𝐋𝐞𝐡, 𝐉𝐮𝐧 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒:The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Leh in collaboration with the Central Institute for Buddhist Studies (CIBS), Leh organised a one-day legal awareness program on Fundamental Rights and Duties on June 11 at the Auditorium Hall of Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS), Leh.

The programme was organised to raise awareness about the Fundamental Rights and Duties guaranteed under the Indian Constitution.

At the outset of the program, the Secretary of the Law Department, UT Ladakh Michael D’Souza welcomed the Chief Guest Hon’ble JusticeBhushan Ramakrishna Gavai, Judge Supreme Court of India; Guest of Honor Hon’ble Justice Tashi Rabstan Senior most Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh; and Advisor to the Hon’ble LG, UT Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal and presented them with traditional khataqs and momentous.

Addressing the gathering, Advisor UT Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal highlighted the historic evolution of Fundamental Rights and Duties and stated that the beautiful Constitution of India, under which the citizens are enjoying these rights. He stated that the people of Ladakh are steadfast in fulfilling their duties and said that this was proved by the people during the Kargil War.

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai emphasized Lord Budha’s teaching in the context of the Indian Constitution and stated that both Rights and Duties are the reflections of Buddha’s teachings.

Highlighting the urgency of gearing up for such events, Justice Bhushan stressed that following the rights and duties in letter and spirit is the need of the hour.

Lauding the efforts of CIBS, he said that the institution is imparting standard education to all the students. He added that every citizen must contribute to the development of the nation by following rights and duties, guaranteed under the Indian Constitution.

Member Secretary, Ladakh Legal Services Authority, Spalzes Angmo presented her vote of thanks to Hon’ble guests, officials, students, and police personnel for their active participation and for making this event a grand success.

The programme was attended by the Chief Guest Hon’ble Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai, Judge Supreme Court of India; Guest of Honor Hon’ble Justice Tashi Rabstan, Senior most Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh; Secretary of the Law and Justice Department, UT Ladakh, Michael D’Souza; Vice-Chancellor, CIBS, Leh, Rajesh Ranjan; District Magistrate, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve; Member Secretary Ladakh Legal Services Authority, Spalzes Angmo; Chief Judicial Magistrate Leh, Tsewang Phuntsog; Secretary DLSA Leh, Phuntsog Angmo; Special Judicial Mobile Magistrate, Leh, Chemit Yurgyal; Senior Superintendent of Police, Leh, Shruti Arora; Administrative Officer, CIBS, Leh; President Bar Association Leh; Senior Prosecuting Officer; CIBS students; Religious Heads; and other officials.