ILS Law College, Pune | “Aikyam 2.0” State-Level Legal Aid Fest [16-17 March 2023]

About Indian Law Society and ILS Law College, Pune

In the year 2023, Indian Law Society has proudly completed its Centenary, marking an illustrious milestone in the journey of 100 glorious years of excellence in legal education. An initiative taken 100 years ago has blossomed into five diverse institutes, namely, ILS Law College (1924), Institute of Advanced legal Studies (1991), Centre for Mental Health Law and Policy (2007), ILS Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (2016) and Centre for Health Equity, Law and Policy (2019). All these institutes harmoniously work to create an ecosystem required to achieve the vision and mission of Indian Law Society.

Establishment of the Law College in 1924 by the Indian Law Society was indeed a breakthrough in Indian Legal Education. Being one of the oldest law schools in India, ILS has continued to play a pioneering role in legal education and scholarship. With its illustrious history and heritage, the institution has contributed immensely to the growth of the legal profession and has upheld its tradition of producing meritorious legal scholars who dedicate themselves to public service and reform. Spread across 154 acres of lush green campus, equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, well equipped library and ICT facilities further aids the students in their academic and extracurricular pursuits.

The generations of distinguished legal luminaries who have been nurtured by this unique seminal contribution globally to the evolution of the esteemed field of Law. Three Chief Justices of the Supreme Court, Justice P. B. Gajendragadkar, Justice Y. V. Chandrachud, Justice E. S. Venkataramaiah; Former Governor of Mahara K. M. Reddy, Former Defence & Finance Minister and First Chief Minister of Maharashtra Y. B. Chavan, Former Minister of Commerce, Mohan Dharia, Former Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, Sushil Kumar Shinde and Vilasrao Deshmukh, are few of the eminent a limited to the academic curricula and has always incorporated innovative practices in the form of advocacy skill activities, legal aid, conferences, seminars and various other cells and centers to ensure holistic development of the students.

About District Legal Services Authority, Pune

District Legal Services Authority is constituted in every District to implement Legal Aid Programmes and Schemes in the District. The District Judge of the District is its ex-officio Chairman.

About ILS Legal Aid Centre

ILS Law College was the pioneer in establishing a Legal Aid Centre at the college, as early as 1976. The ultimate purpose of it is to harbor a place of innovation and experimentation for the development of effective approaches to the legal education and rendering services. In addition to its desirability as a tool of learning, it was also targeted towards its use for betterment of the disadvantaged, ILS wanted to make the legal education community responsive and socially relevant. The Legal Aid Centre has been working in this direction for the last 47 years with commitment and dedication, and has earned a great reputation for its work.

ABOUT AIKYAM 2:0 – STATE-LEVEL LEGAL AID FEST

The Legal Aid Centre of ILS Law College introduced the Legal Aid Fest in the year 2022 to mark the celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The main idea behind the fest was to create awareness on socio-legal themes in a creative way. The fest encouraged participation of college students, from all faculties, across Pune district to showcase their talents and create consciousness about the various issues in the society. In pursuance of the same, this year we are all set to welcome the fest in its second edition at the State level and a brand new theme.

Broad theme: MEDIA AND SOCIAL CHANGE

In India where we believe in ‘Unity in Diversity’ media play a significant role. Media, a mirror of our society, reflects the true ethos of democracy. In this land of diversity, media, apart from being a medium of entertainment, also provides an avenue to express opinions and make people socially and politically aware. Media helps us understand and respect pluralism and dissent.

“Aikyam” denotes unity and this year, in our centenary year, we take this opportunity in celebrating these feelings of unity and togetherness by recognizing the role and importance of Media and its contribution for social change.

We are organizing the following events: –

• Street Play Competition – Nukkad Natak

• Rap Competition

• Dance Competition

• Elocution Competition

Last date of Registration: 10th March 2023

Participating colleges may register for all or any of the following events.

Things to remember for all competitions:-

• Individuals/teams who wish to participate in any / all of the events are requested to click on the event. A page with details of the event and rules will appear. Click on Register and Pay tab on that particular event page, fill the form and submit. On submission, you will be directed to the payment link. Pay the necessary fee and complete your registration.

• All participants shall be issued Certificate of Participation.

• Winner and Runner up teams will be awarded with cash prizes and certificates.

• The College reserves the right to record the performances and circulate it on electronic media for the purposes of awareness.

• Prize Distribution will be held on 17th March 2023 after 6.00 pm. Winners may be required to perform at the prize distribution ceremony.

Faculty Coordinators:

• Dr. Suvarna Nilakh

• Ms Divya Mittal

• Ms Ninawari Ware

• Ms Mugdha Hedau

For further queries please contact: ils.legalaid@ilslaw.in