Legal Aid Centre
Symbiosis International University’s mission is: ‘Fostering spirit of national development’, ‘instilling sensitivity amongst the youth towards the community’, ‘contributing towards knowledge generation and dissemination’, and ‘promoting ethical and value-based learning’. The Legal Aid Centre at Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA was established with the aim and objective to serve legal aid, through human resource, knowledge resource, & infrastructural resource, to those who need it the most, purely on pro-bono basis’. It is a blend of legal duty (as laid down under Rule 31 of Bar Council of India’s Rules of Legal Education, and Rule 11 of Schedule III of the said ‘Rules’) of the Law School along with the overarching mission of the Symbiosis International (Deemed) University.
The Legal Aid Centre strives to: do its utmost to help people access their rights under Articles 21 and 39A; engender sensitivity and empathy, not sympathy and pity; help the silenced find their voice, not speak for them, and recognize their agency; raise awareness of the intersectionality of legal rights abuses; and work with communities and NGOs at the grassroots level to effect substantive change.
LEGAL AWARENESS AND LEGAL LITERACY
In order to facilitate greater agency and self-sufficiency amongst the populace, the Legal Aid Centre holds multiple awareness drives, targeting the intended demographic with not just personal interactions, but also through pamphlets and posters in multiple languages, art, drama, and various other interdisciplinary modes.
SOCIAL OUTREACH
Oftentimes, mere knowledge of a person’s rights does not suffice and will lead to a mere formal equality. In order to effect substantive change and affirmative equality, it is imperative to engage with communities at the grassroots level and foster education, sensitivity, and awareness through a variety of drives and campaigns.
LEGAL TRAINING
The members of the Legal Aid Centre are expected to step in to offer assistance to people who may have had their voices snatched from them. In order to do so, they must be sensitised to prevailing legal issues and imparted with appropriate training so that they are capable of drafting documents like complaints, RTIs, affidavits, etc.
CORE LEGAL AID
Persons in need of assistance, depending on the situation, will be given core legal aid. This will include the dissemination of information and advice as per legal provisions, ensuring access to legal forums/authorities, presenting the case of such persons before legal forums/authorities, and similar activities.
COMPOSITION
The Legal Aid Centre is headed by a Full Time Faculty member as ‘Administrator-Legal Aid Centre’. The Administrator through selection process selects and appoints ‘Volunteers’ and ‘Paralegal Volunteers’ to be overseen by an executive group consisting of a ‘Convener’ and two ‘Co-conveners’. The Legal Aid Centre is overseen by the Director, Symbiosis Law School NOIDA.
| Name | Course | Batch | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Bhavya Vijaya Lakshmi | BBA LLB | 2020-2025 | Convener |
| Ms. Vibhuti Rao | BA LLB | 2020-2025 | Co-Convener |
| Ms. Samyukta Parameswaran | BA LLB | 2020-2025 | Paralegal Volunteer |
| Ms. Roshni Singh | BBA LLB | 2021-2026 | Paralegal Volunteer |
| Ms. Pragya Basak | BA LLB | 2021-2026 | Paralegal Volunteer |
| Ms. Varnika Bhardwaj | BA LLB | 2021-2026 | Paralegal Volunteer |
| Ms. Vanshika Verma | BA LLB | 2022-2027 | Paralegal Volunteer |
| Mr. Mitarth Manghani | BA LLB | 2022-2027 | Paralegal Volunteer |
| Ms. Smriti Gupta | BBA LLB | 2021-2026 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Ankita Bal | BBA LLB | 2021-2026 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Sanvi Mathur | BA LLB | 2022-2027 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Moulika Sharma | BBA LLB | 2022-2027 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Isha Agarwal | BBA LLB | 2022-2027 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Rehmat Kaur | BBA LLB | 2022-2027 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Poorvi Madan | BBA LLB | 2022-2027 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Somya Madan | BBA LLB | 2022-2027 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Tarishi Verma | BA LLB | 2022-2027 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Khushi Das Gupta | BA LLB | 2022-2027 