Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai on Sunday (November 9, 2025) said that legal aid is not merely an act of charity but a moral duty, and those engaged in the legal aid movement must approach their role with an administrative imagination to ensure the rule of law extends to every corner of the country.
Speaking at the valedictory function of the national conference on 'Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms' and celebration of 'Legal Services Day', CJI Gavai suggested the creation of an advisory committee at NALSA and SLSAs, respectively, comprising the current executive chairpersons and two or three future executive heads to ensure continuity in policy planning.
"At the same time, those engaged in the legal aid movement, whether officers, administrators, or volunteers,
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