Legal awareness held at Khambathel
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 09 2014 :
A one day legal awareness programmee, which was first of its kind, organised by Chandel district Legal Services Authority in collaboration with the Chandel District Bar Association was held at the western village of Khambathel in Chandel district today.
Chief Judicial Magistrate of Chandel district W Tonen Meitei and President of Chandel District Bar Association Rt Rebirthson attended inaugural function of the programme as Chief Guest and Functional President respectively.
President of Anallon Chiefs' Association Rd Thungkhel, President of Gunpi Area Chiefs' Association, Houdin Guite and Chairman of Joint Action Committee Western Chandel Kl Kanthu Anal were present as Guests of Honour.
Speaking on the occasion, W Tonen touched upon issues related to protection of women from domestic violence, legal aids available and their Human rights while Advocate Rt Rebirthson on Life and Liberty.
Resource persons of the day included Advocate K Rabei Singh and Lecturer of LMS Law College Ch Momon Singh who spoke on Customary Law within the ambit of constitutional aspects and Right to Education, arrest and detention under law respectively.
Houdin Guite, President of Gunpi area Chiefs' Association in his speech appreciated the effort of the organisers and requested for organising more such programmes in their area in future.