With reference to Nyaya Bandhu Legal Aid Programme,

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.