Supreme Court Justice J.K. Maheshwari has been appointed Chairperson of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC), strengthening access to free legal aid and ensuring that marginalized and economically disadvantaged citizens can approach the apex court for justice.
Nikhil Kamath argues that India’s justice system favors the privileged due to unequal access to legal resources, with only 1% utilizing free legal aid. He believes AI can democratize justice by enhancing speed, reducing errors, and improving access to legal knowledge, thereby enabling entrepreneurs to create equitable legal solutions for all.
Madras: In an unexpected move, two judges of the Madras High Court made a surprise visit to Puzhal Central Prison, located on the outskirts of Chennai, on Wednesday. Justices MS Ramesh and N Senthil Kumar spent nearly three hours inside the prison, carefully inspecting the facilities, speaking to inmates, and assessing the overall living conditions.
The Supreme Court today (23rd Oct) highlighted the necessity of enhancing legal aid awareness for prisoners by mandating the display of legal aid information in public places. The court urged collaboration between legal services authorities to implement effective aid frameworks, promote local language literature, and conduct campaigns, ensuring access to justice for all, especially the marginalized.
The Kerala High Court ordered 28 lawyers to provide free legal services as a remedy for their contempt of court, after they apologized for shouting abusive slogans against a Chief Judicial Magistrate. The court found their apology insufficient and proposed this measure, which the lawyers accepted while ensuring their right to practice law.
Today(on 13th July),Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud emphasized the importance of translating legal language into simpler terms during his address at the 3rd Convocation of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University in Lucknow. He urged educators to teach legal principles in a way that is easily understandable, including in regional languages.
