Director: Prof. (Dr.) Lisa P Lukose
Legal Aid Centre of
GGSIPU works towards access of justice for disempowered, marginalized
segments of society since 2002. It has approval from Delhi Legal
Service Authority and has Visit of DLSA Empanelled Lawyer on every
Friday
In the backdrop of Poverty and Inequality, Legal Aid is
an effective way towards attainment of the ideals of ‘Social, Economic
and Political’ Justice that are enshrined in our Constitution under the
Directive Principles of State Policy. The importance of Legal Aid and
Awareness Campaigns as a mechanism for social progress is something
that has been repeatedly stressed upon by the Government of India.
Mission
To strive to perform our duty by imparting
legal awareness and promoting community consciousness through social
outreach and service initiatives, awareness drives, informational
meetings and donations, connecting the society at all fronts to and for
those who are starving for legal assistance and perspiring with a hope
for just an avenue for access to justice.
Future Vision
◊ Implementation of Standard Operating Procedure in IP University
◊ Transforming GGSIPU Legal Aid Cell as Model for other Universities
◊ Training of Lawyer and Judges to provide effective Legal Aid cell
◊ Conducting Training and Refresher Programme for Senior Government
Officials.
◊ Use of CSR Fund of Companies for legal aid to achieve
◊ Legal Social Responsibility.
◊ Online Portal for Feedback, Legal
Aid Mobile App
Notable Achievements
◊ Submitted Standard Operating Procedure to Ministry of Law and Justice which is to be followed by Legal Service Cells, Courts and Law Schools
◊ National Symposium on ‘Right to Legal Aid- Inclusivity Redefined’ as part of Legal Aid Project ( Ministry of Law & Justice)-
◊ Community/Social Outreach Programme-
◊ celebrated Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) on 26th November,2019
◊ Celebration of Republic Week (24th to 31st January,2020)