India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Government has undertaken several measures to make available affordable, quality and speedy legal services to the common man, including Divyangjans. The Legal Services Authorities (LSA) Act, 1987 provides for free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society including Divyangjans. As per Section 12(d) of the LSA Act, 1987, a person with disability is entitled to legal services.
NALSA is implementing a specific Scheme for Divyangjans named NALSA (Legal Services to the Mentally Ill and Persons with Intellectual Disabilities) Scheme, 2024. This Scheme is implemented throughout the Country including Dumka Lok Sabha Constituency of Jharkhand, UT of Jammu &...