Hansi (Dinkar Gawri):- A legal literacy camp was organised in the auditorium of Sanatan Dharma Mahila Mahavidyalaya. SDM Rajesh Khoth attended the camp as the chief guest, formally inaugurated the event and urged the students and other attendees to remain aware of the law. He said that knowledge of the law is essential for every citizen. Awareness of legal rights, duties and various Acts enables individuals not only to protect their rights but also to play an important role in preventing social evils and crime. He said that aware citizens can contribute to building a safe, responsible and developed society. Therefore, everyone should make legal literacy a part of their lives and come forward to further accelerate the pace of development.
Advocate Ajay Sachdeva informed the students and citizens about child protection and children's legal rights, explaining in detail the various provisions of the POCSO Act. He said that awareness of this law is extremely important to prevent any form of abuse or inappropriate behaviour against children in a timely manner. He urged the students to remain alert about their rights and not to stay silent in cases of inappropriate touching, misconduct or harassment. In such situations, they should inform their parents, teachers or the police without fear or hesitation and seek the necessary assistance. He said that speaking up in time and filing a complaint through the appropriate channel are important steps towards preventing crime.
The camp also provided information about legal provisions related to the prevention of child marriage. It was explained that child marriage adversely affects children's rights, education, health and overall development. Every member of society should help spread awareness against social evils such as child marriage and ensure compliance with the law. The students were also told that social evils can be addressed through education, awareness and appropriate action at the right time.
The growing number of cybercrime cases and ways to prevent them were also discussed in detail during the programme. Constable Shiv Kumar from the Cyber Police Station urged people to remain vigilant against cybercrime and stressed the need to use digital platforms safely. Citizens were advised to beware of unknown calls, suspicious links, fake messages and online fraud, and not to share personal information, passwords or bank details with strangers. The importance of promptly informing the relevant authorities in the event of suspicious activity or cybercrime was also highlighted.
The camp also included information about the role of the National Legal Services Authority and the legal aid facilities available through it. Participants were informed that legal services institutions play an important role in providing legal assistance to eligible and needy individuals and ensuring their access to justice. Awareness of legal aid and individual rights can help citizens take the right steps towards resolving their problems.
On the occasion, college Principal Suresh Gupta, Advocate Ajay Sachdeva, PLV Nisha, Constable Shiv Kumar from the Cyber Police Station and several other prominent people were present.
