internship programme (4 weeks - 6 th to 31 st may, 2013) shatakratu sahu national university of...
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INDIA VISION FOUNDATION
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME (4 Weeks - 6th to 31st May, 2013)
SHATAKRATU SAHU National University Of Juridical Sciences,
Kolkata
PROJECTS & VISITS
Safer India
District Court Visits Navjyoti FCC, Jahangirpuri
SAFER INDIAAddressed 25 mailed problems
Follow up done for approx half the cases
Trend Observed: All classes mail complaints, but most complaints by the middle class
Easy for Safer India when documents are provided
Objectives of Safer India not known to complainants
Some seek counselling (Family Issues), Some seek legal guidance. Efficiency of addressing cases can be increased with the help of the complainants. Safer India’s specific ambit needs to be publicised more
Some complaints written on behalf of someone else. Positive: Advantageous for the suppressed if unaware of Safer India. Negative: Addressing the problem takes longer
Brochures Made: Domestic Violence and Cheating
COURT VISITSTwo sets of court visits were done
1. Visits of Domestic Courts, District Court Complex, Saket
2. Various Court Visits under the guidance of Advocate R. K. Yadav
1. Saket Domestic Court Visits (4 days)
Gained first hand experience of legal proceedings in various domestic cases
Section 498A, IPC and Sec 12,PWDV Act common provisions under which complaints are filed
Legal proceedings not encouraged for domestic relationships which have a binding effect in the society
“Mediation” highly preferred by the judges, out of court dispute resolution between parties encouraged
Majority of cases have wives as complainant, alleging domestic violence or demanding maintenance
Female Judges appointed, probably to eradicate gender bias
Court Visits under a Lawyer (9 days) Court visits were done under the guidance of
Advocate R. K. Yadav
All proceedings observed had Advocate R. K. Yadav as the counsel of one of the parties
Types of proceedings observed: Civil, Criminal and Matrimonial
District Courts Visited: Tis Hazari, Dwarka, Rohini, Saket and Bahadurgarh district court, Haryana
Learned about the work of a Practicing Lawyer w.r.t filing/collecting certified application, filing for cases
Access to Case files/counsel’s pleadings enhanced exposure on legal documents and proceeding’s information
Gained insight into the working of a court by knowing the work of a reader, record room incharge and police
Focus on Matrimonial/Domestic Cases:
Specific domestic legal rights is a boon for the suppressed
Family members’/ in-laws’ interference. Positive: family members helping the suppressed. Negative: Undue interference being hindrance for reconciliation
Legal Proceedings a hassle for the parties and family members involved. Family counselling a preferred option for some cases
Custody of child a major issue
3. Navjyoti FCC, Jahangirpuri (2 days)5 counselling cases observed (50 cases for the
month May)
Complainants are mostly women
Counselling for: Husband-Wife, Parent-Child, In Laws
Cases under section 363 IPC entertained, for missing children under the age of 18
Alcohol drinking by male members of families a major reason for family disputes
Observed that regular family disputes can be resolved with the help of a counsellor
Litigation is the last resort for dispute resolution
Summing Up The 4 week experience was enriching
Met and exchanged thoughts with IVF team leaders, associated lawyers, counsellors and volunteers
Learned about grass root problems of the society through Safer India cases, Domestic court visits, Family counselling cell visit
Many complaints against the police
Domestic violence a critical issue regarding family disputes. Needs special attention
Recommendation : Safer India’s specific objective’s not known to the public, though clearly specified in brochures and website. Awareness about the specific objective needs to be spread
Safer India, along with legal guidance and family counselling cells a boon for victims
Most importantly learned about the importance of sincerity
and passion in the functioning of various departments of an efficient NGO. It would be an honour to continue as a volunteer for IVF
THANK YOU
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