GIFT City Gandhinagar and NFSU School of Law to establish a "Centre of Excellence in Corporate Forensics". NFSU's BBA-LLB (H) offered in the Delhi campus specializes in Corporate Forensics.

https://money.rediff.com/news/market/gift-city-nfsu-partner-for-corporate-forensics-center/13951720240807

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/centre-of-excellence-in-corporate-forensics-to-be-set-up-in-gift-city/article68496868.ece

Chill. Don't mistake a tiger cub for be domestic cat simply because it looks like it in its first few weeks after birth. A tiger cub is still a tiger, albeit a young one. NFSU is not sitting still. You will hear more and more about it in the coming weeks, months, and years. Already in two domains / subject areas, NFSU is getting a higher preference among JEE mains candidates over the older NITs.

That's why NFSU has the following schools covering medico-legal studies, forensic pharmacy, forensic engineering, behavioral forensics, etc. The new laws specifically connect forensic sciences and law. It is far beyond merely being interdisciplinary subjects. Now these domains need to connect (by law). Forensics in the NFSU context doesn't just mean the usual blood sample, and post-mortem but also digital and cyber forensics, corporate and financial forensics, and fraud investigation. It seamlessly connects the upstream and the downstream. These are the specializations available for the two 5-year integrated law programs in Gandhinagar and Delhi. These have been designed factoring in emerging demand from the industry who are keen to grow their legal practices spanning forensic and integrity services. They are keeping a watch on how the government is prioritizing this, and they will shape their services accordingly. Graduates from these programs will have many more options and pathways in addition to "traditional" legal jobs. None of what is happening is happening by accident. A government funding of ₹2254 crores for NFSU is not trivial. See beyond the headline - something is unfolding and it is a game-changer.

From 3 to 4 crime spot visits per day to 80. That's the kind of explosion of demand for forensic investigators are seeing due to new laws effective from 1 July 2024. This is just the start. The biggest beneficiary is the NFSU. With a recent funding of ₹2254 crores, the entire criminal justice in the country system is being transformed. Talking of placements, those graduating from NFSU will have jobs lined up for them both in the government and corporate sectors.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/forensic-sleuths-busy-with-80-spot-visits-under-new-laws/articleshow/111470027.cms

India's new criminal laws - the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act (BNS), Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) - mark a significant step forward for the legal system. The BSA and BNSS are particularly crucial in setting new standards for digital forensic investigations. These new laws, coming into effect next week, will ensure that forensic investigations are tightly into criminal justice, thus completing the loop.

Adopting Global Best Practices:
To ensure the success of these laws, India can benefit from aligning its procedures with international standards like ISO/IEC 27037:2012 for digital evidence identification, collection, and preservation, and NIST SP 800-86 for integrating forensic techniques into incident response.

Enhancing Investigative Standards:
International guidelines such as the SWGDE Best Practices and the ASTM E2916 Standard Guide for Forensic Digital Image Processing can elevate investigative procedures involving digital evidence. The ENFSI Best Practice Manual and the US DOJ's Electronic Crime Scene Investigation guide can also serve as valuable frameworks for India.

Consistency across Jurisdictions:
Adopting international standards like the Canadian Police College's Digital Forensics: Best Practices, Australia's Electronic Evidence Guide, and Singapore's Forensic Science Division Digital Evidence Standard Operating Procedures can ensure consistency in digital investigation practices across different states and regions in India.

Future-proofing Investigations:
By embracing dynamic international standards like the UAE's Dubai Police Cyber Crime Investigation Manual, which is regularly updated to reflect emerging technologies, India can future-proof its digital forensic capabilities and stay ahead of evolving criminal methods.

Conclusion:
The adoption of international standards for digital forensics in India can enhance the credibility and efficiency of the legal system, safeguarding citizens' rights. This proactive approach sets a precedent for international collaboration and knowledge-sharing to propel India's digital forensic capabilities onto the global stage. NFSU will play a central role in enhancing the capability and competence in rolling these out successfully. Therefore the recent funding of ₹2254 crores to NFSU could not have come at a better time.

Are you living on a different planet? Just the three new criminal laws to come into effect from next week will need 33,000 forensic science experts in the ecosystem. Even NFSU's current output will not meet that number.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/india-will-need-90000-forensic-scientists-in-9-years-amit-shah/articleshow/97408206.cms

Link to the collaboration agreement between NFSU and WBNUJS. Note who is the first party and the second party.

https://www.nujs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MOU_NFSU_WBNUJS.pdf

This amount of funding to an academic institution is unprecedented. No IIT, IIM, or AIIMS has ever received this much in a single go.

This round of funding (₹2254 crores) is several times more than the combined funding the 24 state NLUs receive. The NLUs pale in comparison (chillar party), and they must be salivating at seeing this development and desperate to somehow associate with NFSU. Moving forward NFSU will be the controlling and the dominant entity for any such associations.

