What is Tele-law? How will it help in dispensing speedy justice to common man?
Tele-Law services will soon be extended to all 2.65 lakh Gram Panchayats through common service centers, ensuring that even the remotest corners of the nation have access to justice.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 26 Aug 2023 5:37 AM GMT
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New Delhi: Tele-Law 2.0, the digitally dispensed citizen-centric legal services, was launched with much fanfare here.
It marks an important chapter in the evolution of the Tele-Law program of the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice.
This ground-breaking program, operating under the DISHA Scheme, has achieved a significant milestone by delivering 50 lakh legal consultations, reinforcing its unwavering dedication to ensuring justice reaches every corner of the nation.
The event was attended by Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice as Chief Guest, who inaugurated Tele-Law 2.0.
This version entails the fusion of Tele-Law Services with Nyaya Bandhu pro bono legal services, a merger to further enhance citizen accessibility to legal aid. He emphasized the pivotal role this achievement plays in democratizing legal services accessibility across India.
In his address, Meghwal said he recognized the indispensable role technology plays in citizens' lives and stressed the imperative of aligning justice delivery with technological advancements. He also mentioned that the number of beneficiaries of the Tele-Law Scheme has reached the 50 Lakhs milestone.
The integration of legal guidance, support, and representation through a single registration process stands as a testament to the commitment to nurture a digitally literate and empowered populace.
Meghwal called upon legal professionals to contribute pro bono services to ensure that no citizen is deprived of essential legal assistance. During the event, the 4th Edition of the Voices of Beneficiaries Booklet was released by the Minister of State Arjun Ram Meghwal.
Tele-Law services will soon be extended to all 2.65 lakh Gram Panchayats through common service centers, ensuring that even the remotest corners of the nation have access to justice. The overarching goal of the Tele-Law program is to touch the lives of one crore beneficiaries well before 2026.
