LEGAL AID IN INDIA: "WHEN JUSTICE MEETS EQUALITY"

The sole foundation of a democratic society lies in justice. In a diverse country like India, where socio-economic inequality persists, justice remains inaccessible to the poor, marginalized and vulnerable sections of the society. To bridge this gap between law and justice, the concept of legal aid was put forward. Legal aid is a constitutional commitment which ensures that justice is not denied to any citizen due to economic or social disabilities. Rooted in constitutional values and strengthened through legislation and judicial interpretation, legal aid in India represents the meeting point of justice and equality.