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.