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Yastika Jain | BBA LLB | 2022-2027 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Navya Singh | BA LLB | 2022-2027 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Katyayani Singh | BA LLB | 2022-2027 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Manya Nagpal | BBA LLB | 2022-2027 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Yashika Rawat | BA LLB | 2022-2027 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Aanya Jha | BA LLB | 2022-2027 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Kaavya Sarin | BBA LLB | 2023-2028 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Shambhavi Shahi | BA LLB | 2023-2028 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Khushi | BBA LLB | 2023-2028 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Torsha Chowdhury | BBA LLB | 2023-2028 | Volunteer |
| Mr. Chitresh Joshi | BBA LLB | 2023-2028 | Volunteer |
| Mr. K. Chintan Ritvik | BBA LLB | 2023-2028 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Ridhima Singh | BBA LLB | 2023-2028 | Volunteer |
| Ms. Soumya Jain | BA LLB | 2023-2028 | Volunteer |
| Name | Course | Batch | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mannat Marwah | BBA LLB | 2018-23 | Convener |
| Aprajita Tyagi | BA LLB | 2018-23 | Co-Convener |
| Devyanshu Sharma | BA LLB | 2018-23 | Co-Convener |
| Aditi Pandey | BA LLB | 2019-24 | Paralegal Volunteer |
| Medhika Sharma | BA LLB | 2018-23 | Paralegal Volunteer |
| Vipulaaksh Moondra | BBA LLB | 2018-23 | Paralegal Volunteer |
| Vaishnavi | BBA LLB | 2018-23 | Paralegal Volunteer |
| Bhavya Bahl | BA LLB | 2018-23 | Paralegal Volunteer |
| Lisa Sankrit | BA LLB | 2019-24 | Paralegal Volunteer |
| Mridula Trivedi | BA LLB | 2019-24 | Paralegal Volunteer |
| Mrityunjay Joshi | BBA LLB | 2019-24 | Paralegal Volunteer |
| Vanshika Rana | BBA LLB | 2019-24 | Paralegal Volunteer |
| Navya Nanda | BBA LLB | 2018-23 | Volunteer |
| Vanshika Ahlawat | BBA LLB | 2018-23 | Volunteer |
| Bhavya Singhal | BA LLB | 2018-23 | Volunteer |
| Aaditya Saraf | BBA LLB | 2019-24 | Volunteer |
| Mahak Agarwal | BBA LLB | 2019-24 | Volunteer |
| Astha Agarwal | BBA LLB | 2019-24 | Volunteer |
| Ayushi Chaubey | BA LLB | 2019-24 | Volunteer |
| Pragya Patel | BA LLB | 2019-24 | Volunteer |
| Shreya Tewari | BA LLB | 2019-24 | Volunteer |
| Aadhya Seth | BA LLB | 2019-24 | Volunteer |
| Sonvi Agrawal | BBA LLB | 2019-24 | Volunteer |
| Sunidhi Singh | BA LLB | 2019-24 | Volunteer |
| Kritika Singha | BBA LLB | 2019-24 | Volunteer |
| Soumya Srivastava | BA LLB | 2019-24 | Volunteer |
| Twinkle Madaan | BBA LLB | 2019-24 | Volunteer |
| Shruti Somya | BBA LLB | 2019-24 | Volunteer |
| Deborshi Sarkar | BBA LLB | 2019-24 | Volunteer |
| Anushka Singh | BA LLB | 2019-24 | Volunteer |
| Vibhuti Rao | BA LLB | 2020-25 | Volunteer |
| Akansha Agarwal | BBA LLB | 2020-25 | Volunteer |
| Anushka Singhal | BA LLB | 2020-25 | Volunteer |
| Bhavya Vijaya Lakshmi | BBA LLB | 2020-25 | Volunteer |
| Pravar Dennison | BA LLB | 2020-25 | Volunteer |
| Shasya Singh | BA LLB | 2020-25 | Volunteer |
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Sr. No. |
Name of the Event |
Place of Activity |
Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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1
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Collaboration with Nyaaya (Providing Legal Aid, Legal Research) | Pan-India | July 2022 - May 2023 |
| 2 | Damaged National Flag Collection and Disposal Drive | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | August 16-18, 2022 |
| 3 | Event with Children in Observation Homes, Juvenile Justice Board, Patna | Patna, Bihar | September 01, 2022 |
| 4 | Waste Segregation Event | Delhi-NCR | September 15-30, 2022 |
| 5 | Event to Raise Awareness on Gender Equality | Nagla Koyal, Roorkee, Uttarakhand | October 04, 2022 |
| 6 | Event on Menstrual Awareness | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | October 25, 2022 |
| 7 | Quality Education Workshop I | Jaipur, Rajasthan | October 25, 2022 |
| 8 | Quality Education & Health is Wealth Workshop II | Jaipur, Rajasthan | October 26, 2022 |
| 9 | Vocational SkillsvWorkshop III | Jaipur, Rajasthan | October 27, 2022 |
| 10 | Event to Teach Students of Government School | Patna, Bihar | November 02, 2022 |
| 11 | Jail Visit Event | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | November 08, 2022 |
