Free Legal Aid and Awareness Session at St. Joseph's North Point School, Darjeeling

13-10-2026

The Legal Aid Society, Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri, conducted a Free Legal Aid and Awareness Session at St. Joseph’s North Point School, Darjeeling, on 08 October 2026.

The programme was organised to promote legal literacy among students of Classes XI and XII and to 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
- Career Counselling & Right to Be Represented in Connection with Legal Aid – Ms. Nishta Kesong Rai, Teacher Coordinator, Legal Aid Society.
- AI in Reference to Cyber Law & Right to Education under NEP 2020 – Mr. Avashesh Sharma, LLB Semester V, Executive Member, Legal Aid Society.
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 – Ms. Isha Gurung, BBA LL.B (H) Semester VII, Executive Member, Legal Aid Society.
- Cyber Trafficking in India – Ms. Binigya Thapa, BA LL.B (H) Semester V, Executive Member, Legal Aid Society.

The session sought to equip students with a foundational understanding of legal rights, the mechanisms for accessing legal aid, cyber law, child protection, and the risks associated with cyber trafficking. The discussions aimed to encourage awareness of legal responsibilities and empower students to make informed decisions while navigating both physical and digital spaces.

The programme reinforces the Legal Aid Society’s commitment to extending legal education beyond academic institutions and fostering a legally aware and responsible society through community outreach.

St. Joseph’s North Point School, Darjeeling | 08 October 2026