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DSLSA in association with Department of Law & Justice, GNCTD and NLU commemorated the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s 134th birth anniversary on 14th April, 2025 at the Auditorium, Delhi Secretariate, New Delhi.

Under this initiative DSLSA launched a Project “संविधान की पाठशाला”, under which legal awareness programs and other activities were conducted to promote the understanding of Constitutional rights, human rights, and the importance of legal empowerment amongst school students across delhi. Students actively participated in Essay writing, Poster making competitions.

The Prize distribution Ceremony for the programmes/project conducted by DSLSA & NLU started with the lighting of Lamp by Sh. Kapil Mishra, Hon’ble Law Minister, Delhi, Prof. Dr. Sh. G. S. Bajpai, Vice-Chancellor, NLU, Sh. Reetesh Singh, Ld. Pr. Secretary (Law, Justice & Legislative Affairs, Delhi), Sh. Rajeev Bansal, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA.

Hon’ble Law Minister Sh. Kapil Mishra addressed the gathering and inspired the students with his words of encouragement. He praised the joint efforts of DSLSA, the Department of Law & Justice, and NLU in promoting legal awareness and fostering a sense of constitutional values in society. Following this, Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai, Vice-Chancellor, NLU, delivered a Special Address, appreciating the efforts and creativity demonstrated by the participating students. He also expressed his gratitude to the Hon’ble Law Minister for his continued support towards such meaningful initiatives.

Cash prizes and certificates were awarded to the winners of the Essay Writing and Poster Making competitions, recognizing the top three participants in each category.
The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Sh. Rajeev Bansal, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA.

DSLSA organized a half day Training Programme for the newly empanelled Legal Services Advocates of all Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) and Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) on 28.03.2025 at Conference Hall, First Floor, Rouse Avenue District Court Complex, New Delhi from 02:15 PM onwards.

Sh. Naveen Gupta, Ld. Special Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Mridul Gupta, Ld. Additional Secretary, DSLSA interacted with the participants and informed them about the objective behind this Training Programme. During their sessions, Ld. Resource persons also covered the topics “Overview of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 with special emphasis on roles & responsibilities of LSAs” & “Sharing of Best Practices”.

Sh. Fahad Uddin, Ld. Principal Magistrate, JJB-VII was the next resource person who delivered the session on the topic “Overview of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015”. The topic was well explained with the help of Powerpoint presentation. Total number of participants in the training programme were 34 (15 CWC+19 JJB).

Delhi State Legal Services Authority organised a half day Capacity Building Training Programme for the all the Legal Aid Defence Counsels (LADCs) i.e. Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel, Deputy Legal Aid Defence Counsels and Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsels working across DLSAs in Delhi at Conference Hall, 1st Floor, RADC, New Delhi on 26.03.2025.

These interactions are vital for ensuring better understanding on aspects related to legal representation of accused persons by the LADCs.
Sh. Rajeev Bansal, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Naveen Gupta, Ld. Special Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Ld. Additional Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Ld. Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA interacted with the participants and informed them about the objective behind this Training Programme. All the participants were also made aware about the topic “Overview of The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 with special emphasis on roles & responsibilities of LADCs”. The session was very interactive and everyone present actively discussed the best practices also.

Ms. Sonia Chhikara, Sr. Programmer, DSLSA delivered the next session on the topic “Enhancing case management practices – NALSA, LSMS & LACMS portal”.

On 18th March 2025, under the “वीरांगना” Project, the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) organized an interaction session for survivors of sexual offenses and acid attacks (second batch). The session was held at Nyay Manch Auditorium, Rouse Avenue District Courts, from 2:00 PM onwards.
In collaboration with TATA STRIVE and DAY-NULM (National Urban Livelihood Mission), DSLSA introduced a vocational training program aimed at the rehabilitation and empowerment of survivors by offering free skill development courses.
During the session, Sh. Mukesh Kushwaha, Centre Manager, TATA STRIVE, and Mr. Pradeep from DAY-NULM briefed the participants on the available courses and their benefits through a PPT presentation. Ld. Member Secretary Sh. Rajeev Bansal, Ld. Special Secretary Sh. Naveen Gupta, Ld. Additional Secretary Sh. Mridul Gupta, and Ld. Secretary (Litigation) Sh. Abhinav Pandey were also present. Judicial officers explained how the program would help participants secure financial assistance and meaningful employment opportunities upon course completion. Encouragingly, many relatives accompanying the survivors also expressed interest in enrolling.

