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SC Judges grace legal awareness camp at Tawang

Itanagar, Mar 30 (UNI) In a significant initiative to promote legal awareness, Supreme Court Judges, Justice BR Gavai and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, along with Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court, Justice Vijay Bishnoi, attended the legal awareness camp held at Manjushree Vidyapith, Tawang on Sunday.
Aimed to educate students and the local community on various legal provisions, ensuring access to justice for all, the event was organized by the Arunachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA) in collaboration with the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).
The event underscored the commitment of the judiciary and legal institutions towards creating awareness about legal rights and responsibilities, especially in remote and border areas like Tawang.
The visit of the Supreme Court judges to Manjushree Vidyapith was a momentous occasion, reinforcing the importance of legal education, humanitarian service, and cultural heritage in shaping a just and progressive society.
Addressing the gathering, Justice BR Gavai acknowledged the institution’s role in imparting education and values, stating that the message of Lord Buddha is truly being implemented in this sacred place. Interacting with the students, he emphasized their crucial role in nation-building and encouraged them to carry forward the institution’s noble mission.
Justice Gavai also highlighted the historical and spiritual significance of Tawang, the birthplace of His Holiness the 6th Dalai Lama, Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso. He remarked that the students of Manjushree Vidyapith are fortunate to be nurtured in such a blessed environment.
Earlier, the distinguished gathering was warmly welcomed by the founder director of Manjushree Vidyapith, Padmashree awardee Lama Thupten Phuntsok, who provided a brief history of the institution and expressed his gratitude to NALSA for organizing the awareness camp. He emphasized the importance of such initiatives in educating and empowering the community.
On Saturday, the SC Judges, along with the Gauhati High Court Chief Justice, Justice Bishnoi and Judge, Justice Suman Shyam, graced a mega legal awareness camp at Dirang in West Kameng district. At the event, Justice Gavai, the Executive Chairman of NALSA, has stated that NALSA is committed to ensuring every individual has equal access to legal facilities and services.
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