Justice is one of the foundational principles enshrined in the Constitution of India. The Preamble assures that every citizen shall enjoy social, economic, and political justice. However, achieving this objective requires removing barriers such as poverty, illiteracy, and social exclusion that prevent many from accessing legal remedies. Recognizing this challenge, the Constitution, through provisions like Article 39A, makes it mandatory for the State to provide free legal aid to weaker sections of society, ensuring justice on the basis of equal opportunity.
The Legal Aid and Outreach Camp Committee of the School of Legal Studies, Swami Vivekananda University, is constituted to promote access to justice and facilitate legal aid activities within and beyond the University campus.
The Legal Aid Committee is responsible for:
The Committee oversees the functioning of the Legal Aid Clinic at the University premises, which operates:
The Clinic serves as a platform for providing free legal assistance and for training students in practical aspects of law, thereby bridging the gap between legal education and social responsibility.
The Committee functions under the supervision of the Dean and ensures:
The principal aim of NALSA is to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are accessible to all citizens, especially those from economically and socially weaker sections. Its key functions include:
Swami Vivekananda University was established in the year 2019 by Swami Vivekananda Group of Institutions (RERF) and over the last couple of years has grown in rapid strides to transform it into a reputed University.
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