In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3A of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (39 of 1987) read with Rule 10 of the National Legal Services Authority

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) on June 23, 2026, announces the nomination of a member to the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee. The appointment is made in accordance with the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, and associated 1995 and 1996 regulations. This nomination specifically addresses the position identified at Serial Number 8 in a prior notification dated February 4, 2026. **Key Points / Main Content** **Statutory Authority** * The nomination is exercised under Section 3A of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. * The action is read in conjunction with Rule 10 of the National Legal Services Authority Rules (1995), Rule 3 of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee Rules (2000), and Regulation 4 of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee Regulations (1996). **Committee Nomination** * **Nominee:** Ms. Archana Pathak Dave. * **Role:** Nominated as a Member of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee. * **Professional Credentials:** The nominee serves as the Additional Solicitor General of India and is a Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India. **Administrative Details** * The nomination fills the vacancy mentioned at Serial Number 8 of the Gazette of India Notification No. 76, originally published on February 4, 2026. * The notification was signed and authorized by Sanjiv Pandey, Member Secretary. **Impact Analysis** **Ms. Archana Pathak Dave** **Impact** She is formally appointed as a Member of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee, adding this role to her existing responsibilities as Additional Solicitor General and Senior Advocate. **Action Required** She must assume the duties and responsibilities associated with the membership of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee. **Supreme Court Legal Services Committee** **Impact** The committee’s composition is updated to include the designated member at Serial Number 8, ensuring the body operates with its nominated personnel. **Action Required** The committee must incorporate the new member into its official proceedings and legal service initiatives. **National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)** **Impact** NALSA fulfills its statutory obligation to nominate members to the Supreme Court level committee as per the 1987 Act. **Action Required** The Authority must ensure the nomination is recorded and reflected in its administrative framework following the Gazette publication.

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