Justice Sanjay Kumar Medhi inaugurates the Legal Services Stall at Hornbill Festival, Kisama on December 1.
Kisama, December 2 (MExN): Justice Sanjay Kumar Medhi, Judge, Gauhati High Court and Executive Chairman of the Arunachal Pradesh Legal Services Authority, inaugurated the Legal Services Stall set up by the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) at the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, during the 26th Hornbill Festival on December 1.
Justice Medhi stated that the main purpose of the stall is to reach out, adding that people are in need of justice. He encouraged panel lawyers and Para Legal Volunteers to reach out and let those in need access their rights and entitlements.
Taking the instance of the Victim Compensation Scheme, he pointed out how the Supreme Court of India has mandated trial courts to speedily dispatch victim compensation and added that it is not required for victims to wait but claimed immediately.
Medhi lauded the State Legal Services Authority for proactively pursuing its mission in spreading awareness and organizing legal activities and noted that the workforce in the Legal Authority has been working with transparency by documenting all activities, which in turn garners more visibility. He also called for sustaining the initiative for the benefit of the masses with renewed zeal.
The special guest handed over a victim compensation cheque to District Legal Services Authorities. Principal District and Sessions Judge, Kohima, cum Chairperson, Kohima DLSA, Mezivolu T Therieh, NJS received the cheque on behalf of victim beneficiaries.
As part of the annual Hornbill Festival, NSLSA, under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority, will be setting up a 10-day Legal Services Stall to provide all legal services for free.
Earlier, Member Secretary Neiko Akami, NJS, led the programme and delivered the welcome note. Akami shared the importance of setting up the stall and informed that important laws and Acts have been translated into local Naga dialects and Nagamese for those preferring languages other than English.
At the stall, visitors can access the latest legal literature and booklets on new laws, Acts, and rules. They can seek legal advice or consultation on any matter and also get legal assistance or representation or clear doubts on any legal topic without incurring any charge.
Further, visitors can learn more about Lok Adalats, Mediation, Victim Compensation, the Legal Aid Defense Counsels, early release of undertrial prisoners, and other services. These will be provided by Para Legal Volunteers and Panel Lawyers throughout the 10 days of the festival.
