Dimapur, September 17 (MExN): The Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA) organised legal awareness programme on Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) schemes and consumer Rights on September 16 at the Medziphema DB’s hall, Dimapur.
Opening remarks was presented by Sentilong Longkumer EAC, Medziphema while Nathaniel Kevichusa, Retainer DDLSA, spoke as resource person on Nagaland Village Council Act.
Temjensoba, Moatila, Visheli and Dzuvinuo, Panel Lawyers DDLSA, also spoke as resource persons on various topics on objective of Legal Services, NALSA schemes, women’s rights and consumer rights at the programme.
Summing up the programme, Ajongba Imchen, Secretary DDLSA and Chief Judicial Magistrate, Dimapur, reminded the village councils had a statutory mandate to act as an auxiliary to the district administration. Furthermore, he encouraged the participants to discharge their duties keeping in mind the welfare of the public. The programme was chaired by Zachariah Tetso, Panel Lawyer DDLSA.
KDLSA imparts legal awareness to students
The Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) organized a legal awareness programme with the Sumi Sunday School Students and Teachers of Kenuozou colony, SBCK on September 17.
Zheviholi Swu, Panel Lawyer, KDLSA spoke on cyber crime, merit and demerit of social media, offences and punishment under IPC, IT Act. She also highlighted the aims and objectives of Legal Aid services, free legal services/assistance rendered to the public.
Aketoli J. Yepthomi, Panel Lawyer, KDLSA spoke on the topic JJ Act, right to education, fundamental rights, special provision for children.
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