Bar Associations cannot legally prevent advocates from representing accused individuals. The Supreme Court categorizes collective boycotts as unconstitutional. The Indian Constitution, under Articles 21, 22(1), and 39A, strictly guarantees every citizen the absolute right to legal representation and a fair trial.
Click to View MoreDISHA 2.0 is a ₹255-crore Central Sector Scheme (2026-31) by the Ministry of Law and Justice. It integrates technology via Tele-Law, Nyaya Bandhu, Legal Literacy, and the new AI-powered VIDHI-Sanjeevani platform to provide free legal aid to 3 crore marginalized citizens.
Click to View MoreLegal aid upholds the constitutional promise of “justice for all” by offering free legal services to the marginalized. Through NALSA and state authorities, it narrows the gap between rich and poor, ensuring that financial or social disadvantages never restrict access to justice.
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