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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.”

To commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India, 26th November is annually observed as “Constitution Day” also known as National Law Day, annually.
Keeping in view the importance of Constitution Day, DSLSA organized a Preamble reading of the Constitution of India on 25th November 2023 in Conference Hall, DSLSA, Rouse Avenue Courts.
On this occasion, the Judicial Officers and staff of Delhi State Legal Services Authority read aloud the Preamble to Constitution of India and took a pledge to abide by the Principles enshrined therein. All present were also apprised about the importance, thoughts, and ideas that went into making of the Constitution of India by Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA.”

On Day 6 of the Add-on-Certificate Course (third batch) at Daulat Ram College, Sh. Sukhjeet Singh, Secretary, South DLSA delivered the session on the topic “Civil Procedure- Recovery Proceedings”. The session was very interactive. He elaborated the topic with the help of PPT for quick and effective understanding.

On Day 5 of the Add-on-Certificate Course (third batch) at Daulat Ram College, Ms. Alka Singh, Secretary, Shahdara DLSA delivered the session on the topic “First Information Report (FIR)”. She elaborated the topic with the help of Powerpoint Presentation for quick and effective understanding.

“Day 3 i.e. 04.11.2023 of the Induction Training Programme was graced by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Girish Kathpalia, Judge, High Court of Delhi who made the participants aware on the topics i.e. i) “Appreciation of Evidence:Primary & Secondary Evidence, Electornic Evidence”ii) Art of Examination & Cross Examination of witnesses in particular reference to criminal cases”. He also discussed a Case file for better understanding of the topic in the issues regarding examination-in chief and Cross-examination of witnesses.
Thereafter Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA delivered the third session on the topic “Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme-2018 and Overview of POCSO Act, 2012”.
Last session was delivered by Hon’ble Ms. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, Judge, High Court of Delhi on the topic “Protection of Women from Domestice Violence Act, 2005” and “Evolving law of Maintenance”. Ms. Anju Bajaj Chandana, Ld. Principal District & Sessions Judge, Rouse Avenue District Court also graced the training programme.
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“First session of Day 2 of the Induction Training Programme was taken up by Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA. He explained the topic of“Overview of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 with the help of a Powerpoint presentation for an effective understanding. Thereafter, Ms. Helly Fur Kaur, Secretary, West DLSA delivered the session on the topic “Injuction and Interim relief under order 39 CPC, Specific performance of Contracts and Declaratory relief”.
Third session of the Training programme was deliverd by Sh. Vinik Jain, Secretary, South East DLSA on the topic ‘Overview of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881”. Then Sh. Anurag Bindal, LAC, West DLSA took the fourth session on the topic “Court Fees Act” and “Suits valuation Act”.
Last session of the day was delivered by Sh. Lalit Kumar, Secretary, North East DLSA on the topics “Provisions of Bail with reference to Special Laws, Default Bail, Parole & Furlough and Sentencing”. During the session all the queries raised by the participants were resolved by the Resource persons.

On Day 4 of the Add-on-Certificate Course (third batch) at Daulat Ram College, Sh. Lalit Kumar, Secretary, North East DLSA delivered the session on the topic “Human Right Laws”. He elaborated the topic with the help of PPT for quick and effective understanding.

On Day 3 of the Add-on-Certificate Course (third batch) at Daulat Ram College, Sh. Ajay Verma, Advocate, High Court of Delhi delivered the session on the topic “Public Interest Litigation (PIL)”. The topic was explained with the help of Powerpoint Presentation.

On Day 2 of the Add-on-Certificate Course (third batch) at Daulat Ram College, Ms. Saema Jain, Secretary, East DLSA delivered the session on the topic “Constitutional remedies”. The topic was elaborated with the help of Powerpoint Presentation.

Delhi State Legal Services Authority, in collaboration with Daulat Ram College, initiated a Add-on- Certificate Course on Legal Literacy, Awareness and Aid from 19th October 2023.
Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA was the resource person on Day 1 of this Add on Certificate Course (Third Batch). He delivered the session on the topic “Introduction to Constitution- Fundamental Rights & Fundamental Duties” at the premises of Daulat Ram College. At the end of the session, all the queries raised by the participants were resolved by the resource person.”

