The programme sensitised students on fundamental and legal rights, women-related laws, domestic violence, drug addiction, human trafficking, cybercrime and access to legal aid. Shri Utpal Misra, Chairman-cum-District Judge, DLSA, Kalimpong, emphasised five key principles: knowing one’s laws and duties, knowing one’s fundamental rights, reporting crimes, accessing free legal aid, and spreading legal awareness.
The Ld. Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kalimpong, shared practical insights on domestic violence and cybercrime, while Ms. Swarnima Chettri highlighted the legal aid services of DLSA, including mediation, National Lok Adalat, victim compensation, bail and appeals, as well as the role of Para-Legal Volunteers (PLVs).
The programme provided students with valuable legal knowledge and encouraged them to become informed, responsible and rights-conscious citizens.
