18-07-2025
Legal awareness as a catalyst for social reform
Vishnu Sudheendra from the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) spoke about the role of legal awareness in addressing systemic social issues, during a lecture at the Bengaluru City University on Wednesday.
The lecture, titled 'A Path Illuminated by Justice: Legal Awareness for Social Change', focused on the practical application of legal literacy in tackling child marriage, domestic violence, and workplace harassment.
Mr. Sudheendra called for mandatory internal committees in organisations to address sexual harassment and encouraged voluntary groups to facilitate access to free legal aid. He underscored legal literacy as essential for protecting fundamental rights and ensuring juvenile justice.
Sangappa Vaggara, assistant professor, Department of Social Work, said that legal awareness is necessary for understanding and engaging with the justice system, not only for professionals but also for the general public.
