DAVIETians enlightened about District Legal Services 

Jalandhar, December 7, 2022: The Department of National Service Scheme (NSS) and Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) of DAVIET organized a Seminar on District Legal Services on the Institute Campus today. The seminar was organized to create awareness among the students about the availability of free and competent legal aid in the form of counselling and legal advice along with free legal services in the conduct of cases before courts and tribunals. 

Dr Sanjeev Naval, Off.Principal accorded a green welcome the Key Note Speaker Dr Gagandeep Kaur and the resource person Parveen Abrol

The Key Note Speaker was Dr Gagandeep Kaur, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Jalandhar. In her talk, she highlighted that the Indian Constitution is the basis from which all the laws originate. Dr Gagandeep discussed different articles in the constitution like Article 39 A that ensures access to justice for all. She also shared the fact that sound legal advice and services are available for anyone in need of them. She shared with all the present that the District Legal Services Authority is committed to spreading legal awareness among the masses highlighting the importance of good legal advice. She also shared that the Department aims to render free legal aid to under-trial prisoners whose cases are pending in courts. 

Parveen Abrol, the learned Resource Person talked about the District Legal Services Authority and shared that the Lok Adalats play an important role in society. They save time, and energy leading to mental peace. She also highlighted the importance of women's empowerment in today’s society. She highlighted that everyone has equal rights irrespective of gender. Women have been on the back foot economically and socially, but she added, that the good news is that now women are realising their true potential and outshining men. 

Dr Sanjeev Naval, Principal, stated that all of us must be aware of our rights. But at the same time, he highlighted, that we should know about the legal guidance and services that are readily available to us. He shared the life of Dr BR Ambedkar and credited him for creating the constitution of India, which safeguards the interests of everyone. He thanked the Keynote speaker Dr Gagandeep Kaur for apprising the students and teachers about the activities of the District Legal Services Department. He also appreciated the efforts of the NSS wing and Internal Complaint Committee (ICC)  of the Institute and encouraged Dr Ashok Kumar, the NSS Program Officer, Dr Suman Tondon, Incharge ICC, and Dr Shivani Vij, the Program Co-ordinator to continue the good work.

Dr Ashok Kumar expressed his gratitude towards the Keynote Speaker Dr Gagandeep Kaur for a highly enlightening talk. He also thanked Dr Sanjeev Naval for his constant support and assured that the NSS wing will leave no stone unturned to serve society.