Kupwara: As per the directions of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and JK Legal Services Authority, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Kupwara on Sunday organised an awareness, training programme for LADCs, Panel Lawyers and PLVs on Rights, entitlements and challenges faced by the LGBQTIA community at Conference Hall ADR Centre, Court Complex Kupwara.
The programme was held under the supervision and guidance of Mr. Moneer Ahmad Secretary DLSA.
The programme was held as per the directions of the National Legal Services Authority (NLSA) and JK Legal Services Authority (JKLSA), and the programme was held as per the guidelines laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in W.P (Civil) No. 1011/2022 titled “Supriya @ Supriya Chakraborthy vs Union of India”.
Secretary, DLSA Kupwara, Moneer Ahmad addressing the gathering threw light on fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all individuals, importance of celebrating diversity and promoting equality.
He also stressed upon all the legal functionaries to empower and spread awareness regarding free legal aid provided to such communities.
The programme started off with a welcome address by Mozamil Yousuf Bhat, Deputy Chief LADC Kupwara which was followed by delivery of insightful speeches by speakers.
Earlier, Mozamil Yousuf underscored all the essential points ranging from basic definitions and terminologies to rights, entitlements and issues faced by the community in day-to-day life. Resource Person, Tawseef Raja threw light regarding constitutional Rights, political, educational rights of LGBQTs.
He also underlined discrimination laws, and their legal protection as guaranteed by the constitution of India.
He stressed that these communities must not be discriminated or subject to abuse or suppression.
The programme was attended by LADCs Kupwara, Panel Lawyers, Officials of DLSA, PLVS and General Public/ Litigants. Similar programmes was conducted by the Tehsil legal Services Committee Sogam.
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of the article wrongly attributed the event’s organiser. The event was organised by DLSA Secretary and was held as per the guidelines laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. It also kept in mind all local cultural and religious sensitivities, and nothing against Islam was said, and nothing which would hurt the sentiments of muslims was promoted.
