Comparative Legal Aid Systems and India

This book provides an in-depth analysis of the functioning and challenges of the legal aid system in India, highlighting the institutional setbacks and gaps that exist in the governance of the system. It suggests approaches and ways to address these roadblocks to deliver free, swift, and economical access to justice to the poor legal aid beneficiaries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 28 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate workings and formidable challenges of the legal aid system in India. Established with the noble aim of empowering the economically disadvantaged segments of society who lacked equitable access to judicial systems, the legal aid system has unfortunately fallen short in its mission to deliver justice.

To shed light on this issue, the book relies on empirical data gathered from 18 states and 36 districts across India. Through its analysis, it identifies the institutional impediments that plague the legal aid system, emphasizing the need to address the obstacles faced by beneficiaries in accessing these services. It acknowledges the gaps in governance at the grassroots level and proposes strategies and solutions to overcome these barriers, ensuring free, swift, and economical access to justice for the underprivileged legal aid beneficiaries.

This book serves as a vital and critical examination of the commitment and competence of legal aid counsels in India. It is an essential resource for scholars and researchers in law, Indian law, constitutional law, political science, comparative law, law and gender, and social work. By shedding light on the complexities and shortcomings of the legal aid system, this volume contributes to a deeper understanding of the legal landscape and the urgent need for reform.

Weight: 840g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367703387