Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Justice Surya Kant Discusses Digital Legal Aid for Inclusive Justice
Justice Surya Kant, a senior judge, talked about making legal help easier to get in the digital age.
He wants to use technology, like apps, to help people understand the law, especially those who are poor or can't read well.
He spoke about an app that can speak different languages, like Kannada and Bhojpuri, to assist people.
The goal is to make sure everyone, no matter where they live or how much money they have, can get the help they need.
He believes technology can help close the gap and make sure everyone has equal access to justice.
Justice Surya Kant discussed legal aid in the digital age at a memorial lecture.
He emphasized the digital divide and its impact on accessing justice.
Kant highlighted NALSA's exploration of natural language processing for legal aid in local dialects.
He envisioned a mobile app offering legal guidance in multiple languages.
Kant stressed the importance of inclusive digital solutions for all citizens.
- Who
- Justice Surya Kant, a Supreme Court judge and Executive Chairman of NALSA.
- What
- Justice Surya Kant discussed reimagining legal aid in the digital age.
- When
- During the Justice R C Lahoti Memorial Lecture.
- Where
- At Manav Rachna University in Faridabad, Haryana.
- Why
- To address the digital divide and make legal aid accessible to all citizens.
Emphasis on Digital Solutions
Focus on Inclusive Justice
Accessibility
Emphasis on Digital Solutions
Digital tools can bridge gaps.
Focus on Inclusive Justice
Need to ensure access for all despite the digital divide.
- Speaker
- Justice Surya Kant
- Event
- Justice R C Lahoti Memorial Lecture
- Location
- Faridabad, Haryana
- Topic
- Reimagining Legal Aid in the Digital Age
- Organization
- NALSA
- Focus
- Inclusive digital solutions for justice