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 First Phase)  

Civil Judges (Entry Level) of recruitment 2022

 02.03.2023

to

30.04.2023

(eight weeks)

MPSJA

 As per the Scheme for Induction Training Course for Civil Judges (Entry Level) for the forthcoming batch i.e. 2022 batch comprising of 137 Judges, it is mandatory for the Academy  to impart Induction Training in three phases each of eight weeks duration after regular interval of field training

(ii)

Induction Training Course   for Civil Judges (Entry Level)

(Institutional First Phase)  

Civil Judges (Entry Level) of proposed recruitment 2023

30.10.2023

to

01.12.2023

(four weeks)

MPSJA

As per the information received from the Examination Cell, selection process of filling up of 270 posts of Civil Judges is underway and will be completed by the end of 31.12.2022.

  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)  (Previous Phase)

District Judges                    (Entry Level) appointed  directly  from the Bar

24.04.2023

to

19.05.2023 

(four weeks)

MPSJA

 As per the information received from the Examination Cell, selection process of 23 posts of District Judge (Entry Level) direct Recruitment from Bar Examination is likely to be completed till 31.12.2022 and 12 posts will be completed till 31.07.2023.

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.

(ii)

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

District Judges                    (Entry Level) appointed  directly  from the Bar

31.07.2023

to

25.08.2023

(four weeks)

MPSJA

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

3.

Institutional Advance Training Course for District Judges (Entry Level) appointed on promotion

District Judges                    (Entry Level) appointed  on promotion  from                    Civil Judge Senior Division

31.07.2023

to

25.08.2023

(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 selection process may be completed by the end of 31.12.2022.  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-III - Refresher Training Course for Civil Judges

4.

Refresher Course  for Civil Judges (Entry Level)

(on completion of 1 year of service)

Civil Judges (Entry Level) of 2020 Batch

09.01.2023

 to

14.01.2023

(one Week)

(Group-I)

MPSJA

155 Civil Judges (Entry Level) of 2020 Batch after their Induction Training were posted in regular Courts. As per the Scheme, this is mandatory training for them to refresh and update their legal knowledge and to discuss the practical problems faced after one year of holding independent courts.

16.01.2023

 to

21.01.2023

(one Week)

(Group-II)

Part-IV - Refresher Course for District Judges

5.

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 2021

10.07.2023

to

14.07.2023

(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. ….. District Judges have to be imparted training.

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

6.

Refresher Course for Civil Judges

(on completion of 5 years service)

Civil Judges Senior Division

19.06.2023

to

24.06.2023

(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 2014 to 2016 Batch are to be imparted training.

26.06.2023

to

01.07.2023

(one Week)

(Group-II)

7.

Refresher Course for District Judges

(on completion of 5 years service)

District Judges 

(Entry Level & Selection Grade)

03.04.2023

to

08.04.2023

(one Week)

(Group-I)

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

17.04.2023

to

22.04.2023

(one Week)

(Group-II)

Specialized Judicial Educational Programmes to be conducted in the Academy

8.

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

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

 28.01.2023

&

29.01.2023

(two days)

MPSJA/

Gwalior/

Indore

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. 

9.

Colloquium for District & Sessions Judges

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

04.02.2023

&

05.02.2023

(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.

10.

Colloquium for Chief Judicial Magistrates

Chief Judicial Magistrates of the State

07.04.2023

&

08.04.2023

(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.

11.

Workshop on – Key issues relating to   Labour Laws

Presiding Judges of  Labour Courts

07.07.2023

&

08.07.2023

(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.

12.

Workshop on –  Family Laws

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

21.07.2023

&

22.07.2023

(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 – Key issues relating to Motor Accident Claim Cases  and Land Acquisition Laws 

Judges dealing Motor Accident Claim Cases & Land Acquisition Laws

28.07.2023

&

29.07.2023

(two days)

MPSJA

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.

Likewise, 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 Land Acquisition Act, 1894 and the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition,   Rehabilitation and Resettlement  Act, 2013

14.

Workshop on  –  Commercial Courts  Act, 2015

Judges of all cadre

07.08.2023

&

08.08.2023

(two days)

MPSJA

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

15.

Workshop on – Key issues relating to  Juvenile Justice 

Principal Magistrates and all other stakeholders working under the system

25.08.2023

&

26.08.2023 

(two days)

MPSJA

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

16.

Workshop on –  Key issues relating to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

Judges dealing with cases under POCSO Act

 15.09.2023

 &

16.09.2023

(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

17.

