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Author: DR POORNIMA EKNATH SURVE
Dr. Poornima Eknath Surve is the Principal of Shivajirao S. Jondhle Institute of Law & Research, Asangaon, where she leads with a vision to combine academic excellence with social responsibility. She holds multiple academic qualifications, including B.A. LL.B., LL.M., Ph.D. in Law, MBA, DLL & LW, PGDIPR, PGDADR, and PGDCL. With a distinguished career in legal education, Dr. Surve has authored over ten books and numerous research papers published in reputed journals. She has also presented papers at national and international conferences, receiving recognition for her scholarly contributions. A strong advocate for community engagement, she actively promotes legal awareness through Legal Aid Cells, outreach programmes, and collaborations with government and non-government organisations. Under her leadership, the institute has undertaken impactful initiatives in the areas of human rights, gender justice, and access to justice. Her commitment to the legal profession extends beyond academia, as she continuously works towards shaping future lawyers who value ethics, service, and excellence.
Introduction Justice is not merely a lofty ideal enshrined in our Constitution; it is a living promise that must reach the most vulnerable in society. Yet, for countless individuals across India, justice remains inaccessible due to poverty, illiteracy, geographical isolation, and deep-rooted social inequalities. Legal aid serves as the bridge between these citizens and the justice delivery system. Article 39A of the Constitution of India mandates the State to provide free legal aid so that justice is not denied on economic or social grounds, and the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, operationalises this vision by creating a nationwide network of…
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