A Free Legal Aid and Awareness Program was conducted at Vidya Deep Educational Institute, Bijanbari

25-05-2026

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: 22.05.2026
Venue: Vidya Deep Educational Institute, Bijanbari.

Name of the team members and topics covered:
1. Mr Rupendra Tamang
Assistant Professor of law, Teacher Convenor, Legal Aid Society.
Topics Covered-
• Crimes against Women in India and the legal framework to curb its menaces.
• Career Counselling.

2. Mr. Purab Sharma
BA LLB(H), Semester VIII, Student Joint Convener, Legal Aid Society.
Topic Covered- Cybersecurity in relation with DPDP Act 2023 and IT Act 2000.

3. Mr Charles Chettri
BA LLB(H),Semester IV, Student Executive Member, Legal Aid Society.
Topic Covered- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.