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18th July, 2023:- Session for Training of Police Officials in the workshop organized by Delhi Police Academy, Rajender Nagar.
Delhi Police Academy, Specialized Training Centre, Rajender Nagar had organized a workshop/training programe on Missing Children & Investigation under POCSO & Juvenile Justice Acts for Police Officials of the rank of SI and Inspector including women IOs.
On 18th July, 2023, Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary, Litigation, DSLSA was the resource person and he delivered the Session on the topic “Guideline issued by Hon’ble Delhi High Court in W P © No. 8889 of 2011 in Court on its own Motion v/s Dept. of Women & Child Development & ors. directions to Police”. He briefed the topic to the participants with the aid of PPT and also resolved the queries raised by the participants.

26.06.2023: Valedictory Session of the Summer Internship Programe 2023
Delhi State Legal Services Authority organized Valedictory session for Law Interns undergoing Summer Internship Programme 2023 on 26.06.2023 at Seminar Hall, Saket Courts, New Delhi from 10:30 AM onwards. Sh. Vinik Jain, Secretary, South East DLSA started the session with the welcome address.
The floor was then open for the feedback from the participating interns. All the participants shared their views with respect to their visit to different institutions. Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA interacted with the participants on the points and issues raised in the feedback session and also resolved there queries. Video clippings on Legal Aid were also shown to the participants to sensitize them on the requirement of competent legal aid.
Certificates of Excellence were given to 3 law interns based on their performace. Thereafter, Certificate of Participation was also distributed to all the participants. Sh. Vinik Jain, Secretary, South East DLSA gave the vote of thanks at the end of the programe.

22nd June 2023:- Session for Training of Police Officials in the workshop organized by Delhi Police Academy, Rajender Nagar.
Delhi Police Academy, Specialized Training Centre, Rajender Nagar had organized a workshop/training programe on Missing Children & Investigation under POCSO & Juvenile Justice Acts for Police Officials of the rank of SI and Inspector including women IOs.
On 22nd June, 2023, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA was the resource person and he took the Session on the topic “Introduction to Legal Services Authorities and their activities. Delhi Victim compensation scheme 2018. Availability of free legal aid by DLSA. He briefed the topic to the participants and also resolved the queries raised by them.”

06th June 2023 – Orientation Day of Summer Internship Program -2023
With an objective to make the law aspirants aware with the function and functioning of Legal Services Institution and as well as Government Institutions of legal importance including Courts, Jail, etc., Delhi State Legal Services Authority commenced 21 days Summer Internship Program-2023 from 6th June, 2023. The orientation program of said Summer Internship Program was organized in two batches at Seminar Hall, Saket Courts Complex, Saket, New Delhi.
Sh. Vinik Jain, Secretary South East DLSA gave the Welcome Address and Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA started the orientation program with a formal introduction with the interns and their reasons for enrolling in this Internship.
Thereafter, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA explained the purpose of Summer Internship Programme, various visits to be undertaken by the students, Do’s and Don’ts by interns etc.
Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA apprised the interns with overview of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 and various activities carried out by DSLSA and DLSAs under this Act. All the queries raised by interns were resolved by the resource person.
The programme concluded with the Vote of Thanks by Sh. Sukhjeet Singh, Secretary, South DLSA.

05.06.2023: Celebration of World Environment Day
Delhi State Legal Services Authority under the aegis of NALSA and as a part of celebration of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” celebrated and observed the World Environment Day on 05.06.2023 at Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Dilshad Garden in coordination with East, North East and Shahdara DLSA. The main motive of this is to create/raise the awareness about the Environment Conservation amongst the people.
The Programme started with inauguration of Information Board of DSLSA and Plantation of Saplings by the dignitaries. 150 Saplings were planted in the Campus of the Hospital. The Programme then continued in the Conference Hall of IHBAS. Thereafter it proceeded with lighting of Lamp followed by welcome address by Sh. Rajender K. Dhamija, Director, IHBAS. Ms. Saema Jain, Secretary, East DLSA moderated the whole event. The Programme was also attended by Secretaries of other DLSAs.
Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA explained to the audience about the working of DSLSA, Free Legal Aid Services provided and Toll-free 24X7 helpline number 1516 of the Authority. Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA addressed the participants about the main objective behind the Programme.
The team of Asmita Theatre Group presented Nukkad Natak on “Environmental Issues” in the Conference Hall as well as in the OPD Wing of the Hospital. Legal Help Desk was also set up in the OPD Wing of the Hospital for the general public manned by Sh. Sandeep Gupta, Legal Services Advocate and Ms. Tinu, Para Legal Volunteer. Legal Awareness Session was also delivered by Ms. Megha Batra, Legal Services Advocate on the topic “Rights of persons with mental illness under the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 and legal aid services provided by DSLSA”. At the end of the Programme Ms. Alka Singh, Secretary, Shahdara DLSA delivered the vote of thanks.”

