The Nagaland State Legal Services Authority conducted an orientation and interactive session for its Summer Internship Programme 2026.
DIMAPUR — The Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) organised an orientation and interactive session under its Summer Internship Programme 2026 at the DC conference hall in Kohima on Thursday.
During the session, Joshua Sheqi, Advocate at the Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench and district courts, spoke on the "Practical aspects of legal practice in the high court and district courts".
According to an update, he provided interns with practical insights into court proceedings, case preparation, professional ethics, courtroom conduct, and the day-to-day responsibilities of an advocate, pointing out the importance of diligence and integrity in legal practice.
Nancy Lotha, Advocate at the Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, spoke on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, outlining the key provisions of the act, child-friendly judicial procedures, and the legal safeguards available to child victims.
She highlighted the importance of adopting a victim-centric approach while ensuring that the rights and best interests of the child are protected throughout the legal process.
Speaking on the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, Asenla Walling, Panel Lawyer of the Kohima District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), familiarised the interns with the practical application of the act, including the classification of offences, procedural safeguards during search, seizure, and arrest, and the evidentiary requirements in NDPS cases.
Walling also highlighted the importance of strict compliance with statutory procedures, explaining how procedural lapses can significantly influence the outcome of criminal trials.
Berta Tep, Panel Lawyer of the Kohima DLSA, spoke about the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and Maintenance Laws.
Tep examined the civil remedies available under the act, the scope of protection, residence and monetary relief orders, and the legal principles governing maintenance. She encouraged the interns to adopt a client-centred approach while assisting vulnerable litigants and underscored the importance of legal aid in ensuring timely and effective access to justice.
As part of the internship programme, the interns visited the Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, where they interacted with officials and observed court proceedings.
The interns also visited the new High Court complex at Meriema and held an interaction with Nagaland Lokayukta Nino Iralu.
During the interaction, Iralu shared insights into the role and functioning of the Lokayukta as an independent anti-corruption institution and highlighted its mandate in promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in public administration.
She also encouraged the interns to uphold ethical values in the legal profession and highlighted the importance of honesty, impartiality, and public service in strengthening the rule of law.