New Delhi, Nov. 24 -- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has nominated Supreme Court judge Justice Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari as the new chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC). His appointment comes into effect from Monday.
According to a notification issued on November 20 under Section 3A of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, Justice Maheshwari will take charge of the body responsible for ensuring free legal services and effective access to justice for eligible litigants before the Supreme Court.
As Chairman, Justice Maheshwari will oversee the Committee's administration, policy formulation, and legal aid programmes, ensuring alignment with the mandate of the Legal Services Authorities Act.
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