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National Legal Services Authority organized a day long conference of Member Secretaries of all State Legal Services Authorities on 15th September, 2023 at Conference Hall, Rouse Avenue District Courts, New Delhi.
The said conference was chaired by Ms. S. S. Mann, Member Secretary, NALSA. Sh. Yajuvendra Singh, Director, NALSA welcomed all the dignitaries and began the conference with opening remarks. The Chairperson delivered keynote address for all sessions and discussed certain issues faced by Member Secretaries of SLSAs. Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA also attended the said conference which consisted of different sessions to discuss several issues. The Chairperson also solved the queries raised by the Member Secretaries of SLSAs.

Programme UnleashShe: “Embracing Empowerment Together”
No nation can progress socially or economically if its women are left behind. If the women are not educated then the nation cannot progress and prosper. With a view to educate women about their Legal rights mentioned under the provisions of Legal Services Authority Act, 1987, Central-II DLSA in association with Mata Sundri College for Women (University of Delhi) organized a Programme “UnleashShe: “Embracing Empowent Together”. The progarmme consisted of a Panel discussion on “Women & Law: Why should women be legally empowered”?
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA was the Chief Guest of the Programme and appreciated this collaboration of Central II DLSA and Mata Sundri College for Women. He also highlighted the need for women to be legally empowered.
Ms. Geetanjli Goel, Special Judge (PC Act) (CBI), RADC was invited as the Guest of Honour who motivated and encouraged all the present with her words of wisdom. Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA was invited as the Special guest.
Ms. Poonam Mendiratta, Advocate, Supreme Court of India was the Speaker in the said programme, who apprised the attendees about the laws related to women.

Consultation Meet for Multi Stakeholders on Effective Implementation of POCSO Act
National Institute of Public Cooperation & Child Development (NIPCCD) under the aegis of Ministry of Women and Child Development, government of India organized a consultation meet for multi stakeholders on effective implementation of POCSO Act on 25th August, 2023 at their premises.
The consultation was attended by 50 participants comprising Chairperson/Members of Child Welfare Committees, DCPOs, Superintendents of Child Care Institutions and Counsellors of DCPUs from all States/UTs of the Country.
Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA was nominated to lead the session in the said meet on the topic “Provision of compensation under various schemes and laws to children affected with sexual violence”. He apprised the participants about the provisions of compensation for POCSO victims and practical issues to be resolved by all the stakeholders. At the end all the queries raised by the participants were resolved.

“Attachment of IAS Officers Trainees with DSLSA
Delhi State Legal Services Authority organized training/orientation programme for IAS Officers Trainees nominated by the Department of Law, Justice & Legislative Affairs, GNCT of Delhi as a part of exposure tour and to acquire knowledge about the working of DSLSA, as per their training curriculum.
Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA apprised them about the provisions of Free Legal Aid as envisaged in Legal Services Authority Act, 1987 with the help of PPT for an effective understanding. Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA interacted with Officers and made them aware about the functioning of DSLSA/DLSAs, 24*7 toll-free helpline number and differenct schemes provided by this Authority. Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA apprised the officers about the functioning of Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme.
During their visit, they were accompanied by Ms. Jyoti Maheshwari, Secretary, Central-II to oversee the working of DLSA, Nyay Sanyog office, Vulnerable Witness Room and Mediation Centre in Rouse Avenue District Courts, New Delhi.”

Day 3 of Para Legal Volunteer Training for Jail Inmates of Tihar, Mandoli and Rohini Jails
On Day 3 of the said PLV Training the first session was delivered by Sh. Vikas Chandwani, Soft Skill Trainer and Coach on the topic “Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skill”. He explained the topic with the help of PPT.
Thereafter, Ms. Jhanvi Jain, Counsellor, SPYM delivered the session on the topic “Drug Abuse and Eradication of Drug Menace”. PPT was also shown to elaborate the topic.
The concluding remarks in the said PLV Training were delivered by Sh. Manish Jain, Secretary, North West DLSA. At the end all the queries raised by the participants were resolved by the respective Resource Persons.”

Day 2 of Para Legal Volunteer Training for Jail Inmates of Tihar, Mandoli and Rohini Jails
On Day 2 of the said PLV Training Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA delivered the session on the topic “Provisions of Bail, Overview of provisions of Compoundable offences, Effective Plea Bargaining & its benefits”.
Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA delivered the session on the topic “Rights & duties of Prisoners including Parole, Furlough & remission, Schemes of DSLSA for welfare of Prisoners including Schemes for Financial Sustenance, Education & Welfare of Children of incarcerated Parents, 2014”.
At the end all the queries raised by the participants were resolved by the respective Resource Persons.”

