DLSA Ukhrul organises legal awareness programme
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, June 29 2024:
A one day legal awareness programme on the topic "Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) -2012 & Public Nuisance" was held today at Tangrei Community hall, Ukhrul.
The awareness programme was organised by Tangrei Yarui Kazip in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Ukhrul under the aegis of Manipur State Legal Services Authority (MASLSA) and National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) APP, Ukhrul KS Pamreiso while speaking at the awareness programme said, 'Any person who deliberately insults or provokes others subsequently leading to breach of public peace is termed as public nuisance and is a punishable offence' .
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He also enlightened the gathering on how to register FIR (First Information Report) and complaint types such as Zero FIR, Suo moto case and Cross FIR at the police.
He highlighted the importance of having basic legal knowledge so as to safeguard and protect one's rights.
In the second session of the programme, resource person YL Ningnim Retainer, lawyer DLSA, Ukhrul deliberated on the roles and functions of District legal services.
Under the DLSA Legal Aid Clinics, the assigned advocates provide free legal services to the people.
He also spoke in detail on POCSO Act 2012 stating that the act protects juvenile from sexual assault and highlighted that the violation of this act is a serious offence.
The accused may be awarded a minimum of 3 years imprisonment, which can extend to 5 years as well as imposition of fines, he added.
hairman of Tangrei Ukhrul, M Zimik extended gratitude to the DLSA Ukhrul for sponsoring and conducting the programme raise legal awareness among the locals.
More than 90 residents of the locality attended today's awareness programme.