Supreme Court Judge Justice B.V. Nagarathna has been appointed Chairperson of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. She succeeds Justice J.K. Maheshwari and will lead the body responsible for providing legal aid to underprivileged citizens.
The Allahabad High Court quashed criminal proceedings against advocates, holding that lawyers cannot face prosecution for acts performed during professional duties, observing that treating legal representation as criminal conspiracy would undermine the legal profession and citizens’ valuable right to effective legal assistance and defence.
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.
