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Deputy CM Chowna Mein Urges Free Legal Aid for All in Arunachal Pradesh
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 12:31 AM
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Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein emphasized the need for equal access to justice and called for free legal aid across Arunachal Pradesh.
Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein highlighted the persistent gaps in legal access for vulnerable sections of society, urging the state government to ensure that justice is not a privilege of the few. He stressed that free legal aid should become a standard provision, enabling citizens to defend their rights without financial burden.
In his remarks, Mein pointed to existing legal aid schemes that require stronger implementation and broader coverage. He appealed to the judiciary, bar associations, and civil society to collaborate in delivering pro bono services, especially in remote districts where legal infrastructure is limited.
The deputy chief minister concluded by calling on policymakers to allocate adequate resources and streamline procedures so that free legal assistance reaches every eligible individual promptly, reinforcing the constitutional guarantee of equal justice for all.
In his remarks, Mein pointed to existing legal aid schemes that require stronger implementation and broader coverage. He appealed to the judiciary, bar associations, and civil society to collaborate in delivering pro bono services, especially in remote districts where legal infrastructure is limited.
The deputy chief minister concluded by calling on policymakers to allocate adequate resources and streamline procedures so that free legal assistance reaches every eligible individual promptly, reinforcing the constitutional guarantee of equal justice for all.