Legal Education Program
For Students of class 6th to 12th

CSR initiative for अपराध मुक्त भारत (Crime free India)

Despite the progressive reforms introduced under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, one critical dimension of education still remains overlooked — legal literacy among school-age children.

The Legal Awareness Programme, an initiative of Counsels Cottage Welfare Society, has been designed to fill this gap and lay the foundation of a crime-free India (Apradh Mukt Bharat) by empowering young minds with basic legal knowledge.

Curriculum

Module 1: Understanding Rules and Laws

  • Importance of laws in society.
  • Role and supremacy of the Constitution.

Module 2: Introduction to Indian Judiciary & Police

  • Structure of courts: Supreme Court, High Courts, District Courts.
  • Role of judges, lawyers, and police in justice delivery.

Module 3: Rights and Duties of Citizens & Children

  • Fundamental Rights, Duties, and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
  • Right to Education (RTE).

Module 4: Civil Rights & Legal Framework

  • Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) – basics and important sections.
  • Civil vs Criminal law.
  • Basics of contracts and agreements.

Module 5: Child Protection

  • Understanding gender roles and stereotypes.
  • Anti-bullying laws in schools.
  • Child protection laws (POCSO Act).

Module 6: Women & Law

  • Laws against domestic violence, harassment (Nirbhaya Act, POSH Act).
  • Rights of women & helpline agencies.

Module 7: Legal Consequences of Juvenile Crimes

  • Juvenile Justice Act – rights, responsibilities, and rehabilitation.

Module 8: Cyber Safety & Social Media

  • Basics of the IT Act.
  • Cyberbullying, online threats, and consequences.

Module 9: Right to Information (RTI) Laws

  • Importance of transparency & accountability.
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Module 10: Environmental Laws

  • Key environmental protection laws.
  • Role of citizens in sustainable practices.

Module 11: Motor Vehicle Act 2019

  • Road safety rules, penalties, and responsibilities.

Module 12: Consumer Rights & Responsibilities

  • Consumer Protection Act.
  • Consumer grievance redressal system.

Module 13: NDPS Act 1985

  • Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
  • Awareness and helpline agencies for prevention & rehabilitation.

Module 14: Labour Laws

  • Basics of New Labour Codes

Module 15: Role of AI in Law

  • AI in legal research, crime detection, and justice delivery.

Module 16: Banking and Insurance in India

  • Basics of banking, financial literacy, and insurance awareness.

Target Classes and Delivery Mode

Interactive Sessions

  • Lectures
  • Reading material
  • Recorded Videos

PPT Presentations

  • Illustrations
  • Case Studies

CSR Compliance under the Companies Act, 2013

This programme qualifies as an eligible activity under Schedule VII, Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, specifically:

  • Promoting education (Clause ii)
  • Promoting gender equality, empowering women, and ensuring social justice (Clause iii)
  • Ensuring protection of communities

Thus, supporting this initiative allows companies to fulfil their CSR obligations while creating direct, measurable social impact.

Support through CSR Contributions

To scale up this initiative and reach more schools and communities, we welcome CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) grants and partnerships.

Your CSR support will help us:

  • Expand the programme to rural and urban schools across India and beyond
  • Create child-friendly legal literacy materials
  • Organize workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns
  • Empower thousands of students to become law-abiding, responsible citizens

By contributing to this programme under CSR, you directly invest in building a safer, crime-free, and empowered India.

👉 Together, let us move one step closer to the vision of अपराध मुक्त भारत.

Support

For partnerships and CSR collaborations, please contact us.

counselscottage@gmail.com

+91 8516903424