| 12 | Children's Day Event | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | November 12, 2022 |
| 13 | Children's Day Event | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | November 17, 2022 |
| 14 | Seminar on Debunking Period Myths and Encouraging Menstrual Cups | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | November 21, 2022 |
| 15 | Women Empowerment Event | Roorkee, Uttarakhand | November 22, 2022 |
| 16 | Madurayam: Women Empowerment | Delhi-NCR | November 26, 2022 |
| 17 | Child Rights Event | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | November 27, 2022 |
| 18 | Event on Menstrual Awareness | Saran, Bihar | November 28, 2022 |
| 19 | Women Empowerment Event | Haridwar, Uttarakhand | November 28, 2022 |
| 20 | Nukkad Natak | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | March 24, 2023 |
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Sr. No. |
Name of the Event |
Place of Activity |
Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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1
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Mask Distribution Drive | Delhi-NCR | June – July, 2020 |
| 2 | Music lessons and tuitions | Chandigarh | June – July, 2020 |
| 3 | Online Classes of Slum Children | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | June – September, 2020 |
| 4 | RTI and Complaint Letters to UPCPCR | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | July 15, 2020 |
| 5 | Essentials Donation Drive | Delhi-NCR | August 12, 2020 |
| 6 | Career Workshop for Underprivileged Children | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh | September 07, 2020 |
| 7 | Distribution of Masks and Hand Sanitisers and Awareness Camp on the Covid-19 Pandemic | New Delhi | September 17, 2020 |
| 8 | Awareness Event on "Good Touch, Bad Touch" | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | September 19, 2020 |
| 9 | Online Classes of Slum Children | Delhi-NCR | September – October, 2020 |
| 10 | Online Classes of Slum Children | Delhi-NCR | November – December, 2020 |
| 11 | Awareness Campaign on World Energy Conservation Day | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | December 14, 2020 |
| 12 | Online Classes of Slum Children | Delhi-NCR | January – February, 2021 |
| 13 | Online Classes of Slum Children | Delhi-NCR | March – April, 2021 |
| 14 | Covid Resource Assistance in collaboration with WeAreYuvaa | Delhi-NCR | May – June, 2021 |
| 15 | Online Classes of Slum Children | Delhi-NCR | May – June, 2021 |
| 16 | Plantation Drive | Delhi-NCR | June 05, 2021 |
| 17 | Online Session on Human Trafficking | Mumbai, Maharashtra | June 11, 2021 |
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Sr. No. |
Name of the Event |
Place of Activity |
Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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1
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Sensitization campaign on the importance of plantation and global issues |
Shivaji Nagar Area, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
5th June, 2019 |
| 2 |
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh |
5th June, 2019 |
|
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3
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Kasna Slums Of Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
5th June, 2019 |
|
|
4
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Bengaluru, Karnataka |
5th June, 2019 |
|
|
5
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Pitampura To India Gate, New Delhi |
5th June, 2019 |
|
|
6
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Agra, Uttar Pradesh |
5th June, 2019 |
|
|
7
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Hisar, Haryana |
12th June, 2019 |
|
|
8
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Bisunderpur Village, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh |
12th June, 2019 |
|
|
9
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
15th June, 2019 |
|
|
10
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Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram, Mathura Road, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi |
15th June, 2019 |
|
|
11
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Campaign to spread awareness about the worst manifestations of ageism and elderly abuse |
Faridabad, Haryana |
