MADHYA PRADESH STATE LEGAL

SERVICES AUTHORITY (MPSLSA)

(INTERNSHIP REPORT)
OVERVIEW OF THE ACTIVITIES COMPLETED DURING
SUMMER INTERSHIP 2023 AT MPSLSA

DURATION OF INTERNSHIP

02 MAY 2023 - 22 MAY 2023

SUBMITTED BY: VIDYA RAJ SHAH

B.A.LL.B (Hons.) 8TH SEMESTER

DEPARTMENT OF LAW R.D.V.V. JABALPUR

DATE OF SUBMISSION: 25 MAY 2023

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3

ACTIVITY LIST………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…… 4

INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5

NATIONAL LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITY (NLSA)…………………………………………………………. 6

STATE LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITY (SLSA) ………………………………………………………………… 7

DISTRICT LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITY (DLSA) ………………………………………………………..…. 8

MEDIATION TRANING AT DLSA……………………………………………………………..…………..…… 9

REPORT ON POLICE CONTROL ROOM VISIT ……………………………………………………………... 11

PHOTOGRAPHY SECTION AND FINGERPRINT SECTION ……………………………….……..….. 11

DIAL 100 AND CITY SURVEILLANCE ROOM …………………………………………….……………… 12

BOMB DETECTION AND DISPOSAL QUAD…………………………………………………….……..… 13

REPORT ON OMTI POLICE STATION VISIT………………………………………………………….……… 13

REPORT ON CENTRAL JAIL VISIT…………………………………………………………………………..…… 15

REPORT ON PUBLIC PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE VISIT………………………………………………….…. 17

REPORT NATIONAL LOK ADALAT AND DISTRICT COURT………………………………………….… 19

REPORT ON CWC AND JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD VISIT………………………………….………… 20

REPORT ON CYBER CELL VISIT…………………………………………………………………………..……… 24

REPORT ON SENIOR CITIZEN HOME VISIT…………………………………………………………………. 25

REPORT ON DRUG DE-ADDICTION CENTER VISIT………………………………………………….….. 26

REPORT ON MARRIAGE REGISTRAR OFFICE VISIT……………………………………………………… 27

REPORT ON FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER AND WOMEN SWADHAR CENTER………….. 28

EXPERIENCE CONCLUSION SUGGESTION……………………………………………………………….…. 30

GRATITUTE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… 31

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I am really grateful for this amazing opportunity that Madhya Pradesh State
Legal Services Authority (MPSLSA) provide us with. It has been a great learning
experience where I got to know things that I would not have learnt otherwise.
However, this would not have been possible without the guidance of several
individuals that requires a special mention. I would like to express my heartfelt
thanks and gratitude to Mr. Rajiv Karmahe (Member Secretary, MPSLSA), Mr.
Manoj Kumar (Additional secretary, MPSLSA), Mr. Zeeshan Khan (District legal
aid officer, MPSLSA), and Mr. Survesh Chaturvedi (District Legal Aid Officer at
SLSA) who gave us this opportunity to partake in this wonderful and memorable
experience as an intern at MPSLSA. I would also like to thank, Mr. Umashankar
Agrawal (Secretary, DLSA Jabalpur) and B.D. Dixit (District Legal aid officer,
DLSA Jabalpur) for arranging our visits and making all of this possible. Their
guidance helped us immensely in understanding the practical aspects of what we
are learning in university and also the applicability of law. I would also like to take
this opportunity to thank all the people who took time out of their busy schedule to
guide and teach us everything we learned so far from this internship.

This internship has added a feather in my cap and I am really fortunate to have
successfully completed this internship. The experience and knowledge I gained
through this internship will no doubt come in handy at a later stage in my life.

Regards

VIDYA RAJ SHAH

24TH May 2023

MPSLSA, Jabalpur

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 ACTIVITY LIST

Date Activity

1. 2 May 2023 Visited MP SLSA

2. 3 May 2023 Visited DLSA Jabalpur
3. 4 May 2023 Visited Police Control Room
4. 5 May 2023 Holiday
5. 7 May 2023 Sunday
6. 8 May 2023 Visited Omti Police Station
7. 9 May 2023 Visited Central Jail
8. 10 May 2023 Reporting at MP SLSA
9. 11 May 2023 Article writing on ADR at DLSA
10. 12 May 2023 Visit at A.D.P.O Office
11. 13 May 2023 Visited National Lok Adalat
12. 14 May 2023 Sunday
13. 15 May 2023 Visited JJB & CWC
14. 16 May 2023 Attended a lecture on Mediation
15. 17 May 2023 Visited Cyber Cell
16. 18 May 2023 Visited Senior Citizen Home
17. 18 May 2023 Visited Drug De-Addiction Center

