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Ludhiana | GCG organizes a seminar on the protection of the freedom of couples on the run

By Olivia L. McWilliams
April 20, 2022
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Senior Advocate Harsimrat Kaur was the speaker at the seminar held at GCG, Ludhiana, and she educated the students on the various protections and safe houses available for the safety of such couples.

As instructed by the District Legal Services Authority, the Women’s Safety and Legal Literacy Unit at the Government College for Girls held a seminar on Wednesday on protecting the life and liberty of runaway couples.

Senior Advocate Harsimrat Kaur was the speaker for the day and she educated the students on the different protections and safe houses available for the safety of these couples.

Kaur also informed the students about the services provided by the government and the High Court and encouraged them to adopt a positive mindset in order to eradicate stereotypes of caste, tribe and religion in society when choosing a a spouse.

The event ended with an interactive session, during which students’ questions were answered.

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