Improve the quality of legal aid services
2 years, 3 months ago

Improve the quality of legal aid services

Hindustan Times  

Legal aid work is neglected in India and young law graduates have a duty to devote their time and energy as much as possible to providing legal aid services and instill a sense of compassion, Chief Justice of India UU Lalit said on Saturday. In a lecture in Odisha, the CJI admitted that legal aid work was still a neglected field and exhorted young people to think of legal aid when they consider professional commitments. PREMIUM Research has shown that a key fix for India’s overstretched legal system is the lack of access to quality lawyers, especially for marginalised communities and poor people — who form the bulk of people behind bars Research has shown that a key fix for India’s overstretched legal system is the lack of access to quality lawyers, especially for marginalised communities and poor people — who form the bulk of people behind bars. This has the National Legal Services Authority at the helm, 37 state legal services authorities, 673 district legal services authorities, 2,351 taluka legal services committees, 39 high court legal services committees, and the Supreme Court legal services panel for oversight.

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76% Prisoners Are Undertrials, Many Languish In Jails Due To Lack Of Legal Aid: Justice BR Gavai
1 month, 1 week ago

76% Prisoners Are Undertrials, Many Languish In Jails Due To Lack Of Legal Aid: Justice BR Gavai

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Supreme Court Judge Justice BR Gavai said that empowering marginalized citizens is not just a matter of legal or economic support but they should also be equipped to advocate for themselves. Justice BR Gavai, who was recently appointed as the Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority, was invited as the chief guest at the conference titled "Authorities for …

President Praises 2022 Constitution Day Speech for Inspiring Supreme Court Report on Prison Reforms
1 month, 2 weeks ago

President Praises 2022 Constitution Day Speech for Inspiring Supreme Court Report on Prison Reforms

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Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud praised President Droupadi Murmu's 2022 Constitution Day address for igniting the conversation that led to the development of the report, 'Prisons in India: Mapping Prison Manuals and Measures for Reformation and Decongestion'. The report analyzes prison manuals across states and union territories, examining their constitutional alignment, and assessing the role of the district judiciary …

Legal Aid to Poor Should Not Be Poor Legal Aid: Supreme Court Issues Guidelines to Ensure Prisoners Get Free & Timely Legal Aid
2 months ago

Legal Aid to Poor Should Not Be Poor Legal Aid: Supreme Court Issues Guidelines to Ensure Prisoners Get Free & Timely Legal Aid

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The Supreme Court has issued directions to ensure free and timely legal aid to prisoners. The High Courts have been asked to consider issuing practice directions to all courts to append a coversheet to all judgments on conviction and dismissal including bail applications informing the convicts of their right to free legal aid facilities for pursuing higher remedies. The coversheet …

CJI Chandrachud Delivers Valedictory Address At The ABA India Conference 2024
8 months, 1 week ago

CJI Chandrachud Delivers Valedictory Address At The ABA India Conference 2024

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Chandrachud, Chief Justice of India while delivering the valedictory address at the American Bar Association India Conference 2024 observed, “Philanthropy is considered contrary to distributive justice as it creates a certain social hierarchy and does so in an arbitrary manner. So much as we speak about the importance of philanthropy within our own profession, it's important for us to understand …

Legal Services Committee National Law University Odisha's Call For Blogs On “Role Of Legal Aid In Access To Justice And Electoral Participation”
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Legal Services Committee National Law University Odisha's Call For Blogs On “Role Of Legal Aid In Access To Justice And Electoral Participation”

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The Legal Aid Society of NLUO, since its very inception, has been working with the sole aim of bridging the gap between what the law promises to offer and the actual realities of the law. The concept of community outreach has been of paramount importance in the committee which it satisfactorily has been achieving through the integration of the students …

Jammu and Kashmir people have full faith in justice delivery system: Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 8 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir people have full faith in justice delivery system: Kiren Rijiju

Hindustan Times  

Union law minister Kiren Rijiju, while inaugurating Legal Aid Defense Counsel in central Kashmir, said that they were ensuring that no innocent was punished and no guilty was spared. Lauding the role of Jammu and Kashmir Legal Services Authority, the Union minister said that the institute is ensuring the delivery of justice in an efficient and competent manner across the …

Legal Aid Lawyers Vacancy At Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority, Mumbai
1 year, 9 months ago

Legal Aid Lawyers Vacancy At Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority, Mumbai

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The High Court of Bombay invites applications for the post of Legal Aid Lawyers as Full-Time Lawyers in the Legal Aid Defense Counsel office in Jalna, Nanded, Osmanabad, and Washim Districts of the State Under Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority, Mumbai. Name of the Post: Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, and Assistant Legal Aid …

Strong & Robust Judiciary Essential To Secure Rights & Constitutional Values : Justice Indira Banerjee
1 year, 11 months ago

Strong & Robust Judiciary Essential To Secure Rights & Constitutional Values : Justice Indira Banerjee

