Street Play Enlightens Inmates on Lokpal Act in Prayagraj Jails

Prayagraj : In a unique initiative to promote legal literacy, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Prayagraj organized a legal awareness camp on the subject of the Lokpal Act at Naini Central Jail and District Jail, Prayagraj. This event was held under the directive of the Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority and the supervision of District Judge and DLSA Chairperson Sanjeev Kumar.

The highlight of the awareness program was a compelling street play performed by law students from Allahabad University, C.M.P. Degree College, G. Singh Law College, and Professor Rajendra Singh Law Faculty. Through engaging theatrical narratives, the students effectively communicated the core principles and importance of the Lokpal Act to the inmates.

Secretary of DLSA Prayagraj, Dinesh Kumar Gautam, also addressed the prisoners, delivering vital legal information and emphasizing their rights under the law. Renowned legal academic and former Dean of Allahabad University, Professor R.K. Chaubey, further provided insights into the legal framework surrounding anti-corruption laws.

The event saw the presence of Senior Jail Superintendent Rang Bahadur, Deputy Jailer of District Jail S.P. Singh, legal defense counsels Gaurav Singh and Akhilesh Pratap Singh, along with several prison officials. The initiative aimed to foster awareness, encourage legal empowerment among inmates, and reinforce the role of Lokpal in ensuring accountability in governance.