Delhi: The Delhi Legal Services Authority has started a program called Dilasa to deal with serious crimes like domestic violence, child sexual abuse and harassment of elderly people. The authority has issued a helpline number on Monday, so that women and elderly people sitting at home will be able to get legal help.
The authority released four short films, through which people were told to understand the nature of crime and how to seek help. Acting Chief Justice of the High Court, Vipin Sanghi, while launching the Dilasa program said, "It is a very important initiative. This is a big step towards the empowerment of the people.
It will be effective to adopt this route to reach the doorstep of every aggrieved citizen. Not only this, it will be the priority of the Delhi Legal Authority to take the DILSA program through digital medium to that section who are unable to raise their voice against the crimes being committed against them.
Bharat Parashar, Member Secretary, Delhi Legal Services Authority said on the occasion that the aim of the Authority is not only to make people aware of such crimes, but also to provide assistance at their doorstep.
You can ask for help on helpline 1516
High Court Registrar General Kanwaljit Arora told that any woman, elderly, child, worker and other category citizens can get free legal advice on helpline number 1516. Apart from this, you can also demand free legal aid. The representatives of the authority themselves will extend a helping hand to whoever calls.
Actress Juhi Chawla made aware
Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla has played the lead role in four short films released under the Dilsa program to create awareness among people about child sexual abuse, domestic violence, parental atrocities and other citizens. For this, actress Juhi Chawla is making people aware.