Free Legal Aid and Awareness Session at Loreto Convent, Darjeeling

13-10-2026

The Legal Aid Society, Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri, conducted a Free Legal Aid and Awareness Session at Loreto Convent, Darjeeling, on 07 October 2026.
The programme was organised to promote legal literacy among students and create awareness regarding the right to legal aid and representation, artificial intelligence in reference to cyber law, the Right to Education under the National Education Policy 2020, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO), and cyber trafficking in India.
Sessions & Speakers

Team 1
1. Career Counselling & Right to Be Represented in Connection with Legal Aid Ms.Nishta Kesong Rai — Teacher Coordinator, Legal Aid Society.
2. AI in Reference to Cyber Law & Right to Education under NEP 2020 Mr. Avashesh Sharma — LL.B, Semester V, Executive Member, Legal Aid Society.
3. Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) Ms. Isha Gurung — BBA LL.B (Hons.), Semester VII, Executive Member, Legal Aid Society.
4. Cyber Trafficking in India Ms. Binigya Thapa — BA LL.B (Hons.), Semester V, Executive Member, Legal Aid Society.

Team 2

1. Career Counselling & Right to Be Represented in Connection with Legal Aid Mr. Arkaprava Bhattacharya — Teacher Coordinator, Legal Aid Society.

2. AI in Reference to Cyber Law & Right to Education under NEP 2020 Mr. Aditya Narayan Roy — B.Com LL.B, Semester IX, Student Co-Convenor (Plains), Legal Aid Society.

3. Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) Ms. Nandini Agarwal — BA LL.B (Hons.), Semester V, Executive Member, Legal Aid Society.

4. Cyber Trafficking in India Ms. Pratiksha Sharma — BBA LL.B, Semester VII, Member, Legal Aid Society.

The programme engaged students from Classes VI to XI through two parallel sessions for different class groups, providing valuable insights into legal rights, child protection, cyber safety, and contemporary legal challenges. The sessions aimed to enhance students’ understanding of the legal system and empower them with the knowledge necessary to recognise and respond to legal concerns.

The programme reflects the continued commitment of the Legal Aid Society to extending practical legal education beyond the classroom and fostering legal awareness among students and within the wider community.

Loreto Convent, Darjeeling | 07 October 2026