Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal launches Tele-Law 2.0

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Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal launched Tele-Law- 2.0 on August 25, 2023, in New Delhi.

An Overview of the News

• The Department of Justice (DOJ) hosted the Tele-Law 2.0 event at Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi.

• The event marks the achievement of helping 5 million citizens and highlights the use of technology in providing pre-litigation advice to the public.

• Tele-law services are being integrated with legal representation services under the Nyaya Bandhu (Pro Bono) program.

• This integration streamlines access to legal advice, assistance, and representation through a unified registration process on the Tele-Law platform.

• The event recognizes and honors frontline workers who play a vital role in providing legal services directly to the people.

• The event has been organized by the Department of Justice in association with CSC e-Governance Services India Limited.

• The event is in line with the government's vision to strengthen the legal aid ecosystem and ensure equitable access to justice for all.

Important components of organizing include:

• Screening of a documentary showing the journey of tele-law from 2017 to 2022.

• "Tele-Law-2.0" is being launched, which combines the Tele-Law and Nyay Bandhu apps, Also an e-tutorial has been released.

• Unveiling of “Voices of Beneficiaries”, a compilation of firsthand experiences shared by people who have benefited from Tele-Law.

• Presenting the "Achievers Catalogue", which acknowledges outstanding performers such as Paralegal Volunteers, Village Entrepreneurs, Panel Lawyers, and State Coordinators for the years 2022-2023 and April to June 2023.