Landmark case · Alternate Dispute Resolution · Semester 5

Anita Kushwaha v. Pushap Sudan

(2016) 8 SCC 509 · Supreme Court of India

Access to justice is a fundamental right; legal aid and ADR fora are constitutional instruments for taking justice to the people.

From topic

Permanent Lok Adalat and legal aid — Unit V, Alternate Dispute Resolution.

Related sections:

Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, 22-A–22-E — Permanent Lok Adalat for public utility services
Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, 12 — Criteria for giving legal services
Constitution of India, 39A — Equal justice and free legal aid