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Dhwani Legal Trust
Enabling Access to Justice to All
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Dhwani Legal Trust is a not-for-profit organization that aspires to provide legal aid and assistance to all, in accordance with the ideals envisaged in the Constitution of India. Dhwani seeks to instill faith in the due process of the law among the general public, by providing reliable and approachable legal aid, assistance and support, and by propagating legal awareness. Dhwani is a Charitable Trust eligible for exemptions under Sections 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Updates
18th August 2026: Session on Constitutional Values at St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru for around 250 students.
Adv Archana and Adv Shraddha from Dhwani were invited to conduct a session on Constitutional Values. The session focused on Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). Students were introduced to the importance of constitutional values such as equality, liberty, justice, dignity and fraternity. The session was interactive, with students sharing personal experiences and examples of situations where they felt their rights had been violated. The discussions helped students understand the importance of both exercising their rights and fulfilling their responsibilities as citizens.
14 August 2026: Independence Day Celebration at RBANM’s High School, Ulsoor, Bengaluru.
The Independence Day celebrations were held from 5:00 p.m. to midnight. Dhwani Legal Trust set up an interactive stall with postcards, pamphlets and legal-awareness materials. Visitors were invited to write letters to “Bharata Bhagya Vidata – Dispenser of India’s Destiny” and place them on a large map of India. Children and adults participated enthusiastically, expressing their aspirations and hopes for India, reflections on the system, concerns, and pride in the country. The activity encouraged reflection on India’s future, democracy, citizenship and nation-building.
12th August 2026: Panel discussion on “Safe Streets, Shared Cities: Reimagining Urban Spaces for Women and Gendered Minorities” Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru.
The panel featured Adv. Ashwini Obulesh, Founder-Executive Director, Dhwani Legal Trust and Advocate, High Court of Karnataka; Kavitha Kariappa, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Traffic Division, Bengaluru; and Rajalakshmi R., Learnings & Outcomes Lead, Durga India. Adv. Ashwini Obulesh highlighted the need for safer, more inclusive and accessible public spaces for women and gendered minorities.
The discussion explored the challenges faced by women and gendered minorities in navigating public spaces and the need for greater safety, accessibility and accountability.
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+91 84313 00745
+9180 3590 4062
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Working Hours: 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM (Monday to Saturday)
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