On 30th and 31st May 2026, Adv. Meghana Muddurangappa, Associate, Dhwani Legal Trust had the opportunity to be a part of the National Stakeholders’ Consultation on Enhancing Access to Justice for Victims of Domestic Violence in India organized by National Law University Odisha (NLUO), at The Crown, Bhuvaneshwar, this consultation was part of their project “Addressing Domestic Violence in Odisha through Institutionalized Domestic Violence Response Protocols”, supported by the

Adv. Ashwini Obulesh, Executive Director of Dhwani Legal Trust, facilitated an engaging and interactive awareness session on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) Act for the staff members of Vidyashilp University. The session was attended by the Deputy Registrar of Vidyashilp University, Ms. Roopa Madhav, the Dean of the Law School, faculty members, administrative personnel, and other staff members. The programme focused on creating a deeper understanding o

We are happy to announce the eight video in the Legal Awareness Video Series in collaboration with Janashakthi Media. Here, Advocate Shashidhara discusses the First Information Report. The Law, Procedure to file FIR in cognizable offences, non-cognizable offneces, women related cases, zero FIR etc is discussed in brief. Thanks to Gururaj sir from Janashakthi Media for this wonder

What made the 7th birthday celebration of Dhwani Legal Trust on 23rd May 2026 truly special was not just the milestones achieved, but the people who stood together behind and with the journey. As Ashwini, Founder-Trustee and Executive Director shared the story, vision, and struggles that shaped Dhwani, and Srikara, Operations Manager reflected on the work and impact created over the years, the room was filled with gratitude, warmth, and hope. The launch of the website marked

This camp was organized by Dhwani Legal Trust in collaboration with Booshakthi Kendra, a locally based Trust that works with the marginalised communities especially the SC/ST, OBC, women and children in and around certain villages of Tumkur district. Booshakthi Kendra Trust and Dhwani Legal Trust brought together nearly 200 participants from 25 villages in Tumkur district. The camp began with welcome and context setting by the Preetam Casimir, Managing Trustee, and Jyothiraj,

Alliance University signed an MoU with Dhwani Legal Trust on the 6th of May 2026. This collaboration seeks to promote legal aid, enhance legal awareness, and improve access to justice for marginalized communities through the organization of legal aid camps, awareness programs, and student internship opportunities in legal research and drafting. The partnership aspires to foster meaningful legal education, strengthen legal literacy, extend support to vulnerable sections of soc

Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, signed an MoU with Dhwani Legal Trust, Bengaluru on 4th May, 2026. This collaboration aims to advance legal aid, promote legal awareness, and enhance access to justice for marginalized communities. This collaboration will focus on organizing legal aid camps, conducting legal awareness initiatives, and providing internship opportunities for students in areas such as legal research and drafting. This partnership seeks to crea

Advocate Ashwini Obulesh, Founder-Director of Dhwani Legal Trust was invited by the Sidhartha Educational and Cultural Development Association and Siddhartha Foundation as the Chief Guest for their Silver Jubilee Celebrations and the 135th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar. She shared the stage with Du.Saraswathi, Dr L Murthy and many other retired IAS and IPS Officers from Karnataka. On this occasion Adv Ashwini spoke on dignity, equality, and education, fore

“Walking the Talk – Lawyering for Social Change,” a panel discussion organised by CHAVADI, brought together legal professionals committed to using the law as an instrument of justice and transformation. The panel featured Dr. Aarti Mundkur, Assistant Professor of Law at the National Law School of India University, Advocate Maitreyi Krishnan, President of the All India Lawyers' Association for Justice, and Advocate Ashwini Obulesh, Founder-Director of the Dhwani Legal Trust. T

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar, Dhwani Legal Trust organised a public talk titled “Caste, Education and Equality: Ambedkar’s Thought.” This was a meaningful discussion on the continued relevance of Ambedkar’s ideas in contemporary society, particularly in relation to education, social justice, and caste discrimination. The talk brought together students, educators, legal professionals, and members of the public to reflect on the role of educational

