A Community Leadership & Policy Dialogue for Marginalized Communities in Karnataka was organised by Best Practices Foundation and the Alliance of Grassroots Collectives (AGC) on 29 September 2026 at Vishranthi Nilayam, CISC Women’s House, 9, Infant Road, Sampangi Rama Nagar, Bengaluru. The dialogue brought together grassroots leaders, activists and representatives working with marginalized communities, including LGBTQIA+ persons, sex workers, persons with disabilities, Muslim

A session on Criminal Procedure was organised for the women members of Women’s Voice, an organisation working with women and adolescent girls from the economically, socially and politically backward communities (slums) of Bengaluru. The session was held on 27 September at SCMI House, with 85 participants. The session was conducted by Adv. Shahsidhara and Adv. Archana, who introduced the participants to important aspects of criminal procedure and the legal processes that they

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 waste pickers community with approximately 15 women and men participating. The session aimed to create awareness about the legal, social, educational, and health-related consequences of child marriage. Adv. Shraddha explained the legal provisions relating to the prevention of ch

We are proud to announce the 9th video in our Legal Awareness Video Series 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

An awareness session on child marriage was conducted in Hindi by Adv. Misbah Shan, Associate, Dhwani, at Vagdevi, Marathahalli, in collaboration with Hasiru Dala an organisation workiing with the waste pickers community in different parts of Karnataka The session was organized for waste pickers community with approximately 25 men and women participating. The session aimed to create awareness about the legal, social, educational, and health-related consequences of child marria

Four-Day Training of Trainers Programme on Legal Awareness and Rights of Sexual Minorities 1. Introduction A four-day Training of Trainers (ToT) programme was conducted at Shahpur, Yadgir, for a group of Community-Based Organisation (CBO) members representing Belgaum, Yadgir, Mysore, and Kalaburagi. The programme was organised to strengthen the legal knowledge, understanding, and training capacities of CBO members working with transgender persons, sexual minorities, women, an

A live call-in programme was conducted on 10 September 2026 on DD Chandana, focusing on important issues concerning child rights, protection, and welfare. Adv. Pooja, Associate, Dhwani Legal Trust, participated in the programme as the resource person and addressed various legal and social issues affecting children. During the programme, Adv. Pooja spoke about the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, highlighting the legal safeguards available to children a

on 5th September 2026 a youth interaction programme was telecasted by Doordarshan Chandana on the theme “Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Equal Rights for Marginalised Communities.” The same was relecasted on 9th September 2026. Adv. Ashwini Obulesh interacted with the youth and facilitated an engaging discussion on Dr. Ambedkar’s vision of equality, social justice, dignity, and constitutional rights. The interaction focused on the importance of understanding and upholding the rights o

Dhwani Legal Trust conducted a Free Legal Aid Camp on 3 September 2026 at Rajendra Nagar, Koramangala, in collaboration with Maarga, an NGO working with people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those engaged in the unorganised sector. The camp aimed to create awareness about women’s legal rights and provide accessible legal support to women facing different social, domestic, and property-related concerns. Around 50 women participated in the session. Ad

Adv. Misbah Shan was invited as a Judge by the School of Law, RV University, Bengaluru to adjudge it's 3rd Inter Collegiate Moot Court Competition, 2026 for its students. The competition had 22 participants in 12 rounds, arguing over a fictitious Moot Proposition concerning the recent amendments brought to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 - including the narrowing of the definition of transgender person, removal of self-identification and instituting

An awareness session on POCSO and Drug Abuse was conducted for around 80 high school students of St. Antony’s Public School, KR Puram, Bengaluru, as part of the Nyaya Bodha Programme of the Legal Aid Clinic, School of Law, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru. The session was facilitated by Adv. Archana from Dhwani Legal Trust, who was invited to address the students on child protection laws and the legal and social consequences of drug abuse. The session focus

A session on Constitutional Values was conducted on 24th August 2026 for around 300 students of St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru. The session focused on helping students understand the three important organs of the Indian Constitution, the Legislature, the Executive and the Judiciary and their respective roles in the functioning of our democracy. The session was handled by Adv. Heena and Adv. Archana from Dhwani Legal Trust, who explained the powers, functions, and

An awareness session on Constitutional Values, Women’s Rights, and an Overview of Laws Protecting Women was organised by Women’s Voice at SCMI House, Bengaluru. The session was conducted by Adv. Ashwini and Adv. Archana from Dhwani Legal Trust, with the participation of around 80 women and children. Adv. Ashwini began the session with an engaging activity based on a case situation. The participants were presented with a case and invited to suggest different options and possib

Adv Archana and Adv Shraddha from Dhwani Legal Trust were invited to conduct a session on Constitutional Values at St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru, for approximately 250 students. The session focused primarily on the Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) enshrined in the Constitution of India. The session aimed to help students understand the Constitution not merely as a legal document but as a framework that shapes

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, on 12 August 2026. The discussion brought together perspectives from the legal, policing, and civil society sectors to examine the challenges faced by women and gendered minorities in accessing and navigating public spaces safely and equally. The panel featur

The 4th edition of Satyameva Jayate was celebrated on 14 August 2026 at RBANM’s High School, Ulsoor, Bengaluru, from 5:00 p.m. to midnight. The celebration brought together people of different age groups through a range of cultural and educational activities, including midnight flag hoisting, music, dance, theatre and an exhibition on “The Freedom Struggle in Bengaluru.” The event provided an opportunity for participants to reflect on India’s journey of freedom and the value

An interactive session on Constitutional Values was conducted at St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru, on 11th August 2026, with around 350 students participating. The session focused on “The Making of the Constitution of India” and explored the historical and political journey that led to the adoption of the Constitution. Adv Archana and Adv Pooja from Dhwani Legal Trust conducted this session. To set the context and encourage students to reflect on why a Constitution

A significant gathering was held at Gandhi Bhavan, Bengaluru, on 7 August 2026 to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the implementation of the Mandal Commission recommendations. The programme brought together prominent political leaders, academics, social activists, public intellectuals and representatives of marginalised communities to reflect on the continuing relevance of reservations, representation and affirmative action in India. The programme was organised under the l

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