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India hosts landmark regional conference on legal aid and technology
The event addressed the intersection of technology and legal services, with key figures from across the globe converging to discuss strategies that leverage technological advancements for the betterment of legal systems.
Published on Nov 27, 2023 01:44 PM IST
ANI |
Too many undertrials in jails raise questions
Prisons are overcrowded not because they are full of wicked criminals. But because two-thirds of people in jail are undertrial prisoners
Published on Sep 26, 2023 09:25 PM IST
Maja Daruwala
Over 2,300 cases settled at Lok Adalat in Chandigarh
A total of 14 benches, headed by serving judicial officers were constituted, under the aegis of National Legal Services Authority, State Legal Services Authority and District Legal Services Authority, Chandigarh
Published on Sep 10, 2023 02:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
U.P. govt launches LADCS to provide free legal aid to needy
According to the state government, the LADCS will provide legal services to eligible individuals in criminal cases
Updated on Jun 22, 2023 11:28 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Legal aid defence counsel office inaugurated at Chandigarh district courts
The legal aid defence counsel office consists of one chief legal aid counsel, three deputy chief legal counsels, four assistant legal aid counsels and four ministerial staff members
Updated on Jun 06, 2023 02:01 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Judicial officer, teacher & her student receive degrees at PU convocation
The vice-president of India awarded degrees to Sudha Murty, former CJI and Ranjan Gogoi during the 70th annual convocation of Panjab University
Updated on May 21, 2023 12:31 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
TG writes to CM for mentioning them as ‘caste’, instead of gender for caste survey
Reshma Prasad, founder secretary of Dostana Safar, which espouses the concerns of members from the third gender community, in her letter to the CM, requested him to issue orders to mention TG as a gender; remove its reference as a caste, and to allow them to specify their caste at birth, along with their TG identity, during the survey.
Updated on Apr 13, 2023 10:42 PM IST
‘Ease of justice’: Prime Minister Modi calls for speedy release of undertrials
Speaking at the inaugural session of first all India district legal services authorities meet in New Delhi, Modi underscored the role of legal aid in ascertaining access to justice for all, especially the marginalised sections have always reposed faith in the judicial system.
Updated on Jul 31, 2022 12:43 AM IST
Covid-19: Ensure prisons do not turn into a fertile ground for the virus
Our prisons are overcrowded, with even basic facilities needed for washing and cleaning being grossly inadequate. This must be addressed on an urgent basis
Updated on Jun 06, 2020 12:09 PM IST
New rules under amended POCSO Act: Survivors may get quick compensation
The rules are expected to be finalised within a month and will, among other things, lay down procedures under which immediate compensation will be extended to the survivors. They will specify the quantum of the compensation as well.
Updated on Feb 22, 2020 12:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi |
Amrita Madhukalya
A missed opportunity | HT editorial
Awareness of trans issues has grown. The bill should have been more sensitive
Published on Nov 27, 2019 08:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
Performance of state’s justice system not just determined by its resources
A budget crunch isn’t the only impediment to justice delivery. One must look at other social and historical inequities that persist and address them simultaneously.
Updated on Nov 09, 2019 08:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Roshan Kishore
25% spouses, 11% children of prisoners harbour suicidal thoughts: Report
The report was part of a campaign launched by National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in May 2019
Updated on Oct 18, 2019 01:33 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh | Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Government yet to compensate 70 families of raped minors
The investigation concluded that the victim’s father had allegedly raped and killed her. The wife and five children, meanwhile, were left penniless and still awaiting the compensation from the state government.
Published on Aug 12, 2019 11:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times,New Delhi | Vatsala Shrangi
Mediation should be offered to settle road accident cases: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday recommended measures, including mediation, to speed up settlement of motor accident claim cases so that victims can receive compensation without having to wait endlessly.
Published on Mar 06, 2019 12:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi |
HT Correspondent
Supreme Court directs states, UTs to implement witness protection scheme
The issue of witness protection scheme had cropped up earlier when the top court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking protection for witnesses in rape cases involving self-styled preacher Asaram Bapu.
Updated on Dec 05, 2018 11:09 PM IST
New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Will direct states to implement draft witness protection scheme, says Supreme Court
The issue of witness protection scheme had cropped up earlier when SC was hearing a PIL seeking protection for witnesses in rape cases involving self-styled preacher Asaram Bapu.
Updated on Nov 19, 2018 06:12 PM IST
New Delhi |
Press Trust of India
Supreme Court nod to better aid for sexual abuse survivors
According to the scheme, a survivor of gang rape in any part of the country will now get a minimum compensation of Rs 5 lakh and up to a maximum of Rs 10 lakh.
Published on Jul 25, 2018 11:13 PM IST
New Delhi | Bhadra Sinha
Motherhood is beyond gender, says Pune’s first transgender mother Gauri Sawant
Sawant became a mother after adopting 16-year-old Gayatri, who was orphaned in 2001, after her birth mother, a sex worker, died due to HIV.
Updated on May 14, 2018 03:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune |
Ananya Barua
Supreme Court okays compensation scheme for sexual assault, acid attack victims
A victim of gangrape in any part of the country could now get a minimum compensation of ₹five lakh up to a maximum of ₹10 lakh.
Published on May 11, 2018 07:59 PM IST
PTI, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Nothing will materialise if Nirbhaya fund not properly used, observes SC
The apex court had sought details of the funds allocated to the states by the Centre under the scheme.
Updated on Apr 24, 2018 09:16 PM IST
Press Trust of India, New Delhi |
Press Trust of India
Transgender column in PAN cards is a welcome step
Ground realities also need to change, such as the staff at PAN card application centres need to receive clear directives on being sensitive towards transgender persons
Published on Apr 13, 2018 04:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent