Madhya Pradesh State Judicial Academy

S.No.

Name of the Programme

Target Group

Date

&

Duration

Venue

Object/ Reason

Part-I - Induction Training Course for Civil Judges (Entry Level)

1. (i)

Induction Training Course   for Civil Judges (Entry Level)

(Institutional Final Phase) 

Civil Judges (Entry Level) of recruitment 2022

  16.01.2024

to

30.01.2024

(two weeks)

MPSJA

As per the Scheme, 120 Civil Judges, Junior Division (Entry Level), who were  appointed in 2022 were imparted  first and second phases of Institutional Induction Course in the Academy after regular intervals of field training. Thereafter, in compliance of the Resolution of the Governing Council dated 25.07.2023, they have to be imparted two weeks Final Phase Induction Training.

(ii)

Induction Training Course for Civil Judges (Entry Level)

(Institutional First Phase) 

Civil Judges (Entry Level) of recruitment 2022 & 2023 batch

 05.02.2024

to

02.03.2024

(four weeks)

MPSJA

As per the Training Scheme, it is mandatory for the Academy to impart Induction Training in three phases after regular interval of field training each of four weeks duration.

(iii)

Induction Training Course   for Civil Judges (Entry Level)

(Institutional Second Phase) 

Civil Judges (Entry Level) of recruitment 2023

01.04.2024

to

27.04.2024

(four weeks)

MPSJA

 As per the Scheme, 138 Civil Judges, Junior Division (Entry Level) were  appointed in 2023, it is mandatory for the Academy to impart Induction Training in three phases, four weeks each, after regular intervals of field training.  These Judges were imparted first phase of Institutional Induction Course in the Academy.

(iv)

Induction Training Course   for Civil Judges (Entry Level)

(Institutional Final Phase) 

Civil Judges (Entry Level) of recruitment 2023

27.08.2024

to

05.10.2024 

(six weeks)

MPSJA

Same as at S.No. 1(iii)

(v)

Induction Training Course   for Civil Judges (Entry Level)

(Institutional First Phase) 

Civil Judges (Entry Level) of proposed recruitment 2024

04.11.2024

to

29.11.2024

(four weeks)

MPSJA

  As per the information received from the Examination Cell, selection process of filling up of 199 posts of Civil Judges has been approved and will be completed by the end of 31.07.2024

  As per the Training Scheme, it is mandatory for the Academy to impart Induction Training in three phases after regular interval of field training each of four weeks duration.

Part-IIA - Orientation Training Course for District Judges (Entry Level) directly appointed from the Bar

2 (i).

Foundation Training Course for the District Judges (Entry Level)  (Final Phase)

District Judges                    (Entry Level) appointed  directly  from the Bar of 2023 batch

05.02.2024

to

02.03.2024

(four weeks)

MPSJA

 As per the Training Scheme, they had undergone Previous Phase Foundation Training Course in the Academy and have to be imparted Final Phase Foundation Training.

(ii).

Foundation Training Course for the District Judges (Entry Level)  (Previous Phase)

District Judges                    (Entry Level) appointed  directly  from the Bar (Proposed recruitment 2024)

01.12.2024

to

28.12.2024

(four weeks)

MPSJA

As per the Training Scheme, it is mandatory for the Academy to impart Institutional Training as Foundation Course in two phases after regular interval of field training.

Part-IIB - Institutional Advance Training Course for District Judges (Entry Level) on Promotion

3.

Institutional Advance Training Course for District Judges (Entry Level) 

District Judges                    (Entry Level) appointed  on promotion  from                    Civil Judge Senior Division and Limited Competitive Exam of 2023-24

 05.02.2024

to

02.03.2024

(four weeks)

MPSJA

Some Judges may be appointed through Suitability Test and some may also be promoted from senior Civil Judges this year. As per the Training Scheme, it is mandatory for the Academy to impart Advance Course to District Judge (Entry Level) promoted from senior  Civil Judge as well as Judges  selected after facing the Limited Competitive Examination and through Suitability Test. As per the information received from the Examination Cell, the written examination for filling up of four posts was held on 23.07.2023.  The result is still awaited and selected may be completed very soon.  The object behind this training is to provide necessary guidance to these Judges, as at this level, they are supposed to deal with not only sessions trials but also act as appellate/ revisional Court.

Part-IV - Refresher Course for District Judges

4.

Refresher Course for District Judges (Entry Level)

(on completion of 1 year of service)

 District Judges

(Entry Level) appointed on promotion from               Civil Judge                Senior Division and recruited directly  from Bar in 2022

21.10.2024

to

26.10.2024

 (one week)

MPSJA

As per the Training Scheme, it is mandatory for the Academy to impart Refresher training to the District Judges (Entry Level) to update and refresh their legal skills after one year of holding independent courts. Four District Judges have to be imparted training.

