Free Legal Aid and Awareness Programme at Orange Lake School, Mirik

19-09-2026

A Free Legal Aid and Awareness Program was conducted in Orange Lake School on 7th September 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: 07.08.2026
Venue: Orange Lake School, Mirik

Name of the team members and topics covered:

- Mr. Arkaprava Bhattacharya, Teacher Co-ordinator, Legal Aid Society.
Topics Covered- Crimes against Women in India and the legal framework to curb its menaces / Career Counselling.

- Mr. Sayan Dutta, Student Convenor (Plains), Legal Aid Society.
Topic Covered- Data Protection and Cybersecurity in relation with DPDP Act, 2023 and IT Act, 2000

- Ms. Dhanushree Gurung, Student Convenor (Hills) , Legal Aid Society.
Topic Covered- Right to Life and Liberty

- Mr. Charles Chhetri, Student Joint Convenor (Hills) , Legal Aid Society.
Topic Covered- Protection of Children against Sexual Offences (POCSO), 2012