DDLSA and Sisterhood Network members after a legal awareness the programme on June 21.
DIMAPUR, June 21 (MExN): The Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA) in collaboration with Sisterhood Network conducted legal awareness on various topics at Community Hall, Aoyimti Village on June 21.
Speaking on 'objective of legal aid services', Rokovitsu Khate, Panel Lawyer, DDLSA stated that the objectives of legal aid services is to give justice to one and all by providing free legal services to the weaker sections of society. He also briefly highlighted on Lok Adalats and the persons entitled to get free legal aid.
Speaking on domestic violence, Moatila, Panel Lawyer, DDLSA asserted that abusing women economically, virtually, emotionally come under domestic violence. She pointed out that physical abuse and virtual abuse also amount to the same offence. Moatila further said women should know their rights and their protection under the provisions of law.
On the Right to Information, Yambemo Ngullie, Panel Lawyer, DDLSA explained on how to file RTI, the stipulated period of filing and receiving the reply of RTI and the hierarchical order to file an RTI for any information in governmental institutions.
Sangto Longchar, Panel Lawyer, DDLSA meanwhile highlighted on Consumers Rights. Summing up the programme, Ajongba Imchen, Chief Judicial Magistrate and Secretary DDLSA explained on how legal aid could be availed by the common people. He also highlighted on the main purpose of organizing legal awareness seminars.
Ajongba Imchen further stressed on fundamental rights and duties of the citizens, village council members rights and duties, child trafficking and women's rights.
The programme was chaired by Nancy, Sponsorship, Coordinator Sisterhood Network, while invocation was pronounced by Pur Lemtur, Associate Pastor, Youth.
