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Pakistan: HRFP holds condolence reference for "pioneer" human rights defen
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) held a condolence reference for renowned activist Joseph Francis, a pioneer for minority rights. Over 40 years, he fought against forced conversions and blasphemy laws. His legacy as a fearless leader for justice and equality continues to inspire human righ
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Delhi HC declines to entertain PIL seeking inclusion of advocates' parents
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Delhi High Court declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking extension of benefits under the Chief Minister's Advocates Welfare Scheme to eligible lawyers' dependent parents, observing that a writ of mandamus cannot be issued to compel the State to modify the term
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26/11 Mumbai terror attack: Tahawur Rana gives names of lawyers of his cho
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Rana was provided a Legal Aid Counsel (LAC), Piyush Sachdeva, to represent him. However, Rana had expressed his wish to engage an advocate of his choice. Sachdeva was discharged from the case on Friday.
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"When people understand law in their own language, it leads to better comp
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Conference on Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms at the Supreme Court, highlighting ease of justice, technology's role in accessibility, and the launch of NALSA's Community Mediation Training Module.
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PM Modi launches Community Mediation Training Module; emphasizes availabil
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the National Conference on 'Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms' at the Supreme Court, emphasising that legal aid plays a vital role in ensuring justice is accessible to all.
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"Justice not privilege of few, but right of every citizen": CJI BR Gavai i
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Saturday invoked Mahatma Gandhi and recalled his experience at a relief camp in ethnic violence-hit Manipur's Churachandpur, terming justice as "the right of every citizen" rather than a privilege of a few people.
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Ease of living is possible when ease of justice is ensured: PM Modi
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Noting that ease of doing business and ease of living are only possible when ease of justice is ensured, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said several steps have been taken in this direction in the past few years.
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PM Modi to inaugurate National Conference on 'Strengthening Legal Aid Deli
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Conference on 'Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms' on November 8, at around 5 PM at the Supreme Court of India, a press release from the PMO said.
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"It was a nightmare for me": Celina Jaitly grateful for HC notice to Centr
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Celina Jaitly expressed concerns over how Indian soldiers have become frequent targets outside the country.
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Bihar SIR: SC asks state legal service authority to assist excluded voters
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Bihar State Legal Service Authority (BSLSA) to issue directions to its district-level body for assisting voters excluded from the final electoral rolls after the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in filing appeals with the Election Com
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Delhi HC urges Bar councils to frame welfare policy for families of deceas
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Delhi High Court has emphasised the urgent need for welfare schemes to support families of deceased advocates, noting that many depend entirely on the professional earnings of lawyers and are left in financial distress after their demise.
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Govt accords highest priority to safety, welfare of Indian workers abroad:
Updated : 9 months ago IST
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh informed Rajya Sabha that 30,295 Indian workers from Maharashtra received Emigration Clearances from 2020 to 2025. The Government prioritises their safety, welfare, and legal aid, addressing issues like delayed salaries, poor working conditions, and providing suppo
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