the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Leh organized a Legal Awareness Programme at the DC Conference Hall, Leh, to commemorate the World Day of Social Justice.

On 20 February 2026, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Leh organized a Legal Awareness Programme at the DC Conference Hall, Leh, to commemorate the World Day of Social Justice. The day is observed globally to promote social justice, equality, human rights, and equal opportunities for all, particularly for marginalized and vulnerable sections of society.
The event was attended by Mr. Wangail Tsering, Sub-Judge and Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Leh; Advocate Phuntsog Stobgyal, Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel; Advocate Tsering Laskit, Panel Lawyer; workers of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS); DLSA staff members; and Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs). Their presence reflected a collective commitment to ensuring access to justice for all.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Wangail Tsering highlighted the significance of World Day of Social Justice and emphasized the importance of ensuring equal access to justice for every citizen, particularly women and children belonging to vulnerable sections of society. He apprised the participants of the various legal safeguards available for their protection and welfare, and elaborated on the free legal aid services provided by DLSA for eligible beneficiaries.He also briefly highlighted the Victim Compensation Scheme in POCSO cases and emphasized the provision of financial and rehabilitative support to child victims.
Advocate Phuntsog Stobgyal spoke on the vital role of legal awareness in strengthening social justice and explained the procedure for availing legal rights through DLSA, encouraging participants to seek timely legal remedies whenever required.
Advocate Tsering Laskit elaborated in detail on the provisions of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
She explained the rights of aggrieved women under the Act, including the provisions for protection orders, residence orders, monetary relief, custody orders, and compensation.
She further informed the participants about the mechanism for filing complaints, the role of Protection Officers, and the legal remedies available to ensure immediate and effective protection against domestic violence.
The programme concluded with an engaging and interactive session, during which participants actively discussed their queries and received clarifications from resource persons.