Part-V -  In-service/Mid-career Judicial Educational Programmes

5.

Refresher Course for Civil Judges

(on completion of 5 years service)

Civil Judges Senior Division

05.02.2024

to

10.02.2024

(one Week)

(Group-I)

MPSJA

As per the Scheme, 82 Civil Judges Class I  after completion of their five years service are required to be imparted Refresher Training as continuous education programme  to refresh and update their legal knowledge and also on new developments of law. Such Judges of 2017 to 2019 Batch are to be imparted training.

18.03.2024

to

23.03.2024

 (one Week)

(Group-II)

6.

Refresher Course for District Judges

(on completion of 5 years service)

District Judges 

(Entry Level & Selection Grade)

13.05.2024

to

18.05.2024

 (one week)

MPSJA

District Judges after completion of their five years service are required to be imparted Refresher Training as continuous education programme to refresh and update their legal knowledge and also the new developments of law. Such District Judges (Entry Level & Selection Grade) are to be imparted training

20.05.2024

to

25.05.2024

(one week)

Specialized Judicial Educational Programmes to be conducted in the Academy

7.

Symposium on  –  Key issues relating to Forest & Wild Life Laws 

Judicial Magistrates dealing with cases under Forest & Wild Life Laws and Forest Officers

 02.02.2024

&

 03.02.2024

 (two days)

MPSJA

Forests and wild life are one of the most valuable resources and gifts of nature, they play a key role in the maintenance of climate, rain-patterns, water and soil conservation.  Therefore, to sensitize the Judges on various issues of forest and wild life laws this programme is designed. 

8.

Conference for District & Sessions Judges

Principal District & Sessions Judges of the State & Senior District & Additional Sessions Judges

30.03.2024

&

31.03.2024

(two days)

MPSJA

The Principal District Judges are the role models of District Judiciary.  Their role is very crucial pertaining to administration of justice.  So looking to the role and importance under the administration of justice, programme for all the District Judges of the State is to be organized.

9.

Workshop on – Key issues relating to   Labour Laws

Presiding Judges of  Labour Courts

03.05.2024

&

04.05.2024

(two days)

MPSJA

The Presiding Officers of the Labour Courts are under the administrative control of the High Court.  So specialized training is to be imparted for acquainting them with the nuances of the Labour Laws.

10.

Workshop on – Key issues relating to the POCSO Act with special reference to amendment relating to sexual offences, trial and enquiry in Children’s Court

Judges dealing with cases under POCSO Act

05.07.2024

&

06.07.2024

(two days)

MPSJA

To educate the Judges regarding nuances of the amended Act and also to acquaint them with the procedure of proper implementation of particular field of law

11.

Workshop on – Key issues relating to  Juvenile Justice 

Principal Magistrates and all other stakeholders working under the system

12.07.2024

&

 13.07.2024

(two days)

MPSJA

To sensitize all the stakeholders of Juvenile Justice System with the nuances of the Act  for its better implementation.  

12.

Conference on – Family Laws and Gender Justice

Principal and Additional Principal Judges of Family Courts and Judges dealing with matrimonial cases

19.07.2024

&

20.07.2024

(two days)

MPSJA

Looking to the peculiar feature of family and matrimonial disputes, the law has throughout favoured a preferential and specialized treatment for their judicial determination. Therefore, to sensitize the Judges, this workshop is devised.   

13.

Workshop on – Training of Trainers

Judges of all cadre

21.07.2024

to

25.07.2024

(five days)

MPSJA

This specialized workshop aims at creating a bigger resource pool of trainers for the state. The larger goal of this workshop is to teach selected Judges to be ‘trainers’ and equip them with tools of conducting teaching sessions and impart trainings in an effective manner.

14.

Workshop on  –  Commercial Courts  Act, 2015

Presiding Judges of the Commercial Courts in the State and also few Additional Judges of the cadre of District Judge and Civil Judge, Senior Division

26.07.2024

&

27.07.2024

(two days)

MPSJA

Being a new concept, to update with law and procedure of Commercial Courts, this programme is necessary.

15.

Conference for Chief Judicial Magistrates

Chief Judicial Magistrates of the State

02.08.2024

&

03.08.2024

(two days) 

 MPSJA

The Chief Judicial Magistrates are the head of Magistracy Courts.  Their role is very crucial pertaining to criminal administration of justice.  So looking to their role and importance, programme for all the Chief Judicial Magistrates of the State is to be organized.

16.

