THETHIRTYSEVENTH ALLINDIACRIMINOLOGYCONFERENCE OF THEINDIANSOCIETYOFCRIMINOLOGY 28thFebruaryto2ndMarch2014

RAJIVGANDHINATIONALUNIVERSITYOFLAW,PUNJAB
Sidhuwal,BhadsonRoad,Patiala147001 CityCampus:MohindraKothi,MallRoad,Patiala Ph.:01752050094,Fax:01752304189 Email:info@rgnul.ac.in,Website:www.rgnul.ac.in

Dear Delegate, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab (RGNUL) at Patiala is hosting the Thirty-Seventh All India Criminology Conference of the Indian Society of Criminology (ISC), in collaboration with the Institute of Correctional Administration, Chandigarh at RGNUL Campus, Sidhuwal, Bhadson Road, Patiala, from 28th February to 2nd March, 2014. On behalf of the Indian Society of Criminology and the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab we have the pleasure of inviting you to this conference. ABOUT RGNUL Established in 2006 at Patiala under Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006, the RGNUL is the premier institution in Punjab, promoting excellence in higher education. The University is dedicated to provide holistic legal education and to promote quality research in law and allied disciplines. Over the years, it has addressed a large number of contemporary social issues and invested a lot of innovative thinking in its instructional and research programmes. Towards this, it always welcomes collaboration with reputed institutions and organisations so as to build a platform for interchange of ideas on vexed social issues and problems confronting the society. RGNUL has happily associated itself with the ISC in organising its annual conference. Among others, it would provide a forum to deliberate on salient facets of crime and criminal justice system with valuable contributions coming from eminent criminologists, legal luminaries and social scientists. INDIAN SOCIETY OF CRIMINOLOGY Indian Society of Criminology (ISC) was established in the year 1970 with the objectives of advancing the study and application of Criminology and allied sciences for the betterment of society and for facilitating co-operation among those interested in the prevention and control of crime. Within a short period, it grew into a pioneering national organization, largely due to the efforts of its dedicated founding members. Consistent with the multidisciplinary character of Criminology, the Society has attracted, over the decades, multitudes of criminologists, psychologists, sociologists, judges, lawyers, police officers, correctional officers, forensic scientists, social workers and others who are interested in understanding the crime phenomenon, who endeavour for crime prevention and who have a stake in having a crime-free society, Needless to mention, the membership of the ISC comprises professionals both from India and abroad. Focusing on social issues and problems including the problems of juvenile delinquency and crime, the ISC undertakes a slew of activities. It publishes a Newsletter and the Indian Journal of Criminology. Periodically, it organises public lectures and state-of-art training programmes. Further, it identifies and confers awards on those academicians and practitioners in the country who make distinguished contribution to Criminology. As an offshoot, ISC annual conferences, which are held in different parts of the country, are well-attended. THE THIRTY-SEVENTH ISC CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES OF THE CONFERENCE The present society, characterised by scientific and technological advancement, has come to have entirely new forms of interactions and activities within the society. Doubtless, these have led to a marked improvement in the quality of life and to overall development and growth in the society. But at the same time, such advancements have caused several new challenges, which call for proper and immediate attention and societal response. In the recent past, several developments have come about, at such a fast pace, that law and other regulatory frame work appear to be out of place or even inadequate. In the context of criminal law, there is a pressing need to devote a concerted attention and to observe and understand different facets of such developments. Assuredly, meaningful and effective measures are required to be adopted in law and the criminal justice processes at different levels. The Thirty-Seventh ISC Conference will focus on prominent social issues and priority crime problems. The main theme and sub-themes of the Conference will be:

Main Theme "Crime, Criminology and Criminal Justice: A Relook in the Present Scientific and Technological Era" Sub Themes

Community, Culture and Prevalence of Crime. Change in Crime and Crime Pattern in the Present Scientific and Technological era. Complexities in Cross Border Crimes and Criminality. Changing Profile of Criminals and Increasing Predicaments of Victims. Crime Control, Prevention and Treatment. Contemporary Crime Discourse and Depiction
Crime and Technology

