Free Legal Aid and Awareness Programme at Darjeeling Polytechnic College, Kurseong

19-09-2026

A Free Legal Aid and Awareness Program was conducted at Darjeeling Polytechnic College, Kurseong.

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: 08.09.2026
Venue: Darjeeling Polytechnic College, Kurseong

Name of the Team Members and Topics Covered

1. Ms. Tripti Yonzon
Assistant Professor of Law.

Topics Covered:

• Crimes against Women in India and the legal framework to curb its menaces.
• Career Counselling.

2. Charles Chettri, BA LLB Semester V
Student Joint Convenor (Hills), Legal Aid Society.

Topic Covered:

• Data Protection and Cybersecurity in relation with DPDP Act, 2023 and IT Act, 2000

3. Angel Pradhan
Student Volunteer, Legal Aid Society.

Topic Covered:

• Right to Life and Personal Liberty

Five (5) Students from the 7th semester who have Legal Aid as their practical subject also accompanied the Legal Aid Society for the Awareness Programme.