Adv. Archana Casmir, Legal Awareness Coordinator, Dhwani Legal Trust was invited by Arivina Payana, Jalavadhi Mahila Sangha, and Balasangha to interact with around 25 to 30 children of Tyagarajanagar, Bengaluru at a summer camp, creating a safe and engaging space for interactions. The session focused on building awareness around basic child rights and the importance of protection, with a special emphasis on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Using si

A legal aid and awareness camp was successfully conducted in one of the informal settlements of Tilak Nagar by Maarga, an organistion which works with the vulnerable and marginalsied communities dwelling in the informal settlements of Koramangala and Jayanagar. This camp was organised in collaboration with the Legal Services Clinic of Alliance University. Adv. Purushothama, Associate and Adv. Archana Casmir, Legal Awareness Coordinator from Dhwani Legal Trust were invited as

National Law School of India University, Bangalore in collaboration with Karnataka Police Academy, Mysore organized an awareness cum training session on “Sexual Harassment of Women in the Workplace: Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Act, 2013 (POSH Act)” for police officers from various districts across Karnataka. Adv Archana Casmir, Legal Awareness Coordiantor and Adv Shraddha Sunil, Associate from Dhwani Legal Trust were invited as the resource persons. The session comm

Adv. Archana Casmir, Legal Awareness Coordinator from Dhwani Legal Trust was invited to participate in the first Convenor’s Meeting for Courts of Women, an initiative led by Vimochana, Bangalore. The meeting marked an important step in collectively reimagining accessible, community-driven spaces for addressing gender-based injustices, outside the constraints of formal legal systems. The convenor’s meeting brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including women’s rig

A comprehensive one-day training session on Labour Codes was successfully conducted at the Indian Social Institute by Dhwani Legal Trust in collaboration with India Labour Line. The session was specifically designed for the Case Managers of India Labour Line who deal with with labour cases everyday. The objective of the session was to strengthen the understanding of key labour legislations and enhance capacity to address workers’ concerns effectively. The session was led by

Adv. Misbah Shan, Associate from Dhwani Legal Trust was invited as a resource person for a session on new labour codes organised by Ajivika at Visthar, Bengaluru. The initiative aimed to empower individuals by spreading awareness regarding their rights under the new labour codes and addressing critical workplace-related issues. Misbah explained the essential protections available to workers under the new Labour Codes particularly the Code on Wages. She highlighted how these r

We are happy to announce the seventh video in the Legal Awareness Video Series in collaboration with Janashakthi Media. Here, Adv Archana Casmir, Legal Awareness Coodinator discusses the 'The Karnataka Menstrual Leave Policy 2025'. The history, who can avail this leave, who has to abide by this policy, how this policy supports the health and worklife balance of women, etc is discussed in brief. Link to this video: https://youtu.be/hdFvAeJNrxM?si=PkvKUEad

On 7th March 2025, Dhwani Legal Trust conducted a legal awareness programme in a informal settlement at Whitefield, Bengaluru. Organized by the Robin Hood Army, the initiative aimed to empower women by spreading awareness regarding their legal rights and critical health-related issues. Adv. Archana Casmir, Legal Awareness Corodinator addressed the gathering of around 40 women explaining the essential legal protections available to them. A key focus was women’s rights, workpla

A one-day workshop on the Constitution was organised by Samvada for around 35-40 students/youth from different government colleges in Bangalore. Adv Archana Casmir, Legal Awareness Coordinator and Adv Shashidhara, Associate from Dhwani Legal Trust were the resource persons. This workshop focused on creating awareness about constitutional values, rights, and responsibilities among youth. The workshop brought together students from diverse backgrounds and provided them with a s

The Founder-Executive Director of Dhwani Legal Trust, Adv Ashwini Obulesh was invited by Doordarshan Chandana for an interactive discussion on the occasion of celebrating International Women’s Day. This discussion focused on women’s rights, legal protections, and the challenges faced by women in society. The programme aimed to create awareness about the legal framework available for the protection and empowerment of women, while also providing a platform for women participant