Interactive Session on – Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 and Administrative Duties of District Registrars

Nyayadhikaris  appointed under the Act &

District Registrars

22.09.2023

&

23.09.2023

(two days)

MPSJA

The idea behind organizing this programme is to explore and identify all those areas where the Judicial Officers particularly the Nyayadhikaris of Gram Nyayalayas have to play a meaningful role under the Gram Nyayalayas Act. The Nyayadhikaris, who are appointed under the Act to preside over the Gram Nyayalayas, have to deal with cases in a different way by applying the provisions provided under the Act

18. (i)

Awareness programme on –  Identified Legal Issues 

Judges of all cadre/ Advocates/Ministerial Staff/other stakeholders of Justice Dispensation System (as per the subject)

25.03.2023

 (one day)

MPSJA/ Regional Training Centre Gwalior/ Indore

Identified Legal Issues are required to be taken up from time to time. Therefore,  the Academy felt the need to conduct specific programmes on Judicial Education from time-to-time for bringing awareness amongst the Judges and other stakeholders on those issues. Therefore, for organizing such programmes on any subject/topic  provision has been made in the calendar

(ii)

Awareness programme on –  Identified Legal Issues 

Judges of all cadre/ Advocates/Ministerial Staff/other stakeholders of Justice Dispensation System (as per the subject)

15.07.2023

(one day)

MPSJA/ Regional Training Centre Gwalior/ Indore

(iii)

Awareness programme on –  Identified Legal Issues 

Judges of all cadre/ Advocates/Ministerial Staff/other stakeholders of Justice Dispensation System (as per the subject)

18.11.2023

(one day)

MPSJA/ Regional Training Centre Gwalior/ Indore

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

19.

Workshop on – Motor Accident Claim Cases

Judges dealing Motor Accident Claim Cases

 04.03.2023

(one day)

MPSJA

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.

20.

Interactive Session  on –  Key issues relating to cases under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Judges dealing cases under   PWDVA Act

 18.03.2023

(one day)

MPSJA

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.

21.

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

Judicial Magistrates

 19.08.2023

(one day)

MPSJA

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

22.

Workshop on –  Key issues relating to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

Special Judges dealing with cases under NDPS Act

04.11.2023

(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.

23.

Workshop 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

25.11.2023

(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.

24.

Workshop on –  Key issues relating to the Anti-Corruption Laws

Judges dealing with cases under Anti-Corruption Laws

 02.12.2023

(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

25.

Interactive Session  on – Key issues relating to offences and trial under the  Electricity Act, 2003­

Special Judges dealing with cases under  Electricity  Act

16.12.2023

(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

Specialized Judicial Educational Programmes to be conducted at other Institutes

26. (i)

Specialized Educational Programme at State Medico Legal Institute, Bhopal

Newly appointed/ promoted Judges of HJS cadre

25.04.2023

to

27.04.2023

(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 four programmes for the Judges of HJS cadre after getting consent from the Director, Medico Legal Institute, Bhopal.  

(ii)

Specialized Educational Programme at State Medico Legal Institute, Bhopal

Newly appointed/promoted Judges of HJS cadre

11.07.2023

to

13.07.2023

(three days)

Bhopal

(iii)

Specialized Educational Programme at State Medico Legal Institute, Bhopal

Newly appointed/promoted Judges of HJS cadre

12.09.2023

to

14.09.2023

(three days)

Bhopal

(iv)

Specialized Educational Programme at State Medico Legal Institute, Bhopal

Newly appointed/ promoted Judges of HJS cadre

 28.11.2023

to

30.11.2023

(three days)

Bhopal

27. (i)

Specialized Educational Programme at State  Forensic Science Laboratory, Sagar

Newly appointed/ promoted Judges of             HJS cadre

15.04.2023

to

17.04.2023

(three days)

Sagar

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. In continuation to that this year also the Academy proposes to organize four  for  Judges of HJS cadre after getting consent from the Director, FSL, Sagar. 