“दिल्ली राज्य विधिक सेवा प्राधिकरण ने 2014 की Civil Appeal No. 2482 of 2014 titled Aureliano Fernandes Vs State of Goa and Ors शीर्षक से भारत के माननीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के निर्देशों के तहत केंद्रीय कार्यालय की सभी महिला कर्मचारियों के लिए 18.10.2023 को कॉन्फ्रेंस हॉल, केंद्रीय कार्यालय, डीएसएलएसए में “”कार्यस्थल पर महिलाओं का यौन उत्पीड़न (रोकथाम, निषेध और निवारण) अधिनियम 2013″” विषय पर एक जागरूकता कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया।
श्री अभिनव पांडे, सचिव (लिटिगेशन), डीएसएलएसए और सुश्री ज्योति माहेश्वरी, सचिव, सेंट्रल-द्वितीय डीएलएसए ने “”POSH अधिनियम 2013″” पर सत्र लिया और पावरपॉइंट प्रेजेंटेशन की मदद से इसे अच्छी तरह से समझाया। POSH
अधिनियम 2013 में आईसी (आंतरिक समिति) की भूमिका के बारे में बताया गया और प्रतिभागियों को केंद्रीय कार्यालय में आईसी की संरचना के बारे में भी बताया गया। कार्यस्थल एवं नियोक्ता की परिभाषा को भी विस्तार से बताया गया। प्रश्न उत्तर राउंड भी सत्र का एक हिस्सा था। यह एक संवादात्मक सत्र था जिसमें संसाधन व्यक्तियों द्वारा सभी कर्मचारियों के प्रश्नों का समाधान किया गया।
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Delhi State Legal Services Authority under the directions of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Civil Appeal No. 2482 of 2014 titled Aureliano Fernandes Vs State of Goa and Ors organized an Awareness Programme on 18.10.2023 for all the women employees of the Central Office, DSLSA on the topic “Sexual Harrasment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013” at Conference Hall, Central Office, DSLSA.
Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA and Ms. Jyoti Maheshwari, Secretary, Central-II DLSA took the session on “POSH Act 2013” and explained it well with the help of Powerpoint presentation. IC’s (Internal Commitee) role in POSH Act 2013 was explained and composition of IC in Central Office was also told to the partipants. Workplace and employer definition was also explained in detail. Questions Answers round was also a part of the session. It was an interactive session wherein queries of all the employees were resolved by the Resource persons.”

Inauguration of Legal Services Clinic and Information Board of DSLSA
With the motto to reach out to the last man of the society and spreading Legal Awareness and providing Free Legal Assistance to the eligible persons, Central DLSA-II set up a Legal Literacy Clinic at Pt. Deendayal Upadhaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilitites(Divyangjan), Vishnu Digamber Marg, New Delhi on 6th October, 2023.
The Programme started with inauguration of Information Board of DSLSA at the premises by the dignitaries and welcome address of Dr. Jitendera Sharma, Director, PDUNIPPD. Thereafter, Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA addressed and interacted with the audience and appreciated PDUNIPPD for providing space for setting up Legal Literacy Clinic and understanding the need of spreading Legal Awareness. Dr. Lalit Narayan, Deputy Director, PDUNIPPD also addressed all the persons attending the Progarmme. Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary DSLSA and Ms. Jyoti Maheshwari, Secretary, Central-II DLSA were also present .
A picture is worth a thousand words, therefore, Nukkad Natak was also shown for an impactful dissemination of importance of Legal Awareness.”

“Delhi State Legal Services Authority collaborated as Principal partner with Bhagidari Jan Sahyog Samiti, an NGO that organized a Legal Awareness Progarmme 2023 on 07.10.2023 at Engineers Bhawan, Institution of Engineers (India) Delhi State Centre ,New Delhi.
In the said Programme a National Research Paper Presentation Competition/National Conference on the theme “Legal Education is necessity” was held. The sub-themes are Legal Education and Syllabus, Cyber Security: Challenges and Solutions, Prevention of Child Abuse & Prevention of Violence against Women. Information regarding various schemes and functions of Delhi State Legal Services Authority was disseminated to all the participants by means of Information Booklets and Pamphlets provided by DSLSA for the purpose of legal awareness.”

