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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.

Delhi State Legal Services Authority organized a half-day Orientation/Interaction Session for the NALSA Interns on 06.12.2024 at Conference Hall, 1st floor, Rouse Avenue District Court Complex, New Delhi. The said interns are attached with this authority till 17th December, 2024.

On the Orientation Day, Sh. Rajeev Bansal, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA interacted with the participants. Sh. Mridul Gupta, Ld. Additional Secretary, DSLSA also interacted with the interns and delivered the session on “Overview of The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987”, “Functions & Functioning of DSLSA” with the help of a PPT. Thereafter, Ms. Richika Tyagi, Ld. Secretary, Central-II DLSA took the session on “Delhi Victims’ Compensation Scheme-2018” with the help of powerpoint presentation. During the session, the Interns were also informed about the 24X7 helpline number of this Authority #1516 as well as NALSA helpline number #15100. All the queries/doubts raised by the participants were resolved by the Ld. Resource persons.

Thereafter, all the interns proceeded to visit Central Office, DSLSA to know about working of DSLSA and then proceed to Central-II DLSA, Nyay Sanyog, Front Office, Mediation centre, Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centre, Rouse Avenue Courts to understand the practical working of these offices. After Lunch, the interns were attached with South and South East DLSA, Saket Courts till 17.12.2024 for further exposure visits to Remand, Criminal & Civil Courts, Saket Courts, Vulnerable Witness Room, Family Courts, Mediation Centre, Lock up, DM Office, Police Station, CAW Cell, Tihar Jail, National Lok Adalat, Permanent Lok Adalats, Juvenile Justice Boards and Observation Homes and also involvement in Legal Aid and awareness programmes.

Ministry of Women and Child Development, GOI has launched the ‘Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat’ (BVMB) campaign to eliminate child marriage and safeguard the rights of children, especially girls across the nation. To strengthen and resonate the impact of this campaign, WCD has requested stakeholders to undertake a pledge against child marriage including different initiatives in disseminating this information amongst staff, litigants and other stakeholders.

Accordingly, Sh. Rajeev Bansal, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Naveen Gupta, Ld. Special Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Ld. Additional Secretary, DSLSA and staff members of Delhi State Legal Services Authority took a pledge against Child Marriage on 30.11.2024 at 11:00AM in Conference Hall, Central Office, DSLSA, RADC. All present were sensitized to take initiatives, if any such case come to their knowledge and were also asked to disseminate the information regarding negative impact of child marriage on Society. Staff members were also persuaded to login the MyGov portal and take online pledge too.

Delhi State Legal Services Authority organized an orientation programme for the 6 interns from NALSA. The said interns were attached to this authority w.e.f. 06.03.2024 to 13.03.2024.
On the Orientation Day, Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Ld. Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA welcomed the participants and briefed all present about working of DSLSA/DLSAs and key objective of Internship programme. The interns were also made aware about the provisions of free legal aid as envisaged in The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987and 24*7 helpline number of this Authority #1516 & NALSA helpline number #15100.
All the interns also visited Central Office, DSLSA, Central II DLSA, Nyay Sanyog, Mediation Centre, and Vulnerable Witnesses Room, RADC to understand the practical working of the offices. After Lunch, the interns were attached with South East DLSA till 13.03.2024 for further exposure and involvement in Legal Aid and awareness programme.

“Delhi State Legal Services Authority collaborated as Principal partner in National Level Suggestion competition on the topic “Prevention of Violence against Women in Society” organized on 03.03.2024 at The Park Hotel by Bhagidari Jan Sahyog Samiti, NGO & other stakeholders.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA was invited as Chief Guest in the said event alongwith other Ld. Dignitaries. He addressed the participants and shared his valuable insights on legal issues related to women. The event was informative and attended by Social activists, various academicians.”