The Delhi State Legal Services Authority, under the National Legal Services Authority, has effectively conducted its 1st National Lok Adalat for 2025 on 08th March, 2025 across various judicial venues including District Court Complexes, the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi, Permanent Lok Adalats, Debt Recovery Tribunals, State Consumer Commission, and District Consumer Commissions.

In this National Lok Adalat, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vibhu Bakhru, Judge, High Court of Delhi/Executive Chairperson, DSLSA along with Ms. Madhu Jain, Ld. Principal District & Sessions Judge, South District, Sh. G.P. Singh, Ld. Officiating Principal District & Sessions Judge, South East District, Sh. Rajeev Bansal, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Naveen Gupta, Ld. Special Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Ld. Additional Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Ld. Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA and other dignitaries, personally visited the Saket Courts Complex to oversee the arrangements. They interacted with Presiding Officers and Associate Members, acknowledging their role in ensuring efficient case resolution.

During the visit, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vibhu Bakhru extended special recognition to transgender individuals, acid attack survivors, and senior citizens who diligently served as Associate Members in the Lok Adalat. This gesture highlighted DSLSA’s dedication to inclusivity and the empowerment of marginalized communities within the legal system.

On the occasion of Women’s Day, in all District Courts Complexes, all associate members and Para-legal volunteers assigned for duty were women, emphasizing the role of women in legal and social service.

DSLSA engaged and involved 35 Transgenders, Senior Citizens, Acid Attack victims, Specially abled persons and people from North-Eastern Region to carry out with the aim of inclusivity in the decision-making process by deputing them as Associate Members in Lok Adalat Benches.

Judicial Officers throughout Delhi very actively participated in Lok Adalat. Litigants actively joined the proceedings for settlement/amicable disposal of their cases.
A total of 356 Lok Adalat Benches in District Courts and 15 in the High Court, Debt Recovery Tribunals, Consumer Forums, and Permanent Lok Adalats were constituted, referring 2,13,418 cases. The National Lok Adalat settled 1,53,539 cases with a settlement amount of Rs. 406.08 Crores. Highlights include the highest settlement of a MACT case for Rs. 96 Lakhs and the resolution of an old case of the year 2016. Overall, the initiative marked a substantial achievement in dispute resolution and justice delivery.

Day 2 of the Para Legal Volunteer Training started with the session of Sh. Bilal Ahmad, Program Director, SPYM and he apprised the participants about consequences of drug abuse amongst children, and legislative framework for rehabilitation of Children in Need Care and Protection.

Thereafter, Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Ld. Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA took session on “Schemes of NALSA and DSLSA with special emphasis on Delhi Victims’ Compensation Scheme-2018 & Scheme for Empanelment of Para Legal Volunteers and their Deployment in Police Stations in Delhi for cases pertaining to Missing Children and other Offences against Children”.

The third session of day was delivered by Sh. Mridul Gupta, Ld. Additional Secretary, DSLSA on “Overview of Criminal Justice System under which emphasis was laid upon Bail, Rights of Accused and Victims, Registration of FIR u/s 154 Cr.P.C and Petition under 156(3) Cr.P.C.” with the help of PowerPoint Presentation followed by the feedback session.

A dedicated parallel session for community PLVs i.e. transgender and female sex workers was held on the topic “Directions passed by Hon’ble Supreme Court in Criminal Appeal No. 135 of 2010 titled “Budhadev Karmaskar vs. The State of West Bengal & Ors.” The resource person of the session was Ms. Richika Tyagi, Ld. Secretary, Central-II DLSA.

