LEGAL AWARENESS
The law is often wrapped in jargon, but at its heart, it is about people - their rights, responsibilities, and the ways they live together. Legal awareness becomes meaningful when it reaches classrooms, workplaces, and community spaces, reminding us that justice is not distant, but part of daily life.
Through workshops and conversations, we explore legal rights, civic duties, and the everyday issues that shape our society. These sessions are not about heavy lectures, but about making space for questions, dialogue, and shared learning. Because when people begin to see the law as part of their everyday lives, they stop feeling like outsiders to justice and start becoming active participants in change.
LATEST LEGAL AWARENESS PROGRAMMES
On 3rd September 2026, Dhwani Legal Trust, in collaboration with Maarga, an NGO working with economically disadvantaged communities, particularly people engaged in the unorganised sector, to support their rights and access to entitlements conducted a Free Legal Aid Camp at Rajendra Nagar, Koramangala, with around 50 women participants. Adv Archana, Legal Awareness Coordinator at Dhwani spoke on constitutional values, laws protecting women, Adv Meghana, Associate informed the importance of accessible legal aid. Following the session, Adv Archana, Adv Meghana and Adv Pooja provided one-on-one legal consultations to 16 women on issues including domestic violence, harassment, maintenance, property and entitlements. The participatory and interactive session received positive feedback, with women appreciating the safe space to openly discuss their concerns.
On 24th August 2026 Adv. Archana from Dhwani Legal Trust facilitated an awareness session on POCSO and Drug Abuse for high school students. This session was organised by Kristu Jayanti School of Law at St Antony's Public School, Bengaluru. The session focused on child protection, recognising unsafe situations, understanding personal boundaries, seeking help, and the legal and social consequences of drug abuse. It followed a highly interactive approach, with students actively sharing their understanding and perspectives. Law students of Kristu Jayanti presented a skit on drug abuse. The session strengthened students’ awareness of offences, consequences, safety, and available avenues for assistance.
A session on Constitutional Values was conducted on 24th August 2026 for students of St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru, by Adv. Heena and Adv. Archana. The session focused on the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary and their roles in a democracy. Students participated in activities simulating the passage of a Bill through the Lower and Upper Houses and Presidential assent. Another activity explored the hierarchy of courts. The highly interactive session strengthened students’ understanding of constitutional values, democratic institutions, and responsible citizenship.
On 23rd August, 2026 an awareness session on Constitutional Values, Women’s Rights, and Laws Protecting Women was organised by Women’s Voice at SCMI House, Bengaluru, with around 80 women and children participating. Adv. Ashwini and Adv. Archana of Dhwani Legal Trust conducted the session. Dr. Ruth Manorama, General Secretary of Women’s Voice, emphasised the importance of legal awareness in addressing everyday challenges and rights violations. The session covered Articles 14 and 15, POSH, Domestic Violence, MTP, Dowry Prohibition, and Child Marriage laws, through interactive discussions and activities.
An interactive session on Constitutional Values was conducted at St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru, on 18th August 2026, with around 250 students.
Adv Archana and Adv Shraddha from Dhwani Legal Trust were invited as the resource persons. The session focused on Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and DPSP, highlighting values of equality, liberty, justice and dignity. Students actively participated by sharing personal experiences of rights violations, helping connect constitutional principles with real-life situations and understand the importance of both rights and responsibilities.
On 12 August 2026 a panel discussion on “Safe Streets, Shared Cities: Reimagining Urban Spaces for Women and Gendered Minorities” was organised by the Gender Studies Committee, School of Law, 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.
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