Hon'ble Chairman's Desk

Justice S. Ravindra Bhat

Born on 21st October 1958, at Mysore. Educated in Bangalore and Gwalior. Finished schooling from Central School, Faridabad. Thereafter completed graduation in B.A.(.Hons) in English literature from Hindu College, Delhi University, 1979. Graduated in law (LL.B) from Campus Law Centre, Delhi University (1982). Enrolled with Delhi Bar Council in August, (1982).

Legal Aid Information

CRITERIA FOR PROVIDING FREE LEGAL SERVICES

Section 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 prescribes the criteria for giving legal services to the eligible persons. Section 12 of the Act reads as under:-

Every person who has to file or defend a case shall be entitled to legal services under this Act if that person is –

A) A member of a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe;
B) A victim of trafficking in human beings or begar as referred to in Article 23 of the Constitution;
C) A woman or a child;
D) A mentally ill or otherwise disabled person;