Developments
Are children getting legal aid? Panel to find out
An expert committee has been constituted by the Delhi Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR), headed by retired Justice Madan Lokur and three DCPCR members, to undertake a formal inquiry into the effectiveness of legal aid available to children in conflict with the law residing in observation homes, place of safety and special homes in Delhi.
Read More →Important to reach people of all sections, says CJI Ramana at NALSA awareness programme
Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana discussed the need to sensitise and train staff and volunteers to accommodate the needs and sensitivities of the victims and their families, at the valedictory ceremony of the Pan India Legal Awareness and Outreach Campaign. The campaign was organised by the National Legal Services Authority to celebrate the 75th year of independence and saw several awareness initiatives (such as legal awareness camps) in various parts of the country over the course of 40 days.
Read More →Access to justice still a challenge for millions: Justice Ramana
Speaking at the inauguration of the front offices and legal aid defense counsel office under the auspices of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in New Delhi, Chief Justice of India, Justice N.V. Ramana emphasised the importance of ensuring effective access to legal aid to marginalised communities in India.
Read More →NALSA Observes Legal Services Day
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) observed Legal Services Day with Shri Justice N.V. Ramana, Chief Justice of India & Patron-in-Chief, NALSA as the Chief Guest for the function. Shri Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, guest of honour, stressed the importance of the wide dissemination through various modes of communication to generate awareness \ of the constitutional right to free legal aid.
Read More →Police stations must have display boards on free legal aid: SC judge
Justice U.U. Lalit, as the Executive Chairman, National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), stated that every police station in the country must have display boards about the right to legal aid and the availability of free legal aid services.
Read More →Legal aid to the poor does not mean poor legal aid: Justice Lalit
While delivering a keynote address at a legal awareness programme titled “Actualisation of Rights and Entitlements in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals - 2030”, Justice Uday U. Lalit, Supreme Court Judge and the Executive Chairman of National Legal Services Authority highlighted the lack of utilisation of legal aid among the general public due to lack of awareness and poor quality of the aid offered and emphasised that good quality legal aid must be ensured to engender faith in the system.
Read More →NCPEDP Launches Legal Aid Helpline For Persons With Disabilities
The National Centre For Promotion Of Employment For Disabled People (NCPEDP), India’s leading cross-disability advocacy organization has started a legal aid helpline that will deal with legal grievances and queries of people with disabilities across India.
Read More →Gauhati HC Issues Notice in Plea to Provide Legal Aid to NRC Excluded Persons in Assam
In a plea filed by the Human rights organization 'Citizens for Justice and Peace' (CJP) [led by Teesta Setalvad] seeking proper legal aid for such people, who have been left out of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, the Gauhati High Court on Monday (01st March) issued notice to the Union of India, State Government among others.
Read More →Justice NV Ramana Congratulates Legal Aid Authorities On 25th National Legal Services Day
Justice N.V Ramana, Judge, Supreme Court of India and Executive Chairman, NALSA spoke on the occasion of 25 years since the establishment of the National Legal Services Authority, highlighting the effort undertaken in 25 years.
Karnataka High Court Directs Legal Aid to be Given to Victims of Caste Atrocities
The Kalaburagi Bench of the High Court of Karnataka directed the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority and the District Legal Services Authority to offer legal aid to victims of caste-based atrocities and also provide, if required, free services of advocates to them. Read More →
Legal Aid Provided in 2,878 Domestic Violence Cases by NALSA
Legal assistance was provided in a total of 2,878 cases of domestic violence by the NALSA in the lockdown period of April to June, the government informed Parliament on Thursday. Read More →
Justice NV Ramana Discusses Efforts by NALSA During the Pandemic
Justice N. V. Ramana, Supreme Court judge and Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), during an inauguration of the Conference Hall of Bihar State Legal Services Authority, discussed the challenges that the pandemic has brought for the justice delivery system in the country and the efforts made by legal aid institutions to be responsive during such times. Read More →
'Kartavya' scheme launched to help the family members of under trial prisoners
The Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, Dr Ravi Ranjan launched, ‘Kartavya,’ on May 24. The scheme is designed to help the family members of under trial prisoners, convicts and their families with provisions of legal aid, food and medicines. Read More →
Handbook of Formats: Ensuring Effective Legal Services
National Legal Services Authority, in collaboration with Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, released a ‘Handbook of Formats’ to standardise records by legal services authorities (5 June 2020). During the launch, in his keynote address, Justice Ramana discussed the role of the legal services authorities in the pandemic.
Delhi legal services launches app, ties up with Mother Dairy booths to help abuse victims
“Delhi legal services launches app, ties up with Mother Dairy booths to help abuse victims” (22 May 2020).
42,529 Under Trial Prisoners Released During National Lockdown: NALSA Report
NALSA released a report on the release of 42925 undertrial prisoners due to the work done by legal services institutions during the national lockdown (16 May 2020).
SCBA Social Justice Team provides free legal aid to those affected by North East Delhi riots; about 46 families helped so far
“SCBA Social Justice Team provides free legal aid to those affected by North East Delhi riots; about 46 families helped so far” (22 March 2020).
For Delhi Riot Victims, Legal Camps Offer Lone Hope for Justice
“For Delhi Riot Victims, Legal Camps Offer Lone Hope for Justice” (15 March 2020).
Legal Aid Defense Counsel System
NALSA launched a 'Legal Aid Defense Counsel System' for criminal cases in Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Rajasthan.