15th June, 2019 |
|
12
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Field study to analyse the rohingya refugee crisis in New Delhi |
Jasola Vihar, Shaheen Bagh Camp, New Delhi |
20th June, 2019 |
|
13
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Legal awareness programme to observe international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking |
Bikaner, Rajasthan |
26th June,2019 |
|
14
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Prathmik Vidyalaya, Wajidpur Village, NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh |
14th September, 2019 |
|
|
15
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St. Thomas School Indirapuram, Ghazaiabad, Uttar Pradesh |
October 14, 2019 |
|
|
16
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Prathmik Vidyalaya, Wajidpur Village, NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh |
October 16th, 2019 |
|
|
17 |
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
November 15, 2019 |
|
|
18 |
Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharshtra |
November 26, 2019 |
|
|
19 |
Chattarpur Enclave, Delhi |
November 26, 2019 |
|
|
20 |
Juhu Beach, Mumbai, Mahrashtra |
December 01, 2019 |
|
|
21 |
Around Boring Road Area, Patna, Bihar |
December 02, 2019 |
|
|
22 |
New Delhi |
December 02, 2019 |
|
|
23 |
Laxmi Nagar, New Delhi |
December 02, 2019 |
|
|
24 |
New Delhi |
December 02, 2019 |
|
|
25 |
New Delhi |
December 02, 2019 |
|
|
26 |
East Delhi |
December 02, 2019 |
|
|
27 |
Cleanliness Drive on the Occasion Of National Pollution Control Day |
Delhi |
December 02, 2019 |
|
28 |
New Delhi |
December 02, 2019 |
|
|
29 |
Cleanliness Drive in Commemoration of National Pollution Control Day |
New Delhi |
December 02, 2019 |
|
30 |
Kasrawad, Madhya Pradesh |
December 2, 2019 |
|
|
31 |
New Delhi |
December 5, 2019 |
|
|
32 |
New Delhi |
December 10, 2019 |
|
|
33 |
New Delhi |
December 10, 2019 |
|
|
34 |
New Delhi |
December 10, 2019 |
|
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35 |
Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh |
December 10, 2019 |
|
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36 |
Awareness Campaign on Human Rights Day and Cleanliness Drive |
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
December 11, 2019 |
|
37 |
Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
December 14, 2019 |
|
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38 |
Legal Aid Event- Awareness Campaign On World Pollution Prevention Day |
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
December 18, 2019 |
|
39 |
Legal Aid Camp- Cleanliness And Sanitation Drive in a Public Park |
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
December 19, 2019 |
|
40 |
Ludhiana, Punjab |
December 24, 2019 |
|
|
41 |
Legal Awareness Programme on Cyber Bullying, Cyber Crimes And Dating Abuse |
Bikaner, Rajasthan |
December 27, 2019 |
|
42 |
Halisahar, West Bengal |
December 29, 2019 |
|
|
43 |
New Delhi |
January 25, 2020 |
|
|
44 |
Agra, Uttar Pradesh |
March - May, 2020 |
|
|
45 |
Agra, Uttar Pradesh |
March - May, 2020 |
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Sr. No. |
Name of the Event |
Place of Activity |
Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Multipurpose Hall, SLS-NOIDA |
August 20, 2018 |
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2 |
District Prison, NOIDA |
August 30, 2018 |
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3 |
Prathmik Vidyalaya, |
September 20, 2018 |
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4 |
Symposium on Young People And Mental Health Issues in A Changing World |
Seminar Hall, SLS-NOIDA |
October 10, 2018 |
|
5 |
Drawing Competition Organised On the International Day Of Persons With Disability |
National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, NOIDA |
December 03, 2018 |
|
6 |
Shakti Nagar, Delhi |
10 December, 2018 |
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|
7 |
Vasant Kunj, Delhi |
10 December, 2018 |
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|
8 |
Agra, Uttar Pradesh |
10 December, 2018 |
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|
9 |
Baby’s Day Inn, Laxmi Naga, Delhi |
10 December, 2018 |
|
|
10 |
Ashirwaad Old Age Home, Delhi |
10 December, 2018 |
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|
11 |
Faridabad, Haryana |
10 December, 2018 |
|
|
12 |
NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh |
