Tele-law program achieves new milestone

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Tele-law program achieved a significant milestone by empowering 40 lakh beneficiaries with pre-litigation advice.

An Overview of the News

• Objective of Tele-Law: This program serves as an e-interface mechanism for obtaining legal advice and consultation at the pre-litigation stage.

• Connectivity: Needy persons can connect with panel lawyers through video conferencing/telephonic facilities at Common Service Centers (CSCs) located at Panchayat level.

• Launch: The Tele-Law program was launched in 2017.

• Accessibility through Mobile App: The Tele-Law service is now directly accessible through the Tele-Law Mobile App available on Android and 10S.

• Accessibility and Convenience: The program ensures convenient access to legal aid, regardless of geographical location.

• Empowerment: This program empowers disadvantaged individuals by providing pre-litigation advice, enabling them to make informed decisions and understand their rights.

• Holistic Support: Tele-law also provides information on legal matters, rights awareness and alternative dispute resolution methods.

• Collaboration: The success of the program is due to the collaborative efforts between the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Panel Lawyers and CSCs.

• Impact: The achievement of 40 lakh beneficiaries reflects the significant impact of the program in promoting access to justice and legal empowerment.