Organised by LADY SHRI RAM COLLEGE FOR WOMEN University of Delhi Under the aegis of Internal Quality Assurance Cell in Collaboration with Delhi State Legal Services Authority
About the Resource Person
Advocate Harshita Lulla
Legal Aid Counsel (LAC)
Advocate Harshita Lulla is an esteemed Legal Aid Counsel with over six years of standing before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and the High Court of Delhi. Specializing in constitutional rights, gender justice, and legal aid delivery, she brings extensive court experience along with a dedicated commitment to making legal knowledge accessible to marginalized groups and student communities.
Event Overview & Objectives
To mark Women’s Equality Day, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Lady Shri Ram College for Women, in collaboration with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA), organized a special awareness session titled “Justice With Reach: Women’s Legal Rights and Free Legal Assistance.”
The session aimed to empower students, faculty, and attendees by creating legal literacy, clarifying constitutional entitlements, and outlining practical pathways to access free legal representation and aid across legal systems.
Core Highlights & Sub-Topics
- Legal Literacy: Introduction to basic legal concepts, constitutional guarantees, and fostering a proactive culture of lawfulness.
- Free Legal Aid Mechanics: Guidance on the provisions and eligibility criteria for cost-free legal assistance provided to women and marginalized individuals under state frameworks.
- Gender Equality & Rights: Detailed exploration of personal legal rights, safety laws, and legal frameworks ensuring equal opportunities and protection.
- Empowerment Through Law: Utilizing actionable legal knowledge to promote individual security, defend personal rights, and effect positive social change.
Session Summary
- Opening Remarks & Welcome
The session commenced at 11:45 AM in Hut 1 with an opening address introduced by the IQAC team. Dr. Wafa Hamid welcomed the guest speaker, highlighting the critical importance of legal literacy in building an equitable environment. As a gesture of institutional appreciation, Advocate Harshita Lulla was presented with a green sapling by our faculty Dr. Sonali..
- Session Presentation & Discussion
Advocate Harshita Lulla delivered an insightful and comprehensive lecture addressing fundamental legal provisions relevant to women:
- Historical & Constitutional Context: The speaker provided an analytical background on legal perspectives surrounding women’s personal, marital, and property rights, drawing historical context from foundational legal frameworks up through modern statutory law (including key sections of the Indian Penal Code and contemporary constitutional precedents).
- Navigating the Legal Aid Machinery: Attendees were given detailed walkthroughs on how to approach the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) and District Legal Services Authorities (DLSA) to access pro-bono legal counseling, draft petitions, and secure court-appointed representation.
- Interactive Q&A: The lecture transitioned into an engaging interactive dialogue where students actively raised queries regarding practical safety measures, workplace harassment protections, procedural steps for filing complaints, and systemic mechanisms designed to assist vulnerable litigants.
Event Documentation & Visual Gallery
Key Outcomes & Conclusion
- Enhanced Awareness: Participants gained a clear, practical understanding of their statutory rights and the structural support systems available under Indian law.
- Demystifying Legal Access: The event successfully bridged the gap between complex legal mechanisms and student access, detailing concrete methods for seeking free legal counsel.
- Institutional Impact: The collaboration between IQAC-LSR and the Delhi State Legal Services Authority reaffirmed the college’s ongoing commitment to gender equality, student empowerment, and rights-based education.
The session concluded with a formal Vote of Thanks extended by IQAC Coordinator Ms Himani Choudhary, expressing sincere gratitude to Advocate Harshita Lulla, DSLSA, the college leadership, and the enthusiastic student participants.