Dimapur, February 22 (MExN): The Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA) organized a legal awareness programme for students of Saku Mission College, Dimapur on February 22.
A press release received here informed that the vice principal of the college in the welcome speech stated that there is a need for such kind of legal seminars and awareness programmes for students to make the people aware of their legal rights and fundamental duties. In today’s society, there is rampant corruption taking place and it is necessary for every individual to know their basic legal right, the vice principal stated.
Meanwhile, speaking as resource persons, Panel Lawyers of DDLSA, Esther K Aye and Limasenla Longkumer, covered topics on Consumer Protection Act, Functions of DLSA and Role of PLVs, Cyber Crimes, RTI and Immoral Trafficking Prevention Act. The students were asked to contribute their services as Para Legal Volunteers to enable free legal aid. The students can act as a bridge between the court and the marginalized section of the society, it was stated. They were also encouraged to use RTI (Right to Information) as a weapon to check on corruptions in the society.
The programme was attended by students, principal and faculty of the college.