18. 19 May 2023 Visited Marriage Registrar Office

19. 20 May 2023 Holiday
21 May 2023 Sunday
20.
22 May 2023 Visited Family Counseling Center and
21.
Women’s Swadhar Center

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INTRODUCTION

The concept of legal aid has spanned across centuries, going back to the year
1919, when Reginald Heber Smith, in his book Justice and Poor, promoted
the concept of legal aid and disparaged the legal profession saying that
access to justice should be open to all without any obligation to pay. Without
equal access to law, he wrote, the system robs the poor not only of their only
protection but places it in the hands of the oppressors, the most powerful
weapon ever invented.

The 14th Report of the Law Commission of India mooted the idea of providing
free legal aid to the poor by the State. The Report highlighted the
responsibility of the legal community to administer the legal aid scheme and
the State to fund legal representation 174 to the accused in criminal
proceedings, appeals, and jails. In 1960, the Union Government initiated the
national legal aid scheme which faced financial shortages and died a natural
death. In 1973, in the second phase, the Union Government constituted a
committee under the chairmanship of Justice Krishna Iyer to develop a legal
aid scheme for states.

The Committee devised a strategy in a decentralized mode with legal aid

committees in every district, state, and center. A committee on judicature
was set up under the chairmanship of Justice P. N. Bhagwati to implement
the legal aid scheme.

The State Government establishes the State Legal Services Authority (SLSA)
and the High Court Legal Services Committee (HCLSC). The State
government also establishes the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA).

Section 11A and 11B of the Legal Services Authority Act deal with the Taluk
Legal Services Committee.

Some functions are common to all authorities. These can be classified into
two types i.e.- Pre-litigation and post-litigation services. The authorities
intend to follow the principle that prevention is better than cure, hence a
large emphasis has been paid to pre-litigation services through legal
awareness, legal camps, legal advice, and legal education.

It is also the duty of all of these authorities to provide for post-litigation

services in the form of free of charge representation in court and aid in other
court related expenditure.

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National Legal Services Authority
Members of NALSA Members of SCLSC

1. The Chief Justice of India as the

Patron-in-chief. 1. Judge of the Supreme
2. A judge of the Supreme Court Court as its chairman.
nominated by the President as the 2. Other members as
executive chairman. prescribed by the
3. Other members nominated by the government and
Government in consultation with nominated by the CJI.
the CJI.

Functions of the Central Authority

1. Lay down policies and principles for fulfilling the provisions of the
Legal Services Act.
2. Frame the most economic schemes for providing legal aid to the
poor.
3. Utilize funds at their disposal to be given to the State and District
authorities.
4. Organize Legal Aid camps in rural and slum areas.
5. Undertake and promote research in the field of Legal aid, with
special emphasis on providing legal aid to the poor.
6. To do all things necessary for the fulfillment of fundamental duties
given under Part IV-A of the Constitution.
7. Develop in consultation with the Bar Council of India, programs for
clinical legal education.
8. Take appropriate measures for spreading legal literacy and legal
awareness amongst the people and, in particular, to educate weaker
sections of society.
9. Make special efforts to enlist the support of voluntary social welfare
institutions working at the grass-root level.
10. Coordinate and monitor the functions of State Authorities,
District Authorities, Supreme Court Legal Services Committee, High
Court Legal Services Committees, Taluk Legal Services
Committees and voluntary social service Institutions and other legal
services organizations and give general directions for the proper
implementation of the program.

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State Legal Services Authority
Members of SLSA Members of HCLSC

1. Chief justice of the High court

as the patron-in-chief. 1. Judge of High Court as its
2. A judge of the High Court chairman.
nominated by the governor as 2. Other members are
the executive chairman. prescribed by the state
3. Other members nominated by authority and nominated
the state government in by the Chief Justice of the
consultation with Chief Justice High Court.
of High Court.

