Supreme Court Advocates for Enhanced Legal Aid Awareness

The Supreme Court emphasized the need for heightened awareness to improve the effectiveness of the legal aid system. Directions were issued to publicize legal aid services in accessible locations and ensure the National Legal Services Authority collaborates with state entities for efficient service delivery.

The Supreme Court underscored the importance of raising awareness to ensure the success of the legal aid system. It called for a robust framework to make legal aid schemes widely accessible.

A bench led by Justice B R Gavai recommended displaying contact details of nearest legal aid offices prominently in public places like police stations and bus stops.

The court directed the National Legal Services Authority to work with state authorities to execute efficient procedures, promoting awareness through local language campaigns via radio and television.

(With inputs from agencies.)