At this conjuncture, it would be proper and desirable to delineate the relevance and significance of the stipulated sub-themes of the Conference. (i) Increasing population, poverty, ignorance, illiteracy, corruption, socio-economic disparities, communal and caste tensions are unabatedly besetting the society. Furthermore, we are also witnessing some sort of transformation of society from closed and conservative mode to open and more liberal form. Extensive urbanisation, population mobility and migration, emergence of nuclear family-groups, increasing consumerism, race for instant affluence etc., are some of the other criminogenic factors that have a direct bearing on the ever increasing sense of insecurity and mounting crime rates. Add to this, the unending chain of scams and scandals at different levels, though often ignored by the common man, are seriously jeopardising the social development and social stability. Hence, the sub-theme is entitled , Community, Culture and Prevalence of Crime.' Criminal tendency and behaviour are profoundly influenced by societal norms and traditions. On the other hand, in recent times, various social, economic and political changes have taken place which have radically altered the nature and magnitude of crime, causing conditions of confusion and chaos in society, and posing serious challenges in law-enforcement. This is what the sub-theme 'Change in Crime and Crime Pattern in the Present Scientific and Technological Era' intends to focalise. Cross border and transnational crimes are now-a-days becoming more and more frequent and complex with the involvement of individuals and groups operating from distant, often remote, locations across the globe and using advanced techniques and tools. Such activities range from serious crimes affecting individuals, society, national security and also posing grave economic threats. Border states like Punjab are often 'happy hunting ground' for such crimes. The sub theme 'Complexities in Cross Border Crimes and Criminality' is likely to generate an incisive discussion from regional and international perspectives. The sub theme 'Changing Profile of Criminals and Increasing Predicaments of Victims,' aims to underline the emergence of 'newer' types of law-violators. They include persons in authority, otherwise powerful and influential, organised groups, professionals, corporates and the like. Besides this sub theme also aspires to look into the plight of the victims of these crimes, their situation and circumstances along with their role and status in the present day criminal justice system. New and newer strategies are called for to effectively prevent, control and handle present day crimes. Law enforcement and investigating agencies need to upgrade their skills and capabilities to deal with 'modern' crimes. Further, we need to re-visit existing policies for the treatment of offenders and of those who come in conflict with law. The sub-theme is entitled, 'Crime Control, Prevention and Treatment', aims to bring into focus these are related issues and sets out a road-map for the criminal justice system. In very society, the occurrence of crimes, especially of heinous crimes, evokes shock and affects the psyche, individually and collectively. At times it produces reflections and reactions from the civil society which among others expose inadequacies in the legal framework as well as in law-enforcement. Such views and ideas could be either well-articulated or vague; yet they may well not, and should not, be ignored. Moreover, in the light of popular perceptions or reactions of the civil society, different sectors of criminal justice system ought to be accordingly reviewed and, if needed, modified. The sub-

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theme, 'Contemporary Crime Discourse and Depiction', provides a fertile forum, ventilate aforementioned societal and legal concerns. (vii) In the present day scenario technology has immensely influenced every human activity. Whereas it has brought in efficiency and accuracy in almost every profession, it is also equally available to the criminal to adopt new means and methods in their criminal designs and activities. There is a need to have separate deliberation on different facets of new developments in the relation to crime under the sub-theme 'Crime and Technology'. The description given in the sub-theme is suggestive only. The contributors may choose any topic for the presentation within the broader scope of the Main Theme and relevant to the respective sub-theme.

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SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACT Members the ISC and delegates to the Conference are welcome to share their ideas and present paper on any sub-theme of their choice. Initially, they would submit 'abstract' which will be followed by the submission of the full-length paper. The abstract should be limited to about 500 words and will describe the general theme and objectives of the paper and methodology, findings and conclusions. Also, the abstract should provide following details: (1) Title of paper and the relevant Sub-theme; (2) Name of the author(s); (3) Author Affiliation; (4) Brief bio-data of the author(s); and (5) Contact Details. Please send the Abstracts at email 37iscc@rgnul.ac.in or to Professor (Dr.) G.I.S. Sandhu, Organising Secretary, Thirty-Seventh ISC Conference, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, Sidhuwal, Patiala -147 001. SUBMISSION OF PAPER The author(s) whose abstracts is accepted for presentation in the Conference are required to submit their fulllength papers on or before the deadline through E-mail at: 37iscc@rgnul.ac.in, which would greatly facilitate wider dissemination of their paper/ideas. IMPORTANT DATES Last Date of Submission of Abstract Intimation of Acceptance of Abstract Registration Latest Submission of Full Paper ISC BEST RESEARCH PAPER AWARD The Indian Society of Criminology awards one Gold Medal and one Silver Medal for best research papers in the field of Criminology. The paper should be a scientific empirical study carried out during February 2009 to December 2013 by a young students and scholar below 35 years of age (more details of this award may be from the Secretary of ISC). The papers for this award are to be sent to the Secretary, ISC either by post or by email (Email: iscprograms@gmail.com) on or before 16th December 2013. The postal address is: The Secretary, Indian Society of Criminology, Department of Criminology, University of Madras, Chennai 600 005. REGISTRATION FEE Category Delegates Students /full time research scholars After 25 January, 2014 *`2000/1200/(inclusive of three days accommodation ie. 27th and 28th February and 1st March 2014) Foreign Delegates *US$*150 *US$200 (on or before 25th January, 2014) (After 25th January, 2014) Accompanying Person *`500/*`800/*(Excludes accommodation charges and includes three working lunches and two dinners) On or before 25 January, 2014 *`1500/1000/- (inclusive of three days accommodation ie. 27th and 28th February and 1st March 2014) : : : : 31 December, 2013 16 January, 2014 30 January, 2014 10 February, 2014