A parallel Session for victims of various offences was held on the topic “Effective communication & Interpersonal Skills” by Sh. Sajal Dhir, Executive Coach & Professional Trainer. All the queries raised by the participants were resolved by all the Ld. Resource persons.

Delhi State Legal Services Authority conducted Valedictory Programme of Winter Internship Programme 2024-25 on 30.01.2025 at Nyay Manch Auditorium, 1st Floor, Rouse Avenue District Courts, New Delhi from 11:00 AM onwards for the law students undergoing internship with this Authority.

Sh. Rajeev Bansal, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Naveen Gupta, Ld. Special Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Ld. Additional Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA interacted with the participants regarding their experiences during the internship program. The floor was then open for getting the feedback from the interns. During the feedback session, the interns shared their views and suggestions too, with respect to their visit to different institutions. Certificates of Participation were awarded to all the eligible interns. Thereafter, on the basis of performance, Excellence certificates were also awarded to interns. Coordinators who were attached with the groups of Interns also attended the valedictory programme.

On 27th January, 2025, 7 newly appointed Judicial Officers of Delhi Judicial Service (DJS) visited Delhi State Legal Services Authority for understanding its functions and functioning as a part of their training in Delhi Judicial Academy, Dwarka, Delhi. Accordingly this Authority organized a Training Programme at Conference Hall, Central Office, 3rd Floor, Rouse Avenue District Court Complex , New Delhi from 10:30AM onwards.

Sh. Rajeev Bansal, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Naveen Gupta, Ld. Special Secretary, DSLSA interacted with the Trainee Judicial Officers and delivered the session on the topic “Introduction to Legal Services Authority Act, 1987”. Sh. Mridul Gupta, Ld. Additional Secretary, DSLSA delivered the session on the topic “Understanding the function & functioning of DSLSA/DLSAs. PowerPoint presentation related to the topic made both the sessions more interactive & informative. Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Ld. Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA delivered the session on the topic “Working of Delhi Victims’ Compensation Scheme-2018”. PPT was also shown for quick and better understanding.

Thereafter, all the trainee judicial officers were attached with different DLSAs for further visits & exposure to the working of DLSAs and their field activities.

Delhi State Legal Services Authority organised half day Capacity Building Programme for the newly empanelled Advocates of Centralized Panel & Specialised Panels viz. DST, AFT, CAT, NCLT, DRT and NCDRC of DSLSA at Nyaya Manch Auditorium, 1st Floor, Rouse Avenue District Courts, New Delhi on 21st January, 2025

Sh. Rajeev Bansal, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Naveen Gupta, Ld. Special Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Ld. Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA interacted with the participants and explained the entire motive behind the training programme. Ld. Resource persons also delivered the session on the topic “Overview of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 with special emphasis on “Roles & Responsibilities of Legal Services Advocates”. Short videos related to the topic were also showcased for better and effective understanding.

Thereafter, Ms. Sonia, Sr. Programmer, DSLSA explained the ways of operating the Legal Services Management portal step by step and also resolved the queries of the participants related to the functioning of the portal.

Last session of the training programme was taken up by Sh. Mridul Gupta, Ld. Additional Secretary, DSLSA who delivered the informative session on the topic “NALSA toll free helpline number portal (https://nalsa15100.in)”. Thereafter, Ms. Meenakshi Sharma, Hindi Translator, DSLSA apprise the participants about the working of NYAY SANYOG, Front Office, DSLSA and toll free helpline number 1516 of DSLSA.

Para Legal Volunteers play a critical role in supporting and assisting with various tasks that enhance the accessibility of legal services. To ensure they are prepared for their responsibilities and remain effective in their roles, refresher training is essential. DSLSA organized a half day Refresher Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) Training Programme on 14th January, 2025 at Nyay Manch Auditorium, 1st floor, Rouse Avenue District Courts.

The session was conducted for the Community PLVs as well as Law students attached with North East, Shahdara, East, South East, South, North West and West as PLVs whose tenure had expired and are willing to work further as a Para Legal Volunteer.

Sh. Rajeev Bansal, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA delivered the Introductory Session and explained the motive behind this refresher training programme. He also appreciated their zeal to work as a volunteer of this Authority.

