Chandigarh, January 21
The Panjab University Department of Laws in collaboration with the State Legal Services Authority has set up a legal aid clinic to help those who cannot afford to hire lawyers.
The clinic was inaugurated by Justice MM Kumar of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, while Justice Jasbir Singh, Judge, Punjab and Haryana High Court, and executive chairman, State Legal Services Authority, was the guest of honour.
Para-legal student volunteers, trained by the State Legal Services Authority, will manage the clinic. The volunteers will not only render legal aid to the needy, but will also visit villages and colonies to spread legal awareness among residents.
“The unique clinic will serve twin purpose. On the one hand, residents will be able to avail benefit, while on the other students will get ample practical experience. More than giving legal aid we look forth to make people aware of laws of land and their utilisation,” said GK Chatrath, Dean, laws.
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