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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.

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Published on Nov 27, 2023 01:44 PM IST
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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

The need to stem the undertrial trend has led to the making of many laws, schemes, and institutions(SHUTTERSTOCK)
Published on Sep 26, 2023 09:25 PM IST
ByMaja 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

Besides, 3,880 traffic challans were disposed of by imposing a fine of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>23.75 lakh. (GETTY IMAGE)
Published on Sep 10, 2023 02:02 AM IST
By, 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

Through the LADCS system, legal assistance will be provided to general public by chief, deputy and assistant counsel. (For Representation)
Updated on Jun 22, 2023 11:28 PM IST
By, 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

In a bid to provide qualitative and competent legal services in a more professional way, National Legal Services Authority introduced a legal aid defense counsel system involving a full time engagement of lawyers. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 06, 2023 02:01 AM IST
By, 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

Students seen in jubilant mood after the 70th convocation of Panjab University in Chandigarh on Saturday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Updated on May 21, 2023 12:31 AM IST
By, 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.

BIhar chief minister Nitish Kumar. (PTI)
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.

Ease of justice is as important as ease of doing business and ease of living, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised on Saturday while imploring the judiciary to speed up the release of undertrials who remain in jail due to want of legal aid. (PIB Photo)
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

With a prison population of over four lakhs, and new admissions every day, even decongesting prisons is not enough. It is time we focus on the conditions prevalent inside prisons(REUTERS)
Updated on Jun 06, 2020 12:09 PM IST
ByVijay Raghavan and Madhurima Dhanuka

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.

Minor sexual assault survivors could be given immediate compensation within a week their cases are taken up in special Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act courts(Parwaz Khan /HT PHOTO)
Updated on Feb 22, 2020 12:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAmrita Madhukalya

A missed opportunity | HT editorial

Awareness of trans issues has grown. The bill should have been more sensitive

LGBTQ community members demand changes in the transgender persons bill in Kolkata, 2018(Samir Jana / Hindustan Times)
Published on Nov 27, 2019 08:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By

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.

An inside view of the Tihar Jail, New Delhi. The India Justice Report 2019 gives state-wise rankings on various performance indicators of the four pillars: police, prisons, judiciary and legal aid(HT File Photo)
Updated on Nov 09, 2019 08:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By

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

Life in prison is tough, but families of those imprisoned face great hardships too, finding the social ridicule, stress and financial problems hard to bear(Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Oct 18, 2019 01:33 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh | By, 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.

According to the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR), there are 70 such families of minor rape victims in cases registered between 2015 and 2019 in Delhi who have not received compensation.((Representative photo))
Published on Aug 12, 2019 11:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times,New Delhi | By

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.

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.(Biplov Bhuyan/HT PHOTO)
Published on Mar 06, 2019 12:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT 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.

The Supreme Court has approved the Centre’s draft witness protection scheme and asked all the states to implement it till the Parliament comes out with a legislation.(Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 05, 2018 11:09 PM IST
New Delhi | By

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.

Representational image of a man walks in front of the Supreme Court in New Delhi(Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 19, 2018 06:12 PM IST
New Delhi | ByPress 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.

The judges were surprised when they learnt that compensation varied from state to state. For example, a woman sexually assaulted in Goa was entitled to a higher compensation than the one in Jharkhand.(HT/Photo for representation)
Published on Jul 25, 2018 11:13 PM IST
New Delhi | By

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.

Gauri Sawant.(Ravindra Joshi/HT Photo)
Updated on May 14, 2018 03:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | ByAnanya 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.

Students shout slogans during a protest against the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Kathua near Jammu.(Reuters File Photo)
Published on May 11, 2018 07:59 PM IST
PTI, New Delhi | By

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.

A view of Supreme Court in New Delhi.(Sonu Mehta/HT File Photo)
Updated on Apr 24, 2018 09:16 PM IST
Press Trust of India, New Delhi | ByPress 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

Transgenders protesting in Kochi on Saturday. A transgender column in PAN cards is a first step to ensure justice to the community discriminated by State, society (File Photo)(PTI)
Published on Apr 13, 2018 04:37 PM IST
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