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 October 2026 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi, Dhwani Legal Trust organised a Kannada public talk on “Gandhi and the Constitution: Values, Rights and Democracy” Smt. Indira Krishnappa, former Honorary Secretary of Gandhi Bhavan, addressed the gathering of around 22 participants. The interactive session explored Gandhi’s life, struggles and simple lifestyle, while connecting his ideas of Gram Swaraj, equality, dignity, justice and democracy with constitutional values. The discussion encouraged participants to reflect on Gandhi’s continuing relevance to democratic citizenship.
On 30th September 2026, Advocate Ashwini Obulesh was invited as the Guest of Honour by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for a legal awareness session on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) framework.
The session provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of sexual harassment, its different forms, and the importance of creating safe and respectful workplaces. Advocate Ashwini Obulesh explained the historical development of the POSH framework in India, including the landmark Vishaka Guidelines and the enactment of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
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On 29th September 2026, A Community Leadership & Policy Dialogue for Marginalized Communities in Karnataka was organised by Best Practices Foundation and the Alliance of Grassroots Collectives.The dialogue brought together grassroots leaders, activists and representatives working with marginalized communities, including LGBTQIA+ persons, sex workers, persons with disabilities, Muslim women and Dalit women.Adv. Archana addressed the gathering on the significance of the Constitution and the role of law in attaining social justice. She spoke about the themes of “My Body, My Right, My Life,”. The Assistant Director of the Child and Women Welfare Department was present at the programme, along with counsellors working with people affected by HIV.
On 27th September 2026, a session on Criminal Procedure was organised for 85 women members of Women’s Voice on 27 September at SCMI House. Conducted by Adv. Shahsidhara and Adv. Archana, the session covered FIRs, filing complaints and bail procedures. Through interactive discussions and group activities, participants explored their legal rights and practical legal processes. Dr. Ruth Manorama shared valuable insights on law, social change, women’s rights and empowerment.Overall, the session provided the women participants with greater awareness of criminal procedures and their legal rights, while encouraging them to ask questions, engage collectively, and recognise the role of law in advancing justice and social change.
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On 22nd September 2026, an awareness session on child marriage was conducted in Hindi by Adv. Shraddha Sunil, Associate, Dhwani, at Rayasandra, Electronic City, in collaboration with Hasiru Dala. The session was organized for migrant labourers residing in an economically disadvantaged community, with approximately 20 men, women and children participating. Conducting the session in Hindi helped ensure effective communication and enabled the participants to engage comfortably with the subject. The interactive approach encouraged questions and discussions among the attendees. The programme served as an important platform for reaching a vulnerable and economically disadvantaged community.
19th September 2026:
We are proud to announce the 9th video in our Legal Awareness Video Series, produced by Dhwani Legal Trust in collaboration with Janashakthi Media.
In this video, Adv. Archana Casmir explains the concept of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in a simple and accessible manner. The video covers key questions such as: What is PIL? Who can file a PIL? Where can it be filed? It also discusses the constitutional basis of PIL and its important role in protecting fundamental rights and ensuring access to justice.
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