As we know “Literate women make better mothers”, so if a women is aware about her legal rights it will benefit the whole family and will make the whole society grow, thereby, to commemorate International Women’s Day 2024, Delhi State Legal Services Authority initiated a week long Project “मशाल- नारी सशक्तिकरण की ओर” w.e.f 01st to 07th March, 2024.
DSLSA in association with Indian Medical Association (IMA), New Delhi, Central -II DLSA, inaugurated the above said project on 02.03.2024 at 03:15 PM. The programme started with the unveiling of Information Board of DSLSA by Sh. Sanjay Garg, Ld. Principal District & Sessions Judge, New Delhi District, Patiala House Courts, & Chairperson, New Delhi DLSA, Ms. Anju Bajaj Chandana, Ld. Principal District & Sessions Judge-cum-Spl. Judge (PC-ACT), CBI, Rouse Avenue District Courts, Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Naveen Gupta, Ld. Special Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Vinay Aggarwal, Chairman, Action Committee & former President, I.M.A and other Ld. Dignitaries. Thereafter, Hon’ble dignitaries inaugurated the Project by unveiling a Video on the activities proposed to be carried out during this week long programme.
Sh. Vinay Aggarwal, Chairman, Action Committee & former President, IMA welcomed all present followed by the Special Address of Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta ,Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA.
In the event, Ms. Basanti, Acid Attack Survivor and Ms. Farah, Para Legal Volunteer narrated their own stories including hardships faced by them in life and how they overcome them with the help of DSLSA. Ms. Anju Bajaj Chandana, Ld. Principal District & Sessions Judge-cum-Spl. Judge (PC-ACT), CBI, Rouse Avenue District Courts addressed the participants and motivated them to become self-reliant. To recognize & appreciate the commendable work done by LSAs and PLVs associated with DLSAs on women related issues, certificates of excellence were awarded to LSAs and PLVs. Sh. Sanjay Garg, Ld. Principal District & Sessions Judge, New Delhi District, Patiala House Courts, & Chairperson, New Delhi DLSA delivered the keynote address.
On this occasion, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Ld. Additional Secretary, DSLSA and Ld. Secretaries, DLSAs were also present. Ms. Jyoti Maheshwari, Ld. Secretary South DLSA hosted the programme and Ms. Richika Tyagi, Ld. Secretary, Central-II, DLSA delivered the vote of thanks.
The program was attended by doctors, Legal Services Advocates, Para Legal Volunteers and representatives from various NGOs. The event was LIVE streamed on You-Tube channel of DSLSA.

In the next session of Certificate course on Legal Literacy, Awareness and Aid in collaboration with Daulat Ram College, Sh. Anshul Singhal, Ld. Secretary, Shahdara DLSA delivered the session on the topic “Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace” with the aid of powerpoint presentation.
All the queries raised by the students were resolved by the Resource person.”

“DSLSA organized the inauguration ceremony of the newly established Legal Aid Defence Counsel System for North and North West DLSA on 26.02.2024 at Rohini Courts, New Delhi.
Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manmohan, Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Delhi/Hon’ble Executive Chairman, DSLSA graced the occasion as Chief Guest and inaugurated the newly established Legal Aid Defence Counsel System in the august presence of Hon’ble Ms. Justice Rekha Palli, Judge, High Court of Delhi & Chairperson, Building Maintenance & Construction Committee (BMCC) as Guest of Honour, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar, Judge, High Court of Delhi & Member, BMCC, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Amit Bansal, Judge, High Court of Delhi & Member, BMCC, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ravinder Dudeja, Judge, High Court of Delhi & Member, BMCC and other Hon’ble Judges of the High Court of Delhi, Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Naveen Gupta, Ld. Special Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Ld. Additional Secretary, DSLSA and other esteemed dignitaries.
Under this initiative, DSLSA shall provide easy access for seeking legal aid in criminal matters by common man likewise the Legal Aid Defence Counsel Systems already functional at South West, South and South East DLSAs.”