Capacity Building Programme for Legal Services Advocates of JJB
Delhi State Legal Services Authority under the aegis of NALSA and as a part of celebration of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” organized a half day Capacity Building Programme for Legal Services Advocates on the panel of Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) on 02.06.2023 at Conference Hall, Central Office, DSLSA, Rouse Avenue District Court Complex.
Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA welcomed all the participants and told them about the objective behind this training programme.
Ms. Tanvi Khurana, Principal Magistrate, JJB- V delivered first session on the topic “Salient features of Guidelines for Conducting Preliminary Assessment under section 15 of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 issued by DCPCR in pursuance to the directions of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the matter titled Barun Chandra Thakur Vs Master Bholu and another and Crl. Appeal 950/2022”. The topic was elaborated with the help of PPT.
Thereafter, Ms. Vijeta Singh Rawat, Additional District & Sessions Judge, Patiala House Courts, New Delhi delivered the session on the topic “Suggestibility & Tutoring of Child Witness”.
All the queries raised by the participants were resolved by the respective resource persons.
Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA delivered the Vote of Thanks for the sessions.”

Capacity Building Programme for Legal Services Advocates of Child Welfare Committee
Delhi State Legal Services Authority organized Capacity Building Programme for Legal Services Advocates on the panel of Child Welfare Committee (CWCs I-X) on 1st June, 2023 from 03:00 pm onwards at Conference Hall, Central Office, DSLSA, Rouse Avenue District Court Complex, New Delhi.
Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary briefed all the participants about the objective behind this training and role of LSAs in carrying out their duties.
Sh. Sudhir Kumar Sirohi, Special Judge, NDPS/Additional Sessions Judge, Patiala House Courts, New Delhi delivered the session on the topic “The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 with special reference to Provisions for grant of Interim and Final Compensation”. During the session all the queries raised by the participants were resolved by the resource person.
Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA delivered the Vote of Thanks for the session.”

29.05.2023 : Legal Awareness Programme organized by Sansad TV
Sansad TV organized a Programme “Aapka Kanoon” to make the viewers aware abouth the “Free Legal Aid Services” provided by Delhi State Legal Services Authority which was telecast across the nation on 29.05.2023.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA was invited to apprise about the Free Legal Aid Services provided by this Authority. He explained about provisions of Free Legal Aid as envisaged in Legal Services Authority Act, 1987and 24*7 helpline number 1516 of this Authority. The services provided under other areas of DSLSA i.e. Lok Adalats, Legal Literacy and Victims Compensation Scheme, 2018 were also deliberated upon and discussed . He also apprised as to how to reach DSLSA for Free Legal Aid Services. Sh. Abhijeet Mishra, Advocate, Hon’ble Supreme Court of India was also invited by Sansad TV in the said Programme.
The Link of the Program is https://youtu.be/qjjGvPNtNCQ.

24.05.2023: Third Day of 3 Days Para Legal Volunteer Training for the students of Vivekanand Institute of Professional Studies
On Third day of PLV Training Programme i.e. on 24th May, 2023, Ms. Saema Jain, Secretary, East DLSA took the first session on “Overview of Matrimonial Laws including Section 498AIPC, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 and Section 125 Cr. P.C”.
Sh. Vinik Jain, the then Secretary North East DLSA, was the second resource person of the day and he explained the topic “Overview of Laws relating to Senior Citizens, Transgenders and Schedule Castes & Schedule Tribes”.
Ms. Helly Fur Kaur, the then Secretary, New Delhi DLSA was the third resource person of the day and she spoke upon “Overview of Labour Laws”.
The last session of the PLV Training was delivered by Sh. Animesh Kumar, the then Secretary, South DLSA on the topic “ADR Mechanisms: Lok Adalat, Mediation”.
After every session, all the queries raised by the participants were resolved by the Resource persons.”

24.05.2023:- “”Talk show”” on “”Free Legal Aid “”organized by North West DLSA
North West DLSA organized a “Talk Show” on “Free Legal Aid” on 24.05.2023 and the same was aired Live on All India Radio FM 102.06 from 01:05pm onwards.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA was invited for a Live interview. He informed all the listeners about provisions of free legal aid as envisaged in Legal Services Authority Act, 1987and 24*7 helpline number 1516 of this Authority. He also addressed all the queries raised by the listeners on call. Success story of New Delhi DLSA was also aired in the said programme.

