A Free Legal Aid and Awareness Program was conducted at Bethsaida English School, Mirik

04-04-2026

The Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri, has been conducting free legal awareness programs in various Schools, Gram Panchayats, NGO's, and other institutions located in North Bengal, with the students and teachers participating in the program. The program aims to empower the students of the region with the knowledge of the legal rights and duties, creating the legal literacy and empowerment of individuals regarding the contemporary socio-legal issues.

Date: 02/04/2026
Venue: Bethsaida English School

Name of the team members and topics covered:

1. Mr Rupendra Tamang (Assistant Professor of law, Teacher Convenor, Legal Aid Society)
-Crimes against Women in India and the legal framework to curb its menaces.
-Career Counselling.

2. Ms Ambika Giri (BA,LLB(H), Semester X, Student Convenor, Legal Aid Society)
-POCSO ACT, 2012(Protection of Children from Sexual Offences)

3. Ms Isha Srivastav(BA,,LLB(H) Semester X, Student Executive Member, Legal Aid Society)
-Right to Information (RTI ACT, 2005)

4. Mr Charles Chettri (BA,LLB(H), Semester IV Student Executive Member, Legal Aid Society)
-Cyber Security and Data Protection Laws in India and its implementation.