This will have a multiplier effect on the entire economy. Seeing this, consulting firms, law firms, tech firms, and others will move to strengthen their capabilities in this domain. Coupled with the three new criminal laws coming into effect from July 1st, this will new jobs for forensic and legal professionals.

The NFSU brand far exceeds the combined branding of all NLUs.

To those NLU fans who downvoted all my posts (current and previous), and tried to ridicule them - as I have always mentioned, they do not matter. Welcome to this new reality. NFSU rocks!!!

Watch this space for more mind-numbing developments.

BREAKING NEWS

NFSU receives funding of ₹2254 crores ($275 million) for expansion, enhancement, and excellence.

Here's the press release: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2026705

Good excuse. He who cannot dance blames the stage/floor.

WBNUJS (a law school by your definition) has even set up a department for forensic science and offers two degrees B.Sc-LLB and MSc in Forensic Science to cash in on the opportunity. The authorities at WBNUJS must be foolish to do that, and you are the only smart one in the room.

The bottom line - had NFSU invited NLS and NALSAR (or any NLU) to be part of this national initiative, they would have jumped at the opportunity to associate with NFSU (just like NLUD). But as I said, they just aren't good enough. For all state NLUs, the route to be part of such important national initiatives goes through NFSU, as the remit of state NLUs does not extend beyond the boundaries of the respective states.

Prof. G.S. Bajpai, VC, NLU Delhi on Regulatory Aspects of Forensic Sciences Sector in the High Power Expert Group Meeting at NFSU

https://nludelhi.ac.in/prof-dr-g-s-bajpai-vice-chancellor-nlu-delhi-addresses-the-participants-on-regulatory-aspects-of-forensic-sciences-sector-in-high-power-expert-group-meeting-at-national-forensic-science-universit/

This is the UK's FSRA 2021.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/14/contents

NFSU is a single entity. But at present the campuses in Gandhinagar and Delhi are best known for cyberforensics. NFSU and DGGI have set up digital forensic labs in Gandhinagar, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, and Mumbai.

Here's the MHA press release: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1994273

Now that the new government is in place, the Ministry of Home Affairs has identified launching the National Forensics Mission as an immediate priority. Needless to mention, NFSU will be at the core of this, and will see its importance and impact expand even further.

https://theprint.in/politics/modern-weapons-for-capf-national-forensics-mission-swift-disposal-of-old-cases-bjp-manifesto/2040290/

Yes, NFSU has set up a high-powered expert group (under the guidance of the APEX court) on "strengthening the criminal justice system through enhanced forensic efficiency". It is in this group that NLU Delhi has been invited for its work on Project 39A. NFSU as a central institution understands the value of good work and believes in inclusivity. That's why it is an INI and understands its responsibility and obligation towards the nation. Note that the original announcement is by NLUD (not NFSU), thus showing that it is happy to be part of this NFSU-led expert group and is announcement-worthy.

Here's another one, as you digest the above note.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/project-39a_law-justice-criminallaw-activity-7199735874442444800-lCyL?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

On the contrary, the number of downvotes my posts/responses receive shows the extent of frustration that trolls on this platform have, coupled with fear and jealousy.

As I have said previously, NFSU does not need or want validation on this platform. NFSU is far too big for that. Remember my India-Pakistan analogy. Asking about NFSU on this platform is like asking Pakistan about India. It does not take a genius to know what kind of responses one would get. Abhi toh party shuru hui hai. Big announcements and developments in NFSU will keep coming in and I will continue to share as appropriate.

Nice try. I agree the concept of "lawyers who can code" is beyond your ▮▮▮, let alone articulate their value to the legal profession. Today we even have doctors who can code (MD-MTech degree in India starting in 2025), but then for trolls like you, it is kaalaa ashkar bhains barabar.

Most on this platform are skewed toward the traditional BA-LLB (H) program. You will not have many on this platform who can give you a proper response. This is a BSc-LLB (H) in Data Science that NFSU offers in the G'Nagar campus. This is a very unique course, with no other comparable programs in the country. The seniormost batch is currently in the 6th semester, and the students have done well with internships, including some good foreign internships as well. These are lawyers who can code (a far cry from what you get on this platform). If you looking for examples before you decide, then there are none. NFSU is the example.

Don't bark without information. In Delhi, the seniormost batch is in the 4th semester now. Yes, given that as someone pointed out they interning in very good places already. In many cases, their co-interns are from NLS and NLUD. So chill. These guys have another 6 semesters to go. Don't challenge - you will end up embarrassed.

