A Free Legal Aid and Awareness Programme was conducted at Tashi Namgyal Academy, Sikkim

09-10-2026

The Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri, has been conducting free legal awareness programmes in various schools and other institutions with the objective of spreading legal literacy and creating awareness among students regarding their rights, duties and contemporary socio-legal issues.

Date: 05.10.2026
Venue: Tashi Namgyal Academy, Sikkim

Name of the Team Members and Topics Covered

1. Ms. Esther Pradhan

Assistant Professor of Law
Teacher Co-Convenor, Legal Aid Society

Topics Covered:

• Career Counselling
• Youth Parliament Orientation
• Crimes Against Women in India
• Right to be Represented in Connection with Legal Aid
• Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

2. Ms. Dhanushee Gurung

5 Years LL.B. (H), Semester IX
Convenor, Legal Aid Society

Topics Covered:

• Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 in relation to Right to Life and Personal Liberty
• Living Relationship in India: Its Socio-Legal Aspect

3. Mr. Tenzing Namgyal Bhutia

B.A. LL.B. (H), Semester V
Executive Member, Legal Aid Society

Topics Covered:

• Operation of Court System in India
• Right to Know as a Fundamental Right Guaranteed under the Constitution of India
• Right to Education in reference to National Education Policy, 2020

4. Mr. Purab Sharma

BBA LL.B. (H), Semester IX
Co-Convenor, Legal Aid Society

Topics Covered:

• Cyber Security with Relevance to Cyber Trafficking in India
• A Brief Understanding about G.D., F.I.R. and Zero F.I.R.

The programme was successfully conducted with active participation from the students.