Organised by Legal Aid Clinic, HPNLU, Shimla in collaboration with Vidhi Vimarsh Initiative
📅 15th November 2025 | 4-5 PM | Online
About the Workshop
The Legal Aid Clinic, Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, is organizing an insightful webinar on “Financial Frauds & Digital Arrest: Legal Insights and Safeguards” in collaboration with the Vidhi Vimarsh Initiative.
This session aims to:
- Create awareness about the growing menace of financial frauds and online scams.
- Explain the concept of “digital arrests” and the misuse of law enforcement imagery in cyber fraud.
- Provide participants with an understanding of relevant legal provisions and remedies under Indian laws.
- Equip individuals with preventive strategies and digital literacy to protect themselves and their communities from such crimes.
Key Resource Persons
Through this discussion led by Mr. Varun Pathak, Partner at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. and alumnus of the London School of Economics, participants will gain valuable insights into the intersection of technology, finance, and law, ensuring they are better prepared to identify, prevent, and respond to cyber and financial offences.
About HPNLU Shimla
The Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla (HPNLU, Shimla) was established by the State Government in the year 2016, by an Act of the Legislature (Act 16 of 2016). The University started functioning on October 5, 2016. The University inducts students through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for its Under-graduate [B.A.LL.B. and B.B.A.LL.B.-Hons. (Five-Year Integrated Course)] and the Post-graduate [One-year LL.M.]. The University also offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Post-Doctorate Programmes (LL.D.).
Located in the geographical terrains of the Himalayas, HPNLU, Shimla, is one of the best places for studying law in India. The University focuses on the holistic development of students in the legal system, topographies of law-making, legal practice, and administration. The institution has attracted an excellent set of teachers from all over India. The University is committed to providing interdisciplinary and practical/application-based legal education, and towards that, has established different Centres and Committees, including the Legal Aid Clinic.
About the Legal Aid Clinic, HPNLU
The Legal Aid Clinic, Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, is an initiative that embodies the constitutional mandate of ensuring access to justice for all. Established with the vision of nurturing socially responsible legal professionals, the Clinic serves as a bridge between the law and the community. It provides free legal assistance, advice, and awareness to those who are unable to afford legal services, thereby fulfilling the ideals of justice, equality, and service enshrined in Article 39A of the Constitution of India.
The Clinic operates under the aegis of the University’s Legal Services Committee and works in close collaboration with the Himachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority. It organises legal awareness camps, community outreach programs, and capacity-building sessions in rural and semi-urban areas. Through these initiatives, students gain experiential learning opportunities that enhance their understanding of law in action while fostering a deep sense of empathy and civic responsibility.
In its ongoing efforts, the Legal Aid Clinic continues to expand its reach by engaging in contemporary social justice issues, conducting research on access to justice, and collaborating with various governmental and non-governmental organisations. It aims to cultivate a generation of lawyers who not only excel in the courtroom but also work tirelessly for the empowerment of marginalised sections of society.
Webinar Details
- Dates: 15th November 2025 (Saturday)
- Mode: Online (Google Meet)
- Time: 4-5 PM (IST)
- Fee: Free Registration
Additional Benefits
✔️ Certificate of Participation (Optional & Paid)
✔️ Access to recordings & curated reading material
✔️ Mentorship session with experts
Who Can Enrol?
The webinar is open to:
- Law students seeking to understand financial and cyber law enforcement trends.
- Legal professionals and academicians interested in contemporary issues of financial fraud and digital policing.
- Individuals from commerce, finance, and technology backgrounds who wish to enhance their awareness of digital safety and legal safeguards.
- General participants keen to learn how to identify and protect themselves from financial scams and online frauds.
No prior legal knowledge is required — anyone interested in understanding the legal, practical, and preventive aspects of financial and digital crimes is welcome to join.
