The Institute of Law, Nirma University organised an Expert Lecture on “Mandate of Free Legal Aid and Role of Legal Services Authorities” on September 26, 2025. The session was conducted by Ms. Nupur Sinha, Founder and Managing Trustee of the Centre for Social Justice.
Ms. Sinha discussed the gap between the mandate of free legal aid in theory and its implementation in practice, highlighting challenges and illustrating systemic shortcomings through real-life instances of custodial violence and child trafficking, underscoring the urgent need for community-based interventions and institutional reform. The session offered students valuable insights into the challenges of ensuring equitable access to justice.