PU Hosts Capacity Building Workshop on Legal Awareness

Chandigarh, October 21, 2024: The Legal Aid Society of Department of Laws, Panjab University in collaboration with State Legal Services Authority (SLSA), U.T. today organised a successful Capacity Building Workshop under the able leadership of Chairperson of the Department, Prof. (Dr.) Vandana Arora and Faculty Incharge Prof.(Dr.) Dinesh Kumar.

The event was graced by Additional District & Sessions Judge cum Member Secretary of SLSA U.T. Chandigarh Surender Kumar, who shared his valuable insights on lodging of FIRs in cognizable offences (Section 173 BNSS) and the benefits of ZERO FIR. He also gave insights on the need of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms to promote efficient conflict resolution and shared the working of Permanent Lok Adalats for public utility services, ensuring effective dispute resolution.

There was also an interactive discussion on awareness programs for drug abuse, pension programs, and government welfare schemes. Insight was also given into crucial legislation, including the POCSO Act, POSH Act 2013, and the significance of SHE Box. Mr. Lalit, a paralegal volunteer from SLSA shared the working mechanism of legal aid.

Shiv, coordinator from the SLSA encouraged the students to use various platforms to spread legal awareness. On this occasion, the society formally launched its logo and the outcomes of the  workshop were - Enhanced understanding of legal aid services among participants.