HPNLU Shimla To Organise Webinar On “Right To Information” In Collaboration With Vidhi Vimarsh Initiative On May 30-31
The Legal Aid Clinic, HPNLU Shimla, in collaboration with the Vidhi Vimarsh Initiative, is organising an online webinar on “Right to Information” on May 30–31, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
This session aims to:
· To develop a practical understanding of the Right to Information Act, 2005 and its implementation framework.
· To promote awareness regarding transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance.
· To familiarize participants with RTI procedures, landmark developments, and contemporary challenges in public administration.
Key Resource Persons
About HPNLU Shimla
The Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla (HPNLU, Shimla) was established by the State Government in the year 2016, by an Act of the Legislature (Act 16 of 2016). The University started functioning on October 5, 2016. The University inducts students through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for its Under-graduate [B.A.LL.B. and B.B.A.LL.B.-Hons. (Five-Year Integrated Course)] and the Post-graduate [One-year LL.M.]. The University also offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Post-Doctorate Programmes (LL.D.).
Located in the geographical terrains of the Himalayas, HPNLU, Shimla, is one of the best places for studying law in India. The University focuses on the holistic development of students in the legal system, topographies of law-making, legal practice, and administration. The institution has attracted an excellent set of teachers from all over India. The University is committed to providing interdisciplinary and practical/application-based legal education, and towards that, has established different Centres and Committees, including the Legal Aid Clinic.
About the Legal Aid Clinic, HPNLU
The Legal Aid Clinic, Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, is an initiative that embodies the constitutional mandate of ensuring access to justice for all. Established with the vision of nurturing socially responsible legal professionals, the Clinic serves as a bridge between the law and the community. It provides free legal assistance, advice, and awareness to those who are unable to afford legal services, thereby fulfilling the ideals of justice, equality, and service enshrined in Article 39A of the Constitution of India.
The Clinic operates under the aegis of the University's Legal Services Committee and works in close collaboration with the Himachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority. It organises legal awareness camps, community outreach programs, and capacity-building sessions in rural and semi-urban areas. Through these initiatives, students gain experiential learning opportunities that enhance their understanding of law in action while fostering a deep sense of empathy and civic responsibility.
Workshop Details
- Dates: 30th-31st May, 2026 (Saturday-Saturday)
- Mode: Online (Google Meet)
- Time: 6:00-8:30 PM (IST)
- Fee: Free Registration
Additional Benefits
✔️ Certificate of Participation (Optional & Paid)
✔️ Access to recordings & curated reading material
✔️ Mentorship session with experts
Who Can Enrol?
The workshop is open to law students, research scholars, academicians, legal professionals, social activists, and individuals interested in transparency and accountability in governance. Students from allied disciplines such as public administration, political science, journalism, and social sciences are also encouraged to enrol.
No prior legal knowledge is required — anyone interested in understanding the legal, practical, and preventive aspects of Right to information is welcome to join.
Registration
- Register Here: Click to Register || https://forms.gle/S5h3GU6MBFB5y8Qc8
Contact
📧 Email: Lac@hpnlu.ac.in
☎️ Phone: +91 8260176453
Students, professionals, educators, and community members are warmly invited to join this initiative and contribute towards building a financially aware, digitally secure, and legally empowered society.