Interns with Mr. Rajiv Karmahe, Member Secretary and DLAO MPSLSA

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FUNCTIONS:
The state authority has the responsibility to give effect to the directions
issued by the Central authority. It provides legal services like the central
authority and also conducts Lok Adalats. Besides this the authority also has
other functions as follow:

1. Give legal services to persons who satisfy the criteria under the act.
2. Conduct Lok Adalats for all types of cases
3. Perform other functions as notified by the central authority to the
state authority from time to time.

District Legal Services Authority

Member of the DLSA- District Judge as its chairman, other members
nominated by the state government in consultation with the Chief Justice of
High court. Every district authority has to give effect to such directions that
are issued to it by the State authority, it also has to take cognizance of the
directions that are given by the state authority.

The district authority has the following functions that it needs to perform

1. Coordinate the activities of the Taluk Legal Services Committee and

other legal services in the District.
2. Organized Lok Adalats within the District.
3. Perform such other functions as the State Authority may fix by
regulations.

Interns at DLSA Jabalpur with Mr.Umashankar Agrawal (Secretary DLSA)

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MEDIATION
Mediation is a voluntary party centred structure negotiation process where a
neutral third partyf mediator) assist party where amicably resolving disputes by
using specialized communication and negotiation techniques.
Mediator is not a judge, but rather a facilitator - who helps the parties to
communicate and find common grounds. The final agreement is solely the result of
decisions and needs of the parties to the conflict. And if agreed upon - it can be
equally binding as the court’s decision.

PRINCIPLES OF MEDIATION

• Voluntary participation with free consent of the parties:

Participation in mediation is always voluntary and depends solely on
the consent of the parties.
• Impartiality: Mediator must at all times remain impartial to the parties
to the conflict and ensure that mediation is conducted in a fair and
equal way.
• Neutrality: It is not enough to be impartial to the parties of the conflict
-mediator must also remain neutral to its subject.
• Acceptability: If mediation is to work, all of its elements should be
acceptable by the parties. That includes also the person of mediator.
• Confidentiality: Mediation is completely confidential - and this pretty
much sums up it all. Mediator will never share outside anything he
learned during mediation.

STAGES OF MEDIATION
• Introduction and opening statement
• Joint Session
• Separate Session
• Settlement

ADVANTAGES OF MEDIATION

The Cost Effective and Time saving: The cost incurred in the mediation process
is nominal compared to judicial procedures. It is not mandatory to appoint legal
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counsels in mediation thus a huge cost is saved. There are no obligatory
procedures like conventional courtrooms hence saving procedural cost fees. The
dispute resolution process is quicker due to the least legal formalities and
procedural flexibilities.

Flexible and creative solutions: There exists no set procedure for mediation thus
providing parties access to a wide range of outcomes. Different mediators have
different styles which are often amended as per the requirements of the specific
case. The resolutions achieved by the process of mediation sometimes aren’t
possible through arbitration or judicial procedures. Both the parties work together
to resolve the dispute among themselves and are free to formulate costomised
solutions as per their requirements.

Confidentiality and privacy: All the information and evidence presented during
mediation is kept confidential thus outside parties do not have access to the
mediation proceedings. Data given to the mediator cannot be used for any other
purpose besides helping the mediator to reach an appropriate resolution. Another
significant benefit of mediation in India is that it is completely private and helps to
protect the public image of the parties. Only the disputing parties and the
appointed mediator is present during the process making it personal and private.

Restoration of relationship: In conventional court proceedings blame is put on

one of the parties which is often detrimental to the relationship of the parties. The
final decision of the court is imposed on both the parties and it can be undesirable
because one party always loses. On the contrary in mediation parties alone are
responsible for their own decision and can choose to not accept the final
settlement brought about by this process. This helps parties to come to a solution
peacefully and amicably. Even if the relationship between the parties was
compromised due to existing issues it can be restored by the process of mediation
as it upholds the interests of both parties.

Control and dominion: The parties can choose the time, location, and the
duration of the proceedings giving parties a lot of control. Courts have their own
schedule that is to be adhered to by everyone hence it is not as convenient.

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VISIT TO POLICE CONTROL ROOM

On 4th of May 2023 we visited police control room, Jabalpur to understand

the working of this place. There were several departments under the police
control room that we’ve visited.

Interns outside the police Control Room with Mr. Pankaj Singh

PHOTOGRAPHY SECTION

Sub Inspector Tribhuvan Nath Tripathi briefed us about the functions and
purpose of the photography section. At the order of Control Room actions
taken by this department that included capturing the photograph of the crime
scene such as murder, accident, suicide and in case of women related
offences they record video of the crime scene. Total Staff number in this
department six members.

