KSPP Hosts National Conference on ‘The Dynamics of False Cases’

The Kautilya School of Public Policy (KSPP), GITAM Deemed to be University, Hyderabad, organised a two-day National Conference on ‘The Dynamics of False Cases’ on August 21 and 22,2026, in association with Yugantar, the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH), and Bhumika Women’s Collective, Hyderabad.

Indian women’s rights lawyer and author Flavia Agnes, co-founder of Majlis Legal Centre, delivered the keynote address. Drawing on her extensive experience in law and advocacy, she highlighted key concerns surrounding the idea of false cases, particularly in the areas of domestic violence and gender justice.

The conference featured research presentations examining the complexities surrounding allegations of false cases and their impact on legal and investigative processes. Sessions covered themes including ‘Legal Cases and Judicial Processes’, ‘Women’s Complaints and Investigative Processes’, and ‘False Cases in Popular Discourse’. Researchers presented papers examining false-case data and narratives in marriage law, POCSO cases, human trafficking, sexual harassment, rape cases, the Prevention of Atrocities Act and domestic violence laws.

The conference also featured panel discussions on ‘Joining the Dots: The Empirics of Police Complaints’ and ‘The Discourse of False Cases’, bringing together lawyers, researchers, journalists and activists to discuss the empirical, legal and social dimensions of the issue. A special session featuring Justice Mukta Gupta in conversation with Advocate Vasudha Nagaraj further enriched the deliberations. Justice Gupta drew on her experience and expertise to share a judicial perspective on the issues.

The programme also included an interactive cultural presentation called ‘Duly Noted,’ curated and organised by the theatre groups ‘A Night of Feminist Short Plays’ and ‘Vikram-Betaal,’ which offered a creative perspective on gender and law.

Earlier, Dr.VasudhaKatju, KSPP, delivered the welcome address, while Amb. Syed Akbaruddin, Dean, KSPP, shared the opening remarks. Ms. GayatriKezhepat, KSPP, proposed the vote ofthanks.

The conference brought together academics, legal practitioners, researchers, activists and students, providing an interdisciplinary platform to critically examine the concept of ‘false cases’ and the ways in which such narratives are constructed, understood and represented in law and public discourse. Participants appreciated the conference for providing valuable insights and an enriching opportunity for dialogue and learning.