The Supreme Court Thursday (28th Nov) ruled that the plea for nationwide implementation of NALSA’s women’s help system is not justiciable, as it falls within NALSA’s administrative authority. The court granted NALSA six weeks to submit its perspective, emphasizing the successful pilot projects, while petitioners sought the system’s expansion.
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The Supreme Court’s Centre for Research and Planning released a report identifying significant inefficiencies in India’s legal aid clinics across 1,662 law colleges. Key issues include inadequate faculty compensation, lack of inclusivity and training for law students, limited case assistance, and funding deficits. Proposed reforms aim to enhance legal aid effectiveness through better implementation and collaboration among clinics nationwide.
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A new mobile app, ‘Lawyer on the Spot (LOTS) 24X7,’ has launched to provide private vehicle owners with around-the-clock legal assistance. Developed by ‘Lawyered,’ it offers instant legal consultations, accident reporting aid, document generation, and support for traffic violations. This cost-effective app aims to ensure accessible legal help whenever needed.
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The Supreme Court termed an appeal as a “legal misadventure” and imposed a penalty of Rs 1.2 lakh on the appellant for pursuing a loan dispute case. The court criticized the wastage of judicial time and directed the penalty to be deposited within six weeks, with specific allocations for welfare and legal aid. The case involved a loan dispute and mortgage of properties.
Today, On 29th August, The Delhi High Court allowed a criminal case to be withdrawn due to the complainant’s “litigation fatigue,” acknowledging the challenges of attending court hearings. Despite the suggestion of underlying reasons, the withdrawal was permitted with the condition that the accused-petitioner pays costs. This case highlights the need for systemic reforms in the judicial system to address litigation fatigue and ensure fair access to justice.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna presided over a Supreme Court case where a petitioner threatened suicide if his plea was rejected due to an IIT rejection. The judge advised the petitioner against such statements, suggested seeking legal aid and counseling, and ultimately rejected the ambiguous petition with excessive respondents, including the Prime Minister and judges.
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The Supreme Court today granted bail to the accused in the Kamlesh Tiwari murder case, noting limited involvement and lack of prior antecedents. The decision considered lengthy detention, witness testimony, and bail for other co-accused, diverging from the High Court’s denial based on the murder’s brutality and communal aspects. The case title is Syed Asim Ali v. The State of Uttar Pradesh.
The Supreme Court will launch a six-day special Lok Adalat to address 10,000 cases without charge, aiming to alleviate the backlog of 65,000 cases. This unprecedented initiative emphasizes amicable settlements facilitated by legal experts, accessible through video conferencing, aiming to reduce court workload and facilitate swift, cost-effective dispute resolution.
The Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court, Ramesh Sinha, emphasized the importance of high-quality legal aid for marginalized communities. This was articulated at the inauguration of a training program for legal aid defense counsels, aimed at equipping them with the skills to effectively represent indigent clients and uphold fair trial principles.
The Delhi High Court criticized the Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee for not providing legal aid to an economically disadvantaged litigant, despite repeated requests. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh demanded an explanation for the committee’s negligence and appointed a counsel for the litigant. The court emphasized the role of Legal Service Authorities in ensuring access to justice for underprivileged citizens.