10 December, 2018 |
|
|
13 |
Kasna Slums, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
10 December, 2018 |
|
|
14 |
Orchha,Madhya Pradesh |
10 December, 2018 |
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|
15 |
Legal Awareness Event: “Good Touch- Bad Touch And Child Rights” |
Junior High School, Mujaihra Block, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh |
10 December, 2018 |
|
16 |
Awareness programme on Women & Child Safety and Labour Rights |
Faridabad, Haryana |
10 December, 2018 |
|
17 |
Mentorship Program on Legal Framework dealing with sexual harassment at work places |
Training Centre, BSES Yamuna Power Limited, Delhi |
10 December, 2018 |
|
18 |
Awareness programme to sensitize the society towards different legal and social issues |
Shaishav Kunj Orphanage, Hisar, Haryana |
10 December, 2018 |
|
19 |
Awareness programme on the laws against trafficking of women |
KVA DAV College For Women, Karnal, Haryana |
10 December, 2018 |
|
20 |
Kailash Nagar Day Care Centre Of Salaam Baalak Trust, Delhi |
10 December, 2018 |
|
|
21 |
Legal awareness event on The Maintenance And Welfare Of Parents And Senior Citizen Act, 2007 |
Prerna Old Age Home, Kurukshetra, Haryana |
10 December, 2018 |
|
22 |
Awareness programme on labour rights of women workers in the informal sector |
Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
10 December, 2018 |
|
23 |
Awareness of society against domestic violence and providing aids to fight them |
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
10 December, 2018 |
|
24 |
Pune, Maharashtra |
10 December, 2018 |
|
|
25 |
Gangapur City, Rajasthan |
10 December, 2018 |
|
|
26 |
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh |
10 December, 2018 |
|
|
27 |
Motivational Talk On Materialism, Involution & the World View |
Seminar Hall, SLS-NOIDA |
January 11, 2019 |
|
28 |
Amphitheatre, SLS-NOIDA |
January 25, 2019 |
|
|
29 |
Prathmik Vidyalaya, Vill. Chauganpur, NOIDA |
March 08, 2019 |
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|
30 |
Electoral Awareness programme at various locations in and around NOIDA on the eve of General Elections 2019 |
At various locations throughout Delhi & NCR |
April 8-11, 2019 |
|
S. No. |
Name of the Event |
Place of Activity |
Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Legal Awareness Event: Cyber Bullying, Cyber Crime, & Dating Abuse |
Chandigarh |
18th June, 2017 |
|
2 |
Lucknow |
25th June, 2017 |
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|
3 |
Legal Awareness Event: Informing the Procedure After Being Arrested |
Bhubhaneshwar |
28th June, 2017 |
|
4 |
Kolkata |
2nd July, 2017 |
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|
5 |
Smiling Children - Oppressed Childhood: Legal Awareness on Child Labour |
Kota |
2nd July, 2017 |
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S. No. |
Name of the Event |
Place of Activity |
Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Legal Literacy Camp: How to File an Application under the R.T.I. Act |
Gwalior |
10th June, 2016 |
|
2 |
Legal Literacy Camp: How to File an Application under the R.T.I. Act |
Jodhpur |
26th June, 2016 |
|
3 |
Legal Literacy Camp: How to File an Application under the R.T.I Act |
Kolkatta |
26th June, 2016 |
|
4 |
Noida, Chandigarh & Bhubanewswar |
27th November, 2016 (Noida), |
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5 |
Pehchaan ASTITVA Ki: Legal Awareness Event and Interactive Session with Third-Gender Persons |
Kota |
10th December, 2016 |
|
6 |
Indirapuram, Noida |
25th January, 2017 |
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7 |
New Delhi |
29th - 31st March, 2017 |
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8 |
Indirapuram, Ghaziabad |
28th May, 2017 |
CONTACT US
Dr. Syed Ali Akhtar,
Assistant Professor &
Administrator, Legal Aid Centre
Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA-UP
Timings: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM [Monday-Saturday]
Email: lac@symlaw.edu.in
Landline: +91 (0) 120 2405060 (Extn: 136)
Pro Bono Club
INTRODUCTION
The Pro Bono Club was established by Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA (hereinafter referred as Law School) in collaboration with the Department of Justice, Government of India, under the Nyaya Bandhu Programme, being one of the select few law schools selected for this august purpose.
