client COUNSELLING competition:
Article 39A of the Constitution of India provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections of the society and ensures justice for all. Article 14 and 22(1) of the constitution also make it obligatory for the State to ensure equality before law and a legal system which promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity to all, In 1987, the Legal Services Authorities Act was enacted by the Parliament which came into force on 9th November, 1995 with an object to establish a nationwide uniform network for providing free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity. Client counseling, thus is an integrated part of legal aid. The problems shall be based on matters which come under the ambit of Legal Services Authority Act, 1987 and are relevant in providing legal aid. Participants are expected to have knowledge of social problems and laws mentioned below and any other ancillary laws and procedures:
- Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.
- Gram Nyayalaya Act.
- Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
- Persons with Disabilities (Equal Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act.
- Laws relating to Marriage.
- Labour Laws.
- Consumer Protection Laws.
- And other social legislation
PRIZES TO BE WON:
WINNER: 15,000/- RUNNER UP: 10,000/- *Download the Rules Here:
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