About Presidency University
Presidency University, Bengaluru, a NAAC ‘A’ accredited and globally recognized institution, is a leader in academic excellence, research, and innovation. Established in 2013 by the Presidency Group of Institutions, the University has swiftly evolved into one of India’s most respected higher education destinations. A distinguished faculty of scholars and practitioners nurtures a culture of innovation, critical thinking, and integrity. Every student is encouraged to embrace values of discipline, professionalism, and global responsibility, ensuring they emerge as competent professionals and ethical leaders
About Presidency School of Law
Presidency School of Law (PSOL), Bengaluru, established in 2015, is a premier institution dedicated to delivering rigorous and contemporary legal education while nurturing professionals with competence, integrity, and leadership. The school offers a wide spectrum of programmes, including five-year integrated undergraduate honors degrees- B.A.LL.B.(H) & BBALL.B. (H) with specialization in Constitutional Law, Business Law, Crime and Criminology, and Intellectual Property Law; postgraduate specializations -LL.M. in IPR and Technology Law, International Law, Criminal Law, Corporate Law, and Constitutional & Administrative Law; and Doctoral research programmes aligned with the evolving demands of the legal profession.
Introduction of the Competition
India’s criminal justice system is increasingly focused on scientific investigation, procedural fairness, and rights-based enforcement. While law schools offer strong theoretical grounding in criminal law and procedure, practical exposure to investigative processes remains limited. The National Crimes Investigation Competition seeks to bridge this gap through an experiential, national-level platform that simulates real-world criminal investigations—from crime scene analysis to evidence evaluation and preparation of an investigation report. The initiative aims to equip law students with practical skills, critical reasoning, and ethical awareness essential to modern criminal justice practice.
Purpose and Rationale
Indian courts have consistently held that defective investigation undermines the administration of justice. With crimes becoming increasingly complex, future legal professionals must understand investigative methods, forensic principles, and procedural safeguards. The Competition addresses this need by introducing hands-on investigative learning into legal education, integrating forensics with criminal procedure, fostering investigative and litigation-oriented thinking, exposing students to real-world challenges such as evidentiary gaps and procedural lapses, and promoting interdisciplinary learning across law, forensics, and criminology. Through realistic case simulations, participants gain practical insight into the collection, preservation, analysis, and courtroom testing of evidence.
Objectives
The Competition is designed to:
• Strengthen participants’ understanding of the New Criminal Codes.
• Develop investigative thinking, logical reasoning, and analytical skills.
• Provide exposure to technical aspects such as chain of custody, forensic documentation, and admissibility of evidence.
• Enhance communication and teamwork through coordinated investigative strategies.
• Train students to prepare structured investigation reports capable of withstanding judicial scrutiny.
• Promote professional ethics and a rights-sensitive approach to investigation.
• Create a national platform for interaction among students, legal practitioners, law enforcement officials, and forensic experts.
Format of the Competition
The Competition will be conducted in four stages reflecting core investigative processes:
Preliminary Round – Case File Analysis: Teams analyze a realistic case file to identify issues, inconsistencies, and investigative leads, and submit an investigation strategy.
Crime Scene Simulation: Shortlisted teams examine a mock crime scene, collect and document evidence, and submit a crime scene report.
Witness & Suspect Examination: Teams question simulated witnesses and suspects to assess credibility, identify contradictions, and gather material information ethically.
Final Round – Investigation Briefing: Finalists present a comprehensive investigation file before an expert panel, detailing evidence analysis, legal provisions, and proposed charges.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Competition, participants will:
• Gain practical exposure to real-world criminal investigation processes.
• Develop the ability to analyse evidence and apply legal principles effectively.
• Understand investigative challenges involving accuracy, efficiency, and procedural fairness.
• Enhance drafting, interviewing, presentation, and legal reasoning skills.
• Be better prepared for careers in criminal litigation, prosecution, defense, investigative agencies, and judicial services.
Target Group and Eligibility
The Competition is open to undergraduate and postgraduate law students from recognised universities and law schools across India. Teams shall consist of three members, and prior experience in criminal law or mooting is desirable but not mandatory.
Resource Persons and Jury Panel
The Competition will feature an interdisciplinary panel comprising retired IPS/CBI officers, forensic experts, senior criminal law practitioners, academicians from reputed law universities, and judicial officers (subject to availability). Their collective expertise will ensure authenticity of the simulation and enrich participant learning.
Conclusion
The National Crimes Investigation Competition is a transformative academic initiative that merges legal
knowledge with practical investigative skill-building. By immersing students in realistic crime-solving scenarios, the event aims to nurture competent, ethical, and well-informed future practitioners in the criminal justice system. The Competition aspires to become a flagship national event that inspires innovation and excellence in legal education.
Registration Fee: Rs. 1500/ – Last date is January 25, 2025
Prizes: Winner: ₹50,000 – First Runner-Up: ₹25,000 – Best Investigation Report: ₹15,000 – Special Mention / Best Report: ₹10,000
Contact: FACULTY
Ms. Soyonika Gogoi
Assistant Professor, PSOL
Dr. SMD Azash
Assistant Professor (Senior Scale), PSOL
COORDINATORS
Ms. Pallavi Chhabaria
Assistant Professor, PSOL
CONTACT
+91 9886424192 | +91 9675743595
STUDENT COORDINATORS
Ms. Zuha Samreen – +91 9686875470
Ms. Aayushi Chaudhary – +91 83103 7660
Brochure:
Leave a Reply