On 6 August, The SC/ST and Equal Opportunity Cell of Vidyashilp University, Bengaluru, organised an awareness session on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act and Caste and Gender Sensitisation [a part of Dhwani's Jaa(gru)ti initiative] at its campus for around 150 students. Adv. Pooja, Adv. Shraddha, and Adv. Archana from Dhwani Legal Trust were invited as resource persons. The session aimed to build awareness about creating safe, inclusive, respectful and discrimin

On 1 August, ELCITA (Electronics City Industrial Township Authority) organised a POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) awareness session at its Operations Office in Electronic City, Bengaluru, for its ground and maintenance staff. The session was conducted in collaboration with Parihar, Bangalore City Police, as part of ELCITA's continued efforts to promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. ELCITA plays a key role in the development and management of Electronic Ci

In observance of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Dhwani Legal Trust hosted a thought-provoking public talk by Brinda Adige, a veteran anti-human trafficking activist and rescuer, on the realities of human trafficking, sexual servitude, and the legal framework surrounding these issues. Drawing from her extensive experience in rescuing and rehabilitating survivors, Brinda Adige shed light on the disproportionate impact of human trafficking especially on marginalized c

Dhwani Legal Trust is seeking to employ a passionate Advocate to assist in and to carry out its Legal Aid and Legal Awareness work. Litigation and all allied tasks Providing Legal Representation and advice Conducting legal awareness sessions to diverse sets of audiences Organising events on topics of social and legal importance Two years of litigation experience, including in the High Court of Karnataka Fluency in English and Kannada Bent for voluntary social service, and for

Adv Archana, Legal Awareness Coordinator from Dhwani Legal Trust conducted an awareness session on Women's Rights and Legal Protections was conducted for a group of 20 women in L R Nagar slum, Koramangala. The session was organized by Maarga, an non-governmental organization working with slum communities on issues relating to rights and entitlements, children's education, and community development. The session focused on creating awareness about key legal protections availabl

An awareness session on the New Labour Codes was conducted for around 45 women labourers of the Garment Labour Union which works for the rights and entitlements of the women workers from the labour communtiy. The session was facilitated by Adv Pooja from Dhwani Legal Trust, with the objective of helping garment workers understand their legal rights and entitlements under the evolving labour law framework. The session covered important topics including Provident Fund (PF), gra

Archana Casmir, legal awareness co-ordinatior at Dhwani Legal Trust participated in a four-day Training of Trainers (ToT) programme that was organised by the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, from 16th July to 19th July. The training aimed to strengthen the understanding, skills, and capacities of participants involved in legal, paralegal work and community-based justice initiatives. The programme focused on building effective trainers who can further spr

As part of Pride Month celebrations, Dhwani organized an engaging online event featuring a reading of the landmark Naz Foundation judgment by Prannv Dhawan. The event brought together around 28 participants, creating a thoughtful and interactive space for learning and dialogue. The session began with a reading of key excerpts from the Naz Foundation judgment, which played a pivotal role in advancing LGBTQIA+ rights in India. The discussion highlighted the judgment's significa

This camp was organized by Dhwani Legal Trust in collaboration with Booshakthi Kendra. Booshakthi Kendra, is a locally based Trust that works primarily for the empowerment and rights of marginalized and landless communities. The organization focuses on addressing social, economic, and legal issues faced by Dalits and other landless villagers through collective action and community participation. Booshakthi Kendra Trust and Dhwani Legal Trust brought together nearly 50 partici

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

ಅಡ್ವೊಕೇಟ್‌ ಶಶಿಧರ ಎನ್. ಕಾನೂನು ಮತ್ತು ನ್ಯಾಯ , ಸತ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ನಿಜ ನೋಡಲು ಒಂದೇ ಅನಿಸಿದರೂ ಅದು ವಿಭಿನ್ನ. ಏಕೆ?, ಸರ್ಕಾರಗಳು ಏಕೆ ಬರೀ ಮಹಿಳೆಯರ ಸಂರಕ್ಷಣೆಗೆ ಕಾನೂನು ರೂಪಿಸುತ್ತವೆ? ಪುರುಷರ ರಕ್ಷಣೆಗೆ ಕಾನೂನು ಯಾಕಿಲ್ಲ? ಇದು ನಮ್ಮ ಪುರುಷರ ಆಂಬೊಣ. ಇದಕ್ಕೆ ಉತ್ತರ ಮುಂದೆ ಇದೆ. "ಸಾರ್, ನಂಗೆ ಒಂದು ರೂಪಾಯಿ ಕೂಡ ಬೇಡ, ನಂಗೆ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಕೊಡಿಸಿ ಸಾಕು, ಸಾರ್, ನಂಗೆ ಏನೂ ಬೇಡ ನನ್ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಮೆಂಟೆನೆನ್ಸ್ ಕೊಡ್ಸಿ, ಸಾರ್, ನನಗೆ ಡಿವೋರ್ಸ ಬೇಡ, ನಂಗೆ ಅವರಂದರೆ ಈಗಲೂ ಇಷ್ಟ, ಅವ್ರು ನನ್ನ ಹೊಡಿಬಾರದು ಆತರ ಏನಾದರೂ ಪ್ರೊಟೆಕ್ಷನ್ ಕೊಡಿ." ಈ ಪದಗಳು ನನ್ನವಲ್ಲ, ಸ್ವತಃ, ಕೌಟುಂಬಿಕ ದೌರ

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