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27/06/2020

In the backdrop of the unfortunate incident that happened in Tuticorin yesterday, would like to share a recent incident that the CALL was involved in:

On 17.02.2020, a washerman/ironman in sector 100, Noida was killed by a speeding vehicle in the early hours of that day while he was cycling on his way to work. Subsequently, the washermen (Dhobis) of the three adjoining sectors sat on a protest demanding the arrest of the erring driver and the protest lasted just for a day.

Suddenly in June, one erring cop started contacting the washermen working in the vicinity of sector 100 and started calling them to the police station and demanding Rs. 2000 each and in return assuring them of not filing any case against these poor washermen for the sit in protest that happened on 17.02.20. This was irrespective of whether a particular washerman/dhobi took part in the protest or not.

Few washermen/dhobis reached out to the CALL reporting such harassment from that cop. After that the CALL decided to take up the issue by reporting the matter to the concerned authorities in UP and also spoke to the erring cop, who was also threatening the poor washermen of false charges.

Today morning the washermen/dhobis came to meet and informed that all the money taken from them have been returned to them and that there were no cases against them, whatsoever. The COP has gone on leave and a probable inquiry is to be initiated against him.

Each one of us can do some service to the people around us. We just need to take that one decisive step and act.

When in distress, CALL.

25/06/2020

24/06/2020

We recieved a call on 18.06.2020 from someone (name cannot be disclosed) who is currently out of the country stating that his parents had been picked up by the local police in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. We immediately contacted our local lawyer and volunteer in Jamshedpur, who reached at the concerned police station in a jiffy. Apart from that, multiple tweets were made, as the police could not have picked up anyone, in this case- senior citizens, for an alleged offence which is punishable with imprisonment of less than 7 years and that too in a matrimonial dispute without serving the accused with a proper notice Under Section 41A of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Our action yielded quick results and the police had to immediately release and also apologize to the senior citizens who were picked up without following the due process of law. C@LL stands for anyone who is being harassed by any law enforcement agency. Below is one of the replies by Jharkhand Police to one of the tweets that was made to Jharkhand Police.
When in distress, C@LL.

23/06/2020

The lockdown has taken a heavy toll on not only the economy but also the mental health of the people at large. The sufferings are immeasurable. There is a sudden rise in cases of domestic violence, child s*x abuse, matrimonial discord apart from the probable rise in other crimes along with legal issues that are directly connected to the economy.
The economic hardships that the MSME’s and the huge start up industry in India is going to face or is facing is again unimaginable. There is a possibility that once the lockdown starts to ease down further, the disputes and the legal tussles will also see a rise.
Our initiative is there to help you deal with all legal issues at a time when not only the country but the entire world is going through an unprecedented situation.

Apart from legal counselling, we are also there to listen to you even if you are not aware of the road ahead in any other problem that has been bothering you. We may not be mental health experts, but we CARE to listen to your problems and help you find a solution.

You may call or whats app your name and a short description of the problem that you are facing to the numbers given below. In case if we are unable to respond to your call, DO NOT WORRY, we will get back to you and try and assign a volunteer in your area.

The contact details are given in this Page. You may also visit our website www.carelegal.in for any further information/contact details.

Our amazing team of regulars and part-time volunteers are committed to helping others. We take our convictions and turn them into action. Think you would be a good fit? Get in touch for more information!