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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.”

Inauguration of Legal Aid Clinic in association with Ayush Naturopathy Foundation
With an aim to reach out to the last man of the society to provide legal aid and awareness, North West District Legal Services Authority inaugurated a Legal Aid Clinic at Ayush Naturopathy Foundation, Rohini, Delhi on 10.08.2023.
The programme started with the inaugural of Legal Aid Clinic followed by Lighting of Lamp by the dignitaries. Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA was invited as Chief Guest and Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA was the Guest of Honour in the said programme. Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA also graced the programme. Sh. Manish Jain, Secretary, North West DLSA moderated the whole programme.
To disseminate the information on legal aid and awareness more effectively, a Nukkad Natak was also shown to the participants.”

“03.08.2023: Visit of Newly Recruited Judicial Officers of Manipur
On 03rd August 2023, 10 newly recruited Judicial Officers (Trainee) from Manipur 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, North East Wing, Rouse Avenue District Court Complex , New Delhi from 11:00 AM onwards.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA interacted with the Trainee Judicial Officers and delivered the session on the topic “Introduction to Legal Services Authority Act, 1987”. Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA delivered the session on the topic “Understanding the function & functioning of DSLSA/DLSAs.
Thereafter, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA delivered the session on the topics i.e. “Working of Witness Protection Scheme, 2018 and “Working of Delhi Victims’ Compensation Scheme-2018” respectively. PPT was also shown to all the participants by all the Resource Persons to elaborate on the topics. Ms. Jyoti Maheshwari, Secretary, Central-II DLSA also interacted with the visiting Trainee Judicial Officers and supervised their visit to the office of Central –II DLSA to understand the functioning of DLSAs also.”

02.08.2023: Refresher Training Programme for Para Legal Volunteers
DSLSA had organized a Refresher Para Legal Volunteer Training Programme on 2nd August, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM at Swabhiman Parisar, Shahdara, Delhi. The session was conducted for the Community PLVs who are willing to work further with the Authority.
The Programme started with the inauguration of the Information Board of DSLSA and plantation of Saplings. Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA delivered the Introductory Session and briefed the participants about Do’s and Don’ts for PLVs.
Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, 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. Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA also interacted with the participants of Refresher Training Programme of PLVs.
At the end of the Session, all the doubts and queries were resolved by the resource persons.
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01.08.2023: Session for Project Arushi-Umeed ki Kiran
DSLSA alongwith Central & West DLSA and in association with Directorate of Education, GNCTD started a Legal Literacy Course and training programme for Educational and Vocational Guidance Counsellors (EVGC) as part of its Project Arushi-Umeed ki Kiran who will further reach out to children and teachers to disseminate the laws and various issues related to them.
Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA was invited as a Resource Person to deliver the session scheduled on 01.08.2023 under this project on the topic “Law Relating to Women : Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Law relating to prohibition of Dowry and other laws relating to Protection of Women” from 01:45 PM to 03:15 PM at Sarvodya Bal Vidyalaya, DDU Marg, Rouse Avenue, New Delhi. He also delivered one more session on the topic “Law relating to children Part-II:– POCSO Act, 2012 and Other laws relating to protection of children” from 11:45 A.M. to 01:15 P.M. All the queries raised by the participants were resolved by the Resource Person.

01.08.2023: Session for Project Arushi-Umeed ki Kiran
Central & West DLSA and in association with the Directorate of Education, GNCTD started a Legal Literacy Course and training programme for Educational and Vocational Guidance Counsellors (EVGC) as part of its Project Arushi-Umeed ki Kiran who will further reach out to children and teachers to disseminate the laws and various issues related to them.
Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA was invited as a Resource Person to deliver the session scheduled on 01.08.2023 under this project on the topic “Law Relating to Children-Part I : Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, Prohibition of Child Labour Act, 2006 and Prevention of Drug Abuse and laws governing the same” from 10:00AM to 11:30AM at Sarvodya Bal Vidyalaya, DDU Marg, Rouse Avenue, New Delhi. He elaborated the topic with the help of PPT for quick and effective understanding.
All the queries raised by the participants were resolved by the Resource Person.
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01.08.2023: Training Programme for Principal Magistrates of all Juvenile Justice Boards
Delhi State Legal Services Authority organized a half day Training Programme for Principal Magistrates of all Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) on 01st August, 2023 from 02:30 PM onwards at Conference Hall, Central Office, DSLSA.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary welcomed all the participants and briefed them about the objective behind the training programme. Thereafter, various aspects in respect to the Juveniles were discussed.
Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA delivered the session on the topic “Competent & effective Legal Representations to Children in Conflict with Law (CCLs)”. Sh. Anant Asthana, Advocate, delivered the session on the topic “Orientation on recent Judgements of various Hon’ble High Courts on different issues under the JJ Act”.
At the end, all the queries raised by the attendees were resolved by the Resource persons.

31st July, 2023: Central & West DLSA in association with Directorate of Education, GNCTD inaugurated a Project “ARUSHI-Umeed Ki Kiran” for educating children on their legal rights through Educational and Vocational Guidance Counsellors who play an important role in shaping children and in helping them navigate difficult situations.
The Programme started with lighting of Lamp and felicitation of Dignitaries. Sh. Himanshu Gupta, Director, Directorate of Education, GNCTD delivered the Special Address in the said Programme. Ms. Rishika Srivastava, Secretary, Central DLSA delivered the Welcome Address followed by a Power Point Presentation describing the brief outlines and expected outcome of the Project.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA delivered the keynote address in the Inauguration programme followed by the Presidential Address by. Sh. Vinod Kumar, Principal District & Sessions Judge (West). Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA, Ms. Saema Jain, Secretary, East DLSA, Ms. Alka Singh, Secretary, Shahdara DLSA, Ms. Jyoti Maheshwari, Secretary, Central-II, Rouse Avenue District Courts Complex, Sh. Ankur Panghal, Secretary, North DLSA, Sh. Sukhjeet, Secretary, South DLSA and Dr. Neeraj, Deputy Director, Directorate of Education, GNCTD also attended the Programme. Ms. Helly Fur Kaur, Secretary, West DLSA delivered the vote of thanks.”