24.05.2023:- Programme by All India Radio
All India Radio conducts programmes, talks, discussions every Wednesday on the various contemporary topics so that innumerable listeners may be benefitted by this.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA was invited by the Programme Executor for the talk and to share his valuable insights on the topic “Quick Disposal of the Lawsuits of the Elderly” at All India Radio, Sansad Marg, New Delhi. The said Programme was telecasted on AIR News Live 24X7 alongwith Indraprastha Channel of All India Radio.
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23.05.2023:- Session at Academy for Smart Policing (ASP/DPA)
The Academy for Smart Policing (ASP)/Delhi Police Academy, Chanakyapuri organized one day Workshop on “Sensitization and Training Programme on Offences under POCSO Act & Provisions of Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme” on 23.05.2023 for the rank of DCPs/Addl. DCPs and ACs P.
Ms. Harshita Mishra, Secretary, (Litigation), DSLSA was nominated as the resource person on 23.05.2023 and she delivered the Session on the topic “Delhi Victims Compensation Scheme, 2018. Delhi Witness Protection Scheme, 2018. Guidelines issued by Hon’ble Delhi High Court in W.P. (C) No. 8889 of 2011 in Court on its Own Motion v/s Dept. of Women & Child Development & Ors. Directions to Police”. She briefed the topic to the participants and also resolved the queries raised by them.
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23.05.2023:- Second Day of 3 Days Para Legal Volunteer Training for the students of Vivekanand Institute of Professional Studies
On Second day of PLV Training Programme i.e. on 23rd May, 2023, Sh. Himanshu Sehloth, the then Secretary, North DLSA took the first 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 session was made more interactive with the aid of PPT.
Sh. Sushant Changotra, the then Special Secretary, DSLSA was the second resource person of this day and he explained the topic “Laws for Protection of Children with Special emphasis on Cyber Crimes”. The topic was elaborated with the help of PPT.
Thereafter, third session was delivered by Sh. Pranat Kumar Joshi, the then Secretary, Shahdara DLSA. He briefed the participants about “Human Rights, Basis Structure of the Constitution of India, Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties of Citizens”. PPT was also displayed.
The last session of the day was taken by Sh. Lalit Kumar, the then Secretary Central-II DLSA. He explained the topic “Overview of Right to Information Act, 2005” to the Participants.
After every session, all the queries raised by the participants were resolved by the Resource persons.

22.05.2023:- Para Legal Volunteer Training for the Students of Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies
Delhi State Legal Services Authority conducted three days Para Legal Volunteer Training Programme w.e.f 22.05.2023 to 24.05.2023 for the students of Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies at Auditorium, Ground Floor, B-Block, VIPS, Pitampura, Delhi.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA delivered the first session on “Introduction to Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 and activities of DSLSA, Role and Responsibilities of PLVs”. He elaborated the topic and also made the participants aware about free legal aid services provided by this Authority and 24X7 helpline number 1516.
Sh. Manish Jain, Secretary, North West DLSA was the second resource person of the day. His session was on “Overview of Criminal Justice System including Bail, Rights of Accused and Victims, Registration of FIR u/s 154 Cr.P.C and Petition under 156(3) Cr. P.C”.
The third session was delivered by Sh. Gagan Arora, Corporate Thought Leader & Founder of HR Leadership Venture GWEPP on the topic “Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills”. Thereafter the last session was delivered by Sh. Rishabh Kapoor, the then Secretary, West DLSA on the topic “Sexual offences against women under IPC (Rape & Sexual Assaults) & The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)Act, 2013” .
After every session, all the queries raised by participants were resolved by the Resource persons.

18.05.2023: Consultation Meet for Members of Juvenile Justice Boards organized by National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD)
National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) organized a “Consultation Meet for Members of Juvenile Justice Boards on effective functioning of the Board & rehabilitation of CCLs on 18th May, 2023.
Ms. Harshita Mishra, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA was invited as a Panelist for the session on the topic “Issues & Constraints of JJBs” on 18.05.2023 from 03:30 onwards.

17.05.2023: Half Day Training of RCC Lawyers of Delhi Commission of Women
Delhi State Legal Services Authority organized Training Programme for Lawyers of Rape Crisis Cell (RCC), Delhi Commission for Women on 17th May, 2023 from 03:00 PM onwards at First Floor, Conference Hall, Rouse Avenue District Court Complex, New Delhi.
Sh. Pranat Kumar Joshi, Secretary, Shahdara DLSA gave opening remarks and apprised the participants about the objective behind organizing this training programme.
Ms. Shreya Rastogi, Founding Member & Director (Forensics), Project 39A, National Law University, Delhi was the first Resource Person. She delivered the session on the topic “Understanding FSL reports:- Its corroborative value & effect of discrepancies impact during trial.” The session was very informative and interactive.
Thereafter, Ms. Uzma Parveen, Psychologist and Practitioner Counsellor, HAQ Centre for Child Rights delivered the second session on the topic “Providing Psychological support to Child Victim”. PPT was also shown to elaborate the topic.
At the end, queries raised by participants were resolved by the resource persons.”

