Free Legal Aid and Awareness Session at Tufanganj Ila Devi School

05-05-2025

Date - 28th  April, 2025

Venue - Tufanganj Ila Devi School

Indian Institute of Legal Studies Cooch Behar has organized a free legal awareness programme for the students of Tufanganj  Ila  Devi  School on 28th  April, 2025.

As access to justice involves legal protection, legal awareness, legal aid and counsel, the session aimed to educate the young minds about their Fundamental Rights and Duties that are enshrined in the Constitution of India. The session also revolved around the benefits and challenges of Legal Aid. Furthermore, the concept of FIR, General Diary, Zero FIR were also discussed putting forward their importance in the contemporary era. The session further highlighted the legal areas of Juvenile Justice System in India.

The session ended with an open discussion about the significance of legal education and legal awareness for the young minds.

Committee Members and the Topics Covered:

1. Ms. Susmita Saha, Assistant Professor of Law - Career counselling and the importance of legal Education.

2. Mr. Altab Hossain, B.A.LL.B. (Sem- IX)- Brief understanding of the concept of FIR, General Diary, and Zero FIR.

4. Ms. Jhumri Das, B.A.LL.B (Sem- VIII)-  The Transformative Role of the District legal Services Authority in Free legal Aid.

3. Ms. Habiba Bristi Akhtar, B.A.LL.B (Sem- VIII )- Juvenile Justice System: Legal Rights of Children in conflict with the law and children in need and protection.

4. Mr. Razimul Alam, B.A.LL.B.(Sem- IX)- Right to Information as a Fundamental Right.