Pernem Legal Aid Cell takes up Legal Literacy on Child Rights

In order to make Pernem locals vigilant about Child help line, a legal literacy programme on topic titled ‘Child line 1098’ was conducted by Pernem free legal aid cell in association with Child line on 10^th December, 2016. Child line members Mr. Hatshal Mandrekar, Ms. Vinita Gadekar along with Ms. Suzana Desouza were present. Other dignitary included Ms. Taramati Rao, Panch - Virnoda Panchyat. Prof. Suchita Timble, the faculty in – charge of the legal aid cell witnessed the programme.

The Program commenced around 3:30 pm with the welcome note by the student cell member Mr. Sahil Deshprabhu, followed by the lighting of the lamp. The cell in - charge Ms. Kirti Gawde briefed on the constitution and the pupose behind setting up of the Pernem Legal aid cell. Ms. Vinita Gadekar in her short introductory speech discussed the issues faced by children in Goa and the functioning of child line. Ms. Suzana Desouza enlightened everyone about the problems faced by children and the ways in which the parents / guardians should tackle them. She stressed on the aspect of parent-child bonding which is a fiduciary relationship and being sensitive must be carefully handled and also informed the locals as to when child line services can be availed of. As a demonstration, Mr. Hatshal screened the famous ‘Komal’ movie, where a minor girl of 9 years was exploited by her neighbour and protected by child line.

Concluding address was delivered Prof. Suchita Timble and finally, Deputy cell in charge Mr. Ugam Deulkar proposed the vote of thanks. 

On the Rights of Women - PERNEM LEGAL AID CELL

Pernem Free Legal Aid Cell of V.M.Salgaocar College of Law organised a legal literacy programme on Rights of Women on on 16th March 2016 at village Panchayat Hall of Virnoda Village Panchayat, Pernem Goa.

The Chief Guest of the programme was P.I. Mr. Ninad Deulkar. The Guest of Honour was Adv. Sameer Sawal Desai. Other Guests were the Dy.Sarpanch of the Village Panchayat Ms. Mayusha Chari and faculty In charge of Pernem Legal Aid Cell Asst.Prof. Bhakti Naik.

Miss. Anuka Khanodkar,compered the programme. Miss. Varsha Redkar, Dy.Incharge of cell gave an introduction of the cell and its functioning. Introduction of the guests was done by Miss. Priyanka Desai. Prof. Bhakti Naik, spoke about women’s right in general and made people aware about Women’s Day celebrated worldwide.

The Guest Speaker, Adv. Sameer Sawal Desai spoke on Domestic Violence Act, 2005. He explained the content of the act and explained how it is helpful for women who are being harassed by their husband and in-laws. He also explained it by giving live examples. He even spoke on the topic of registration of birth and death. He made awareness about importance of registration of birth and death and also explained the disadvantages of not registering.

The Chief Guest of the programme P.I. Mr. Ninad Deulkar spoke about women rights in general when she goes to file a complaint at the police station and when she is arrested for any offence. He even advised women not to feel hesitated to file a complaint. He even explained the procedure of filing a complaint. He also spoke about the side effect of social media on children’s and how their parents can protect their children from such side effects. He also shared some additional information about the counseling done at police station and told  about the helpline number available for women i.e. 1098.

The deputy Sarpanch of the Village Miss. Mayusha Chari spoke about the present position of women in society and the crimes happening and she advised daughter in-laws and mother in-laws to treat each other with respect and care.

After the talk, refreshments were served and then an interactive session was conducted where in people could ask questions to the Guest. Many from audience asked few questions and cleared their doubts.

Miss. Diksha Arondekar, student in charge of the cell gave vote of thanks.