
Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, Mar 15: In order to aware the consumers about their rights, a seminar organized by Dogra Law College on “Consumer Awareness and Legal Remedies” was held here today.
The seminar was organized in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Samba.
The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of B.A. LL.B. and LL.B. students, faculty members and esteemed dignitaries.
The seminar commenced with the arrival of distinguished guests, including Gulchain Singh Charak, Former Cabinet Minister and Chairman of the Dogra Educational Trust, Ravinder Nath Wattal, Principal, District and Sessions Judge, Samba and Chairman of DLSA, Samba, Sandeep Singh Sen, Sub-Judge, District and Sessions Court, Samba and Secretary of DLSA, Samba and Dr Samar Dev Singh Charak, Secretary of the Dogra Educational Trust.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest, Ravinder Nath Wattal highlighted the crucial role of consumer rights and legal services in protecting the public’s interests and his expectation of active participation from Dogra Law College in various events conducted by DLSA.
Arushi Khajuria, Convener of the Legal Aid Cell at Dogra Law College, delivered the welcome address.
On the occasion, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Dogra Law College and DLSA, Samba.
The MoU briefing was delivered by the special Guest, Sandeep Singh Sen, followed by the signing ceremony, marking a significant step towards strengthening legal education and consumer rights awareness.
This MoU further reinforces the vision of Gulchain Singh Charak to foster legal awareness initiatives, student engagement in legal aid programs and collaborative efforts towards consumer rights advocacy.
This partnership signifies a meaningful step in bridging legal education with practical implementation for the benefit of society. Dr Samar Dev Singh Charak, Secretary of Dogra Educational Trust, while expressing the gratitude to the dignitaries emphasized on the importance of such initiatives in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical legal exposure.
Dr Afiya Malik delivered the vote of thanks.