Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri, Conducted a Legal Aid Session at Genesis Academy

10-10-2026

The Legal Aid Committee, Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri, conducted a Legal Aid Session at Genesis Academy on 08 October 2026.

The programme was organised to promote legal literacy among students and to create awareness regarding the right to free legal aid, human trafficking, cyber trafficking, foundational police reporting procedures, and the protection of children from sexual abuse.

Sessions & Speakers

• Career Counselling - Mr. Rajib Das, Asst. Professor of Law and Teacher Member of Legal Aid Society
• Right to free Legal Aid - Mr. Sumit Yadav, B.com. LLB (Hons.) 5 years, Sem V
• Human Trafficking - Mr. Ansh Jaswal, B.com LLB (Hons.) 5 years, Sem VII
• FIR & GD: Meaning, Use and Misuse - Mr. Raj Bishwakarma, B.Com LLB (Hons.) 5 years, Sem VII
• Legal Framework relating to child sexual abuse: POCSO Act - Mr. Moktick Sinha, B.Com LLB (Hons.) 5 years, Sem VII
• WITNESS - Mr. Chris Rai, B.Com LLB (Hons.) 5 years, Sem VII
• Cyber Trafficking - Miss. Kumari Mamta, B.Com LLB (Hons.) 5 years, Sem V

The programme successfully engaged 76 students of Genesis Academy, providing them with critical insights into foundational legal rights and contemporary legal challenges. The sessions effectively demystified the initial steps of the justice delivery mechanism and equipped students with vital awareness to navigate both physical and digital spaces safely.

The initiative reflects a continued commitment to extending practical legal education beyond the classroom. By educating students on these specific topics, the programme strengthened legal literacy and empowered attendees with the knowledge of their rights and the mechanisms to access justice.

Genesis Academy

08 October 2026