Conference on – Key issues relating to Anti-Corruption Laws

Judges dealing with cases under Anti-Corruption Laws

10.08.2024

(one day)

MPSJA

The idea behind organizing this Workshop is to equip the Special Judges dealing cases under the Act with requisite  knowledge  of various legal issues and skills for effective and expeditious dispensation of justice in cases involving corruption by public servants

17.

Conference on –  Key issues relating to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

Special Judges dealing with cases under SC & ST (PA) Act

07.12.2024

(one day)

MPSJA

The idea behind organizing this workshop is to equip the Special Judges dealing cases under the Act with requisite knowledge of various legal issues and skills for effective and expeditious dispensation of justice in this particular area of law.

18.

Interactive Session on – Trial of offences arising under Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

Special Judges dealing with cases under NDPS Act

14.12.2024

(one day)

MPSJA

The idea behind organizing this workshop is to equip the Special Judges dealing cases under the Act with requisite knowledge of various legal issues and skills for effective and expeditious dispensation of justice in this particular area of law.

19.

Conference on – Issues and Challenges relating to cases under the Electricity Act

Special Judges dealing with cases under  the Electricity  Act

21.12.2024

(one day)

MPSJA

The Judges are required to be sensitized in this particular area of law to meet the growing number of cases under the Electricity Act

20.

Awareness programme on – Vulnerable Witness Scheme

Judges of all cadre

31.08.2024

(one day)

MPSJA/

RTC, Gwalior/

Indore

On the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Smriti Tukaram Badade v. State of Maharashtra and ors. Criminal Appeal No. 1101/2019, sensitization programmes have to be conducted.

Specialized Judicial Educational Programmes to be conducted through online and other modes of telecommunication

21.

Sensitization programme on Guidelines issued on Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place

Judges of all cadre

09.03.2024

(one day)

MPSJA/

District Headquarters

The Hon’ble Supreme Court held in Aureliano Fernandes v. State of Goa and ors., 2023 SCC Online SC 621 Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 that it will never succeed in providing dignity and respect that women deserve at workplace if strict adherence to the enforcement regime and a pro-active approach is not taken by all the States and non-state actors.  In compliance of this direction, this programme has been devised.

22. 

Awareness programme on –   Sentencing Policy, Presumption under different laws and importance of Section 313 CrPC

Judges of all cadre

23.03.2024

  (one day)

MPSJA/ District Headquarters

The programme is being conducted in compliance of the judgment dated 11.05.2023 passed by Hon’ble Supreme Court in Criminal Appeal No. 1471 of 2023 – Raj Kumar @ Suman v. State (NCT of Delhi).  While referring to the verdict passed by the Supreme Court in the case of Tara Singh v. State, 1951 SCC OnLine SC 49 wherein it has mentioned that in many cases scant attention is paid to the salutary provisions of Section 342 of CrPC, 1898. Despite lapse of more than seven decades, defaults are being observed in large number of cases. Direction has been given to the National and State Judicial Academies to sensitize  the Judicial Officers to take benefit of sub-section (5) of Section 313 CrPC while recording evidence.

23.

Awareness Programme on –  Civil Appeals, Criminal Appeals and Criminal Revisions

Judges of HJS cadre 

27.04.2024

(one day)

MPSJA/

District Headquarters

 The target group of the programme is quite experienced.  Looking to the fact that their field of law has widened after being promoted as District  Judge (Entry Level), they have to shoulder new responsibilities.  Hence to guide these Judges, the Course is designed after taking into consideration the specific needs of the target group

24.

Specialised Educational Programme on – Motor Accident Claim cases

Judges dealing with Motor Accident Claim Cases

24.08.2024

(one day)

MPSJA/

District Headquarters

To focus on various legal and procedural issues concerning effective and expeditious disposal of cases dealt by Members of the Tribunal and also to update their knowledge in particular field of law.

25.

Interactive Session  on –  Key issues relating to cases under the Protection of Women          from Domestic Violence             Act, 2005 and maintenance  u/s 125 CrPC

Judges dealing with cases under   PWDVA Act

21.09.2024

(one day)

MPSJA/

District Headquarters

Cases relating to domestic violence have been on the rise and through this workshop an attempt is made to focus on various issues on the subject to enable the Judges to work with proper mindset and sensitization as they have a pivotal role in this respect and are expected to respond to the needs of the society.

26.

Workshop on – Emerging trends in Cyber Crimes: New tools & techniques of collection of evidence and its legal perspective

Judges of all Cadre

28.09.2024

(one day)

(Group I)

MPSJA/

District Headquarters

Cases relating to cyber crimes are increasing day by day.  It would be the need of hour to sensitize the Judicial Officers dealing with these cases regarding the nuances and tools and techniques for disposing of these cases.

