Over the years, the Legal Awareness Committee has been involved in fostering legal aid and awareness. While previously our focus was on spreading awareness about rights and facilitating access to courts, from this year the Committee has expanded its domain to also ensure access to government institutions. We believe that given the socio-economic nature of various issues, the remedy must involve interaction with the wider government machinery, with the legal system an essential part of this. We feel that it is our responsibility to have such an objective given the resources and legal expertise available at the disposal of the Legal Awareness Committee.

LEGAL AID CELL

Continuing from its operation through the previous year, the Committee re-activated the Legal Aid Cell to ensure it is fully functional. The Cell has a separate office space where a legal aid lawyer from the District Legal Services Authority visits the Cell every week to deal with various grievances addressed to the Cell. Also, the Cell now has a dedicated phone number, enabling easier access to persons both within and outside the University. The Committee ensured that awareness drives (through posters and conversations) for the Cell were not just for areas in and around Dwarka but as much for the staff and other members of the University. Members of the Committee coordinate with the clients and facilitate their access to the lawyer. Each case is recorded and the Committee follows up on the status of the legal issues, providing assistance where it is necessary by way of filing of FIRs, RTIs, contacting officials, accompanying clients, etc. Anyone in need of free legal counsel can reach us at - +91-9695401917.

Objective

The objective of legal aid lies in bridging the gap and making legal services accessible to all segments of our society. Its core aim is to protect the rights and interests of people.