The Legal Aid and Extension Cell / Arbitration Centre of SDM Law College, Mangalore, in association with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) and the Mangalore Bar Association, organised a Legal Aid Camp on 9th October 2025 at Vamanjoor. Smt. Zaibunnisa, Senior Civil Judge and Member Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Dakshina Kannada, inaugurated the programme. In her address, she highlighted the functioning of the DLSA and encouraged the gathering to make effective use of legal awareness initiatives. Dr. Akshatha Adarsh, Chairperson, Dakshina Kannada Child Welfare Committee, served as the Chief Guest and spoke on the care and protection of children, sharing valuable insights and practical examples related to POCSO cases. The programme was presided over by Dr. Tharanatha, Principal of SDM Law College, who lauded the proactive role of the DLSA in supporting legal aid initiatives. He also recalled his own experiences participating in legal aid surveys during his college days and motivated students to extend maximum support to the public through such programmes.

The event was graced by the presence of Adv. H. V. Raghavendra, President, Mangalore Bar Association; Mr. Naresh Malligemadu, Administrative Officer, SDM Mangala Jyothi Integrated School, Vamanjoor; Mr. Ravalendra, Sub-Inspector, Mangaluru Rural Police Station; Mr. Poornachandra, Revenue Inspector, Vamanjoor; Mr. Rajesh, Assistant Engineer, MESCOM; Ms. Malini Rodrigues, Poverty Alleviation Officer; Mr. Pushparaj, NSS Programme Officer; Adv. Shukraj S. Kottary and Adv. Manasa Hegde, Panel Advocates, DLSA Mangalore; and Ms. Sangeetha Nayak, Ex-Corporator, Vamanjoor. Dr. Shubhalakshmi P., Faculty Convenor of the Legal Aid and Extension Cell, welcomed the gathering, while Ms. Anujna Rai S., Student Secretary of the Legal Aid Cell, proposed the vote of thanks. The programme concluded successfully with active participation from students and faculty members.