National Legal Services Authority
Brutal Assault on Woman Advocate by Husband: SC takes suo motu cognizance; Issues Directions for Fair Investigation
The matter was brought to notice before the office of Chief Justice of India via letter written by a Supreme Court Advocate on Record, who sought the Court’s urgent intervention in the matter.
“Women empowerment remains a cornerstone of stronger, more inclusive justice delivery system”: CJI B.R. Gavai speaks at NALSA’s North Zone Conference 2025
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Supreme Court Judges emphasized on bar-bench unity and women-led legal transformation at NALSA’s North Zone Conference, Srinagar.
NALSA Inaugurates De-Addiction Centre at Chanchalguda Central Prison, Hyderabad, for a Drug-Free Future and Reformative Justice
Justice Surya Kant, Judge, Supreme Court of India & Executive Chairman, NALSA, inaugurated the facility for rehabilitation and social reintegration of persons in custody.
NALSA and MCPC launch pan India 90-day Mediation Drive
“The special pan India mediation campaign is being organised with the objectives to settle suitable matters pending in the Courts, from the Taluka Courts to the High Courts, and taking mediation to every nook and corner of the country as people’s friendly mode of dispute resolution.”
NALSA announces 2nd National Lok Adalat for 2025 to be held on 10th May across India except few States and UTs
The National Lok Adalat was introduced to encourage mutual settlement and offer an efficient, economical, and participatory mode of resolving disputes without prolonged litigation. Since, the awards passed by Lok Adalats are legally binding and enforceable, the process ensures finality and reduces the burden on regular courts.
Reservation for transgender persons in admissions and public appointments: SC seeks response from 3 States and 5 UTs by 31 August
In National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India, (2014) 5 SCC 438, the Court directed the Centre and State Governments to treat transgender persons as ‘Socially and Educationally Backward Classes’ of citizens and extend reservation in admission in educational institutions and for public appointments.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna launches NALSA Campaign for identification and legal assistance for juveniles in prisons
The campaign is conducted from January 25-01-2024 to 27-02-2024.
Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul: Retiring the Gavel with Honour and Legacy
by Radhika Bishwajit Dubey†
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
Madras High Court remarks transgenders are already part of most backward classes; Dismisses plea seeking separate reservations for them in government jobs
Madras High Court: A Division Bench of Munishwar Nath Bhandari and N Mala JJ. dismissed the plea seeking direction to
Notice issued to Centre, RBI and the likes over need for expeditious disposal of trials under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act
Supreme Court: Taking suo motu cognizance of the issue relating to the expeditious trial of cases under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments
President nominates Justice N.V. Ramana as Executive Chairman of National Legal Services Authority
S.O. 4277(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred under Clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 3 of the Legal Services Authorities Act,
Justice S.A. Bobde, Judge, Supreme Court of India nominated as Executive Chairman, National Legal Services Authority
S.O. 1120(E)—In exercise of the powers conferred under Clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 3 of the Legal Services Authorities Act,
Rising misuse of Section 498-A IPC: Supreme Court formulates remedial measures
Supreme Court: In the light of the rising misuse of Section 498-A IPC dealing with dowry deaths, the bench of A.K. Goel