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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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Inauguration of Para Legal Volunteer Training for the students of VIPS

Delhi State Legal Services Authority inaugurated a Para Legal Volunteer Training for the students of Vivekanand Institute of Professional Studies. The Inaugural ceremony of the said training was organized at the premises of the College and the same was graced by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Siddharth Mridul, Judge, High Court of Delhi/Executive Chairman, DSLSA alongwith Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Sushant Changotra, Special Secretary, DSLSA, Sh. Vimal Kumar Yadav, Principal District & Session Judge, North-West District, Sh. Virender Bhatt, District Judge (Commercial), North District.
The programme commenced with the Inauguration of Information Board of DSLSA followed by lighting of the lamp and Felicitation of Dignitaries. Thereafter welcome address was delivered by Sh. Suneet Vats, Vice-Chairman, VIPS-TC and Nukkad Natak by “Mashaal” team of Vivekanand Legal Aid Clinic.

Mr. Justice Siddharth Mridul, Judge, High Court of Delhi/Executive Chairman, DSLSA delivered the Presidential Address and encouraged all the participants to have an attitude of helping others and giving something back to the society. Certificates were also distributed to the students for acknowledging their contribution towards the cause of legal awareness.

Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA delivered the Special Address and made each and everyone aware about roles and duties of Para Legal Volunteers in activities of DSLSA. Thereafter vote of thanks speech was given by Prof. (Dr.) Rashmi Salpekar, DEAN, VSLLS-TC

Inauguration Ceremony of 13th Round of Add-on Course and Inauguration of Information Board of Legal Aid at PGDAV College, Nehru Nagar (Evening), New Delhi
South-East, District Legal Services Authority under the aegis of National Legal Services Authority & Delhi State Legal Services inaugurated the 13th Round of Add-on-Course at PGDAV College, Sriniwaspuri on 19th April, 2023 in the esteemed presence of Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, Sh. Sushant Changotra, Special Secretary, Ms. Harshita Mishra, Secretary (Litigation), Ms. Helly Fur Kaur, Secretary, New Delhi DLSA and Sh. Lalit Kumar, Secretary, Central-IIDLSA.

The principal of the College Sh. R K Gupta and Course Coordinator Ms. Meena Sharma also joined in the program. 48 students have enrolled for the course.The 13th Online Add on Course with PGDAV college evening, Nehru Nagar, Ring Road Delhi will be conducted by Secretary DLSA South-East Ms. Isha Singh along with the cooperation and coordination of Sh. R.K. Gupta Principal & Ms. Meena Sharma course Coordinator. The relevance and practical aspects of various laws will be covered during 10 sessions.

Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA inaugurated an Information Board of DSLSA at the Campus of the PGDAV College in presence of Sh. Sushant Changotra, Special Secretary, Ms. Harshita Mishra, Secretary (Litigation), Ms. Isha Singh, Secretary, South East DLSA, Ms. Helly Fur Kaur, Secretary, DLSA New Delhi and Sh. Lalit Kumar, Secretary-II, Central DLSA.

The program began with the lighting of the lamp by our dignitaries and address by them to the students. The program was conducted under the able guidance of Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA who explained the children about the working of DSLSA and the importance of legal literacy. Sh. Sushant Changotra, Special Secretary, DSLSA also interacted with all the participants and motivated them to work for the noble cause of spreading legal awareness. Ms. Helly Fur Kaur, Secretary, New Delhi DLSA presented vote of thanks.

Invitation as a keynote speaker from Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat

Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat Narela Road, near Jagdishpur Village, Sonipat, Haryana organized a Panel Discussion on the “Interface between Management law and Governance” on 18th April 2023 at their Campus.

Sh. Sushant Changotra, Special Secretary, DSLSA was invited as the Keynote Speaker to share his insight on the intersection of management law & governance. The session was very interactive.

National Consultative Meet on Psychosocial Support to Victims of Child Sexual Abuse
Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation (KSCF) organized a Consultative Meet on Mental Health Support to Child Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse at YMCA, Jai Singh Marg, New Delhi.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA was invited for the concluding session on 11th April 2023 for sharing his valuable knowledge, insights and recommendations based on the experience of this Authority related to working with victims of child sexual abuse.

All the Ld. Officers of Delhi State Legal Services Authority/District Legal Services Authority attended the virtual Inaugural Session Programme South Zone Regional Conference on Enhancing Access to Justice held on 8.04.2023 at Mysuru, Karnatka.
Important issues were highlighted during the Conference by Hon’ble Justice Sh. Sanjay K. Kaul, Judge Supreme Court of India/Executive Chairman, NALSA & Hon’ble Justice Sh. Sanjeev Khanna, Judge Supreme Court of India. The issues highlighted laid down the directions for Legal Aid and Legal Literacy Projects. All the Ld. Secretaries aim to address these issues in future programmes related to Legal Aid & Legal Awareness.

Valedictory Programme of Add on course organized by East DLSA
East District Legal Services Authority in association with Maharaja Agrasen College, Vasundhara Enclave, Delhi organized a Valedictory Programme to conclude a 10 Days Add–On Course on different Legal awareness topics for the Students of the College.
The Valedictory Programme was organized on 05.04.2023 in the august presence of Sh. Sanjay Garg, Ld. Principal District & Sessions Judge/Chairman (DLSA/East) and Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Ld. Member Secretary, DSLSA at the college premises who motivated the participants to be legally informed, responsible citizens & further share their legal knowledge gathered through the Add-on course to their families, friends & Society in general. Certificates were also distributed to the participants.
It was a very interactive session where students gave their feedback of the course.

Delhi State Legal Services Authority collaborated as Principal partner with Bhagidari Jan Sahyog Samiti, NGO and organized Seminar on “Prevention of Cyber Crime against women” on 03.04.2023 at the premises of the DIET, Rajender Nagar.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, DSLSA was invited as Chief Guest in the said Seminar. He addressed the participants and shared his valuable insights regarding Prevention of Cyber Crime against Women. He also explained them about provisions of Free Legal Aid as envisaged in Legal Services Authority Act, 1987and 24*7 toll free helpline number of this Authority 1516.The seminar was very informative and was attended by trainee-teachers and faculty members of DIET. Dr. Ranjana Ruheja, Principal, DIET, Sh. Sanjay Singh, IPS, Spl. Commissioner of Police and Sh. Vijay Guar, Secretary General, Bhagidari Jansahyog Samiti also witnessed the Seminar alongwith other dignitaries. Certificates of Appreciation were distributed to the participants