Induction Training Programme for the newly empanelled Legal Services Advocates (Day-3) on 12.07.2025

On 12th July 2025 (Saturday), the third day of the training programme began with the first technical session being conducted by Sh. Kumar Rahul, Secretary, New Delhi DLSA, who addressed key operational aspects of the legal aid system. His session covered front office interaction with legal aid beneficiaries, the importance of proper documentation, and an overview of the DSLSA Fee Schedule – 2017. He also highlighted various schemes run by NALSA and DSLSA and emphasized the effective use of technology for timely case up-dation. Total 164 participants were present in the session.

After a short break, Ms. Tapasya Agarwal, Secretary, Central DLSA, delivered an insightful session on personal laws. She explained the provisions related to divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the rights of Muslim women under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, and the succession framework under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. The session was well-received and helped deepen the participants’ understanding of gender-specific and religion-based laws in India.

Post lunch, Sh. Rishabh Tanwar, Secretary, North DLSA, provided a comprehensive overview of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881,. The final session of the day was conducted by Ms. Jyoti Maheshwari, ACJM-5, RADC. She focused on the newly enacted criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshaya Adhiniyam. Her session marked a strong conclusion to the day and offered valuable insights into the legal reforms shaping the future of India’s justice delivery system.

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