Delhi, 18 March (H.S.): Justice B.R. Gavai will lead a delegation of six Supreme Court judges to Manipur on March 22 and 23. This delegation will assess the measures being taken to provide free legal aid and medical services to the people of Manipur.

The delegation includes Justices B.R. Gavai, Suryakant, Vikram Nath, M.M. Sundresh, and K.V. Vishwanathan. They will evaluate the steps being taken to offer free legal and medical services to the people of Manipur. This information was shared in a statement issued by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). The statement mentioned that hundreds of people were killed in the violence that occurred in Manipur in 2023, leading to around 50,000 individuals being forced to leave their homes. Thousands are still residing in relief camps. In light of this, programs are being organized to raise awareness about free legal assistance and to promote relief efforts for the victims of violence.

Justice B.R. Gavai is the Executive Chairman of NALSA.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar