## Report on the High Court Legal Services Committee Amendment Regulations, 2021
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the High Court Legal Services Committee Amendment Regulations, 2021, based solely on the provided government policy text. This amendment modifies the High Court Legal Services Committee Regulations, 1998, primarily focusing on definitions, eligibility criteria for Lok Adalats, and procedures related to applications for legal services, duties of Legal Services Advocates and conflicting rules, if any. The key findings highlight changes in the definition of "Aided person" and "Legal Services Advocate", revised qualifications for participation in Lok Adalats, and updated processes for application disposal and legal service provision. The amendment aims to refine the operational framework of legal aid services provided through the High Court Legal Services Committee and conflict resolution.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative overview of the High Court Legal Services Committee Amendment Regulations, 2021, as published in the Delhi Gazette. The analysis is based exclusively on the provided policy text and aims to inform stakeholders about the key changes introduced by this amendment.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is an amendment to the High Court Legal Services Committee Regulations, 1998.
* Core Objective(s) (inferred from the provided text): To refine and update the regulations governing the provision of legal services, including defining key terms, modifying eligibility criteria, and streamlining application procedures for legal aid. It also aims to resolve conflicting rules or regulations.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The amendment likely addresses the need to clarify definitions, update eligibility requirements for Lok Adalat participants, improve efficiency in processing applications for legal services, conflict resolution and specifying duties for Legal Services Advocates. The changes suggest an effort to ensure that legal services are delivered effectively and to the appropriate beneficiaries while also updating the rules that are in conflict with other rules.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
The amendment introduces several key changes to the original regulations:
* **Amendment of Regulation 2 (Definitions):**
* **Change:** Sub-regulation (b) is substituted.
* **New Provision:** The definition of "Aided person" adopts the meaning defined under Regulation 2(f) of the Delhi Legal Services Authority Regulations 2002, as amended in 2019.
* **Effect:** This change standardizes the definition of "Aided person" across different legal service authorities within Delhi, ensuring consistency.
* **Change:** Sub-regulation (f) is substituted.
* **New Provision:** Defines "Legal Services Advocate (LSA)" as an advocate empanelled by the High Court Legal Services Committee for providing legal aid and services, including advocates assigned work by the Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee or the State Legal Services Authority.
* **Effect:** This change clarifies the scope and role of Legal Services Advocates.
* **Change:** Sub-regulation (i) is substituted.
* **New Provision:** Defines "State Authority" as the Delhi State Legal Services Authority constituted under Section 6 of the Act.
* **Effect:** This change clarifies the scope and role of State Authority.
* **Change:** Sub-regulation (j) is substituted.
* **New Provision:** All other words and expressions used in these regulations but not defined shall have the same meaning assigned to them in the Act.
* **Effect:** This change reinforces the standardization of terminology.
* **Regulation 3:** Deletes Existing Regulation 12.
* **Regulation 4:** Renumbers Existing Regulation 13 as 12 and substitutes it with new qualification criteria for Lok Adalat participants.
* **Change:** The qualifications for inclusion in the Lok Adalat are revised.
* **New Provision:** Specifies categories of individuals who are qualified, including sitting or retired judges of the High Court, serving or retired judicial officers, members of the legal profession, other professionals (e.g., Doctors including Mediators), individuals with interest in legal service schemes, and eminent workers engaged in the upliftment of weaker sections.
* **Effect:** This broadens the range of eligible participants in Lok Adalats, potentially bringing in diverse perspectives and expertise.
* **Regulations 5 & 6:** Renumber Existing Regulations 14 & 15 as 13 & 14 respectively.
* **Regulation 7:** Renumbers Existing Regulation 16 as 15 and substitutes it with new procedure for disposal of applications.
* **Change:** The process for handling applications for legal services is modified.
* **New Provision:** The Secretary must first examine the applicant's eligibility. If eligible, the Secretary examines the application's merit according to the National Legal Services Authority Free and Competent Legal Services Regulations, 2010. Applications can be rejected with reasons recorded in writing by the SecretaryScrutiny Committee. Applicants can appeal rejections to the Chairman. The Secretary must inform the applicant in writing of any refusal.
* **Effect:** This change introduces a structured process for assessing applications, potentially improving transparency and fairness.