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"The Judiciary is the guardian of the Constitution. To secure rights and uphold constitutional values and principles, it is imperative that we have a strong, robust judiciary that imbibes constitutionalism and zealously. To secure rights and uphold constitutional values and principles, it is imperative that we have a strong, robust judiciary that imbibes constitutionalism and zealously upholds constitutional values", former …

Himachal Pradesh HC Chief Justice Inaugurates Legal Aid Defense Counsel System In Six Districts
1 year, 11 months ago

Himachal Pradesh HC Chief Justice Inaugurates Legal Aid Defense Counsel System In Six Districts

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The Chief Justice, High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Justice Amjad A. Sayed, today inaugurated Legal Aid Defense Counsel System Offices, through video conferencing, in six Districts Headquarters, namely Shimla, Sirmaur at Nahan, Solan, Kangra at Dharamshala, Kullu, and Una, in the august presence of Justice Sabina, Executive Chairperson, H.P. National Legal Services Authority had set a target to each State …

'Legal Aid Work A Bit Neglected': CJI UU Lalit Urges Young Law Graduates To Devote Time To Legal Aid
2 years, 3 months ago

'Legal Aid Work A Bit Neglected': CJI UU Lalit Urges Young Law Graduates To Devote Time To Legal Aid

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Chief Justice of India UU Lalit on Saturday while delivering the convocation address at the 9th Convocation Ceremony of National Law University Odisha highlighted that the legal aid work in the country is neglected and therefore urged young law graduates to devote their time and energy in providing legal aid services as much as possible. Recounting his experience as the …

Legal Aid Lawyers Vacancy At Defense Counsel In District Legal Services Authority, Basti, Uttar Pradesh
2 years, 3 months ago

Legal Aid Lawyers Vacancy At Defense Counsel In District Legal Services Authority, Basti, Uttar Pradesh

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The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad invites applications for the post of Legal Aid Lawyers In Legal Aid Defense Counsels in District Basti, Uttar Pradesh Name of the Post: Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel Essential Qualification and Experience Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel • Practice in Criminal …

Legal Aid Lawyers Vacancy At Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority
2 years, 3 months ago

Legal Aid Lawyers Vacancy At Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority

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Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority invites applications for the post of Full-Time Legal Aid Lawyers in the Legal Aid Defense Counsel office in 36 Judicial Districts of Rajasthan under Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority. Name of the Post: Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel Essential Qualification and Experience Chief …

Multiple Vacancies At State Legal Services Authority, Kerala [Apply Now]
2 years, 3 months ago

Multiple Vacancies At State Legal Services Authority, Kerala [Apply Now]

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Kerala State Legal Services Authority invites applications for the post of Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel. Name of the Post: Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel Essential Qualification and Experience Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel • Practice in …

Legal Aid Lawyers Vacancy At Odisha State Legal Services Authority, Cuttack
2 years, 3 months ago

Legal Aid Lawyers Vacancy At Odisha State Legal Services Authority, Cuttack

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Odisha State Legal Services Authority, Cuttack invites applications for the post of Full-Time Legal Aid Lawyers in the Legal Aid Defense Counsel office in 15 Districts of the state of Odisha. Name of the Post: Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel Essential Qualification and Experience Chief Legal Aid Defense …

Access to legal aid as important as right to education: SC Judge UU Lalit
2 years, 4 months ago

Access to legal aid as important as right to education: SC Judge UU Lalit

India Today  

Access to legal aid services is as important as the right to education and primary healthcare, said Supreme Court Justice UU Lalit on Sunday. Setting the agenda for the "way forward" for legal services over the next 25 years, Justice Lalit stated that the legal aid apparatus had previously focused on raising legal awareness and using the services of private …

"The Laws Are Structured To Discriminate Against the Poor." : Read the Full Text Of Dr.Justice Muralidhar's Ambedkar Memorial Lecture
2 years, 8 months ago

"The Laws Are Structured To Discriminate Against the Poor." : Read the Full Text Of Dr.Justice Muralidhar's Ambedkar Memorial Lecture

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It is a privilege to be invited to speak on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar and the completion of one year of the launching of the Community for Eradication of Discrimination in Education and Employment. Being a lawyer on the panel of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee for close to 15 years, a member of …

Citizens' Tele-Law Mobile App Provides Pre-Litigation Advice Free Of Cost To Eligible Persons, 14.9 Lakh Beneficiaries So Far: Law Ministry
2 years, 8 months ago

Citizens' Tele-Law Mobile App Provides Pre-Litigation Advice Free Of Cost To Eligible Persons, 14.9 Lakh Beneficiaries So Far: Law Ministry

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The Ministry of Law and Justice informed Lok Sabha that the Government has undertaken several measures to make available affordable, quality and speedy justice to the common man. In this regard, it has launched Citizens' Tele-Law Mobile App which provides access to pre-litigation advice and hold consultation directly with the Panel Lawyer, free of cost. The information was provided in …

Like medical, law students to work in rural areas: SC judge
2 years, 8 months ago

Like medical, law students to work in rural areas: SC judge

India Today  

Medical students complete a mandatory internship in rural areas. "Like medical professionals, who have to do a mandatory internship in rural areas, now law students will also be required to visit talukas to create legal awareness and provide quality legal aid to the people, Supreme Court judge UU Lalit said on Saturday. Justice Lalit, while addressing judges, lawyers, and legal …