“22.08.2023
INAGURATION OF LEGAL AID CLINIC
In Association With
ADITI MAHAVIDYALYA WOMEN’S COLLEGE, BAWANA, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
#dslsa #dlsa #legalaid #delhiuniversity #women”

Para Legal Volunteer Training for Jail Inmates of Tihar, Mandoli and Rohini Jails
DSLSA organized three days Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) Training from 21st to 23rd August 2023 for Jail inmates of Tihar, Mandoli and Rohini jails at Jail No.2, Tihar Jail.
On first day i,e. 21.08.2023, the said PLV training was inaugurated in the august presence of Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. H.P. S. Sran, Addl. I. G (Prisons), Tihar Jails, Delhi.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA delivered the session on the topic “Introduction to Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 and Roles & Duties of Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs).
Thereafter, Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA delivered the session on the topic “Overview of Criminal Justice”.
At the end all the queries raised by the participants were resolved by the respective Resource Persons.
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19.08.2023: Culmination Ceremony of the Project “Shat Pratishat Kanooni Saksharta”
In the mission to generate Legal awareness/literacy at mass level, East District Legal Services Authority initiated a month long Project ‘Shat Pratishat Kanooni Saksharta’ and the target area of the same was Gazipur Village Area, East District.
The project was flagged off by the Principal District & Sessions Judge/Chairperson, East DLSA, Ms. Shail Jain from Karkardooma Court Complex on 24.07.2023.
A ‘Culmination Ceremony’ of the said month long Project was held on 19.08.2023 at MCD Community Hall, Ghazipur village from 11:00 a.m. onwards.
The Programme started with the Lighting of Lamp by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Siddharth Mridul, Judge, High Court of Delhi/Executive Chairman, DSLSA and other dignitaries. Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA gave the welcome address and brief introduction of the said Project. Ms. Shail Jain, Principal District & Session Judge/Chairperson, East DLSA delivered the keynote address in the programme. Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA, Ms. Saema Jain, Secretary, East DLSA and Secretaries of other DLSAs also attended the above said programme.
Under this project, the Declaration board was inaugurated by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Siddharth Mridul, Judge, High Court of Delhi/Executive Chairperson, DSLSA declaring the targeted area as the “The First Ever Shat Pratishat Kanooni Sakshar Khsetra” followed by a short movie. Thereafter, a virtual Inauguration of Legal Services Clinic also took place.
As a part of the project, a team of Para-Legal Volunteers with passion and dedication were chosen to carry out door-to-door campaigns and they visited each household, shop and building in that area to gather empirical data about the problems being faced by the persons in the area, the total number of persons covered, etc. Residents of the area were also made legally aware about their rights and about DSLSA/DLSAs’ role and activities through pamphlets and Nukkad nataks and they were also informed about 24×7 Helpline No. 1516 and the services being provided by DSLSA.
The project was strategically planned with various segments of the society like RWAs, NGOs, schools, district administration, civic authorities and police who were made part of the project. The young children who are future governing agents of the society were reached through schools with dedicated awareness sessions during the school assembly.
The Presidential address was delivered by the Hon’ble Executive Chairperson, DSLSA who assured all that DSLSA is committed to the idea of “Access to Justice to the last man” and hailed the project as pratham charan (first step) towards it.
The Programme ended with the vote of thanks by Ms. Saema Jain, Secretary, East DLSA. The Programme was also streamed live on youtube channel of DSLSA.
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National Consultation
All India Network of Sex Workers (AINSW) organized a National Consultation titled “Sisterhood and Solidarity with Sex Workers: One year since the Historic Supreme Court Ruling of 2022” on 19.08.2023 at Seminar Hall 1, Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, Teen Murti Road, New Delhi.
Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA were invited as panelists in the said consultation to deliver the session on the topic “Social Inclusion, Protection and Entitlements”, alongwith Sh. Anand Grover, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India as the other panelist. Detailed consultations were held regarding issues being faced by the sex workers regarding implementation of law and guildelines of Hon’ble Supreme Court.
The participants were made aware about the Free Legal Aid services provided by this Authority and how an eligible person can seek legal advice, counseling and support.”