Advantages:
1. Location (internships, faculty, guest sessions, study visits, courts).
2. Fees (₹65 K per semester, total ₹6.5 lacs in 5 years, so possible without a loan)
3. Institution of National Importance (funding, resources, and priority)
4. Inter-disciplinary (interact with non-law students as well)
5. National diversity (no domicile reservation), in Delhi no one gets treated like an 'outsider'
6. Visibility and links (deep collaborations institutions like ED, CBI, SEBI, RBI, DGGI, more exposure)
7. Research and PG focussed (only a few integrated UG programs are available)
8. Higher studies (universities like Oxford and Cambridge prefer students from INIs in India)
9. Unique specialization (corporate/financial forensics for BBA-LLB (H))

10. Batch size (intake just 40, you are not with 200 - 300 treated like cattle, so more opportunities)
11. Clean and transparent (no financial irregularities, administrative apathy, corruption)

12. Credibility (only academic institution whose reports are accepted in courts as evidence)

Every point above is factual that can be confirmed. They are not my opinion.

Latest annual report (https://beta.nfsu.ac.in/Uploads/Annual%20Report_English_2022-23.pdf)
Latest CAG audited financials (https://beta.nfsu.ac.in/Uploads/Annual%20Account%20Report_2022-23.pdf)

Finally..........asking about IIT KGP School of Law or NFSU School of Law on this platform is like asking Pakistan about India.

I have not yet downvoted this comment, but the thing is when there is so much concerted effort to show NFSU in a negative light through made-up stories (a few days back some clown came up with a "friend's daughter" story and now this one, shows how much fear and jealousy about NFSU exists on this platform. NFSU has an annual operating budget of 550 crores already and will top 1000 crores in the next 3 - 4 years. Therefore, the jealousy and hatred on this platform are only natural. Keep trying - an elephant does not stop its walk because some dogs bark on the sidelines.

The NHRC has released a new report titled that spans two very critical subject areas - Forensic Science and Human Rights. This is a great example of the collaborative effort between NHRC and NFSU. The foreword of this report is by Justice Arun Mishra, Chairperson, NHRC.

Download the report....https://nhrc.nic.in/sites/default/files/Fotrensic_Sc_HR_Book_2024_0.pdf

Enjoy, and utilize this to trigger new ideas for research and application.

Firstly, it is OK if some bloke writes nonsense about NFSU with a long fictitious story, but not OK when I respond.

Secondly, I wonder why several NLUs have research centers and/or departments on forensic science (NUJS, NLUD, MNLU, etc.) and a dozen have signed MOUs with NFSU. Almost every NLU teaches at least one course/subject on forensic science. All these must be really crazy people.

Thirdly, it would be good to know if there's any NLU that teaches fashion design or hotel management in their law curriculum.

So get off your high horse, and just observe this thread quietly. You don't have the mental faculty to understand why NFSU is discussed here.

If I name them, the moderators of this great platform will spare no effort in flagging the post as trollish or contested. They are extra sensitive to posting any good information about NFSU but continue to post on trivial idiotic topics like lawyers' marriages, Thailand trips, Chaat in Delhi and Mumbai, etc.

Also, NFSU itself does not need endorsement on this platform.

Feel free whatever you like to recommend to your "friend's daughter". But this is a very convoluted way of presenting your views - nice story but you see this platform is full of such trolls.

As far as faculty are concerned, there are good faculty already and the university is in the process of hiring 4 Full Professors and 4 Associate & Assistant Professors, just in the School of Law. In a location like Delhi, attracting good faculty with salary scales of 7th CPC should not be an issue.

https://beta.nfsu.ac.in/data/pdfs/career/NFSU_Teaching_01_2024.pdf

Good luck with your "friend's daughter".

Total Available Seats: 60
Total Valid Applicants: 622

Female-Male Applicant Ratio: 60:40
Applicants from BIMARU States: 80%
Overall Acceptance Rate: 9.5%
(General) Acceptance Rate: 5.5%
(EWS) Acceptance Rate: 13.3%
(SC) Acceptance Rate: 33.3%
(OBC-NCL) Acceptance Rate: 17.5%

Source: https://www.rpnlup.ac.in/merit-list-b-a-ll-b-hons-programme-for-the-academic-year-2024-25/

https://dslsa.org/2023/12/23/inauguration-of-legal-services-clinic-at-national-forensic-sciences-university-delhi-campus/

DSLSA in collaboration with the National Forensic Science University, Department of Law, Forensic Justice & Policy Studies set up a Legal Services Clinic in the premises of the National Forensic Science University, Delhi Campus.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manmohan, Judge, Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Delhi & Executive Chairperson, DSLSA graced the occasion and inaugurated the Legal Services Clinic in the august presence of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Girish Kathpalia, Judge, High Court of Delhi, Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA, Ld. Secretaries of DSLSA/DLSAs, Prof. (Dr.) Purvi Pokhariyal, Campus Director, NFSU Delhi Campus, and other eminent personalities.

A Legal Services Information Board depicting the information about the availability of free legal aid and the categories entitled thereof was also inaugurated.

https://ciso.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/corporate/lt-technology-services-bags-rs-800-crore-cybersecurity-programme-in-maharashtra/108539008

KPMG is the partner providing expertise in digital forensics. This deal shows the potential of digital forensics, and more will come. NFSU will be a direct beneficiary of such initiatives.