The Nyaya Bandhu Programme, initiative of the Department of Justice, Government of India aims to connect practising advocates interested in pro bono work with eligible marginalized and vulnerable beneficiaries, via mobile technology. The primary objective of this scheme is to improve the efficiency and quality of pro bono legal services by providing assistance to pro bono advocates through competent law students.
AIMS
In keeping with the objectives of the Nyaya Bandhu programme, the main aims of the Club are:
- To assist Pro Bono Advocates in researching and drafting legal instrument so that they may more efficiently argue cases on behalf of persons in need of free legal aid;
- To spread awareness of the Nyaya Bandhu app (hereinafter referred as App) and familiarise the average layperson with its workings so that he or she may be able to seek justice; and
- To disseminate legal knowledge and spread legal literacy through the use of videos and pamphlets, by way of door-to-door campaigns, drives, and webinars.
COMPOSITION
The Pro Bono Club is overseen by Ms Megha Nagpal, Assistant Professor (Full Time) as ‘Faculty Advisor’. It consists of five Pro Bono Associates, who belong to established batches of the law school. The Pro Bono Club works in close coordination with pro bono advocates who have registered themselves with the App.
| Name | Batch | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Paridhi Nahata | 2016-21 | President |
| Akshita Himatsingka | 2017-22 | Treasurer |
| Mansi Jain | 2016-21 | Pro Bono Associate |
| Bhavya Sareen | 2017-22 | Pro Bono Associate |
| Devanshi Rungta | 2017-22 | Pro Bono Associate |
| Sr.No. | Name of Event | Place of Activity | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Webinar on Consumer Protection Act, 2019 | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | 17-Oct-20 |
| 2 | Webinar on Domestic Violence Act, 2005 | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | 30-Oct-20 |
Inauguration of Pro-Bono Club @Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA | Nyaya Bandhu (Pro Bono Legal Services), Access to Justice, Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India | May 18, 2022
INTRODUCTION
We are delighted to inform you that Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA has been once again selected by the Department of Justice, Government of India to implement its Nyaya Bandhu (Pro Bono Legal Services) Programme, along with other premier Law Schools in India.
Nyaya Bandhu Programme aims to connect the practising advocates interested in pro bono work with eligible marginalized and vulnerable beneficiaries, via mobile technology. The primary objective of this scheme is to improve the efficiency and quality of pro bono legal services by providing assistance to pro bono advocates through competent law students. To know more about the programme, pl. visit https://www.probono-doj.in/list-of-law-schools.html.
About the resource person:
Ms. Sneha is currently working as Project Manager, Nyaya Bandhu (Pro Bono Legal Services) & Nyaya Mitra, Access to Justice, Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Previously, Ms. Sneha has worked as an academician in Chanakya National Law University, Patna and has also been associated with its Child Rights Centre as Centre Coordinator. She has also worked with NGOs and has vast experience in organising national and international seminars.
Ms. Sneha holds a BA.LL.B.(Hons.) degree from School of Law, KIIT University, Bhubaneshwar and an LL.M. degree from the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University of Law, Hyderabad with specialization in Intellectual Property Laws.
