legal services
Chief Justice BR Gavai: Legal Aid Is A Moral Duty And Constitutional Mandate For Justice
Nov 10, 2025 01:44 am CST
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai emphasized that legal aid is a moral duty rather than mere charity, calling for sustained institutional vision in legal services. Speaking at NALSA's 30th anniversary, he proposed advisory committees to ensure continuity in legal aid initiatives and urged judicial officers to approach legal services with empathy and collaboration rather than mere adjudication, highlighting the importance of bridging legal principles with citizens' lived realities.
Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant Calls for Judicial Evolution to Address Modern Human Rights Challenges
Oct 24, 2025 01:12 am CST
Supreme Court Judge Surya Kant emphasizes the necessity for judicial innovation to confront emerging challenges like digital exclusion and climate vulnerability. Speaking at the BASL Human Rights Oration in Colombo, he highlighted India's extensive legal aid network through NALSA while stressing that access to justice remains a continuous journey requiring institutional commitment to protect marginalized communities' rights in evolving societal contexts.