Directions Issued on LADC Scheme After Considering Lawyers' Objections: Punjab and Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued important administrative directions to District Legal Services Authorities and Judicial Officers across Punjab to enhance transparency and enforce the Legal Aid Defence Counsel (LADC) System effectively. These directions come in response to multiple concerns raised by lawyers regarding misuse of the scheme amid a prolonged lawyers' protest, and the directions aim to address these issues while safeguarding access to justice. Background of…