Registration
- Register Here: Click to Register || https://forms.gle/JkH3JSv5qe5wbNna9
Contact
📧 Email: Lac@hpnlu.ac.in
☎️ Phone: +91 88699 90580
We warmly invite students, professionals, educators, and community members to join us in this important initiative a
Online Webinar on
“Financial Frauds & Digital Arrest: Legal Insights and Safeguards”
Organised by Legal Aid Clinic, HPNLU, Shimla in collaboration with Vidhi Vimarsh Initiative
📅 15th November 2025 | 4-5 PM | Online
About the Workshop
The Legal Aid Clinic, Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, is organizing an insightful webinar on “Financial Frauds & Digital Arrest: Legal Insights and Safeguards” in collaboration with the Vidhi Vimarsh Initiative.
This session aims to:
- Create awareness about the growing menace of financial frauds and online scams.
- Explain the concept of “digital arrests” and the misuse of law enforcement imagery in cyber fraud.
- Provide participants with an understanding of relevant legal provisions and remedies under Indian laws.
- Equip individuals with preventive strategies and digital literacy to protect themselves and their communities from such crimes.
Key Resource Persons
Through this discussion led by Mr. Varun Pathak, Partner at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. and alumnus of the London School of Economics, participants will gain valuable insights into the intersection of technology, finance, and law, ensuring they are better prepared to identify, prevent, and respond to cyber and financial offences.
About HPNLU Shimla
The Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla (HPNLU, Shimla) was established by the State Government in the year 2016, by an Act of the Legislature (Act 16 of 2016). The University started functioning on October 5, 2016. The University inducts students through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for its Under-graduate [B.A.LL.B. and B.B.A.LL.B.-Hons. (Five-Year Integrated Course)] and the Post-graduate [One-year LL.M.]. The University also offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Post-Doctorate Programmes (LL.D.).
Located in the geographical terrains of the Himalayas, HPNLU, Shimla, is one of the best places for studying law in India. The University focuses on the holistic development of students in the legal system, topographies of law-making, legal practice, and administration. The institution has attracted an excellent set of teachers from all over India. The University is committed to providing interdisciplinary and practical/application-based legal education, and towards that, has established different Centres and Committees, including the Legal Aid Clinic.
About the Legal Aid Clinic, HPNLU
The Legal Aid Clinic, Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, is an initiative that embodies the constitutional mandate of ensuring access to justice for all. Established with the vision of nurturing socially responsible legal professionals, the Clinic serves as a bridge between the law and the community. It provides free legal assistance, advice, and awareness to those who are unable to afford legal services, thereby fulfilling the ideals of justice, equality, and service enshrined in Article 39A of the Constitution of India.
The Clinic operates under the aegis of the University’s Legal Services Committee and works in close collaboration with the Himachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority. It organises legal awareness camps, community outreach programs, and capacity-building sessions in rural and semi-urban areas. Through these initiatives, students gain experiential learning opportunities that enhance their understanding of law in action while fostering a deep sense of empathy and civic responsibility.
In its ongoing efforts, the Legal Aid Clinic continues to expand its reach by engaging in contemporary social justice issues, conducting research on access to justice, and collaborating with various governmental and non-governmental organisations. It aims to cultivate a generation of lawyers who not only excel in the courtroom but also work tirelessly for the empowerment of marginalised sections of society.
Webinar Details
- Dates: 15th November 2025 (Saturday)
- Mode: Online (Google Meet)
- Time: 4-5 PM (IST)
- Fee: Free Registration
Additional Benefits
✔️ Certificate of Participation (Optional & Paid)
✔️ Access to recordings & curated reading material
✔️ Mentorship session with experts
Who Can Enrol?
The webinar is open to:
- Law students seeking to understand financial and cyber law enforcement trends.
- Legal professionals and academicians interested in contemporary issues of financial fraud and digital policing.
- Individuals from commerce, finance, and technology backgrounds who wish to enhance their awareness of digital safety and legal safeguards.
- General participants keen to learn how to identify and protect themselves from financial scams and online frauds.
No prior legal knowledge is required — anyone interested in understanding the legal, practical, and preventive aspects of financial and digital crimes is welcome to join.
Registration
- Register Here: Click to Register || https://forms.gle/JkH3JSv5qe5wbNna9
Contact
📧 Email: Lac@hpnlu.ac.in
☎️ Phone: +91 88699 90580
We warmly invite students, professionals, educators, and community members to join us in this important initiative and contribute towards building a financially aware, digitally secure, and legally empowered society.
