Nabarangpur, Nov 12 (UDN): : The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Nabarangpur, observed National Legal Services Day on Monday with the participation of advocates, senior citizens and para-legal volunteers.
The programme was organised under the direction of District and Sessions Judge Sangram Keshari Pattnaik. DLSA Secretary Sai Abhipsa attended the event as the chief guest.
Addressing the gathering, she stated that every citizen in the country, irrespective of their background, identity or social and economic status, is entitled to free legal aid and assistance. She emphasised that access to justice is a fundamental right and that legal services should be accessible to everyone.
She also sensitised participants about Lok Adalats, the Civil Procedure Mediation Rules, 2007, and the legal provisions relating to Lok Adalats and public utility services.
Advocate Raj Kishore Nag, social worker Manorama Majhi, Nabarangpur JELC President Nagendra Pattnaik, Yudhisthir Nayak, para-legal volunteers and panel lawyers attended the programme as distinguished guests and participants.
The programme aimed to spread awareness about free legal aid services and encourage people to seek legal assistance to protect their rights and access justice.