A delegation of six Supreme Court judges, led by Justice B.R. Gavai (executive chairperson of National Legal Services Authority), to visit relief camps in violence-torn Manipur on March 22 to assess the ground reality and strengthen legal and humanitarian support.
In an exclusive conversation with iTV network, former Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul lauded this initiative.
He said that NALSA plays a pivotal role in expanding the contours of the justice delivery system.
He said: ‘The idea is to provide access to justice to common people, and Justice Gavai, as the head of NALSA, is leading an important step in this direction.’
Justice Kaul said that this initiative will provide solace and confidence to people and reaffirm that the highest court is deeply concerned about societal problems.
He further added: ‘It is part of a scheme of access to justice and I certainly commend the effort by being made by the Supreme Court in this direction.’
The visiting delegation includes Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice Surya Kant, Justice Vikram Nath, Justice M.M. Sundresh, Justice K.V. Viswanathan, and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh.
Justice Gavai will inaugurate Legal Services Camps and Medical Camps across all districts of Manipur.
Additionally, new Legal Aid Clinics will be opened in Imphal East, Imphal West, and Ukhrul districts to ensure access to justice for the displaced population.
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