Naksh Foundation, in academic partnership with the Faculty of Law, Manipal University Jaipur and the School of Law, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, is organising an Advanced Certificate Course on Cybercrime & Digital Justice from August 17–23, 2026. Interested participants may register by August 14, 2026.
About the Faculty of Law, Manipal University Jaipur
Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) offers a comprehensive range of law programmes, including B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.B., LL.M., and Ph.D. The institution places a strong focus on academic excellence, experiential learning, and professional development.
About the School of Law, PDEU
The School of Law at Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Gandhinagar, is a Bar Council of India-approved institution committed to providing quality legal education through an innovative, interdisciplinary, and experiential learning approach. The School aims to develop competent legal professionals, ethical leaders, and socially responsible citizens equipped to address emerging legal challenges in national and global contexts.
About Naksh Foundation
Naksh Foundation is a Section 8 non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting legal aid, legal literacy, and cybercrime awareness across India. Through its flagship initiative, Project CyberShield, the Foundation conducts workshops, awareness campaigns, and community outreach programmes to educate students and citizens about their legal rights, digital safety, and access to justice.
About the Advanced Certificate Course
The Advanced Certificate Course on Cybercrime & Digital Justice examines cybercrime, digital justice, AI-assisted offences, digital evidence, data protection, platform accountability, and emerging AI governance.
The course will examine these subjects under Indian laws, including:
- Information Technology Act, 2000
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Course Objectives
The course seeks to:
- Examine cybercrime and emerging threats.
- Analyse India’s legal framework.
- Understand digital evidence and investigations.
- Explore artificial intelligence and cyber offences.
- Assess privacy, data protection, and platform accountability.
- Examine digital justice.
- Evaluate the future of cyber governance.
Course Structure
The Advanced Certificate Course will comprise the following seven modules:
- Module I: Conceptual Foundations
- Module II: Legal Framework
- Module III: Digital Forensics
- Module IV: AI & Emerging Technologies
- Module V: Data Protection
- Module VI: Digital Justice
- Module VII: Cyber Governance
Eligibility
The course is open to:
- Students
- Research scholars
- Faculty members
- Academicians
- Lawyers
- Working professionals
Registration Fee
- Students and Research Scholars: ₹500
- Faculty Members, Advocates, and Professionals: ₹750
Assessment and Certification
The assessment will consist of 30 multiple-choice questions.
Participants must secure a minimum of 50% marks in the assessment and maintain at least 75% attendance to qualify for certification.
Participation Guidelines
- Participants are expected to join the sessions at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
- Participants must maintain punctuality throughout the programme.
- Attendance will be monitored daily.
- Participants must attend the sessions regularly to become eligible for the certificate of participation or completion.
Important Dates
- Last Date to Register: August 14, 2026
- Course Duration: August 17–23, 2026
- Assessment: August 24, 2026
- Certificate of Completion: August 31, 2026
How to Register?
Interested and eligible participants may register through the link provided below.
Click here to register for the Advanced Certificate Course
Contact
- Ms. Hiteshi Agarwal [Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Manipal University Jaipur]
Contact: 7790878406 - Mr. Arpan Verma [Assistant Professor of Law, School of Law, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar]
Contact: 9685401222 - Adv Rashi Bhatia [Executive Director, Project CyberShield, Naksh Foundation]
Contact: 9001294904 - Adv. Rishabh Singh [Managing Director, Project CyberShield, Naksh Foundation]
Contact: 8750510387
