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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.

Case Briefs High Courts

“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.

Case Briefs

1992-93 Bombay Riots and Blasts: Trace the missing persons and compensate; Read Supreme Court’s directions to Maharashtra Government

Supreme Court: In a writ petition relating to the issue of implementation of the recommendations of the Justice B.N. Srikrishna commission constituted