‘Good quality legal aid possible only if senior lawyers join outreach drive’: SC judge justice Uday U Lalit
3 years, 1 month ago

‘Good quality legal aid possible only if senior lawyers join outreach drive’: SC judge justice Uday U Lalit

Hindustan Times  

The National Legal Services Authority has been in a power-drive mode ever since justice Uday U Lalit took over as its executive chairperson in June this year. In his interview to Hindi Hindustan’s Shashi Shekhar and Shyam Suman, the judge, who is in line to become the Chief Justice of India in August 2022, highlights the achievements of NALSA and …

Legal Profession Is Not About Profit Maximization, But About Service To Society : CJI NV Ramana
3 years, 1 month ago

Legal Profession Is Not About Profit Maximization, But About Service To Society : CJI NV Ramana

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Speaking at a function organized by the National Legal Services Authority to observe the "Legal Services Day", the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said on Tuesday that the legal profession is not about profit maximization but about service to the society. The CJI said : "I am extremely glad to see all these young law students who have shown …

Opinion | Justice UU Lalit is right, law interns should take a cue from medical students to do rural service
3 years, 2 months ago

Opinion | Justice UU Lalit is right, law interns should take a cue from medical students to do rural service

Firstpost  

NALSA chairperson Justice UU Lalit had recently said that law students should act as a bridge between the providers and seekers of legal aid. Supreme Court judge and next in line to be the Chief Justice of India Justice UU Lalit recently urged law students to give back to society by acting as paralegal volunteers in the hinterland, similar to …

CJI NV Ramana says custodial torture still prevails, nationwide sensitisation of police officers needed
3 years, 4 months ago

CJI NV Ramana says custodial torture still prevails, nationwide sensitisation of police officers needed

Firstpost  

‘The past should not determine the future and all should work to bring equality, ’ said Justice Ramana at the launch of a legal service mobile app New Delhi: Custodial torture and other police atrocities still prevail in India and even the “privileged are not spared third-degree treatment”, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said on Sunday and asked the …

Law Colleges Must Adopt Two Or Talukas Around Them To Spread Legal Aid Awareness : Justice Lalit
3 years, 4 months ago

Law Colleges Must Adopt Two Or Talukas Around Them To Spread Legal Aid Awareness : Justice Lalit

Live Law  

Justice U.U Lalit, Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority, opined on Sunday that law colleges must adopt the nearby talukas for spreading awareness about legal aid. "We are impressing upon Bar Councils and law colleges and they must adopt one or two talukas around them, so that students can be given practical training to be part of large …

All Police Stations Must Have Display Boards Informing About Right To Legal Aid & Availability of Free Legal Aid Services : Justice Lalit
3 years, 4 months ago

All Police Stations Must Have Display Boards Informing About Right To Legal Aid & Availability of Free Legal Aid Services : Justice Lalit

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"Each Police Station in the country must have display boards informing about the right to legal aid and the availability of free legal aid services", said Justice UU Lalit, Supreme Court of India and Executive Chairman, National Legal Services Authority during an event organized by the Haryana Legal Services Authority.Justice Lalit further stated that "such boards/posters. "Each Police Station in …

"Guarantee Of Equal Justice Meaningless If Vulnerable Sections Cannot Enforce Their Rights Because Of Poverty, Illiteracy Or Weakness ": Justice NV Ramana
3 years, 9 months ago

"Guarantee Of Equal Justice Meaningless If Vulnerable Sections Cannot Enforce Their Rights Because Of Poverty, Illiteracy Or Weakness ": Justice NV Ramana

Live Law  

Justice NV Ramana recently highlighted the importance of "Access to Justice" as the "bedrock" of rule of law. Justice Ramana further said that for strengthening legal services, NALSA has envisaged a scheme for providing legal aid to accused persons in criminal matters, called the Legal Aid Defence System. Regarding Legal Services Outreach activities, Justice Ramana said that during the period …

India justice report| High vacancies, low budgets: what ails social justice delivery
3 years, 10 months ago

India justice report| High vacancies, low budgets: what ails social justice delivery

Hindustan Times  

Any overview of the justice delivery system must begin at the fact that several vacancies persist across its four main pillars — judiciary, police, prisons and legal aid systems — as the newly released India Justice Report 2020 shows. For instance, in Chhattisgarh, the number of officers in prisons rose from what we recorded in the previous report; at least …

Justice NV Ramana Congratulates Legal Aid Authorities On 25th National Legal Services Day
4 years, 1 month ago

Justice NV Ramana Congratulates Legal Aid Authorities On 25th National Legal Services Day

Live Law  

Congratulating the legal aid functionaries for their sincere dedication on the 25th National Legal Services Day, Justice N.V Ramana, Judge, Supreme Court of India and Executive Chairman said, "Today is a historic day in the legal aid movement of India. The Legal Services Act of 1987 entitles women, children, SCs & STs, and Persons with Disabilities with free legal aid, …

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