CONTACT US
Ms. Megha Nagpal,
Assistant Professor
Faculty Advisor, Pro Bono Club
Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA-UP
Email: pbc@symlaw.edu.in
Landline: +91 (0) 120 2405060 (Extn: 133)
Awareness Events
World Sight Day & White Cane Safety Day | Celebrations & Sensitisation | October 14, 2021
INTRODUCTION
It truly is a fortunate thing to be able to see, hear and communicate without any difficulty. There are many who don't have these abilities which often results in a communication gap.
On the occasion of celebrations of International Day of World Sight Day (October 14) and World White Cane Safety Day (October 15), the Legal Aid Centre, Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA in collaboration with Perkins India on the October 14, 2021 from 12:15 Pm – 02:45 PM.
You are cordially invited to join hands and try our best to bridge this gap.
About Perkins India:
Perkins India strives to change the lives of children across India every day. Since the 1990s, they have provided technical expertise at a grassroots level to support teachers, schools, and NGOs to address the needs of children with multiple disabilities. They remain the primary resource for the education of children with multiple disabilities and vision impairment in India today.
Resource Persons:
Ms Sampada Shevde, Country Head, Perkins India
Sampada Shevde oversees Perkins India’s programs. A 1999 graduate of Perkins International’s rigorous Educational Leadership Program, Shevde now drives Perkins India’s locally facing operations, working on developing future partnerships and programs to grow impact. She has successfully initiated collaborations with government organizations and routinely delivers training and works with teachers and families in the community. She has previously worked for Sense International, India and Helen Keller Institute for Deaf & Deafblind. Her roles over the years have included training manager, principal, coordinator and special educator, and she has consulted and conducted trainings and workshops throughout India and Southeast Asia. Currently a visiting faculty member at the National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped in Mumbai, Shevde has also authored and contributed to various publications and educational training materials. She holds a master’s degree in education from SNDT Women’s University in Mumbai and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mumbai University.
Ms. Anuradha Mungi, Education Specialist, Perkins India
Anuradha Mungi works with partner organizations, conducts functional assessments for children with MDVI and gives guidance to educators, community-based rehabilitation (CBR) workers and families. Mungi also provides consultations and training for government and NGO professionals and coordinates with mentors who regularly visit partner organizations. She recently co-authored a unit on deaf blindness for an online course through Avinashilingam University and has previously worked for Sense International, India and Helen Keller Institute for Deaf & Deafblind. Past roles include teacher, social worker, field supervisor, training manager and guest faculty member at the National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped (NIMH), Regional Centre, Mumbai. Mungi holds a master’s degree in social work, with a specialization in rural and urban community development, from Indore School of Social Work and a bachelor’s degree from Vikram University. She also received a diploma in special education (deaf blindness) from Helen Keller Institute for Deaf & Deafblind.
Mr. Deepak Krishna Sharma, Programme Coordinator, Perkins India
Mr. Deepak Krishna Sharma is trained professional in the field of deafblind and disability rehabilitation. He is postgraduate in Human Resource Development and Master in Commerce. Currently he is working in Perkins India, as Program coordinator. He has very rich experience in supporting parents, teachers and adult deafblind. He mentored many local parents groups and young adults with deaf blindness to become self-advocate. In his 16 years of professional career, he worked in National Association for the Blind in Lucknow & Delhi, RCI, HRLN and Sense India.
Registration Process & Pertinent Details:
Interested in attending, please write to lac@symlaw.edu.in on or before October 13, 2021 by 06:00 PM. Registered attendees will be provided with joining details (virtual meeting) on October 13, 2021 at 08:00 PM. Dress Code is Indian Formals / Western Formals.
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Workshop on 'Sparsh: Breast Cancer Awareness' | In Collaboration with The Pink Initiative | October 18, 2021
INTRODUCTION
Breast cancer is the most common type of Cancer found in females around the world, but self-care can save lives.
On the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October 2021), the Institute Social Responsibility Cell & the Legal Aid Centre, Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA in collaboration with The Pink Initiative have organised a Workshop 'Sparsh | Breast Cancer Awareness' on October 18, 2021 from 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM. You are cordially invited to join hands and help save lives.
