A two-week capsule course exclusively for Law Officers of Indian Navy was held at the Institute of Military Law, Kamptee. The main aim of the course was to apprise the of Naval Law Officers about the salient provisions of Army Act, Army rules and regulations pertaining to aspects of discipline and court-martial in comparison to the provisions of Navy Act and regulations.

Addressing the valedictory session, the Commandant, Institute of Military Law, Col JK Deosthale emphasised the need of upholding judicial ethics and fairness in "justice delivery system" of the Armed Forces. He also expressed the hope that the instructions given during the course would expand the sphere of appreciation and understanding of student officers with regard to military law mechanism and administration of justice in the Army vis-a-vis Navy.

He said that during the course, the young officers of the Navy were given instructions on Army, Navy as well as civil laws, conduct of court-martial, human rights and International Humanitarian Law. The trainees were also given practical assignments which included analysis and presentation by the trainees on decided court cases, preparation of a charge-sheet, filing summary trial forms and tutorial discussions on human rights cases.

Col Deosthale exhorted the student officers to be fearless and firm in rendering advice to commanders at all levels. He also hoped that the exposure to Army legal mechanism and service ethos would be helpful in discharge of their duties as responsible Law Officers in the Navy.