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Visit of Nalsa Interns on 06.12.2024
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.
Pledge taken against Child Marriage on 30.11.2024
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
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.
National Level Suggestion competition on the topic “Prevention of Violence against Women in Society” organized
“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.”
Delhi State Legal Services Authority initiated a week long Project “मशाल- नारी सशक्तिकरण की ओर”
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.
22.02.2024: Certificate Course on Legal Literacy, Awareness and Aid (third batch)
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.”
Inauguration Ceremony of the Newly Established Legal Aid Defence Counsel System for North and North West DLSA.
“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.”
Certificate Course on Legal Literacy, Awareness and Aid (third batch)
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.”
Training Programme for Ld. Principal Magistrates and Members of all Juvenile Justice Boards
“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.”
Training Programme on Implementation of POCSO Act and its Amendment Act, Addressing Gaps and Challenges for Multi Stakeholders (19th-21st February, 2024)
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
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.”
17.02.2024: Add-on-Certificate Course on Legal Literacy, Awareness and Aid (third batch)
“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.”
15.02.2024: Add-on-Certificate Course on Legal Literacy, Awareness and Aid (third batch)
“Add-on-Certificate Course on Legal Literacy, Awareness and Aid (third batch)
During the Add-on-course on Legal Literacy, Awareness and Aid in collaboration with Daulat Ram College, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA delivered the session for the students on the topic “Criminal Procedure & Criminal Justice System : Rights of Accused on arrest and Provision of Bail, Rights of Victim”. He also showed the Powerpoint presentation related to the topic. All the queries raised by the students were resolved by the Resource person.”
08.02.2024: Add-on-Certificate Course on Legal Literacy, Awareness and Aid (third batch)
During the Add-on-course on Legal Literacy, Awareness and Aid in coordination with Daulat Ram College, Sh. Vivek Kumar Aggarwal, Secretary, North East DLSA delivered the session to the students on the topic “Criminal Procedure & Criminal Justice System: Police functioning, Court functioning (Jurisdiction, Communication, order reading) and Hierarchy of Courts”. All the queries raised by the students were resolved by the Resource person.
DSLSA organized Orientation Programme for NALSA Interns at Conference Hall, Central Office, DSLSA
“DSLSA organized Orientation Programme for NALSA Interns at Conference Hall, Central Office, DSLSA Rouse Avenue District Court Complex, New Delhi from 10:15 am onwards.
During the Orientation Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA welcomed the interns and delivered the introductory session. He highlighted the key objective of Internship programme. Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA also interacted with the interns and motivated them to work hard and wish them good luck to excel in life.
Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA delivered the session on the topic “Overview of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, Functions & Functioning of DSLSA” and also made the interns aware about the provisions of free legal aid as envisaged in Legal Services Authority Act, 1987 and 24*7 helpline number of this Authority 1516.
Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary, Litigation, DSLSA delivered the session on the topic “Delhi Victims’ Compensation Scheme 2018”.
All the queries raised by law Interns were resolved by the resource persons. Thereafter, students visited Central Office, DSLSA, Central-II DLSA, Nyay Sanyog etc. to understand its functioning. All the interns were attached with South West DLSA.”
03.02.2024: Add-on-Certificate Course on Legal Literacy, Awareness and Aid (third batch)
In the next session of the third batch of Add-on-course on Legal Literacy, Awareness and Aid in collaboration with Daulat Ram College, Ms. Helly Fur Kaur, Secretary, Central DLSA delivered the session on the topic “Civil Procedure: Hierarchy of Courts, Pecuniary and Territorial Jurisdiction of Courts” to the students. All the queries raised by the students were resolved by the Resource person.
01.02.2024: Add-on-Certificate Course on Legal Literacy, Awareness and Aid (third batch)
During the Add-on-course on Legal Literacy, Awareness and Aid in collaboration with Daulat Ram College, Sh. K. B. Rai, Former Advisor, Administrative Reforms Dept. delivered the session to the students on the topic “The Right to Information Act 2005 with latest amendments”. All the queries raised by the students were resolved by the Resource person.
Capacity building training programme for all the PIOs and APIOs of DSLSA, DHCLSC and DLSAs
Delhi State Legal Services Authority organized a capacity building training programme for all the PIOs and APIOs of DSLSA, DHCLSC and DLSAs on 31.01.2024 at Conference Hall, Third floor, Central Office, DSLSA.
Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary, Litigation, DSLSA flagged off the session by addressing the participants and informed them the importance and motive of the training programme. He also interacted with the participants and discussed the key points related to the training.
Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA thereafter delivered the session on the topic “Overview of the Right to Information Act, 2005 with latest amendment in 2019 including sharing of best practices”. Through Powepoint presentation, he also apprised the participants with relevant important sections and judgements. The session was very informative. All the queries raised by the participants were resolved by both the Resource person.
At the end question & answer round was taken up.
“Induction Training for Newly Recruited Chairpersons and members of Child Welfare Committees
National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) organized “Induction Training for Newly Recruited Chairpersons and members of Child Welfare Committees from 29th January – 10th February, 2024.
On request of NIPCCD, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA was nominated as a Resource Person to deliver the session on the topic “Salient features of Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and its Amendment Act, 2021 vis-à-vis JJ Rules 2016 including its Amendment Rules, 2022” on 29.01.2024. He explained the topic in detail with the help of PowerPoint presentation. The session was very informative and all the queries raised by the participants were resolved by the Resource Person.”
Valedictory session for Law Interns undergoing Winter Internship Programme 2023-24
Delhi State Legal Services Authority organized Valedictory session for Law Interns undergoing Winter Internship Programme 2023-24 on 25.01.2024 at Conference Hall, Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi from 10:30 AM onwards. The session was opened with the address of Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA who interacted with all the participants and informed them the importance of the valedictory session.
The floor was then open for the feedback from the participating interns. All the participants shared their views and experiences with respect to their visits to different institutions like JJBs, CWC, Courts, Jails etc. Sh. Narottam Kaushal, Principal District & Sessions Judg (HQ), Central District, Tis Hazari Courts and Sh. Vinod Kumar, Principal District & Sessions Judge, West District, Tis Hazari Courts also shared their valuable thoughts & experience with the students.
Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary, Litigation, DSLSA addressed the queries of the students arising out of their the day to day activities during the internship. The session was very interactive and informative.
Certificates of Excellence were given to 3 law interns based on their performance. Thereafter, Certificate of Participation was also distributed to all the participants.”
DSLSA organized a Training Programme for newly recruited Judicial Officers
On 18th January, 2024, DSLSA organized a Training Programme for newly recruited Judicial Officers (Trainee) of Delhi Judicial Services who were attached with this authority by Delhi Judicial Academy from 18.01.2024 to 23.01.2024 for understanding its functions and functioning as a part of their training. The said training programme was held at Seminar Hall, Saket Courts, New Delhi from 10:15 AM onwards.
The Programme started with the Lighting of Lamp followed by the felicitation of dignitaries. Thereafter, Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA delivered the welcome address followed by special address by Sh. Rajneesh Kumar Gupta, Ld. Principal District and Sessions Judge, South East District/Chairperson, South East DLSA, Saket Courts and Ms. Madhu Jain, Ld. Principal District and Sessions Judge, South District/Chairperson, South DLSA, Saket Courts.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA delivered the session on the topic “Introduction to Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987”. Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA delivered the session on the topic “Understanding the function & functioning of DSLSA/DLSAs. He also displayed few short videos to make the session more visually expressive. The session was very informative.
Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA spoke upon various projects carried out by DSLSA and DLSAs including flagship projects also. He also displayed a Powerpoint presentation on “Vidhik Sewa k Badte Kadam”. The session was very interactive.
Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA delivered the session on the topic “Delhi Victims’ Compensation Scheme-2018”.
Ms. Jyoti Maheshwari, Secretary, South DLSA and Sh. Vinik Jain, Secreatry, South East DLSA also interacted with the visiting Trainee Judicial Officers. The Trainee Judicial Officers were attached with Secretaries of DLSAs w.e.f 19.01.2024 to 23.01.2024 for their exposure to legal services.”
Orientation programme for Trainee Officer of Delhi Higher Judicial Services
Delhi State Legal Services Authority organized an orientation programme for Trainee Officer of Delhi Higher Judicial Services from Delhi Judicial Academy on 10.01.2024 at Conference Hall, Central Office, DSLSA during his attachment with this Authority.
Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA welcomed the Trainee Officer and briefed him about the function and functioning of DSLSA/DLSAs. Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA made him aware about various schemes of DSLSA including Delhi Victims’ Compensation Scheme 2018. Ms. Richika Tyagi, Secretary Central-II DLSA facilitated him and apprised him with working of front office, Nyay Sanyog etc..
Thereafter, the trainee officer visited New Delhi DLSA to oversee the work related to remand and recording of statements u/s 164 Cr.P.C held in the courts of Metropolitan Magistrates as a part of training program.
