Legal Aid and Awareness Session at Baradakanta Vidyapith

13-10-2026

The Legal Aid Society, Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri, conducted a Legal Aid and Awareness Session at Baradakanta Vidyapith on 12 October 2026.

The programme was organised to promote legal literacy among students and create awareness regarding career counselling, artificial intelligence with reference to cyber law, the Right to Education under the National Education Policy 2020, and criminal procedures such as General Diary (G.D.), First Information Report (F.I.R.), and Zero F.I.R.

Sessions & Speakers
- Career Counselling – Mrs. Shantana Dhali, Assistant Professor of Law.
- AI (Artificial Intelligence) with Reference to Cyber Law – Arjun Paul and Arnisha Yeasmin, BA LL.B (H), Semester VII, Section B, Members of the Legal Aid Society.
- Right to Education with Reference to the National Education Policy 2020 – Shreya Paul, BA LL.B (H), Semester VII, Section B, and Manjima Choudhury, BA LL.B (H), Semester VII, Section A, Members of the Legal Aid Society.
- Briefly Understanding the Concept of General Diary (G.D.), F.I.R. and Zero F.I.R. – Swagata Saha, BA LL.B (H), Semester VII, Section B, Member of the Legal Aid Society.
- Witness – Nehar Das, B.Com LL.B (H), Semester VII, Student Executive Member of the Legal Aid Society.

The session aimed to provide students with valuable insights into educational rights, emerging technological challenges, and the initial stages of the criminal justice process. Through these awareness sessions, students were introduced to essential legal concepts and the practical importance of understanding legal procedures and knowing where to seek assistance.

The programme reflects the continued commitment of the Legal Aid Society to extending practical legal education beyond the classroom, empowering students with legal knowledge and encouraging greater awareness of their rights and responsibilities within society.

Baradakanta Vidyapith | 12 October 2026