05.10.2024

(one day)

(Group II)

27.

Interactive Session  on –  Key issues relating to  cases  of dishonour of cheque under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Judicial Magistrates

02.11.2024 

(one day)

MPSJA/

District Headquarters

To focus on various legal and procedural issues concerning expeditious disposal of cases relating to Cheque dishonour which are pending in large numbers.

28.

Specialised Educational Programme on – Land Acquisition Laws

Judges dealing  with cases under Land Acquisition Laws

30.11.2024

 (one day)

MPSJA/

District Headquarters

The Judges are required to be sensitized in this public welfare legislation.  They need to be educated about the nuances and complexities involved in cases under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition,   Rehabilitation and Resettlement  Act, 2013

Specialized Judicial Educational Programmes to be conducted at other Institutes

29.

Specialized Educational Programme at State Medico Legal Institute, Bhopal

Newly appointed/ promoted Judges of HJS cadre

23.04.2024

to

25.04.2024

(three days)

Bhopal

Specialized Training Programmes are being organized at Medico-Legal Institute, Bhopal since 2012 to all the Judges of HJS cadre to get training on the working pattern and technical aspects particularly with respect to investigation of offences as well as to interact with the officers of the concerned department so as to develop an understanding towards the working modules of each other. In continuation to that this year also the Academy proposes to organize two programmes for the Judges of HJS cadre after getting consent from the Director, Medico Legal Institute, Bhopal.  

 20.11.2024

to

22.11.2024

(three days)

 30.

Specialized Educational Programme at Regional  Forensic Science Laboratory, Bhopal

Newly appointed/ promoted Judges of HJS cadre

21.11.2024

to

23.11.2024

 (three days)

Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, Bhopal

Specialized Training Programmes are being  organized at Forensic Laboratory, Sagar since 2012 to the Judges of HJS cadre to get training on the working pattern and technical aspects particularly with respect to investigation of offences as well as to interact with the officers of the concerned department so as to develop an understanding towards the working modules of each other. This year they have proposed to conduct the programme at Bhopal due to availability of experts. 

Orientation Training Course for the Judges of District Judiciary

31.

As per the approved Scheme of Orientation Training Course, any person who joins this pious institution of judiciary; be it in District Judge (Entry Level) or Civil Judge Junior Division (Entry Level) cadre, has to be imparted Orientation Training Course for a duration of three days after issuance of their appointment orders.  The idea behind organising this programme is that soon after taking oath, a Judicial Officer has to be made aware of the institution, its working and expectations of the institution and the responsibilities and duties one has to shoulder.

Short-term training Programme for Judicial Officers nominated as In-charge Training for supervision of Field Training

32.

As per Point No. 3 of Part VIII – Miscellaneous of the Scheme of Judicial Education and Training, Principal District & Sessions Judges of the State have to nominate a suitable Judicial Officer of HJS, preferably Senior Officer posted at District Headquarter as In-charge Training for supervision of Field Training of Civil Judges in their respective districts. In compliance of the Resolution of the Governing Council of Madhya Pradesh State Judicial Academy dated 18.06.2022, a short-term training Programme has to be conducted for these nominated Judicial Officers so as to acquaint them the role they have to play as In-charge Training.

Part-VI -  Judicial Education Programmes  for other stakeholders

33. (i)

Special Workshop for Advocates

(having 0-5 years practice)

Advocates practicing at  High Court of M.P., Jabalpur 

16.03.2024

(one day)

MPSJA

Advocates being officers of the Court, Advocates are one of the most important functionaries of the justice dispensation system. It is said that a good Bar paves the way for a better Bench. They are expected to assist the court in the administration of justice. Quality judicial education and its effective administration are imperative for Advocates so that their legal acumen is developed to the fullest. This will also bring professionalism in Bar.

The Training modules are designed to encourage the Advocates to enhance their capacity and professional skills. 

