Free Legal Aid & Awareness Program at Jayantika Tea Garden, Near Ghoshpukur

03-06-2025

The Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri, has been continuously organizing Free Legal Aid & Awareness Programs in various regions of North Bengal. These initiatives are conducted in collaboration with schools, Gram Panchayats, Police Departments, NGOs, and other local bodies, aiming to educate the community about their legal rights and responsibilities. These sessions empower individuals with knowledge about contemporary legal issues and promote legal literacy.

A recent Legal Aid & Awareness Session was successfully conducted at Jayantika Tea Garden, Near Ghoshpukur in collaboration with District Legal Services Authority, Darjeeling, and local administrative bodies. The session was graced by the presence of several respected guests:

1. Bidhan Nagar I Gram Panchayat Pradhan
2. Bidhan Nagar Police Station Inspector In Charge
3. Director, Better Tomorrow Foundation (NGO)
4. Ghoshpukur Gram Panchayat Pradhan
5. Ghoshpukur Police Station Inspector In Charge
6. Jayantika Tea Garden Manager
7. Two Members of the Local Church

Date: 06/05/2025

Venue: Jayantika Tea Garden, Near Ghoshpukur

Time: 05:00 PM to 07:30 PM

Team Members & Topics Covered:

1. Mrs. Arpita Mitra Roy

Assistant Professor of Law & Convenor, Legal Aid Society

2. Sekh Manjur Alam (B.Com LL.B. (Hons.), Sem VIII)

(Topic: F.I.R, G.D. & Zero F.I.R)

3. Khushbu Kumari Jha (LL.B. (Hons.), Sem VI)

(Topic: Domestic Violence & Child Marriage)

4. Ankit Thakur (BA LL.B. (Hons.), Sem VIII)

(Topic: Free Legal Aid Services during Illegal Detention or Legal Detention)

5. Anjum Ara Khatun (BA LL.B. (Hons.), Sem VIII)

(Topic: Provident Fund & Gratuity)