Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. URI: Pro Bono Club, School of Legal Studies (SLS), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), under the aegis of the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Baramulla, J&K, organized a Legal Literacy Programme at Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Uri, Baramulla on 25th of April 2026. The programme, aimed to educate students about their fundamental legal rights and responsibilities, was moderated by law students of the CUKashmir, who deliberated upon the importance of legal awareness in everyday life.
Addressing the gathering, Head and Dean, SLS, Prof. Farooq Ahmed Mir, underscored the importance of legal literacy and encouraged students to become aware and responsible citizens. He spoke on the pressing social issue of drug addiction among youth, urging students to stay away from substance abuse. He explained that substance abuse adversely affects physical and mental health, disrupts education, damages future opportunities, and may lead to legal consequences. He encouraged students to make informed and responsible choices, emphasizing that awareness, self-discipline, and a strong sense of purpose are essential for building a secure and successful future.
Following this, Mr. Mahmud Anwar Al-Nasir, Judicial Magistrate/Sub Judge (Senior Division), Uri, and Chairman, Tehsil Legal Services Committee (TLSC), Uri, addressed the students and motivated them to be aware, responsible, and proactive individuals.
During the session participants spoke on issues such as workplace harassment, cyber safety, rights of arrested persons, the Right to Information (RTI), and several other contemporary legal concerns. Students performed a Mushaira on land disputes, incorporating legal aspects of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and Limitation Act, 1963. A storytelling session on social issues such as dowry-related crimes was also presented.
The programme highlighted the relevance of laws addressing harassment, including the POSH Act, 2013, and its applicability in cases of cyber sexual harassment, reflecting contemporary legal challenges. The organizers expressed sincere gratitude to the DLSA for its collaboration and support in making the programme a success.