FINGERPRINT SECTION

Fingerprints are very useful in determining the identity of suspects in

criminal investigation due to their unique nature. The study of fingerprint
recording is called Dactylography. Sub Inspector Rekha Warkedy did a
splendid job for explaining to us various functions and process of the
fingerprint section. All the Fingerprint data is stored on the NAFIS (National

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Automated Fingerprint Identification system). We were shown how to take
and classify finger prints.

DIAL100

We also visited dial 100 under the guidance of Head Constable Sarovar
Patel. She told us the dialing 100 the caller is connected to Bhopal
Following which the information is passed to the nearest police patrolling
squad. If a couple of times the complain is seen to be unresponsive then the
nearest first response vehicle is dispatched to the caller’s location for
assistance.

CITY SURVEILLANCE ROOM

We went to city surveillance room here we made in charge of this room

there we saw that big led screen showing the CCTV camera view of whole
city of Jabalpur. There are total of 615 camera with 3600 View installed in
the city Jabalpur at various places that records all the activities happen in
the areas, these installed camera looking into on road crimes. About 87
cameras at single screen are monitoring at the control room. The total
recordings of 30 days are stored at the server which has capacity of around
700TB. The entire happenings at public spot are captured by the
surveillance camera and viewed at the control room. These cameras are
monitored by concerned officers 24hours. As soon they are capturing any
legal activity or crime, they can directly communicate the information with
the concerned police officer so that direct action can be taken on the spot.

Interns with Lady Inspector Ms. Poornima Choudhary at City Surveillance Room

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BOMB DETECTION AND DISPOSAL SQUAD

We visited BDDS at Police Control Room under the guidance of Sub

Inspector Pankaj Singh. He told us that they toke actions on the any
information received regarding Bombs either time Bombs or other Local
Bombs. He also shows some explosive materials that they’ve collected
through various raid.

Explosive information in BDDS department

OMTI POLICE STATION VISIT

On 8TH May 2023 we went to Omti Police Station, Jabalpur during the visit
the we are made aware of the functioning of the police station, the role of
police in society and the procedural aspects of complaint. A discussion with
the Town Inspector who was in charge of the whole police station and other
officials in the Police Station helped us to understand the procedure of filing
a FIR, the difference between a cognizable and non-cognizable offense and
the role a cop performs in the process of investigation.

During the visit we are made aware of the functioning of the police station,
the role of police in society and the procedural aspects of complaint.

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 Interns with SHO Virendra Singh Pawar Omti Police Station

A discussion with the Senior Police Inspector and other officials in the Police
Station helped us to understand the procedure of filing a FIR, the difference
between a cognizable and non-cognizable offense and the role a cop
performs in the process of investigation.

Interns with the police personal Mona Singh

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Police is an important organ of the government that is responsible for
maintaining peace and order in the country. A country is able to live
peacefully, without insecurities if the police perform its functions and duties
efficiently and effectively. Police Act 1861 and Model Police Act, 2006
specifies the administration, role, duties and powers of Police Department.
Further, The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 empowers police officers to
conduct investigation, make arrest including preventive arrest, requires
attendance of witnesses, etc.

CENTRAL JAIL VISIT

On 9TH May 2023 we visited Central Jail, Jabalpur. It was the first Government
establishment created by the British in 1818 after they took over the city in 1817.
Shaheed Meherban Singh (Malgujar of Tupa) was the first to be hanged in this jail
on the 10 August 1858 for taking part in the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny. Netaji Subhas
Chandra Bose was also imprisoned here by the British. Currently it is the largest jail
of Madhya Pradesh.

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 Interns at the entrance of Central Jail, Jabalpur
The criteria for a jail to be categorized as central jail vary from state to state.
However, the common feature observed throughout India is that prisoners
sentenced to imprisonment for a long period more than two year are
confined in the central Jail, which has larger capacity in comparison to other
jails. The jail also has rehabilitation facilities.

We visited the Central Jail under the supervision of Mr. Himansu Tiwari sub
inspector Central Jail Jabalpur. He shared her detailed experience in this jail
which was quite fascinating to say the least. Then he told us that the entire
area of jail is one hundred and nineteen acre and divided into three parts
Poorvi Khand, Paschami Khand, Azaadi khand. Due to the Corona virus
pandemic whenever a new prisoner is admitted into the jail, they are kept in
the Navin ward in corona.