Inauguration of Project “Kanooni Saksharta – Sabka Adhikar” and Paper Craft Unit
Legal awareness or legal literacy means empowering the public by making them familiar with basic concepts related to law. With an aim to empower the jail inmates by making them aware about their right to Free Legal Aid, Bail, Furlough, Parole, Remission, Plea-Bargaining, Compounding of Offences and such other rights, a Project “Kanooni Saksharta – Sabka Adhikar” of Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee was inaugurated by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manmohan, Judge High Court of Delhi & Chairman, DHCLSC at Tihar Jail No.4 on 07.10.2023 alongwith inauguration of Newly Set up Paper Craft Unit in Central Jail No. 4, Tihar Jail. During the Programme Sh. Sanjay Baniwal, worthy Director General (Prisons), Tihar, Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Sushant Changotra, Ld. Secretary, DHCLSC spoke about importance of Legal Aid and the Pivotal role played by Legal Services Authorities in ensuring proper legal aid to the inmates.
The Programme was also attended by Sh. H. P. S. Sran, Additional Inspector General (Prisons), Sh. Naveen Gupta, Ld. Special Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Rajesh Chopra, DIG (Prisons) as well as Superintendents of Jails in Delhi.”

“Delhi State Legal Services Authority organized a half day Training Programme for Chairpersons and Members of Child Welfare Committee on 26th September, 2023 at Conference Hall, Rouse Avenue District Court Complex, New Delhi.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA gave opening remarks and apprised the participants about the objective behind the training programme.
Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Anant Asthana, Advocate/consultant (JJB & CWC) imparted training on the topic “Legal Provisions for Protection & Welfare of CNCP”. The session was elaborated with the help of Powerpoint Presentation. The session was very interactive. All the queries of the participants related to the topic were resolved by the resource persons.
Thereafter, Dr. Nisha Agrawal, Deputy Director, DWCD and Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA delivered the next session on the topic “role of CWCs in rehabilitation of CNCP”. Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA moderated/coordinated the Programme. At the end of session, queries of participants were duly addressed.”

Delhi State Legal Services Authority organized a training programme for one newly appointed officer of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service on 13.09.2023 as a part of foundation course conducted by Delhi Judicial Academy to acquire knowledge about the working of DSLSA.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA apprised him 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 Officer and made them aware about the functioning of DSLSA/DLSAs, 24*7 toll free helpline number and different schemes provided by this Authority. Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA apprised the officer about the functioning of Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme.
During the visit, the officer was 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.”

Half Day Training cum Capacity Building Programme for AILACCR Panel Lawyers
Delhi State Legal Services Authority organized Half Day Training-cum-Capacity Building Programme for Panel Lawyers of All India Legal Aid Cell on Child Rights on 05th October, 2023 at Conference Hall, First Floor, Rouse Avenue District Courts.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA gave opening remarks and apprised the participants about the objective behind the Training-cum-Capacity Building programme.
Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA delivered the session on the topic “Legal representation to Children in Need of Care & Protection-An overview”. The topic was elaborated with the help of Powerpoint Presentation and relevant Video clippings. The session was very interactive.
Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA and Sh. Anant Asthana, Advocate/Consultant (JJB & CWC matters) were the resource persons for next session which was on the topic “Litigation Measures & Strategies for protecting the Rights of Children engaged with Legal and Justice System”.
All the queries related to the topic were resolved by the resource persons.”

Delhi State Legal Services Authority organized a half day Training Programme for Lawyers of Rape Crisis Cell (RCC) of Delhi Commission for Women on 20th September, 2023 at Conference Hall, Rouse Avenue District Court Complex, New Delhi.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA gave opening remarks and apprised the participants about the objective behind the training programme.
Sh. Sushant Changotra, Secretary, DHCLSC and Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA imparted training on the topic “Way to proceed for adult trial in POCSO cases under JJ Act”. The session was elaborated with the help of Powerpoint Presentation. The participants interacted with full enthusiasm. All the queries of the participants related to the topic were resolved by the resource person.
Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA delivered the next session on the topic “Basic grounds for moving applications for compensation under DVCS in disposed of matters”. At the end of session, queries of participants were duly addressed.

Workshop on the Constitutional requirements of Role of SEMs in Exercising Powers under section 107/151 Cr. PC for Special Executive Magistrates of Delhi.
Delhi Judicial Academy organized a Workshop on the “Constitutional requirements of Role of SEMs in Exercising Powers under section 107/151 Cr. PC for Special Executive Magistrates”.
Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA was invited as a resource person in the workshop at Delhi Judicial Academy, Dwarka, New Delhi on 19.09.2023 to deliver two sessions. He took two sessions on the topics “The Safeguards: Access to Legal Aid, Legal Service Authorities Act, 1987, Mandate of Legal Aid, Grant of Legal Aid to persons appearing before SEMs, Duties of a Remand Advocate, Practice Directions.” The topic was elaborated with the help of Power PowerPoint presentation. During the sessions, several queries of the participants related to the exercising of powers under section 107/151 Cr. P.C. were also answered.
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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.”