Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Bar Associations Oppose Legal Aid Defense Counsel System
The Bar Associations of Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh are against the new Legal Aid Defence Counsel (LADC) System.
They say it might hurt the lawyers who practice law and the current system of helping people who need legal aid.
The LADC System is meant to give free legal help to people who can't afford it.
The Bar Associations want the government to talk to them and make sure the new system is fair and protects the interests of lawyers.
They will keep protesting until their concerns are addressed.
Bar Associations of Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh oppose the Legal Aid Defence Counsel (LADC) System.
They claim the system adversely affects practicing advocates and the existing legal aid framework.
The LADC System aims to provide free legal representation to economically weaker accused persons in criminal cases.
The Bar Associations demand protection of advocates' interests and transparency in the implementation of the scheme.
The Joint Action Committee will continue its democratic agitation until its concerns and demands are addressed.
- Who
- Joint Action Committee of Bar Associations of Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh
- What
- Opposition to the implementation of the Legal Aid Defence Counsel (LADC) System
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- Concerns over adverse effects on practicing advocates and the existing legal aid framework
Bar Associations
National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)
Implementation of LADC
Bar Associations
Oppose the implementation, citing adverse effects on practicing advocates and the existing legal aid framework.
National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)
Supports the implementation to provide quality legal aid to deserving and needy litigants.
Protection of Advocates' Interests
Bar Associations
Demands protection of advocates' interests and transparency in the implementation of the scheme.
National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)
Aims to ensure equal access to justice for economically weaker accused persons.
- Date
- July 23
- Location
- Chandigarh
- Organizations Involved
- Joint Action Committee of Bar Associations of Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh
- Initiative
- Legal Aid Defence Counsel (LADC) System
- Objective of LADC
- Provide free legal representation to economically weaker accused persons in criminal cases