Access to Justice: Bridging Institutional and Social Gaps
Access to justice is a fundamental principle of a democratic society, ensuring that no citizen is denied a fair and effective resolution of their legal disputes due to social or economic barriers. In India, despite a robust constitutional framework, a significant gap exists between the promise of justice and its practical availability.
This gap is two-fold: an institutional gap, characterized by a lack of infrastructure, and a social gap, rooted in poverty, illiteracy, and discrimination.
Recent Developments
- The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) (JAGRITI) Scheme, 2025, is a key recent initiative aimed at bridging these gaps. It seeks to institutionalize legal ....
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