(ii)

Specialized Educational Programme at State  Forensic Science Laboratory, Sagar

Newly appointed/

promoted Judges of                  HJS cadre

15.07.2023

to

17.07.2023

(three days)

Sagar

(iii)

Specialized Educational Programme at State  Forensic Science Laboratory, Sagar

Newly appointed/

promoted Judges of                  HJS cadre

  25.11.2023

 to

27.11.2023

(three days)

Sagar

Part-VI -  Judicial Education Programmes  for other stakeholders

28. (i)

Special Workshop for Advocates

Advocates practicing at  High Court of M.P., Jabalpur  (having 0-5 years practice)

07.01.2023

(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

Advocates practicing at  High Court of M.P., Jabalpur  (having 0-5 years practice)

01.02.2023

(one day)

-do-

       (iii)

Special Workshop for Advocates

Advocates practicing at  High Court of M.P., Jabalpur  (having 0-5 years practice)

22.02.2023

(one day)

-do-

       (iv)

Special Workshop for Advocates

Advocates practicing at  High Court of M.P., Jabalpur  (having 0-5 years practice)

04.03.2023

(one day)

-do-

        (v)

Special Workshop for Advocates

Advocates practicing at  High Court of M.P., Bench Indore (having 0-5 years practice)

07.01.2023

(one day)

Indore

(vi)

Special Workshop for Advocates

Advocates practicing at  High Court of M.P., Bench Indore (having 0-5 years practice)

01.02.2023

(one day)

-do-

(vii)

Special Workshop for Advocates

Advocates practicing at  High Court of M.P., Bench Indore (having 0-5 years practice)

22.02.2023

(one day)

-do-

(viii)

Special Workshop for Advocates

Advocates practicing at  High Court of M.P., Bench Indore (having 0-5 years practice)

04.03.2023

(one day)

-do-

(ix)

Special Workshop for Advocates

Advocates practicing at  High Court of M.P., Bench Gwalior (having 0-5 years practice)

07.01.2023

(one day)

Gwalior

(x)

Special Workshop for Advocates

Advocates practicing at  High Court of M.P., Bench Gwalior (having 0-5 years practice)

01.02.2023

(one day)

-do-

(xi)

Special Workshop for Advocates

Advocates practicing at  High Court of M.P., Bench Gwalior (having 0-5 years practice)

22.02.2023

(one day)

-do-

(xii)

Special Workshop for Advocates

Advocates practicing at  High Court of M.P., Bench Gwalior (having 0-5 years practice)

04.03.2023

(one day)

-do-

  29. (i)

Regional Workshop for Panel Lawyers

 Panel Lawyers of Bench Gwalior

20.01.2023

(one day)

Gwalior

The core activity of the High Court Legal Services Committee is to provide legal aid to the poor and marginalized sections of the society.  In order to ensure quality legal aid to deserving litigants, Advocates included in the panel of HLSC need to be imparted training to acquaint them with their role  in administration of Justice, nature of legal services and also to enrichment their competency and professional skills. With this objective, these programmes are designed.  

       (ii)

Regional Workshop for Panel Lawyers

Panel Lawyers of Bench Indore

25.03.2023

(one day)

Indore

       (iii)

Regional Workshop for Panel Lawyers

Panel Lawyers of Principal Seat

 20.08.2023

(one day)

Jabalpur/MPSJA

30. (i)

Regional Workshop for Advocates

(through online and other modes of telecommunication)

Advocates from the districts Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Rewa, Sidhi, Sigrauli, Umaria, Dhar Shahdol, Anuppur, Dindori, Mandla, Seoni, Balaghat, Indore Dewas and Jhabua

19.05.2023

&

20.05.2023 

(two days)

MPSJA

Advocates being an important stakeholders 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

16.06.2023

&

17.06.2023   

(two days)

MPSJA

     (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

27.10.2023

&

28.10.2023   

(two days)

MPSJA

31.(i)

E-courts Programme at all District Headquarters  (ECT_16_2023)

(e-Committee Special Drive Training and Outreach Programme through State Judicial Academies)

(through online and other modes of telecommunication)

 All Judicial Officers of the the District

07.01.2023

(one day)

At District Headquarters (online) through

MPSJA

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)

Refresher Programme for Registry Staff of High Courts (ECT_15_2023)

(e-Committee Special Drive Training and Outreach Programme through State Judicial Academies)

High Court Staff

14.01.2023

(one day)

Principal Seat and respective Benches of High Court through MPSJA

(iii)

Advocate/Advocate Clerk e-Courts Programme at Taluka/Village (once in three months)  (ECT_7_2023)

(e-Committee Special Drive Training and Outreach Programme through State Judicial Academies)

(Through online and other modes of telecommunication)

Advocate/Advocate Clerk

04.02.2023

(one day)

Tehsil locations through MPSJA

32.

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 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.