Sankalp 51A@Pahalgam: NLU Prayagraj With Anantlaw Offers Pro Bono Legal Services To The Victims Of The Pahalgam Terror Attack

Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (NLU), Prayagraj, in collaboration with AnantLaw, has initiated 'Sankalp 51A@Pahalgam'—a humanitarian endeavour to provide pro bono legal services to families affected by the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22, 2025. The brutal assault claimed lives and left families from various states devastated, calling for immediate civic and legal intervention.

The initiative forms part of the broader 'Sankalp 51A' project series launched by NLU Prayagraj during Mahakumbh 2025 under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor, Sr. Prof. (Dr.) Usha Tandon. Inspired by Article 51A of the Constitution, the project stresses fundamental duties and community services. This project is a comprehensive programme that seeks to integrate legal assistance, civic support, and humanitarian outreach for those affected by large-scale calamities and acts of violence. The first major intervention under the Sankalp 51A series was undertaken during Mahakumbh 2025, where a dedicated team of trained paralegal volunteers from NLU Prayagraj provided legal and civic assistance to pilgrims and families in need.

Building upon that endeavour, NLU Prayagraj has committed itself to extending similar support to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. NLU Prayagraj and AnantLaw, a full-service law firm with head office in New Delhi, have pledged to provide structured legal and civic assistance to the victims' families. Through this programme, a team of trained and certified paralegal volunteers will provide structured, pro bono assistance to the victims' families. The support will encompass helping families with documentation processes, filing for compensation claims, navigating insurance claims, and establishing connections with relevant Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and statutory bodies such as the District Legal Services Authorities (DLSA) and the National Legal Services Authority (NLSA) etc.

A key feature of this initiative is providing humble services without any financial burden to the victims' families. All legal and civic assistance will be rendered pro bono, ensuring that families already grappling with immense emotional and economic hardships are not subjected to further distress. Speaking on the occasion, Vice-Chancellor Sr. Prof. (Dr.) Usha Tandon stated, "In moments of profound loss, the commitment to justice and humanitarian service must rise above all. Through Sankalp 51A@Pahalgam, we aim not only to provide legal support but also to stand in solidarity with the victims' families, reaffirming our constitutional duties and collective responsibility as citizens."

'Sankalp 51A@Pahalgam' represents a model that blends legal services with civic engagement, ensuring that the victims' families receive timely, dignified, and comprehensive support. “By connecting affected families with necessary resources and rights, the initiative seeks to restore hope and provide pathways for long-term rehabilitation” says Ms. Anu Monga, Partner, AnantLaw.

Contact

A team of legal and social experts is available to support the families of the victims and can be contacted for help at the following mobile number and email IDs

• Mob: 9415470443 (Mon to Fri 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM)- Mr. Ranjit Ram Yadav, RPNLU, Prayagraj.
• Dr. Prakash Triapthi: prakash@rpnlup.ac.in
• Ms. Anu Monga: Anu.monga@anantlaw.com
• Dr. Sonika: sonika@rpnlup.ac.in