Orientation program of Winter Internship Program 2023-24
With an objective to make the law students aware with the function and functioning of Legal Services Institution and as well as Government Institutions of legal importance including Courts, Jail, JJBs, CWCs etc., Delhi State Legal Services Authority commenced Winter Internship Programme 2023-24 from 05th January, 2024. The orientation program of said Winter Internship Program was organized in Conference Hall, Tis Hazari Courts Complex, Delhi.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA delivered the Welcome Address and interacted with the interns to motivate them with his words of wisdom. Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA delivered the session on the topic “Overview of DSLSA and its activities”.
Thereafter, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation) 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.
Inauguration of Legal Services Clinic at National Forensic sciences University, Delhi Campus
DSLSA in collaboration with National Forensic Science University, Department of Law, Forensic Justice & Policy Studies set up a Legal Services Clinic in the premises of National Forensic Science University, Delhi Campus (LNJN-NICFS), Sector-3, Rohini Delhi.
Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manmohan, Judge, Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Delhi & Executive Chairperson, DSLSA graced the occasion and inaugurated the Legal Services Clinic in the august presence of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Girish Kathpalia, Judge, High Court of Delhi, Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA, Ld. Secretaries of DSLSA/DLSAs, Prof. (Dr.) Purvi Pokhariyal, Campus Director, NFSU Delhi Campus and other eminent personalities.
A Legal Services Information Board depicting the information about the availability of free legal aid and the categories entitled thereof, was also inaugurated. Besides above, a Pro-Bono Club was also inaugurated virtually. The program was attended by college faculty, students and other staff members
Capacity Building Training Programme for Legal Services Advocates of all Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs)
Delhi State Legal Services Authority organized a Capacity Building Training Programme for Legal Services Advocates of all Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) on 18th December, 2023 at Conference Hall, First Floor, Rouse Avenue District Courts, New Delhi.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA interacted with the participants and also briefed them about the objective behind the training programme and role of LSAs in carrying out their duties.
Sh. Alok Aggarwal, Former Member Secretary, NALSA/Retd. DHJS and Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA delivered the session on the topic “Roles of LSAs in protecting the best interests of the child with sharing of best practices”. The topic was well elaborated with the help of Powepoint presentation.
Thereafter, the next session on the topic “Preliminary assessment under Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children Act, 2015 was delivered by Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA & Ms. Geetanjali Kapoor, LSA, JJB-II.
During the session all the queries raised by the participants were resolved by the resource persons.”
Capacity Building Training Programme for Legal Services Advocates on the panel of Child Welfare Committees (CWCs)
“Delhi State Legal Services Authority organized a Capacity Building Training Programme for Legal Services Advocates on the panel of Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) on 13th December, 2023 at Conference Hall, Central Office, DSLSA, Rouse Avenue District Courts, New Delhi.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA briefed all the participants about the objective behind the training programme and role of LSAs in carrying out their duties. Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA delivered the session on the topic “Role of Legal Services Advocates in the rehabilitation & reintegration of Child with sharing of best practices”.
Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA and Ms. Priya Singh, Legal Services Advocate, JJB-I explained the topic “Challenges faced by LSAs in dealing with issues of Child in need of Care & Protection”.
During the session all the queries raised by the participants were resolved by the resource persons.”
Chief Guest in the 3rd National Nukkad Natak Competition: Antarnad organized by VIPS
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA delivered the Special Address to the participants as the Chief Guest in the 3rd National Nukkad Natak Competition: Antarnad organized by VIPS Legal Aid Clinic of Vivekananda School of Law and Legal Studies, VIPS-TC on 06.12.2023.
Day 8 of the Add-on-Certificate Course (third batch) at Daulat Ram College
On Day 8 of the Add-on-Certificate Course (third batch) at Daulat Ram College, Sh. Ankur Panghal, Secretary, North DLSA delivered the session on the topic “Interpretation of Statues”. The session was very interactive. He elaborated the topic with the help of a PowerPoint presentation for quick and effective understanding.”
DSLSA setup a help desk/Stall in India International Trade fair 2023
Delhi State Legal Services Authority set up a help desk/Stall at India International Trade Fair 2023, Pragati Maidan. The main objective of the Help Desk was to spread legal awareness on large scale to the public and make them aware of their legal rights and access to Legal Aid. The said help desk was manned by one Legal Aid Counsel, one Para Legal Volunteer and one official of this Authority. Visitors were made aware about provisions of free legal aid as envisaged in Legal Services Authority Act, 1987 and 24*7 helpline number of this Authority. Pamphlets and Information Booklet were also distributed to spread awareness amongst the visitors. The said stall was decorated with the posters having information about DSLSA and DLSAs. Arrangement of continuous information dissemination through Television was also made.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA visited the stall and also interacted with the public and made them aware about the Free Legal Services provided by this authority.”