In Memoriam | Late Justice Maturi Girija Priyadarsini, Judge, Telangana High Court
Late Justice Priyadarsini, who started her legal career in 1995, passed away on 4-5-2025, She was due to retire in 2026.
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MP High Court calls for report on Legal Aid provided to undertrials/convicts in filing Bail applications, appeals & revisions
In the instant matter, appellant was a poor person having no source of earning and there was no one in the immediate family to take care which caused delay in filing the appeal.
Delhi HC directs DLSA to ensure appropriate mechanism to monitor appearance of legal aid counsels; consider establishing mechanism to report non-representation
“The present judgment is only an attempt to put in place a mechanism to address delays caused by the non-appearance of legal aid counsels and to prevent the dismissal of cases involving individuals who are already vulnerable and seeking justice.”
Crafting a Lasting Legacy in ADR and Legal Aid, Justice Hrishikesh Roy, retires
Justice Hrishikesh Roy is known for his notable contributions to the causes of alternative dispute settlement and legal aid.
Supreme Court issues directives on the role of public prosecutors and legal aid counsels to safeguard fairness and fundamental rights in criminal trials
“The right of the accused to defend himself in a criminal trial is guaranteed by Article 21 of the Constitution of India. He is entitled to a fair trial. But if effective legal aid is not made available to an accused who is unable to engage an advocate, it will amount to infringement of his fundamental rights guaranteed by Article 21”
Supreme Court issues detailed directions to Legal Services Authorities over access to Free Legal Aid for prison inmates
The Division Bench of the Court, while deliberating over the matter, identified 2 major issues- (1) Open Correctional Institutions and (2) Modalities for visitation by lawyers in jail to ensure free legal aid to the deserving prison inmates.
“Matter of concern” that Delhi HC Legal Services Committee did not assist litigant despite several requests; Delhi HC demands affidavit for explanation
Delhi High Court instructs that if any aid is sought by any litigant eligible for legal aid, then the Legal Service Authorities shall take prompt action.
CNLU Legal Aid Fest – Vidhikta 2.0
About the University: Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) is a prestigious law university located in Patna, Bihar, India. It was established in
Advocates should prioritize Legal Aid matters; Access to justice cannot be denied based on economic capacity: Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court was cautious of litigants getting the impression that quality legal services are not provided if they are unable to afford the services of Advocates by paying substantial fees.
ILS Law College, Pune | “Aikyam 2.0” State-Level Legal Aid Fest [16-17 March 2023]
About Indian Law Society and ILS Law College, Pune In the year 2023, Indian Law Society has proudly completed its Centenary, marking
11th RGNUL National Moot Court Competition, 2023| Register by March 5
ABOUT RGNUL The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala (RGNUL) is an autonomous National Law University (NLU) established under the second
NLUD | Advanced Course on Skills for Practicing Law [6 — 10 February 2023]
The National Law University Delhi Pro-Bono Club invites applications from students studying law from any law school for an online, ‘Advanced Course
Delhi High Court acquits a man who faced trial for 15 long years without proper legal representation
Absence of cross-examination of witnesses resulted in gross miscarriage of justice. The omission of fair and proper trial is not only a violation of fundamental principles of judicial procedure and constitutional mandate but is also a violation of mandatory provisions of Section 304 CrPC
Allahabad High Court| Secretary of the High Court Legal Services Committee must ensure that POCSO victims are represented by diligent practitioners
Allahabad high Court: In a case under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (‘POCSO’ Act), Ajay Bhanot, J.
NLIU-LAC 3rd PIL Drafting Competition
About the Legal Aid Clinic The NLIU – Legal Aid Clinic (“LAC”), which is driven by the ethos of Article 39A of
Filing Procedure for Free Legal Aid
Article 39-A of the Constitution of India provides that the State shall secure that the operation of the legal system, promotes justice
Allahabad High Court| Instances of ‘undeserved want’ depicted in Section 12(e) of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 is not a fixed concept but an evolutionary exercise
Allahabad High Court: In a bail application filed by the applicant for committing offence under Section 302 of Penal Code,
Alarmed by trial and conviction of a person with an unsound mind, Meghalaya High Court stresses on quality of free legal aid
Meghalaya High Court: The Division Bench of Sanjib Banerjee, CJ. and W. Diengdoh, J. was alarmed by the present criminal
All HC | Trial Court has the duty to ensure that an accused gets a fair trial; and “real and effective” aid is provided to him under S. 304 of CrPC
Allahabad High Court: Rajeev Singh, J. allowed an application of revision filed for quashing an order passed by Additional Sessions Judge (POCSO
Del HC | Incarcerated person does not have advantages that of a free man — Courts to take liberal approach while computing limitation in filing of appeals
Delhi High Court: Sanjeev Sachdeva, J. allowed a petition filed against the order of the Appellate Court whereby petitioner’s appeal, against his conviction