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Justice Gavai Nominated as Supreme Court Legal

Justice Gavai Nominated as Supreme Court Legal Services Committee Chairman

January 5, 2024

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Context: Justice BR Gavai has been nominated as the Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC) after replacing Justice Sanjiv Khanna. 

  • It was constituted under Section 3A of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
  • Objective:  To provide “free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of society”
  • Composition: SCLSC consists of chairperson BR Gavai and nine members nominated by the Chief Justice of India (CJI).
    • Further, the Committee can appoint officers and other employees as prescribed by the Centre, in consultation with the CJI.

Constitutional Provisions for Accessible Justice

  • Article 39A:  It provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections of the society and ensures justice for all.
  • Articles 14 (right to equality) and 22(1) (rights to be informed of grounds for arrest) also make it obligatory for the State to ensure a legal system to provide justice to everyone.

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News Source: Indian Express

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