Online Certificate Course on Capital Punishment in India by Project 39A at NLUD - Register Now!

The course will consist of live, online lectures conducted on the weekends (Sat-Sun) between September 12 and November 1, 2026. The registration window is open till September 10, 2026.

Project 39A NLUD Capital Punishment course

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12 Aug 2026, 7:21 am

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Project 39A at National Law University, Delhi (NLUD) is organising a two-month online certificate course pertaining to all aspects of the death penalty as it relates to theory and practice.

The course will consist of live, online lectures conducted on the weekends (Sat-Sun) between September 12 and November 1, 2026.

It will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of capital punishment in India, while equipping them with the doctrinal knowledge and practical skills necessary for advisory, litigation, research and policy work in this field.

Capital Punishment remains the most severe and irreversible form of punishment which has undergone significant developments, particularly with the enactment of the new criminal law codes. However, structured, practice-oriented training on the subject remains unexplored.

Why this Course?

Comprehensive coverage: The course covers the theoretical, constitutional, procedural, forensic, comparative and reform dimensions of capital punishment in a single structured programme.
Eminent faculty: The course will bring together various eminent national and internationally drawn faculty members, with subject-matter experts in the field of criminal law and renowned legal practitioners as speakers.
Doctrine and practice, together: Participants gain both the doctrinal knowledge and the practical skills necessary for advisory, litigation, research and policy work in this field.
Hybrid closing session: The course will conclude with a hybrid session delivered by the Executive Director, Project 39A, allowing participants the option to attend either online or in person at NLU, Delhi campus
Flexible weekend format: Live sessions on Saturdays and Sundays, designed to accommodate working professionals and students alike. Recordings accessible for 3 months.

Who Should Enrol?

The program is designed for students from undergraduate and postgraduate courses, legal practitioners, professionals, academics, forensic science students, researchers and for those with a strong interest in the criminal justice system.

Course at a Glance

Duration: 8 weeks; 4 hours/week (Total- 32 hours)
Dates: 12.09.2026 to 01.11.2026
Schedule: Weekends (Saturday- Sunday);
Lecture 05 has been scheduled on Monday, September 21, 2026 (05:30 PM - 07:30 PM), to accommodate a distinguished speaker.
Timings: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM IST (Indian speakers); 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM IST (international speakers)
Attendance: Minimum of 75% to be mandatory
Certificate: Awarded on successful completion of all components, including an online assessment exam to be held on November 1, 2026
Fee: ₹10,000 for all participants
Full course fee must be paid at the time of registration. Fee once paid is non-refundable
Registration Window: August 12 to September 10, 2026

Distinguished Faculty

The course will be conducted by a diverse panel of speakers which includes:

Prof. (Dr.) GS Bajpai (Vice Chancellor, NLUD);
Saurabh Kirpal (Senior Advocate);
Dr. Seema Kaul Singh, Director (ICPS);
Dr. Shailesh Kumar (Royal Holloway, University of London);
Dr. Siddharth Luthra (Senior Advocate);
Rajshekhar Rao (Senior Advocate);
Dr. G K Goswami Founder Director, (UPSIFS);
Sanjiv Sen (Senior Advocate);
Prof. Dr. Anneke Petzsche (University of Bremen, Germany);
Kapil Sankhla (Managing Partner, Sankhla & Associates);
Dr. Pupul Dutta Prasad (IG), BPR&D & Honorary Director, Project 39A;
Shailesh Madiyal (Senior Advocate);
Justice JR Midha (Former Judge, Delhi High Court);
Sanjay Vashishtha, Advocate, Supreme Court of India & Executive Director, Project 39A.