In the next session of third batch of Certificate course on Legal Literacy, Awareness and Aid in collaboration with Daulat Ram College, Ms. Richika Tyagi, Ld. Secretary, Central- II DLSA delivered the session on the topic “Medical Termination of Pregnancy Laws”.
A Powerpoint presentation was also shown to all the participants for quick and effective understanding. All the queries raised by the students were resolved by the Resource person.”

“Delhi State Legal Services Authority organized a half day Training Programme for Ld. Principal Magistrates and Members of all Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) on 21.02.2024 from 02:30 pm onwards at Conference Hall, third floor, Central Office, DSLSA.
Sh. Naveen Gupta, Ld. Special Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Ld. Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA welcomed all the participants and briefed all attendees about the objective behind this training programme. Thereafter, various aspects in respect to the Juveniles were discussed.
Ms. Vaidehi Subramani, Ex Chairperson, CWC-II was the first resource person who delivered the session on the topic “Rehabilitation & Reintegration of Vulnerable Children”. Thereafter, Ms. Priyanka Rajpoot, Ld. ACMM-04, Rouse Avenue District Courts was the second resource person of the day and she delivered the session on the topic “Juvenile Justice: Addressing issues of age inquiry & preliminary assessment”. A Powerpoint presentation was also shown for effective understanding. During the session, all the queries or issues raised by the attendees were resolved by the Ld. Resource persons.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA interacted with the participants during the feedback session and also shared his valuable experience & knowledge with all.”

National Institute of Public Cooperation & Child Development (NIPCCD), New Delhi organized an offline Training Programme on Implementation of POCSO Act and its Amendment Act: Addressing Gaps and Challenges for Multi Stakeholders (19th-21st February, 2024) at 5, Siri Institutional Area, Hauz Khas, New Delhi.
On request of NIPCCD for deputing a resource person, Ms. Jyoti Maheshwari, Ld. Secretary, South DLSA was nominated to deliver the session on the topic “Support Services: Compensation to Children Affected by Sexual Offences” on 20.02.2024 in the above said training programme. A PowerPoint presentation was also shown for better explanation and understanding. The session was very informative and all the queries raised by the participants were addressed by the Resource Person.”

DSLSA, in collaboration with Daulat Ram College and Central DLSA inaugurated the newly established Legal Services Clinic at the premises of the College on 20.02.2024. The unveiling of Information Board of DSLSA was also held on the occasion.
The programme began with the lighting of lamp by esteemed dignitaries followed by cultural performance. Prof. Savita Roy, Principal, Daulat Ram College gave the welcome address. Thereafter, Ms. Helly Fur Kaur, Secretary, Central DLSA gave introductory remarks. The presidential address was given by Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA. He motivated the participants with his words of wisdom and also made them aware about the Free Legal Services as envisaged in the Legal Services Authority Act, 1987 and 24*7 helpline number of this Authority. Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA also emphasized on the significance and importance of legal literacy in one’s life and how this knowledge can bring changes in their lives.
At the end of the Programme, Dr. Sonia Mehta, Course Coordinator, Daulat Ram College expressed gratitude to the Authority for this initiative and proceeded with vote of thanks.
On this occasion Sh. Naveen Gupta, Ld. Special Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Ld. Additional Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Ld. Secretary, Litigation, DSLSA, Sh. Mukul Gupta, Chairman (Governing Body), Daulat Ram College and Prof. Savita Roy, Principal, Daulat Ram College also addressed the dias.”

“In the next session of third batch of Add-on-Certificate course on Legal Literacy, Awareness and Aid in collaboration with Daulat Ram College, Ms. Jyoti Maheshwari, Secretary, South DLSA delivered the session on the topic “1. Laws against Domestic Violence 2. Maintenance of Women under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr. PC) and Special Laws”.

A PowerPoint presentation was also shown to all the participants for quick and effective understanding. All the queries raised by the students were resolved by the Resource person.”