India's Legal Aid and Awareness Initiatives
November 9 is celebrated as the National Legal Services Day to commemorate the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, which led to the establishment of organisations providing free legal aid to the needy.
- From 2022-23 to 2024-25, over 44.22 lakh people benefited from the legal aid and advice given by the Legal Services Authorities.
Lok Adalats
- The Act also established Lok Adalats and Permanent Lok Adalats, which are alternate dispute redressal forums organised by the legal authorities above.
- From 2022-23 to 2024-25 over 23.58 crore cases were resolved through the state, permanent and national Lok Adalats.
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