Legal Aid Camp Organised by Indian Institute of Legal Studies Cooch Behar in Collaboration with District Legal Service Authority Cooch Behar

07-10-2024

Date - 3rd October 2024

Time - 3:30 PM

Venue - Takagach Vivekananda Colony

Legal Awareness Camps are essential tools for empowering individuals by educating them about their rights and responsibilities. These camps act as a bridge between legal institutions and society, helping people understand complex legal processes in simpler terms. This is especially vital in rural and underprivileged areas where access to legal resources is limited.

To address this problem, a Legal Awareness Camp was organized by the Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Coochbehar, on 03.10.24, at Takagach Village in collaboration with District Legal Services Authority, Cooch Behar where various issues were identified and addressed, such as problems related to property, water, and land.

During the camp, the participants identified real-life problems faced by the community, such as property, water, and land-related disputes.

Topics such as the "Analysis of Inheritance Rights of Women," discussed by Habiba Akhtar, a student of BALLB Sem- VIII. She discussed on the promotion of gender equality by raising awareness about women’s legal rights in matters of inheritance and property.

Right to Water as a Fundamental Right," was discussed by Jhumri Das a student of BALLB Sem- VII, these camps instill a sense of civic responsibility among citizens, motivating them to actively participate in safeguarding public resources.

Members of the camp included:

Habiba Akhtar - Analysis of Inheritance Rights of Women

Jhumri Das - Right to Water as a Fundamental Right

Sahanaj Khatun - Importance of Free Legal Aid in the Contemporary Era

The camp ended with Vote of Thanks which was delivered by Mr. Anit Kumar, Assistant Professor of Law.