Four Day Legal Aid Camp

Organized by: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar

Date: 17/03/2025 to 21/03/2025

Activity Report

Legal Awareness Camp Report

With the heavenly blessings of Revered Sant Baba Dalwar Singh Ji (Brahm Ji) and with the benign endorsement of our Chancellor Sant Baba Manmohan Singh Ji, under the able guidance of Respected Vice Chancellor of SBBSU Prof. (Dr.) Dharamjit Singh Parmar, Dr. Vikas (Registrar), and with the support of Prof. (Dr.) Vijay Dhir (Dean Academics, SBBSU), in addition to Dr. Pooja Bali (Dean of University Institute of Law), the Legal Awareness Camp was successfully organized.

Along with students and faculty members of UIL, the camp aimed at creating awareness among people about the importance of justice for all. The Legal Aid Camp of the University Institute of Law (UIL) was successfully organized to provide guidance, awareness, and assistance to individuals on critical legal matters.

Key Topics Covered

Legal aid provisions
Matrimonial disputes, Rights of Women and Children
Protection Against Domestic Violence
Senior Citizens' Rights and Welfare Schemes
Legal Aid and Access to Justice
Consumer Protection and Awareness
Property and Inheritance Laws
Right to Information (RTI)
Cyber Safety and Online Fraud Prevention
Rights of Farmers and Agricultural Laws

Camp Schedule

Sr. No	Date	Village Name	Topic	Speaker
1	17/03/2025	Manko, Ghurial	Legal aid provisions, Protection Against Domestic Violence, Senior Citizens' Rights and Welfare Schemes	Ms. Manjot Kaur (AP UIL) and Mr. Harinder Singh (AP UIL) with students
2	18/03/2025	Khiala	Legal Aid and Access to Justice, Rights of Farmers and Agricultural Laws, Matrimonial Disputes	Ms. Manjot Kaur (AP UIL), Ms. Navdeep Kaur (AP Law), Mr. Girija Nand (AP UIL) with students
3	19/03/2025	Daroli Kalan, Kalara	Consumer Protection and Awareness, Property and Inheritance Laws, Right to Information (RTI), Cyber Safety	Ms. Manjot Kaur (AP UIL), Ms. Amandeep Kaur (AP UIL) with students
4	21/03/2025	Padhiana	Legal Aid and Access to Justice, Senior Citizens' Rights and Welfare Schemes	Ms. Manjot Kaur (AP UIL), Mr. Girija Nand (AP UIL) with students

Day-wise Summary

Day 1: Legal Aid Provisions

The camp began with an informative session on legal aid services. Participants were educated on their rights under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.

Day 2: Matrimonial Disputes

Topics such as divorce, maintenance, custody of children, and domestic violence were discussed, along with mediation options.

Day 3: Rights of Senior Citizens

Sessions covered property rights, protection against abuse, and the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.

Day 4: Interactive Sessions and Assistance

Participants engaged in Q&A sessions with legal experts, and a legal assistance desk provided on-the-spot solutions.

Conclusion

The four-day legal aid camp was highly impactful, spreading awareness and empowering individuals with knowledge about their legal rights. The success of this camp underscores the importance of such initiatives in building a legally aware and just society.