Free Legal Awareness Session at Baneswar Khabsa High School, Baneswar
09-06-2026
Date - 08.06.2026
On 8th June 2026, students of Indian Institute of Legal Studies Cooch Behar stepped out to do what lawyers are truly meant to do - make the law accessible to those who need it most. A dedicated Legal Awareness Session was conducted at Baneswar Khabsa High School under the able guidance of Ms. Rachana Dhar, bringing together nine enthusiastic law students. The session was a reminder that legal knowledge is not a privilege - it is a right every citizen deserves to exercise.
Suman Ray (LLB VI) opened the discussion by addressing a question that affects millions across the country - what happens when someone needs justice but cannot afford it? Suman walked the students through the constitutional guarantee under Article 39A, which places a duty on the State to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disability.
Bittu Sha (BA LLB VIII) took on one of the most relevant topics of our time - consumer protection in the age of e-commerce. With online shopping becoming a daily habit for young people, Bittu carefully explained the rights available under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, including the right to be informed, the right to choose, and the right to seek redressal.
Anushmita Ray (LLB IV) brought a constitutional lens to the session with her engaging presentation on what legal scholars refer to as the Golden Triangle - the interconnected relationship between Articles 14, 19, and 21 of the Indian Constitution. She explained how the right to equality, the right to freedom of speech and expression, and the right to life and personal liberty are not standalone provisions but form a protective triad that reinforces each other.
The session was carried forward with full enthusiasm by the entire student delegation - Susmita Sutradhar, Tanuja Saha, Runa Layla, Surajit Das (LLB IV), Priya Sharma, and Tandra Ghosh (LLB II) - who actively supported the programme through coordination, interaction with school students, and on-ground engagement. Their collective effort made this outreach a truly enriching experience for both the presenters and the audience.
