Hon’ble Justice B.R. Gavai Appointed Executive Chairman of NALSA; Hon’ble Justice Surya Kant Nominated as Chairman of SCLSC

The Voice of Chandigarh :

With the approval of Supreme court of India the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has  announced two significant appointments in its commitment to advancing accessible and free legal aid across India.

Divulging in this regard The spokesperson of Punjab State Legal Services Authority stated that Hon’ble Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai brings valuable experience to his role, having previously served as Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC). Under his leadership, NALSA aims to reinforce its mission to ensure that justice reaches the marginalized and economically weaker sections of society throughout India, honoring the constitutional mandate of Article 39-A.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Judge, Supreme Court of India, was nominated as the new Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC) by Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna.

A notification regarding this nomination was issued in the Official Gazette. Justice Surya Kant succeeds Justice Gavai in this role, with a focus on enhancing access to justice for those who face financial or social barriers in approaching the Supreme Court.

This appointment was made under Clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 3 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, and became effective on 11th November, as notified by the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, in the Official Gazette on 8th November 2024.

These appointments reflect NALSA’s dedication to upholding justice for all, and it anticipates further progress under the distinguished leadership of Hon’ble Mr. Justice B.R. Gavai and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant.