LEGAL AID CENTRE
“Legal Aid in India is regulated by the Legal Services Authorities Act of 1987 and other associated legislations. Article 39-A in the Directive Principles of State Policy (1976) guarantees justice through equality of opportunities by offering free legal aid. Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India ensure the Right to equality before the law under the Right to Equality and the Right to protection of life and personal liberty under the Right to Freedom respectively.”
AIM AND OBJECTIVES
The Legal Aid Centre Shall work towards Providing Free and competent legal assistance to persons who are unable to afford Legal services and shall promote awareness regarding legal rights and remedies.
The Legal Aid Centre has following principal objectives:
- To offer free legal aid and guidance to poor and deprived segments of society.
- To ensure an arrangement in such a way that justice administration machinery should become easy for access of those who have no means to approach it.
- To create awareness about law through legal aid camps and street plays.
- To conduct Legal Literacy Programmes.
- To develop Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism.
- To offer assistance to individuals in interpreting law orders, notices, awards and judgments.
- To provide students practical experience through handling actual cases by center.
- To help students fulfill their social and professional responsibility.
COMPOSITION OF LEGAL AID CENTRE
- Chairman: Headed by a senior faculty member or Principal.
- Co-Ordinator’s & Members: Assistant professors acting as faculty guides.
- Professional Support: Associated advocates from the local bar or district authorities.
- Student Body: Student Convenor and Co-Convenors.
SERVICES PROVIDED
The Legal Aid Centre may provide or facilitate:
- Free preliminary Legal advice.
- Assistance in understanding legal rights and remedies.
- Guidance regarding appropriate legal forums and authorities.
- Assistance in preparing basic applications and representations.
- Referral of eligible persons to the District Legal Services Authority/ Taluka Legal Services Committee.
Legal Awareness Programmes.