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    Question

    With reference to Nyaya Bandhu Legal Aid Programme,

    consider the following statements:  1. It is a part of the “Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice” (DISHA) scheme.  2. The initiative connects Pro Bono advocates with eligible beneficiaries through a dedicated mobile application.  Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Both the statements are correct: The Nyaya Bandhu (Pro Bono Legal Service) is one of the programmes under the scheme of “Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice” (DISHA).  • It was launched in 2017 and is implemented by the Department of Justice under the Ministry of Law and Justice.  • It registers interested Pro Bono Advocates and connects them with the beneficiaries.  • Beneficiaries are entitled for free legal aid under Section 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 through the Nyaya Bandhu Application.  • In order to avail the services of a Pro Bono lawyer, both the applicants and lawyers are required to register on the Nyaya Bandhu Mobile Application.

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