A Free Legal Aid and Awareness Program was conducted at Sharswati High School, Mungpoo

13-04-2026

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: 09/04/2026

Venue: Sharswati High School (MUNGPOO)
Name of the team members and topics covered:
1. Mr Rupendra Tamang (Assistant Professor of law, Teacher Convenor, Legal Aid Society)
-Career Counselling.

2. Avashesh Sharma 3years LL.B,Semester IV (Student Executive Member, Legal Aid Society)
-Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.

3. Binigya Thapa 5years B.A.LL.B Semester IV (Student Executive Member, Legal Aid Society)
-Cybersecurity and Data protection laws in India and its implementations.

4. Joishna Limbu 5years B.A.LL.B Semester VI (Student Member, Legal Aid Society)
-Right to Information (RTI ACT, 2005) & Right to Privacy