There are 52 isolation cells in which they isolate for 8 days then they are
shifted into general ward. Also, the Court proceedings and examination of
convicts and under trial were being undertaken through virtual mode due to
the pandemic. Within the jail premises proper medical facilities arc provided
for the prisoners. For easy identification of whether a person is convicted or
under trial, there is a system of dress code with under trials being kept in
their civilian clothes and convicted prisoners being kept in jail uniforms.
Separate ward for women is maintained and managed by a group of female
jail officials.

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 Inters Testing the Food in Central Jail Kitchen
The officials claimed that there is no discrimination between prisoners. After every
4 hours the guards are rotated. We were also told that there is a myth that 1 night
and 1 day is considered as 2 days in jail and that it is wrong. The usual 24 hours is
considered as 1 day in jail. According to them they also provide bats and ball, TV,
chess for the entertainment of the prisoners. Prisoners showing good behavior are
involved in various activities within the jail like gardening, making food, weaving,
carpentry etc. We visited the jail kitchen as well which was surprisingly clean and
well maintained. The prisoners were themselves engaged in the preparation of
food. We visited the place where convicts on death row were hanged. It was a
somber experience.

PUBLIC PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE VISIT

On 12th may 2023 we visited Public Prosecutor’s office which was housed
within the district court of Jabalpur on third floor. Here we met Mr Ajay Jain
District Public Prosecution Officer and Mr. Devarshi Pincha who is an
additional public prosecutor. He briefed us all and gave an in-depth insight
into the working of public prosecutor’s office,

Interns with District and Additional Public Prosecutors

Mr. Ajay Jain and Mr. Devarshi Pincha
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 A Public Prosecutor is considered as the agent of the state to represent the
interest of common people in the criminal justice system. The prosecution of
the accused is the duty of the state but not individually the duty of the
aggrieved party. They are appointed in almost all countries. The Public
Prosecutor is defined under Section 24 of Cr.P.C. 1973. They are key to
upholding the basic principles of Rule of Law such as Audi alteram partem
(no person shall be condemned unheard).

The function of the Public Prosecutor can be divided into two parts that of
during investigation and during trial.

ROLE DURING INVESTIGATION

• To make an appearance in the Court and obtain an arrest warrant

• To obtain search warrants for conducting a search in specified premises.
• To obtain police custody remand for. interrogation (including custodial
interrogation of the accused.
• To record the evidence of accused in the police report regarding the
advisability of the prosecutions.

ROLE DURING TRIAL

Sentencing: when the accused is proven guilty, then the defense counsel
and the Public Prosecutor further argue to decide the quantum of
punishment. At this stage, the Public Prosecutor may argue for the
adequate punishment keeping in mind the facts, circumstances of case and
gravity of the offence. It helps the judge to arrive at a conclusion.
To conduct a speedy trial: Right to a speedy trial is a fundamental right and
it is impliedly given in Article 21 of Constitution of India which states “Right
to life and Personal Liberty.” The prosecutors have a responsibility to call all
the witnesses whose evidence is essential to decide the case and cross-
examine the witness and to see that no witness if left unexamined and to
produce all the necessary documents.

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VISIT TO NATIONAL LOK ADALAT

On 13th May 2023 we visited the National Lok adalat organized in District
Court Jabalpur. Its inauguration was done by Justice Sujoy Paul.

NATIONAL LOK ADALAT

We visited the different stalls of Lok adalat situated in district court & with
the help of Mr. Sahid Mohd. And Judges of District Court and other
respected members of various Banks, Board of electricity, Nagar Nigam etc.
We got plenty of Information about the National Lok adalat which get
organized on quarterly basis which is organized by govt.

NALSA along with other Legal Services Institutions conducts Lok Adalats.
Lok Adalat is one of the Alternative Dispute Redressal mechanisms, it is a
forum where disputes/cases pending in the court of law or at pre-litigation
stage are settled/ compromised amicably. Lok Adalats have been given
statutory status under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. Under the
said Act, the award (decision) made by the Lok Adalats is deemed to be a
decree of a civil court and is final and binding on all parties and no appeal
against such an award lies before any court of law. If the parties are not
satisfied with the award of the Lok Adalat though there is no provision for an
appeal against such an award, but they are free to initiate litigation by
approaching the court of appropriate jurisdiction by filing a case by following
the required procedure, in exercise of their right to litigate.