About The Pink Initiative:
The Pink Initiative is a Mumbai based NGO working towards generating awareness about breast cancer. They have conducted more than a hundred PowerPoint presentation workshops since 2013 at various places like call centres, colleges, schools (for teachers), groups like Lion's, Rotaract etc., local buildings, gatherings of women. For the past one year due to Covid-19 these sessions are being organised online
Resource Persons:
Ms Ujwala Raje, Member, The Pink Initiative
Ms Ujwala Raje is a member of The Pink Initiative. She has undergone the journey of breast cancer twice - once, when her mother was diagnosed, and the other time, when she herself was diagnosed with the same. However, the tragic memories of having seen her mother succumb to cancer did not deter her even an inch and she bravely fought the illness. Her enthusiasm, energy and positive attitude never ceases to amaze all the doctors she has faced, in the journey. She continues her work as a freelancing Food Technologist for various food and Horeca Industries.
Ms Ujwala takes a very active interest in working towards empowering women with breast cancer awareness, and is the driving force behind The Pink Initiative's endeavours, by actively collaborating with various organizations to conduct presentations geared towards breast cancer awareness.
Registration Process & Pertinent Details:
Interested in attending, please write to lac@symlaw.edu.in on or before October 17, 2021 by 06:00 PM. Registered attendees will be provided with joining details (virtual meeting) on October 17, 2021 at 08:00 PM. Dress Code is Indian Formals / Western Formals.
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Shvaasa – Documentary Screening & Interactive Session | In collaboration with Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy |October 28, 2021
INTRODUCTION
We are delighted to inform that the Legal Aid Centre, Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA in collaboration with Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy has organised an event titled “Shvaasa – Documentary Screening & Interactive Session’ in collaboration with Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy October 28, 2021, from 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM..
Background:
The festival of Diwali is just around the corner and as of now, the status of AQI in Delhi falls under the ambit of ‘poor i.e., 201-300’. It has been observed from the past few years that this drastically changes to higher levels during the festive season. ‘Right to Breathe clean air’ is a fundamental aspect of Article 21 within the Indian Constitution. Further, in view of the dangerous condition of pollution, the Delhi government also imposed a complete ban on the storage, sale, and use of all types of firecrackers. Therefore, it becomes important to address this concern through discussion and deliberation.
About the Documentary:
Hari Phuljhari: A Documentary on The Firecrackers Ban in Delhi – Hari Phuljhari’ is a deep dive into the implementation of the Supreme Court’s orders regulating the manufacture and use of firecrackers. It explores how far the orders of the Court have been implemented and examines the systemic issues that hinder the same.
Resource Persons:
Ms. Bhavreen Kandhari, Environmentalist
Ms. Bhavreen Kandhari spearheads several public movements in Delhi and India generally that bring desperate attention and call for action on environmental justice issues. She has facilitated the rise and management of social movement campaigns like the #MyRightToBreathe, #DelhiTreesSOS, #FridaysForFutureIndia, and #ExtinctionRebellionIndia & recently actively involved with #WarriorMoms with mothers joining hands all over the country to fight Air Pollution. Her work amplifies the digital presence of a common man's voice against air pollution, waste segregation at source, and environmental negligence in India. She supports civil society groups, subject experts, professionals, and youth to bring awareness and urgency for climate action through mass mobilisation.
Ms. Yogini Oke, Research Fellow, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy
Yogini is a Research Fellow working in the area of Health and Environment. Yogini completed her B.A. LL. B. (Hons.) from the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, after which she pursued the Young India Fellowship at Ashoka University. Prior to joining Vidhi, Yogini worked at the Centre for Policy Research on the subject of Urban Sanitation. Yogini is interested in studying the workings of the law in the larger social, economic, and political contexts, especially with respect to health and environment and has published her work on this in various online media outlets and blogs.
Registration Process & Pertinent Details:
Interested in attending, please write to lac@symlaw.edu.in on or before October 27, 2021 by 06:00 PM. Registered attendees will be provided with joining details (virtual meeting) on October 28, 2021 at 08:00 AM. Dress Code is Indian Formals / Western Formals.
How May We Assist You?
If you have any questions related to the event, feel free to contact us via email to lac@symlaw.edu.in