In a momentous occasion, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud extended a warm welcome to judges from various countries who joined the Supreme Court bench. Judges from overseas, including Ivory Coast, South Sudan, Cameroon, Botswana, and Ghana, attended court proceedings on Tuesday.
Expressing his pleasure, CJI Chandrachud stated, “I have very great pleasure in welcoming all of you to our court.”
These international judges are in the national capital to participate in the first regional conference on Access to Legal Aid. The conference, hosted by the National Legal Services Authority, India (NALSA), in collaboration with the International Legal Foundation (ILF), UNDP, and UNICEF, aims to address challenges in ensuring access to quality legal aid services in Global South countries.
The two-day event, which commenced on November 27, provides a platform for Chief Justices, Ministers of Justice, legal aid officers, policymakers, and civil society experts from 70 Africa-Asia-Pacific countries to discuss challenges and opportunities related to legal aid services for the poor and vulnerable.
With over 200 delegates participating, the conference focuses on sharing best practices and identifying innovative solutions to enhance access to justice in the participating countries.
By ANI
