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Kupwara : The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Kupwara today celebrated National Legal Services Day under the aegis of the Jammu and Kashmir Legal Services Authority (JKLSA) and the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), under the supervision of Chairman DLSA Kupwara, Mr. Manjeet Singh Manhas (Principal District & Sessions Judge Kupwara) and the guidance of Secretary DLSA Kupwara, Mr. Javid Ahmad Parry (Sub-Judge), at the Bar Room Kupwara.
The event was organized to commemorate the enactment of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, reaffirming the objective of providing free legal aid and equal access to justice for all sections of society, particularly the marginalized and underprivileged.
Mr. Manjeet Singh Manhas, Chairman DLSA Kupwara, delivered an elaborative and insightful speech highlighting the role of legal services institutions in promoting justice and equality. He emphasized that justice should be accessible, affordable, and equitable for all citizens and appreciated the contributions of LADCs, panel lawyers, and PLVs in extending legal assistance and awareness to the needy.
Mr. Javid Ahmad Parry, Sub-Judge / Secretary DLSA Kupwara, in his address, detailed various legal aid initiatives, awareness programmes, Lok Adalats, and outreach activities undertaken by DLSA Kupwara. He underscored the importance of continued coordination among all stakeholders to ensure justice delivery at the grassroots level.
Speakers from the Legal Aid Defence Counsel System (LADCS) and panel lawyers also addressed the gathering, sharing their experiences in assisting economically weaker individuals, women, and victims of domestic and social injustice. They emphasized the significance of spreading legal awareness and reaffirmed their commitment to the goal of “Justice for All.”
The programme witnessed active participation from the Bar President along with bar members, LADCS, panel lawyers, para-legal volunteers (PLVs), and officials of DLSA and the Judiciary.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks, reaffirming DLSA Kupwara’s commitment to advancing legal literacy and ensuring access to justice for every citizen.