Sh. Naveen Gupta, Ld. Special Secretary, DSLSA briefed the participants about Do’s and Don’ts for PLVs. He also showed Powerpoint presentation for quick and effective understanding.

Thereafter, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Ld. Additional Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Ld. Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA delivered the sessioin on “Re-visiting of basic laws with special emphasis on the legal rights relating to Women, Children and Sr. Citizen etc. The session was very informative with frequent questions answers making it interactive. Queries of participants were also resolved by the Resource persons.

Senior Citizens Council of Delhi organized an interaction-cum-recreational program for their members on 14.01.2024 from 03:00 PM onwards at Recreation Centre, Community Centre, Green Park Extension.

On this occasion, Sh. Rajeev Bansal, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA was invited as a Chief Guest of program. During his interaction with Senior Citizens, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA made them aware about the functions and functioning of this Authority as well as about the helpline numbers of DSLSA & NALSA. He also apprised the participants regarding various welfare schemes for Senior Citizens.

As a part of recreational activity, cake cutting ceremony, for the senior citizens whose birthdays are falling in this month, was also organized. Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA congratulated and wished them a healthy and happy life ahead.

With an objective to make the law students aware about the function and functioning of Legal Services Institutions and as well as Government Institutions of legal importance including Courts, Jails, Police Stations, Juvenile Justice Boards, Child Welfare Committees etc., Delhi State Legal Services Authority commenced Winter Internship Programme 2024-25 from 10th January, 2025. The Orientation Program of the said Winter Internship was organized in Nyay Manch Auditorium, First Floor, Rouse Avenue District Court Complex, New Delhi.

Sh. Rajeev Bansal, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA delivered the Welcome Address and interacted with the interns and motivated them with his words of wisdom. Sh. Naveen Gupta, Ld. Special Secretary, DSLSA delivered the session on the topic “Overview of DSLSA and its activities” with the help of PPT for better understanding. Short motivational and informative videos were also showcased for the participants followed by questions answer round.

Thereafter, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Ld. Additional Secretary, DSLSA explained the purpose of Winter Internship Programme and briefed them about various visits to be undertaken by the students, Do’s and Don’ts by interns etc. during Internship period. Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Ld. Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA also interacted with the participants. Legal Services Advocates who shall be facilitating the Interns during their visit to various institutions also attended the Orientation Programme and were introduced to all the students. All the queries raised by the students were resolved by the Ld. Resource persons.

DSLSA organized half day Training Programme for Legal Services Advocates of all Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) and Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) on 04th January, 2025 at Conference Hall, First Floor, Rouse Avenue District Court Complex, New Delhi from 02:30 PM onwards.

Sh. Rajeev Bansal, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA briefed all the participants about the objective behind the training programme. He also delivered the session on the topic “Sharing of best practices:- Standards of Professional Ethics in Legal Representation of Children by Lawyers. Sh. Mridul Gupta, Ld. Additional Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Ld. Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA also interacted with the participants.

Sh. Anant Asthana, Advocate/Consultant (JJB & CWC matters) delivered the session on the topic “Law and Procedure on Age Determination: Emerging Frontiers”. The topic was well explained with the help of Powerpoint presentation.

Thereafter, Sh. Preetam Yadav, Counsellor, South & South East DLSA delivered the session on the topic “Best Interest Principle: Child phychology and sensitization as to the issues affecting the child”. All the queries raised by the participants were resolved by the resource persons.

Regular refresher training for users of the LSMS portal is vital to ensure its effective use and maintenance of data quality. It helps the user to navigate the portal quickly and with minimal errors.

DSLSA organized a half day refresher training on “LSMS Portal” for the officials from each of DLSAs to assist their respective advocates in updating their proceedings of assigned cases on said portal on 07.12.2024 at Conference Hall, 1st Floor, Rouse Avenue District Court Complex, New Delhi.

Ms. Sonia, Sr. Programmer, DSLSA was the resource person who explained the step by step way of operating the portal and also resolved the queries of the participants related to the functioning of the portal. She also described about Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) helpline number of NALSA #15100.