There is no court fee payable when a matter is filed in a Lok Adalat. If a

matter pending in the court of law is referred to the Lok Adalat and is settled
subsequently, the court fee originally paid in the court on the
complaints/petition is also refunded back to the parties. The persons
deciding the cases in the Lok Adalats are called the Members of the Lok
Adalats, they have the role of statutory conciliators only and do not have any
judicial role; therefore they can only persuade the parties to come to a
conclusion for settling the dispute outside the court in the Lok Adalat and
shall not pressurize or coerce any of the parties to compromise or settle
cases or matters either directly or indirectly. The Lok Adalat shall not decide
the matter so referred at its own instance, instead the same would be
decided on the basis of the compromise or settlement between the parties.
The members shall assist the parties in an independent and impartial
manner in their attempt to reach amicable settlement of their dispute.

We also interacted with one of the official of E-Challan stall Named - Roshini
Kesharwani (Sub Inspector) there she told us about the procedure of
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resolution of E-Challan that any person who has E-Challan for breaking the
traffic rules is invited to the NLA and Such person has to pay only the
amount of Challan no further penalty of interest.

Further We interacted with one of the officials of the SBI Named Vaibhav
Tamrakar where he elaborated that One of the main purpose of NLA is to
reduce the number of Litigation under Section- 19,20,22 of Legal Services
Authorities Act, 1987
And for this even bank provides 10-50% reduction on debt if the debtor is
ready to pay the debt amount in one go.
Also Lok Adalat works on the basis of Govt. Norms but banks also provide
similar service which is OTS (one time settlement).

Visit to Juvenile Justice Board & Child Welfare Committee

On 15th May 2023 we visited Both Juvenile Justice board as well as Child
Welfare Committee.
The Juvenile Justice Board is an institutional body constituted under Section
4 of the JJ Act, 2015. According to the division of powers, the subject of
administration of criminal justice has been included in the State List (List
II, Schedule VII) of the Indian Constitution. Therefore, one or more than one
Juvenile Justice Board(s) are established by the State Government for each
district. The Board exercises its powers and discharges functions relating to
the ‘child in conflict with law’ as has been defined under Section 2(13) of this
Act.

Composition of Bench under Juvenile Justice Act, 2015

1) Metropolitan Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate First Class

(Principal Magistrate herein) [not being Chief Metropolitan Magistrate or
Chief Judicial Magistrate]
- Experience Required: 3 years.
2) Two social workers (one being a woman)
- Experience Required: Active involvement for 7 years in health,
education or welfare activities pertaining to children;
- OR A practicing professional with a degree in child psychology,
psychiatry, sociology or law.

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 Interns at Juvenile Justice Board Jabalpur

These are the functions of Juvenile Justice Board:

01 Ensuring informed participation of the child & the parent or the guardian
throughout the process
02 Ensuring protection of the child’s rights throughout the process of arresting the
child, inquiry, aftercare and rehabilitation

03 Ensuring the availability of legal aid for the child through various legal services
institutions
04 Providing a qualified interpreter or translator to the child if he/she fails to
understand the language during the course of proceedings

Directing Probation Officer/Child Welfare Officer/Social Worker to undertake a

05 social investigation into the case. Further, directing them to submit the report
within 15 days from the date of the first production before the Board.

06 Adjudicating and disposing of cases pertaining to children in conflict with the law
according to the process mentioned in Section 14

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07 Transferring matters to the Committee in cases where the child is alleged to be
in conflict with the law, but is stated to be in need of care and protection at any
stage

08 Disposing of the matter and passing a final order which should include an
individual care plan for the child’s rehabilitation. This also includes follow-ups by
officers or an NGO.
09 Conducting inquiry for declaring that a certain person is fit for taking care of the
child in conflict with the law

10 Conducting inspection every month of residential facilities for children in conflict

with the law and recommending various measures for improvement in the quality
of services provided
11 Ordering the police for registration of FIR if any offence is committed against any
child in conflict with the law
12 Conducting a regular inspection of jails meant for adults, to check if any child is
lodged in such jails
13 Taking immediate measures for the transfer of a child found in jails for adults, to
an observation home

CHILD WELFARE COMMITTEE

The Child Welfare Committee is an autonomous body declared as a
competent authority to deal with children in need of care and
protection. Section 27 Chapter V of the Juvenile Justice (Care and
Protection of Children) Act, 2015 talks about the Child Welfare Committee.

