Nabarangpur: A legal awareness camp was organized at Bidyarthi College, Nabarangpur by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Nabarangpur. The camp was conducted under the guidance of Shri Subrata Mohanty, the Chairman of DLSA and District Judge of Nabarangpur.
The event was graced by Mrs. Sai Abhiksha Gochhayat, Secretary of the DLSA, as the chief guest, who shed light on several legal topics, particularly those under the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). She discussed laws concerning sexual harassment and assault against women, including the Victim Compensation Scheme–2017, the Sexual and Other Offences Against Women–2018, Juvenile Justice and Protection, and the safeguarding of fundamental rights.
Other dignitaries present at the event included:
Prashan Prasad Pattnayak, Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Nabarangpur
Kishori Pattnayak, Panel Lawyer, Nabarangpur
Sadashiv Sahu, Vice President of the District Bar Association, Nabarangpur
Rakhi Jain, Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Nabarangpur
Satyanarayan Nayak, Principal of Bidyarthi College
And various Para Legal Volunteers
The camp aimed to spread awareness about legal rights and available legal aid, particularly focusing on women’s safety, justice for juveniles, and access to compensation for victims.
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