Budgam: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Budgam on Tuesday conducted a review and introductory meeting of all Legal Aid Defence Counsels in the office chamber of the Secretary, DLSA Budgam.
The meeting was convened by the Secretary, DLSA Budgam, Nusrat Ali Hakak, to assess the performance of Pervious Legal Aid Defence Counsel and ensure that the newly selected LADCs shall meet the standards of Service delivery.
The meeting was attended by LADCs including Lateef Ahmad Khan (Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel); Javaid Ahmad Mir, Abdul Rouf Parray and Nazeer Ahmad Wagay (Deputy Legal Aid Defense Counsel); Shaista Ganai, Fozia Shafi and Zahoor Ahmad Malik Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsels. They shared their experiences, challenges, and suggestions for improving the delivery of legal aid.
Discussions focused on ensuring quality legal representation, expediting pending cases, and enhancing coordination among counsels to strengthen access to justice.
Secretary, DLSA Budgam emphasized the importance of efficient and accessible legal aid services and reiterated the commitment of DLSA to providing free and effective legal assistance to those in need.
The meeting concluded with a collective resolve to further streamline legal aid mechanisms and enhance the efficiency of legal services in the district.
