District Legal Services Authority, East Sikkim,

18/03/2026

Awareness video by Panel Advocate. Mr. Lekden Thondup Basi on the occasion of World Consumer Rights Day

16/03/2026

World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on March 15, 2026. This global event, coordinated by Consumers International, aims to raise awareness about consumer rights and advocate for the protection and empowerment of consumers everywhere. The 2026 theme is "Safe Products, Confident Consumers", focusing on strengthening product safety in physical and digital markets. Key goals include addressing regulatory gaps and ensuring transparency for safer consumer access.

10/02/2026

09/11/2025

As part of the Legal Services Day/Week observance, Advocate Zola Megi delivered an enlightening talk on “Domestic Violence and Legal Provisions for Women.”
The session focused on raising awareness about the rights and legal protections available to women under Indian law, including key provisions of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and related legislations ensuring safety, dignity, and justice for women facing abuse.
Advocate Zola Megi emphasized the importance of legal awareness, timely intervention, and access to free legal aid services to help victims seek justice and rebuild their lives.

01/10/2025

Legal Rights of Senior Citizens under the NALSA(Legal Services to Senior Citizens) Scheme, 2016 by Advocate. Lekden Thondup Basi in coordination with District Legal Services Authority, Gangtok

11/03/2025

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) provides various provisions and schemes to support women, especially those facing legal and social challenges. Here are some key NALSA provisions for women:

1. Legal Aid & Assistance
Free Legal Aid: Women, irrespective of income, are entitled to free legal services under Section 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
Legal Counseling & Representation: Advocates and legal aid clinics assist women in family matters, domestic violence, dowry harassment, divorce, maintenance, etc.
2. Special Schemes for Women
(a) NALSA (Legal Services to Women) Scheme, 2015
Aims to empower women by ensuring legal aid, awareness, and access to justice.
Provides help in cases of domestic violence, s*xual harassment, property rights, and workplace exploitation.
Encourages legal literacy and self-reliance through awareness camps.
(b) NALSA (Victims of Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation) Scheme, 2015
Focuses on rescue, rehabilitation, and reintegration of trafficking survivors.
Provides legal aid, shelter, vocational training, and psychological counseling.
(c) NALSA (Protection and Enforcement of Tribal Rights) Scheme, 2015
Ensures legal protection for tribal women facing exploitation or land rights issues.
3. Provisions for Women under Other Laws
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 – Legal aid for domestic violence survivors.
Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 – Assistance in filing cases against dowry harassment.
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 – Legal aid for victims of workplace harassment.
The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 & Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 – Help in divorce, maintenance, and custody issues.
4. Legal Awareness Programs
NALSA conducts legal literacy camps, awareness workshops, and outreach programs to educate women about their rights.
Establishes Legal Aid Clinics in villages and courts for easy access.
5. Help for Women Prisoners
Ensures legal aid for female prisoners and their children.
Focuses on rehabilitation, bail assistance, and ensuring their rights are upheld.

29/12/2023

India celebrates National Consumer Rights Day on 24th December every year to raise awareness about consumer rights and responsibilities. The day commemorates the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 received the President's assent on December 24, 1986. The Act aims to protect consumers from defective goods, negligent services, and unfair trade practices. The six fundamental rights of the Consumer Protection Act are the Right to safety, the Right to choose, the Right to be informed, the Right to be heard, the Right to seek redressal and the Right to consumer education.The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 was passed by the Parliament to replace the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The World Consumer Rights Day is observed on 15 March.

29/12/2023

10 December 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This landmark document enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, s*x, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

The Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 and sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected.

19/06/2023

Filling up the post of Section Officer, Accountant, Senior Secretariat Assistant and Assistant Librarian on Deputation basis in NALSA

02/12/2022

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The District Legal Services Authority, (DLSA) Gangtok under the directions of Sikkim SLSA, organised a Legal Awareness Program in observance of Constitution

01/12/2022

Infographics on HIV/AIDS on the occasion of World Aids Day, 2022

26/11/2022

Constitution Day observed at ADR building, District Court, Sichey by Judicial Officers and Court staff