Free Legal Aid & Awareness Program at Ramakrishna Higher Secondary School for Girls, Kurseong

12-12-2025

The Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri, has been actively conducting Free Legal Awareness Programs across various Schools, Gram Panchayats, NGOs, and other institutions throughout North Bengal. These programs aim to empower participants—students, teachers, and community members - by enhancing their understanding of legal rights and duties, fostering legal literacy, and creating awareness about contemporary socio-legal issues.

A Free Legal Aid & Awareness Program was conducted at Ramakrishna Higher Secondary School for Girls, Kurseong.

Guest Attendee

Mrs. Pooja Gurung

Teacher, Ramakrishna Girls’ Higher Secondary School

Team Members & Topics Covered

1. Mr. Rupendra Tamang

Assistant Professor of Law & Teacher Convenor, Legal Aid
Topics: Domestic Violence & Career Counselling

2. Ms. Esther Pradhan

Assistant Professor of Law & Teacher Convenor, Legal Aid
Topics: Human Trafficking & Career Counselling

3. Ms. Ambika Giri

B.A.LL.B.(H), Semester IX – Legal Aid Student Convenor
Topic: Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act)

4. Ms. Dhanushee Gurung

B.Com.LL.B.(H), Semester VII – Legal Aid Student Co-Convenor
Topic: Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act)

5. Mr. Purab Sharma

B.B.A.LL.B.(H), Semester VII – Legal Aid Student Joint Convenor
Topic: Cyber Crime: Online Safety, Cyber Offences, and Legal Remedies

Venue: Ramakrishna Higher Secondary School for Girls, Kurseong

Date: 10 December 2025