In pursuit of its commitment to nurture socially conscious and legally empowered individuals, Dewan Law College has established a dedicated Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Cell on its campus. The PIL Cell is a pioneering student-led initiative that seeks to instill in budding legal professionals a strong sense of duty toward societal well-being. This Cell serves as a platform for students to actively engage in legal practices that promote justice and address issues that affect the public at large, especially the marginalized and underprivileged sections of society.
Recognizing that law is not just a profession but a powerful tool for social transformation, the PIL Cell aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical implementation. It encourages students to look beyond textbooks and take initiative in raising their voices for public causes, under the guidance of experienced faculty and legal professionals.
The primary objective of the PIL Cell is to empower law students to utilize their legal knowledge and skills to bring about meaningful change in society. Through this initiative, students are encouraged to understand the concept and mechanisms of Public Interest Litigation, research current issues of public concern, and develop the capability to file or support PILs with the intention of protecting constitutional and legal rights of the people.
The Cell aims to foster legal awareness, provide hands-on experience in dealing with real-world legal challenges, and encourage a culture of social responsibility within the college community.
The purpose of the PIL Cell is multi-fold and deeply rooted in the college’s broader vision of holistic legal education. It serves to:
The Cell acts as a bridge between classroom learning and practical exposure by allowing students to participate in meaningful legal interventions that can potentially impact lives and communities.
The long-term vision of the PIL Cell is to emerge as a center of excellence in legal activism, driven by student initiative and ethical commitment. The Cell envisions a society where every citizen is aware of their rights and empowered to seek justice, and where law students act not just as learners of the law but as proactive agents of change.
Ultimately, the vision is to promote a more just, inclusive, and equitable society through legal education and activism.
The PIL Cell performs a variety of functions to ensure that students are actively involved in addressing legal issues of public concern. Key functions include:
Students are encouraged to observe and analyze social problems affecting the common people such as environmental pollution, human rights violations, lack of access to education or healthcare, gender-based discrimination, labor exploitation, etc.
The Cell facilitates intensive research and legal drafting sessions to prepare PIL petitions, representations, and reports under the mentorship of faculty and practicing lawyers.
The Cell conducts workshops, seminars, legal literacy drives, and public interactions to inform citizens about their constitutional rights and legal remedies.
Students are exposed to landmark PIL cases through detailed analysis, mock court exercises, and guest lectures by legal experts.
Under expert supervision, the Cell may participate in drafting and filing actual Public Interest Litigations in appropriate courts where necessary, or support ongoing litigation through research and awareness.
The PIL Cell comprises a diverse group of motivated individuals who share a common passion for justice and social change. The team structure is as follows:
The PIL Cell of Dewan Law College stands as a testament to the institution’s dedication to producing responsible and socially aware legal professionals. Through this Cell, students are not only trained in legal procedures but are also inspired to use their knowledge for the betterment of society. It is a space where learning meets activism, and law meets justice.
