SRINAGAR, MAY 26: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Budgam, convened a review, monitoring, and mentoring meeting of panel lawyers. The programme was held under the chairmanship of O. P. Bhagat, Chairman DLSA Budgam and Principal District & Sessions Judge, Budgam, and under the supervision of Nusrat Ali Hakak, Secretary, DLSA Budgam.
The meeting was chaired by O. P. Bhagat, Chairman of DLSA Budgam / Principal District and Sessions Judge, Budgam. It was attended by Nusrat Ali Hakak, Sub-Judge / Secretary DLSA Budgam, Mubashir Ahmad Wani, Advocate, and panel lawyers of DLSA Budgam.
The primary objective of the meeting was to assess the progress of legal aid cases assigned to panel lawyers over time. In-depth discussions were held regarding various cases, with a focus on identifying challenges, sharing best practices, and ensuring timely and effective legal assistance for beneficiaries.
O. P. Bhagat emphasized the importance of diligent case management, urging panel lawyers to remain committed to upholding the principles of justice and accessibility. During the meeting, the progress of several ongoing cases was thoroughly examined and reviewed. Participants engaged in detailed dialogue on improving case outcomes and enhancing coordination between panel lawyers and the DLSA.
Nusrat Ali Hakak highlighted the need for continued efforts to provide equitable and prompt legal aid to marginalized sections of society. She reiterated DLSA’s mission to make justice accessible to all and insisted panel lawyers use the Legal Services Management System (LSMS) to regularly update their cases.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from the panel lawyers to strengthen the legal aid framework in Budgam and enhance service delivery for the beneficiaries.