After Manipur, SC Judges to Visit Arunachal Pradesh to Reach Out to Its Tribal Communities
First Published: 28th March, 2025 7:53 IST
SC Judges to Visit Arunachal Pradesh: They will grace the Mega Legal Awareness Programme Camp-cum-Sewa Apke Dwar.
After a two-day visit to Manipur, Justice B R Gavai, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court and Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), alongside Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, will be visiting Arunachal Pradesh on 29th and 30th March 2025.
They will grace the Mega Legal Awareness Programme Camp-cum-Sewa Apke Dwar. This significant initiative aims to bolster legal outreach and awareness among tribal communities in Dirang, Bomdila, West Kameng District, and Tawang.
India’s tribal population has historically resided in remote and self-sufficient environments, often isolated from mainstream governance and legal frameworks. To address this, legal aid is provided to Scheduled Tribes (STs) under Section 12(a) of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. This provision mandates legal service institutions to bridge the gap between tribal communities and the justice system by ensuring access to rights, benefits, legal aid, and other legal services.
According to a NALSA press release, over 1.3 lakh tribal individuals benefitted from free legal aid in 2024 alone, reinforcing NALSA’s commitment to justice for all.
In Arunachal Pradesh, where over 68% of the population belongs to tribal communities as per the 2011 Census, targeted legal initiatives are essential for safeguarding rights and promoting welfare. The Arunachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA), under the aegis of NALSA, is collaborating with District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs), the District Administration, Gaon Burahs, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and the District Child Protection Unit, West Kameng District, to organize the Mega Legal Awareness Programme Camp.
The camps will focus on disseminating information to tribal communities, empowering them under key laws such as the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, the Assam Frontier (Administration of Justice) Regulation, 1945, and the Arunachal Pradesh Civil Court Act, 2021. Additionally, the camps will highlight the NALSA (Protection and Enforcement of Tribal Rights) Scheme, 2015, APSLSA schemes, and other Central and State welfare schemes.
Participants will receive on-the-spot legal assistance, enabling immediate access to legal aid, grievance redressal, and welfare benefits. This proactive approach ensures that tribal communities are informed and empowered to protect their rights.
During their visit, Justice Gavai and Justice Bhuyan will also visit a jail and a children’s home in Tawang to engage with vulnerable groups, assess their legal needs, and ensure justice accessibility.
These camps underscore NALSA’s unwavering commitment to upholding the constitutional promise of social, economic, and political justice. By reaching out to tribal grassroots, NALSA reaffirms its dedication to ensuring legal empowerment and welfare, bridging the justice gap, and securing fundamental rights for all.
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