“Are the women in rural and semi-urban areas aware of their legal rights? Who are the ones responsible to educate them about their basic rights in society? Aren’t we, the citizens, bound to know our fundamental rights? All these questions led me to be actively involved in legal affairs right from my graduation days.

Belonging to a small agricultural family, I have seen the struggle from close-quarters right from my childhood. At a young age, I have come across many issues faced by women in my village. I have heard and read about the atrocities against women and children across many regions in the country and that was one of the reasons which made me pursue LLB even after my MBA.

I started sharing my knowledge through my YouTube channel, ‘Justice For Indians’. I initiated several awareness programs, interacting with women and college students about their rights and ways to seek justice. I also create awareness about the Lok Adalat forums as part of alternative dispute redressal mechanisms. I have been recognised with several awards in the past for my expertise in the Indian Constitution. One of the recent ones include the reciting of Information Technology rules of the IT Act within 9 mins 11 seconds and today, I create awareness on these laws to the people.

Being an active member of the Sanghamitra Programme by Cyberabad Police Commissionerate and an advocate, I conduct various awareness programs for college students and women on domestic abuse, cyber crimes, and bullying at schools, colleges, and a few private organisations.

During my journey, I have come across various cases where FIRs were not filed immediately as most people are not aware of their basic rights or law. I educate women and college-going students regarding the ways to get justice for their issues. During the second phase of Covid, I have counseled more than 500 victims about various civil issues on phone calls and online sessions for free of cost as a part of my service motive.

I certainly wanted to be the bridge between women and their legal rights and I will continue to do my bit society for free of cost within my capacity. I aim not only to educate women but also men in society. With the people’s support and encouragement, I wish to change many more lives in the future.”

• Ramesh Pittla, Advocate