Justice Surya Kant appointed as new head of India's Supreme Court Legal Services Committee.

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has appointed Justice Surya Kant as the new chairperson of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC). This committee provides legal aid to marginalized communities in line with the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. Justice Kant replaces Justice B.R. Gavai, who now heads the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). The move aims to ensure equal access to justice for those facing financial or social barriers.

November 13, 2024
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