legal safeguards, digital rights and preventive measures. Students were also guided on reporting cyber incidents through the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal and preserving digital evidence. The programme promoted awareness, caution and responsible digital citizenship among young learners.

24/08/2026

The Centre for Legal Studies of Girijananda Chowdhury University today organized a lecture as a part of the SIP program titled "Legal Education - Prospects and Challenges in Contemporary Era" at the Moot Court Hall of the University campus. The resource person was Dr. Malabika Talukdar, Principal of J.B. Law College. Dr. Niju Moni Das, Associate Professor, Dean in Charge and HOD of the Centre for Legal Studies has extended her welcoming speech and asked the students to learn all the nuances about modern legal education.

The Resource Person emphasized that legal education enlightens the students about the justice system of India, urging the students to build conceptual clarity through textbooks rather than completely relying solely on AI. Highlighting the need to adapt to India's new criminal legal regime, she advocated for clinical legal education, moot court training, interdisciplinary learning, and community outreach.

Addressing key challenges, Dr. Talukdar further
pointed out that the students must focus of enhancing their abilities and skills rather than focusing on the social media. Distractions hinders the deep research legal education and erodes professional ethics. She further pointed out about the digital transformation of legal education and the gap between legal theory and practice. Finally she stated that all the legal learners should value the Morals and Ethics so that they can remain at the Rights and Just path of Justice.

24/08/2026

Students of the B.A. LL.B. and LL.M. programmes of Centre for Legal Studies, Girijananda Chowdhury University attended the One-Day National Workshop on Forensic Science in Investigation and Trial organized by NEF Law College, Guwahati. The workshop provided the students with an enriching academic experience and an opportunity to interact with experts and gain practical insights. Through informative sessions, discussions and exchange of ideas, the students enhanced their understanding of the topics covered during the workshop. Their participation also encouraged academic engagement and broadened their perspectives beyond the classroom. The workshop proved to be a valuable learning experience, contributing to the students’ academic and professional development. Overall, the event was informative, engaging and beneficial for the participating students