ACCOMMODATION The RGNUL has limited in-house accommodation at its campus which will be allotted on first-come-and-firstserved and on chargeable basis, as mentioned below. The remaining delegates, if any, are to be accommodated in the Patiala city hotels and guest-houses on advance booking / intimation.
S. No. 1 2. 3 Name of the Guest House / Hotel and Address with website RGNUL Guest House Sidhuwal Campus, Patiala RGNUL Guest House City Campus, Patiala The Garden Resort Rajbaha Road, Paiala Ph.: 0175-5003300, 5003311 The Narain Continental The Mall, Patiala www.hotelnarain.com Ph.: 0175-2212846, 2227122 Hotel Mohan Continental Opp. Head Post Office Patiala Ph.: 0175-3294877, 5005543 Hotel Godwin Opp. Gandhi Lake, The Mall Patiala Ph.: 0175-2217373, 09878827373 Distance from the conference venue 0 km 10 km 10 km Rate per night for the conference delegates Rs. 500 per person (on sharing basis) -doDouble Room = Rs. 2100 Delux Room=Rs. 1800 Double Room= Rs. 1675 Delux Room = Rs. 1875 Contact person or mode of booking info@rgnul.ac.in -doVia Phone

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MODE OF PAYMENT The registration fees including the accommodation charges are to be paid by demand draft drawn in favour of The Thirty-Seventh All India Criminology Conference, RGNUL, Punjab, payable at Patiala. Completed registration form to be sent to Professor (Dr.) G.I.S. Sandhu, Organizing Secretary of Thirty-Seventh ISC Conference and Registrar, RGNUL Punjab, Sidhuwal, Bhadson Road, Patiala - 147001. CONVEYANCE There are many options to reach at RGNUL Sidhuwal Campus from Patiala Bus stand and Railway Station by Taxi and Autos. The delegates coming from other States may take their flight to Delhi or Chandigarh. Trains and Bus services are available from Delhi to Patiala and Ambala. Those arriving at Chandigarh and Ambala may take Taxi or Bus to Patiala and it is about one and a half hour journey to Patiala from both of these places. CONTACT The delegates are advised to contact the Organising Secretary for all queries and clarifications at email: 37iscc@rgnul.ac.in and Tel.: 09463328789, 09878068448, +91-175-2050094, Fax: +91-175-2304189. P.S.: It is requested to kindly circulate this amongst Faculty members, Researchers and students etc. Prof. B.B. Pande President, ISC Dr. A. Sivamurthy Chairman,ISC Dr. R. Thilagaraj Vice-Chairman, ISC Dr. S. Latha Secretary, ISC Professor (Dr.) Paramjit S. Jaswal Vice-Chancellor and Patron Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Professor (Dr.) G.I.S. Sandhu Registrar and Organising Secretary Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab

Members Coordination Committee Ms. Abhinandan Bassi Assistant Professor of Law, RGNUL, Punjab Mobile: 09878068448 Mr. Gurneet Singh Assistant Professor of Law, RGNUL, Punjab Mobile: 09463328789

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OF PATIALA CITY

Patiala's sway over the Malwa area extended beyond merely political influence. Patiala was equally the set of religious and cultural life. Educationally, Patiala was in the forefront. Patiala was the first town in this part of the country to have Degree Collage-the Mohindra College-in 1870. The famous printing of Munshi Nawal Kishore was also established here in the seventies of the 19th century. Patiala has had a culture of its own, evolving into a distinct "patialavi" culture. Patiala has also seen evolution of a distinct style of architecture. Borrowing from the Rajput Style, its beauty and elegance are, however, moulded according to the local coloring. With the active patronage of the erstwhile rules of Patiala, a well established style of Hindustani music called the Patiala Gharana came into existence and has held its own up to the present times. This school of music has had a number of famous musicians, many of whom came to Patiala after the disintegration of the Mughal Court at Delhi in the 18th century. At the turn of the century, Ustad Ali Bux was the most renowned exponent of this Gharana. Later his sons, Ustad Akhtar Hussain Khan and Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan achieved world wide fame and brought glory to the Patiala Gharana. This school of music continues to get the patronage of the State though the North-Zone Culture Centre, established at Patiala.

Qila Mubarak Moti Bagh Palace Sheesh Mahal and Museum Government Mohindra College Baradari Gardens Bahadurgarh Fort Kali Mata Temple Dukhniwaran Gurdwara Shahi Samadhan National Institute of Sports (NIS) Mall Road

Places near Patiala : Amristar - Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Durgiana Mandir, Wagha Border Chandigarh - Rock Garden/Sukhna Lake, Pinjore Garden Sirhind - Royal Museum, Fort