Disbursed ₹52.26 crore aid, gave ration during lockdown: DSLSA

According to the data given in its 57th statutory meeting held on August 18, the DSLSA has said that it has extended its legal services to 100,028 people whereas 2,645 victims benefited under the victim compensation scheme.

The Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) has disbursed ₹52.26 crore between January 2020 and March 2021 as compensation to several victims on various accounts, and provided ration to 33,0197 people during the lockdown.

The body also extended legal help to 7,032 women who suffered domestic violence, and settled 824 matrimonial disputes. (HT File)

According to the data given in its 57th statutory meeting held on August 18, the DSLSA has said that it has extended its legal services to 100,028 people whereas 2,645 victims benefited under the victim compensation scheme.

The body also extended legal help to 7,032 women who suffered domestic violence, and settled 824 matrimonial disputes.

Justice Vipin Sanghi, Delhi high court judge and executive chairperson, DSLSA, appreciated the work by DSLSA.

Gautam Manan special secretary, DSLSA, said: “We are committed to providing free and competent legal service to the weaker sections of the society to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. We will continue our endeavours.”