Law Minister Kiren Rijiju inaugurates office of Legal Aid Defense Counsel at Budgam in J&K

Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju on Sunday inaugurated the office of Legal Aid Defense Counsel at ADR Centre in District Court Complex in Budgam Kashmir.

 

On the occasion, Union Minister said that the Legal Aid Defense Counsel system would be fruitful in helping the marginalized sections of society, who have no access to justice. The Union Minister emphasized the importance of such awareness programmes on providing Legal Assistance at Pre-arrest, Arrest and Remand Stage to the down trodden people of the society, thereby giving a meaning to access to justice.

 

Praising people of Jammu and Kashmir as hearty and always overwhelming, the Union Law Minister said they have full faith in Justice delivery system. He said Kashmir is a paradise on earth and people here have to live happily on this



paradise.

 

Lauding the role of J&K Legal Services Authority, the Union Minister said that it is ensuring delivery of justice in an efficient and competent manner across the UT. Rijiju said that objective of organizing awareness regarding Legal aid services is to aware people about their legal rights and access to the justice delivery system. He said that constitutional rights should not only be upheld but also promoted.

 

Union Minister emphasized on empowerment of citizens with legal Literacy and said Para legal volunteers (PLV-) are playing important role in bridging the gap between citizens and legal aid providers through Nyaya Bandhu & Tele- Law Services by both offline and digital services. He emphasised that Nyaya Bandhu & Tele- Law Services are instrumental way to provide legal aid to the deserving.