GANDERBAL, AUGUST 10: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Ganderbal, under the Chairmanship of Abdul Nasir, Chairman, DLSA Ganderbal, and under the guidance and supervision of Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary, DLSA Ganderbal, organised a Legal Awareness Programme at Government Boys Higher Secondary School (BHSS), Chhatergul, on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and NALSA Helpline 15100.
Shaheena Ali and Asima Khaliq, Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsels, Ganderbal, served as Resource Persons.
Shaheena Ali sensitised the students about the key provisions of the Domestic Violence Act, various forms of domestic violence and the legal remedies available to aggrieved women. Likewise, Asima Khaliq apprised the participants about NALSA Helpline 15100 and the availability of free legal aid and assistance through Legal Services Authorities
The programme witnessed active participation from students and staff. The Resource Persons encouraged the students to remain aware of their legal rights and disseminate legal awareness within their families and communities. The school administration appreciated the initiative of DLSA Ganderbal and expressed gratitude for conducting the programme.
DLSA Ganderbal reiterated its commitment to promoting legal literacy and ensuring access to justice for all, particularly vulnerable sections of society.
