Shopian: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Shopian Saturday observed ‘National Legal Services Day’ at District Court Complex Shopian.
The events were organized under the supervision of Chairman DLSA (Principal District & Sessions Judge) Shopian, Mehmood Ahmad Chowdhary and under the guidance of Secretary DLSA Shopian, Mudasar Farooq.
The aim of celebrating the day is to ensure free of charge, proficient Legal Services to weaker sections of the society as well as to make them conscious about their rights.
The programme was attended by CJM Shopian, Sheikh Gowhar Hussain, Principal Magistrate JJB Shopian Bazila Bashir; Munsiff/JMIC Shopian, Mohd Waseem Mirza; Additional Special Mobile Magistrate Shopian, Rameen Rashid Khan; Public Prosecutor Shopian, Secretary District Bar Association Shopian, DLSA Staff, District Court Staff, LADC Advocates, Panel Lawyers, Bar Members, PLVs , and large number of litigants present on the occasion.
Chairman DLSA Shopian addressing the gathering highlighted the importance of National Legal Services Day and explained various legal aid schemes available for the marginalized sections of society and the utility of Lok Adalat.
Secretary DLSA while appreciating the efforts of Para Legal Volunteers, also emphasized Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism as a great contribution towards dispute resolution. He also highlighted the importance of Lok Adalat and encouraged the concept of equality as the basis of social justice.
During the program, Deputy Chief LADC, Secretary District Bar, Social Activists and Advocates also spoke about the observation of National Legal Services Day.