“29th July, 2023: Multiple Action Research Group (MARG) organized its 4th MARG- Dr. Anand Prakash memorial lecture on 29.07.2023 at the Seminar hall 1, 2 & 3, Kamaladevi Complex, India International Centre, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi.
Hon’ble Mr. Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, Judge, Supreme Court of India was the Hon’ble Speaker of the Programme. Sh. Abhinav Pandey, Secretary (Litigation), DSLSA attended the above said programme on “Evolving Dimensions of Federalism in India”.”

25.07.2023:- Training Programme for North Eastern Region LACs
Delhi State Legal Services Authority organized a Capacity Building Programme for the North Eastern Region Legal Services Advocates on 25th July, 2023 at Conference Hall, Central Office.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA and Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA welcomed the participants and briefed them with “The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 and various activities carried out under this Act”.
Short videos depicting discrimination against North East People and sensitivity of general public towards the people hailing from North Eastern States was shown. All the queries raised by the participants were also resolved.”

25th July, 2023: DSLSA organized a Half Day sensitization training programme for IOs dealing with cases under POCSO Act or u/s 363/366,376,377 or 509 IPC wherein interim compensation has not been paid to the victims and for Crisis Intervention Centre Counsellors of Delhi Commission for Women at Conference Hall, First Floor, Rouse Avenue District Courts, New Delhi.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA delivered the keynote Session and sensitized all the participants on how to deal with the victims of such heinous offences. The session was very informative.
Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA delivered the expression of gratitude towards the Member Secretary, DSLSA.
Sh. Naveen Gupta, Special Secretary, DSLSA was the Resource Person of the said training programme. The topic of the said training programme was “Sensitization of Investigating Officers & other stakeholders on POCSO Act/Rules in compliance of directions passed by Hon’ble High Court in Bail Application No. 619/2021 case titled “Manish Vs State”. The topic was explained and elaborated with the help of PPT. A short video was also shown to all the participants for quick and effective understanding.
All queries raised by the participants were resolved by the Resource Person.”

22.07.2023: Capacity Building Programme for Legal Services Advocates
Delhi State Legal Services Authority organized a Capacity Building Programme for Legal Services Advocates (on Session panel) on 22nd July, 2023 from 02:00 PM onwards at First Floor, Conference Hall, Rouse Avenue District Court Complex, New Delhi under the directions passed by Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in the matter Writ Petition Criminal No. 1505/2021 titled “Mrs. X vs. UOI & Ors.
The Programme was started with the lighting of Lamp and Felicitation of Dignitaries. Welcome Address was delivered by Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA who welcomed all the Counsels & dignitaries. He explained the purpose behind this training.
Esteemed Speaker Hon’ble Mr. Justice Jasmeet Singh, Judge, High Court of Delhi shared the perspectives on “POCSO Act- A Journey to Justice for Children”. His Lordship sensitized the participants that the victims undergo an irreparable trauma and all stakeholders must make him or her comfortable while building trust and giving a healthy environment. Ms. Anju Bajaj Chandana, Ld. Prinicpal District & Sessions Judge, RADCC also graced the Training Programme and expressed gratitude to Hon’ble Mr. Justice Jasmeet Singh, Judge, High Court of Delhi .
Thereafter, Sh. Apar Gupta, Advocate/Expert in Cyber Law delivered the session on the topic “Cyber Crime & Cyber Safety with special emphasis on direction passed by Hon’ble High Court in the matter titled ‘Mrs. X vs UOI & Ors’. The session was very informative, participative and interactive. Each participant showed keen interest and raised queries on the topics under discussion. All the queries raised were also resolved by the Resource Person.”

20th 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 Training Programe on “Plea Bargaining” for Police Officials of the rank of SI and Inspectors.
On 20th July, 2023, Sh. Mridul Gupta, Additional Secretary, DSLSA was the resource person and he delivered the Session on the topic “General principles, evolution, advantages, disadvantages, Indian Law on plea bargaining, applicability and procedure as contained under Chapter XXI (21-A), in the Code of Criminal procedure 1973 containing sections 265A to 265L, Charge bargain and sentence bargain or plead guilty. Difference between Alternate Redressal and Lok Adalat procedure and plea bargaining. Does police has a role to play?”. He briefed the topic to the participants with the aid of PPT and also resolved the queries raised by the participants.”

18th July, 2023 : Training Programme for Trainers on Core Administrative Functions & Management of Records’ for Two Ahlmads & One Reader from each District
Delhi Judicial Academy (DJA) organized a Training Programme for Trainers on Core Administrative Functions & Management of Records’ for Two Ahlmads & One Reader from each District on 18.07.2023 at their premises.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA was invited to deliver the session on the topic “Loss of Record: Intimation regarding Loss & Reconstruction” and Weeding out of Record: Relevant rules regarding preservation, Digitisation befor weeding out, Procedure of Weeding out” from 03:45 PM onwards. He sensitized the participants with the help of PPT and also resolve the queries raised by them.”

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.”