Interns with Child Welfare Committee Board Members

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From our visit we were able to gather the Functions and Responsibilities of
the Child Welfare Committee are mentioned in Section 30 of the Juvenile
Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. These are the
Functions and responsibilities of CWC:

 Conducting inquiry on issues relating to and affecting the safety and

well being of the children under this Act.
 To direct the Child Welfare Officers, District Child Protection Unit and
Non- Governmental organizations for social investigation and also to
submit a report before the Committee.
 To select a registered institution for the placement of every child that
requires support which is based on that child’s gender, age, disability
and needs. This should be done by keeping in mind the available
capacity of the institution.
 To recommend action that is for the improvement in the quality of
services provided to the District Child Protection Unit and the
Government of a State.
 To certify the performance of the surrender deed by the parents and to
make sure that they are given time to think about their decision as well
as to make a reconsideration to keep the family together.
 To declare children legally free for adoption after due inquiry who are
orphans, abandoned and surrendered.
 To take suo moto cognizance of cases and also to reach out to the
children who are in need of care and protection.
 To deal with cases referred by the Board under sub-section (2) of 17
of this Act.
 To conduct an inquiry and give directions to the police or the District
Child Protection Unit in case of a complaint of abuse of a child.
 To access appropriate legal services for the children.
 To perform such other functions and responsibilities as may be
prescribed.

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CYBER CELL VISIT

On 17th May 2023 we visited the police cyber cell situated n the SP office
premises, Jabalpur. The officials in the cyber cell are very interactive,
helpful, and provided us information regarding the standard operating
procedure for any reported, cyber-crime, different types of cyber-crime, legal
procedure to file complaint and investigation.

Interns at Cyber Cell (SP Office) Jabalpur

We were informed that under section 78 of the Information Technology Act,

2000, nobody under the rank of police inspector shall investigate any
offence under the said act.

We were briefed in detail about the different aspects of cyber cell. The gist
of what we got from the interaction is as follows:

 The registration of FIR and investigation procedure is not their work; they
get intonation regarding complaint from the police dept because the
cyber cell is one of the department of police.
 The officials of the dept don’t have power to get Call Detail Record (CDR)

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 of any person without any reason. Also, they provide raw data to the
court as evidence under section 65B of Indian evidence act, 1872 and
the certificate of 65B is also prepared by the company, usually telecom
companies are able to provide CDR of the previous 1 year. Moreover
complainant doesn’t get CDR through RTI.
 Pho modus operandi of cyber hands usually involved card cloning,
phishing, social engineering, OTP sharing. QR code sharing etc.
 Any person can lodge a complaint about any online fraud on the toll-free
number 155260 and also can register a complaint through NCRB portal.
 Frauds involving 2 lakh or below 2 arc resolved by district cyber cell dept
and those above 2 lakhs arc resolved by state cyber cell department.

VISIT TO SENIOR CITIZEN HOME

On 18th May 2023 we visited old age home Jabalpur where we gather the
information regarding facilities and procedure of old age home.

Old age home means home for the person above age of 60 years and
have no medium and support for livelihood. To support these types of
people the government runs various types of schemes through which the
help is being provided to the old age people.

Interns at Vraddha Ashram

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 Through the visit of old age home Superintendent Mrs. Rajni Bala and
Additional Superintendent Mrs. Madhumasih provided some important
information which includes the activities of old age home.

She told us that this Vraddha Ashram was established by Indian Red Cross
Society recognized by Social Justice Department and inaugurated by Late
Mr. Arjun Singh. The total area of this old age home is around 2 hectare it
consist total 8 rooms and each room have total capacity of 12 sleeping
beds.

At present there are total 35 women and 55 men, the time table is also
determined for their activities like outdoor walk, food and sleep timing etc.
Facility for medical checkup and Proper cure of disease is available at the
place and different kind of therapy is also available.

We also talked to the old age people who are living there for more than 10
years and hear their situation and the condition in which they were rejected
by their own children and relatives.

VISIT TO DRUG DE-ADDICTION (REHABILITATION

CENTER ) JABALPUR

Interns at Drug De-Addiction Center

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During the visit through Mr. Lallan Mishra we were able to gather the
information on the activities of the rehabilitation center and were given the
brief details of various addictions which get treated in the center such as
Tobacco, alcohol, weed etc.

