Legal Aid Committee of Baptist College, Kohima conducted an awareness program on “Legal Provisions Related to Child Labour Act & Consumer Protection Act” to enhance the students with the knowledge of legal systems prevailing on consumer rights and protection of children from exploitations through child labour on February 4.
Neiko Akami, Member Secretary, Nagaland State Legal Services Authority, graced the programme as guest speaker. He highlighted the significance of the Consumer Protection Act of 1986, describing it as a vital welfare legislation designed to safeguard consumers’ rights.
Akami also explained the nature of complaints under the Act, which include unfair trade practices, deficiencies in services, and defective goods. He encouraged students to be vigilant consumers and explained the process for filing complaints to the District Consumer Forum for compensation in such cases.
In the second session, Vimeno Kuostu, Panel Lawyer, Kohima District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), provided a detailed overview of the Child Labour Act 1986.
She discussed the violations of human rights posed by child labour and highlighted the legal protections that prohibit the employment of children under the age of 14 in hazardous work environments. Kuostu also pointed out the stringent penalties imposed on those who exploit children for such purposes, reinforcing the importance of protecting vulnerable children from such exploitation.
The event was chaired by Imtisenla Mokholee, Assistant Professor of the Department of Political Science, while Naro, convenor of the Legal Aid Clinic, delivered the welcome address. The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Veshetsülü Rüho, Assistant Professor of the Department of Sociology.