access to justice

Ahmedabad, April 4 Supreme Court Judge Justice Vikram Nath said on Saturday that the justice delivery system must continuously evolve to meet changing societal needs and the growing expectations of citizens, highlighting the role of digital tools in strengthening the process.He was addressing...

Gangtok, March 30 Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba has submitted a memorandum to Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, seeking the establishment of a separate bar council for the northeastern state.A statement from the MP's office said that in his submission, Subba highlighted that currently, the legal...

New Delhi, March 29 Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan emphasized the need for affordable, inclusive, and timely justice for citizens, stressing the importance of strengthening access to justice through technology-enabled legal services.Speaking at a National Consultation organized by the...

New Delhi, March 29 – Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will lead discussions on strengthening access to justice through technology-enabled legal services at a National Consultation on Sunday.The Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, is organizing the consultation to provide a...

New Delhi, March 28 – Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will lead discussions on strengthening access to justice through technology-enabled legal services at a National Consultation here on Sunday, an official said.The Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, is organizing the...

The Ministry of Law and Justice will organize the National Consultation 2026 as part of the Tele-Law initiative of the Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) Scheme tomorrow in New Delhi.Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan will attend the event. The Ministry stated...

Chandigarh/New Delhi, March 25 – A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging the imposition of a service charge for downloading First Information Reports (FIRs) from the Punjab Police's PP Saanjh Portal.The plea, filed by advocates...

New Delhi, March 22 – Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, emphasized the importance of pro bono initiatives by lawyers and the optimal use of Tele-Law to improve public access to justice, especially in rural areas, on Sunday.He was speaking at...

New Delhi, March 21 – Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will share their perspectives on strengthening access to justice and the role of digital interventions in governance at a workshop in Kurukshetra...

Mandi (HP), March 15 Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya, stated on Sunday that judicial complexes should operate with the same spirit of service as hospitals, as people come to courts with hope seeking relief and justice.While addressing a legal literacy camp after laying the foundation...

Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, stated that terrorism is one of the most serious threats to human rights. Mr. George was delivering India's national statement at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The secretary emphasized that the world...

New Delhi, March 5 Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Thursday advocated for technology-driven reforms in Bhutan's judicial system, emphasizing that access to justice critically depends on the effective utilization of technological advancements.Delivering the keynote address at the Royal...

New Delhi, March 1 The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has launched a nationwide reel and short film competition aimed at strengthening legal awareness and access to justice across the country.The youth-centric initiative, titled 'Frames of Justice', NALSA Youth Reel and Short Film...

Reasi, February 23: The District Legal Services Authority, Reasi, organized an awareness program at Main Bazaar, Reasi, as part of the "Mediation for Nation 2.0" campaign to promote amicable dispute resolution through mediation and reduce litigation.Led by Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs), the...

New Delhi, February 24 Corruption, a massive backlog of cases, and a lack of an adequate number of judges are among the "challenges" faced by the judicial system, according to the new social science NCERT textbook for class 8.The section "corruption in the judiciary" in the new book states...

Jaipur, February 23 – Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Monday that lawyers play a vital role in safeguarding fundamental rights and strengthening democratic values by ensuring access to justice for all sections of society.Addressing the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected...

Srinagar, February 17 Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Tuesday that the use of digital platforms has transformed the delivery of justice by bringing legal services closer to citizens.Speaking at the Regional Event-cum-Workshop under the Tele-Law Initiative of the DISHA (Designing...

Srinagar, February 17 – Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal expressed confidence on Tuesday that collective efforts would transform Jammu and Kashmir into a model region for access to justice and further strengthen the Tele-Law program.Addressing a regional...

A regional event-cum-workshop under the Tele-Law DISHA scheme highlighted the role of technology in strengthening access to justice and last-mile legal services in Jammu and Kashmir.February 17, Srinagar: A Regional Event-cum-Workshop under the Tele-Law Initiative of the DISHA scheme was...

New Delhi, February 16 – Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal will lead discussions on strengthening access to justice through technology-enabled legal services at a workshop being organized in Srinagar on Tuesday, an official said.The Department of Justice is organizing the...