17.05.2023: Consultation Meet for Chairpersons and Members of Child Welfare Committees organized by National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD).
National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) organized a “Consultation Meet for Chairpersons and Members of Child Welfare Committees” on 16th and 17th May, 2023 for the Chairpersons and Members of Child Welfare Committees (CWC) from all the State and UTs of the Country at Siri Industrial Area, Hauz Khas, New Delhi.
Ms. Jasdeep Kaur, Legal Services Advocate was nominated as Resource Person. She delivered the session and led the discussion on the topic “Issues & Constraints of CWCs in Handling CNCP Cases” on 17.05.2023. The session was very informative and all the queries raised by the participants were resolved by the Resource Person.

11.05.2023: Session for the Training of newly appointed SHO’s at Delhi Police Academy, Rajender Nagar.
Delhi Police Academy, Specialized Training Centre, Rajender Nagar organized an orientation course for the newly appointed SHOs at Specialized Training Centre, Rajender Nagar, New Delhi from 03.05.2023 to 15.05.2023.
Ms. Jasdeep Kaur, Legal Aid Counsel from Juvenile Justice Board delivered the session as a resource person on 11.05.2023 on the topic “Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 and its application. Duties of police under J. J. Act and Delhi Juvenile Justice Model Rules-2016.
Guideline issued by Hon’ble Delhi High Court in W.P. (C) No. 8889 of 2011 in court on its own motion v/s Dept. Of Women & Child Development & ors. Directions to Police” from 02:00 to 03:15pm. The session was very informative and the topis was elaborated with the help of PPT.
All the queries raised by the participants were resolved by the resource person.”

“Visit of Trainee Judicial Officers from DHJS/DJS in slum Areas
Delhi State Legal Services Authority organized a field visit of newly appointed Trainee Judicial Officers of Delhi Higher Judicial Services and Delhi Judicial Services in Slum Areas of Delhi as a part of their Induction Curriculum in Delhi Judicial Academy on 09.05.2023.
A legal awareness talk was also organized in Mahila Panchayats functional under Delhi Commission for Women to spread legal awareness amongst the general public. Trainee Judicial Officers as well as Secretaries of DLSAs took part in the same. After the awareness session Trainee Judicial Officers accompanied by Secretary of concerned DLSA and a local visit was made to the nearby Slum Areas. Areas which were covered are Burari, Mandawali, JJ colony, Wazirpur, old Mustafabad, Mangolpuri, Vijay Vihar (Phase-I) Rohini, New Seema Puri, Sangam Vihar, Sarita Vihar, Kakrola Dwarka, JJ colony Bakkarwala Mundka and Chanchal Park, Ranhola. Services of Legal Aid Counsels (LACs) specially constituted Domestic Violence Task Force (DVTF) and project “SPARSH” were utilized for delivering sessions on women related laws, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2013 (POCSO) etc.
Thereafter, all the newly recruited Judicial officers from DHJS/DJS arrived at Central Office, DSLSA, Rouse Avenue District Court for an experience sharing feedback session and interaction with the Officers of DSLSA at Conference Hall, Rouse Avenue District Court Complex. Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA welcomed all the Judicial Officers the Judicial Officers were encouraged to share their experiences of the day.
Sh. Sushant Changotra, Special Secretary, DSLSA, Ms. Harshita Mishra, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA and Sh. Lalit Kumar, Secretary, Central-II, DSLSA also interacted with the Trainee Judicial Officers and took feedback from the newly recruited Judicial Officers. The Trainee Judicial Officers shared their individual experiences and gave suggestions for inclusion in future programs for legal aid and legal awareness.

“Delhi State Legal Services Authority collaborated as Principal partner with Bhagidari Jan Sahyog Samiti, NGO and organized a “Legal Awareness Kavi Goshthi” on 07.05.2023 at Geetanjali Auditorium, Delhi Public Library, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Marg, Delhi.
The objective of the programme was to draw maximum number of people to be a part of the legal awareness sessions as well as recital of poems by the poets, public officials etc. in the public interest.
Sh. Pranat Kumar Joshi, Secretary, Shahdara DLSA was invited to grace the occasion. He explained the participants about the provisions of Free Legal Aid as envisaged in Legal Services Authority Act, 1987and 24*7 toll free helpline number of this Authority 1516.
Ms. Gurpreet Kaur, Legal Aid Counsel, Central DLSA delivered the session on the topic “Role of Citizen in the Legal Awareness Campaign”.
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