(ii)

Special Workshop for Advocates

(having 0-5 years practice)

-do-

18.05.2024

(one day)

-do-

(iii)

Special Workshop for Advocates

(having 0-5 years practice)

-do-

27.07.2024

(one day)

-do-

(iv)

Special Workshop for Advocates

(having 0-5 years practice)

-do-

 28.09.2024

(one day)

-do-

(v)

Special Workshop for Advocates

(having 0-5 years practice)

Advocates practicing at  High Court of M.P., Bench Indore  

16.03.2024

 (one day)

Indore

\(vi)

Special Workshop for Advocates

(having 0-5 years practice)

-do-

18.05.2024

(one day)

-do-

(vii)

Special Workshop for Advocates

(having 0-5 years practice)

-do-

27.07.2024

(one day)

-do-

(viii)

Special Workshop for Advocates

(having 0-5 years practice)

-do-

 28.09.2024

(one day)

-do-

(ix)

Special Workshop for Advocates

(having 0-5 years practice)

Advocates practicing at  High Court of M.P., Bench Gwalior  

 16.03.2024

(one day)

Gwalior

(x)

Special Workshop for Advocates

(having 0-5 years practice)

-do-

18.05.2024

(one day)

-do-

(xi)

Special Workshop for Advocates

(having 0-5 years practice)

-do-

27.07.2024

(one day)

-do-

(xii)

Special Workshop for Advocates

(having 0-5 years practice)

-do-

 28.09.2024

(one day)

-do-

34. (i)

Regional Workshop for Advocates

(through online and other modes of telecommunication)

Advocates practicing in  districts Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Rewa, Sidhi, Singrauli, Umaria, Dhar Shahdol, Anuppur, Dindori, Mandla, Seoni, Balaghat, Indore, Dewas and Jhabua

 22.03.2024

&

23.03.2024

 (two days)

MPSJA/

District Headquarters

Advocates being an important stakeholder need to be trained as per the mandate of NJAC. Training programmes to Advocates are designed to motivate them to join Judicial Services.  The Training modules are designed to encourage the Advocates and to enhance their capacity and professional skills.

     (ii)

Regional Workshop for Advocates

(through online and other modes of telecommunication)

Advocates from the districts Bhopal, Hoshangabad, Betul Vidisha, Raisen, Sagar, Damoh, Harda, Chhatarpur, Panna, Tikamgarh, Khandwa, Chhindwara, Ratlam Mandleshwar, Alirajpur & Mandsaur

 24.05.2024

&

25.05.2024

(two days)

MPSJA/

District Headquarters

     (iii)

Regional Workshop for Advocates

(through online and other modes of telecommunication)

Advocates from the districts Gwalior, Datia, Bhind, Morena, Sheopur, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Rajgarh, Sehore, Shajapur, Ujjain, Narisinghpur, Neemuch, Barwani and Burhanpur

23.08.2024

&

24.08.2024

(two days)

MPSJA/

District Headquarters

35 (i)

Advocate/Advocate Clerk                       e-Courts Programme at District Headquarters

(ECT_4_2024)

Advocate/Advocate Clerk

27.01.2024

(one day)

MPSJA/

District headquarters

As per the directions of Supreme Court                 e-Committee, Special Drive Training and Outreach Programmes through State Judicial Academies have to be conducted in each State for Judicial Officers, Advocates/Advocate Clerk, Staff of High Court.

(ii)

Advocate/Advocate Clerk                      e-Courts Programme at Taluk/Village

(ECT_7_2024)

(through online and other modes of telecommunication)

Advocate/Advocate Clerk

03.02.2024

(one day)

MPSJA/

Tehsil

locations

(iii)

Programme for Technical staff of District Courts

Hardware & software maintenance, Data Replication, Data monitoring, VC equipment, LAN connections etc. (ECT_11_2024) 

(through online and other modes of telecommunication)

Technical Staff/District System Administrator/ System Officers

17.02.2024

(one day)

MPSJA/

District headquarters

(iv)

Programme for Technical staff of District Courts

Hardware & software maintenance, Data Replication, Data monitoring, VC equipment, LAN connections etc. (ECT_11_2024)  

(through online and other modes of telecommunication)

Technical Staff/District System Administrator/ System Officers

24.02.2024

(one day)

MPSJA/

District headquarters

(v)

ICT & e-Courts Induction Programme for the newly recruited Civil Judges

(ECT_17_2024)

(through online and other modes of telecommunication)

Newly recruited Civil Judges, Junior Division

02.03.2024

(one day)

MPSJA/

District headquarters

\(vi)

Cyber Laws & Appreciation & Handling of Digital Evidence – Refresher Programme

(ECT_14_2024)

Judges of  all  cadre 

23.03.2024

(one day)

MPSJA

36.

Training Programmes for the Ministerial Staff of the District Courts

Ministerial Staff of the District

As per the dates proposed by the respective District Judge

(three days duration)

Concerned District Court

As per the mandate of NJAC, Ministerial Staff being an important part of justice dispensation system, they have to be imparted training from time to time. MPSJA is imparting training to Ministerial staff since 2013 at district headquarters.  In continuation to that, this year also the Academy proposes to impart short-term training/basic training of three days duration to the newly appointed ministerial staff of each District Court of the State to enhance their working skills.  These programmes may be organized in each district headquarters.