People visit for the treatment/cure from these addiction for which there are
1-3 months of courses are available.

For First month the requisite fee is 12000/- respectively for second month
11000/- and at last for third month the fee for rehabilitation is 10000/-
Doctors visit the center everyday and take examination of patients and
provide guidance.

MARRIAGE REGISTRAR OFFICE VISIT:

On 19th May 2023 we visited the Marriage Registrar Office Collectorate

Jabalpur Room No 42.
There Mrs. Usha Iyer (Steno) briefly explained the information and
procedure related to marriage through Special Marriage Act 1954.

Interns at Marriage Registrar Office with Mrs. Usha Iyer (Steno)

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The information we were able to gather from visit:

 Both Parties (Boy and Girl) had to submit an application of marriage to

the District Marriage Registrar office of the District where they are
residing from last 30 days.

 As per section 6 of Special Marriage Act, the Marriage Officer causes

every such notice to be published by affixing a copy thereof to some
conspicuous place in his office. And a copy also sent to the family of
the parties. And marriage can take place only after the 30days of
notice.

 After 30 days a date of marriage provided to the parties marrying.

FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER AND WOMEN’S

SWADHAR CENTER VISIT

On 22th May 2023 we visited police family counseling center at SP office

Jabalpur there got to know how the family disputes can be resolved without
going to court, this is a process same as mediation where both parties
comes to a table and discuss their problems and make compromises to
settle down the dispute as far as possible.

There Mr. Anshuman Shukla had explained how various disputes can be
resolved by the mediation of family counseling center.

Interns at SP Office with Mr. Anshuman Shukla (Social Worker)

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After Family Counseling Center we visited Women’s Swadhar Center where
all the women, girls take shelter after they leave their homes and family or
abandoned by their family and home.

We were able to gather the information that Swadhar Center has capacity of
only 30 women but currently there are more than 50 women living in the
center is overcrowded.

Interns at Swadhar Home

Mr. Anshuman Shukla also explained their there are all types of freedom to
the women who are living here and no unnecessary restriction, all the work
of cleaning and maintenance of the center is also handled by the women
living here.

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MY EXPERIENCE DURING THE INTERNSHIP
Every aspect of the internship was well and good was very attractive. I did
not anticipate such environment before joining the internship programme
everyone was friendly and helpful. During the various visits of different
institutions I was able to perceive practical knowledge of ground work and
activities of these institutions which gave me an entirely different perspective
from the bare acts and books on these subject matters.

Apart from all this the information and practical experience given by Mr.
Sahid Mohd. On the matter of mediation was the most effective which I think
is one of the most important feature of Legal Aid and would be helpful in our
future work field.

We also came to know the various functions of Legal Services Authorities at

different levels such as Center, State and District and tehsil level.

SUGGESTIONS
Although the schedule for visit was already prepared but the most of the
visits was not according to that schedule most of the time interns got the
knowledge of particular visit after reaching the DALSA office.

So my suggestion would be if the schedule of visit would be followed

accordingly then the interns would get time to learn and prepare the query
questions beforehand visiting any institutions.

CONCLUSION
Through the State legal service authority from 02.05.2023 to 22.05.2023 our
21 days internship we gathered the practical knowledge of various law and
institutions. The visit gave us the new experience and we got to have a
glance at the practical world of these laws and how these laws are
implemented.

Easy natured Judge Mr. Umashankar Agrawal and DLAO B.D. Dixit Sir gave
us thorough view of the internal activities of Legal service authority and
various institutions which would definitely be helpful into our future
references.

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GRATITUDE
On the occasion of completing the internship and the internship report first
of all I want to express my gratitude towards my Parents who gave me
permission and opportunity furthermore I want to express my gratitude
towards the Rani Durgawati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur & Head of Law
department Mrs. Divya Chansoriya who recommended me and gave
opportunity to roll into the SALSA internship program. And in all that I want
to express my greatest gratitude towards the associates of SALSA DLAO
Mr. Sarvesh Chaturvedi, DLSA Secretary Mr. Umashankar Agrawal, and
Trainor and DLSA DLAO B.D Dixit and head of Mediator department of
DALSA Mr. Sahid Mohamed and to all those officials and employees I am
thankful who gave me an insight on the activities of the internship program.

And Last but not least I want to express my Gratitude towards my fellow
Interns who participated in internship program with me and helped in gaining
knowledge and preparing the internship report I will always be grateful.

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