Krishna District Judge Urges Public To Utilize Free Legal Aid Services

Krishna District Principal District and Sessions Judge C Yamini has encouraged citizens to utilize free legal aid services to resolve disputes efficiently. Speaking on National Legal Services Day, she emphasized the importance of increasing legal awareness and using platforms like Lok Adalats and mediation to settle civil and compoundable criminal cases. To mark the occasion, the District Legal Services Authority organized an awareness rally in Machilipatnam involving advocates, mediators, and para-legal volunteers. Judge Yamini highlighted that <b>National Legal Services Authority</b> schemes provide essential assistance to senior citizens, children, persons with disabilities, and unorganised sector workers. Officials confirmed that over 140 cases have been resolved through the <b>Mediation 3.0</b> programme, which remains active until December.