* **Regulation 8:** Renumbers Existing Regulation 17 as 16 and substitutes it with modes of legal services
* **Change:** The modes for legal services are modified.
* **New Provision:** Outlines what charges can be dispensed in legal services.
* **Effect:** This change clarifies what costs can be paid in legal services.
* **Regulation 9:** Deletes Existing Regulation 18.
* **Regulation 10:** Renumbers Existing Regulation 19 as 17 and substitutes it with legal services in certain cases.
* **Change:** The cases for providing legal services are modified.
* **New Provision:** Legal services may be granted by the Chairman in special cases irrespective of the means test.
* **Effect:** This change adds provisions to provide legal services even to those who do not have a means test.
* **Regulation 11:** Renumbers Existing Regulation 20 as 18 and substitutes it with duties of Legal Services Advocates.
* **Change:** The duties of Legal Services Advocates are modified.
* **New Provision:** The Legal Services Advocate shall be paid an honorarium as determined by the State Authority. They must fulfill duties punctually, diligently, and provide timely service. They must attend all hearings, apply for necessary certified copies of documents (judgements and decrees), and submit these copies with detailed comments to the Authority. They must submit a statement of honorarium due with a report of the work done within 45 days of assignment completion to the Secretary.
* **Effect:** This change establishes duties and accountability requirements for Legal Services Advocates.
* **Regulations 12 & 13:** Renumber Existing Regulations 21 & 22 as 19 & 20 respectively.
* **Regulation 14:** Adds Regulation 21 on conflict between regulations and rules.
* **Change:** Adds a new regulation for conflict between regulations and rules.
* **New Provision:** In case of conflict between these Regulations and the Rules or Regulations of the State Authority, the latter shall prevail.
* **Effect:** This change adds conflict resolution in conflicting regulations.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders include:
* Legal Services Advocates (LSAs)
* Applicants seeking legal services
* The Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee
* The Delhi State Legal Services Authority
* Individuals involved in Lok Adalats (judges, judicial officers, legal professionals, mediators, social workers)
* Aided persons
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee and the Delhi State Legal Services Authority are responsible for implementing these amendments. The Secretary of the Committee plays a key role in application processing.
* **Timelines/procedures:** The amendment specifies a 45-day timeline for Legal Services Advocates to submit honorarium statements and work reports. It also outlines procedures for application review, rejection, and appeals.
* **Changes-specific implementation:** LSAs need to be aware of new reporting requirements and timelines. The Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee will need to update its processes for empanelment and assignment of LSAs.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes of these changes likely include:
* Improved clarity and consistency in the application of legal services regulations.
* Enhanced efficiency and transparency in the application review process.
* A more diverse and qualified pool of participants in Lok Adalats.
* Increased accountability and performance from Legal Services Advocates.
* A standardized and effective legal aid service across Delhi legal service authorities.
**9. Conclusion:**
The High Court Legal Services Committee Amendment Regulations, 2021, represent a significant update to the framework governing legal aid services in Delhi. The amendments aim to streamline processes, clarify roles, and ensure the effective delivery of legal services to those in need. The changes, particularly those affecting the definitions, eligibility criteria, and application procedures, are important for all stakeholders within the legal aid ecosystem to understand and adapt to.
Key Entities Referenced
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA: The governing body of India, under whose authority the notification is published.
DELHI: The city where the notification was published.
NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI: The governing body of Delhi, the region to which the notification applies.
Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987: The Act of Indian Parliament under which the State Legal Services Authority derives its powers.
Delhi High Court: The High Court of Delhi, whose Chief Justice was consulted for these regulations.
State Legal Services Authority: The authority that makes the regulations to amend the High Court Legal Services Committee Regulations, 1998.
High Court Legal Services Committee Regulations, 1998: The regulations being amended by this notification.
High Court Legal Services Committee Amendment Regulations, 2021: The name of the regulations introduced in this notification.
Delhi Gazette: The official gazette where the notification is published.
Delhi Legal Services Authority Regulations 2002: Regulations amended in 2019 referred to in the current notification
National Legal Services Authority Free and Competent Legal Services Regulations, 2010: Regulations related to free legal services
Sanjay Kumar Aggarwal: The Pr. Secy. Law, Justice L.A. who issued the order.
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No. 159] DELHI, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021/JYAISTHA 19, 1943 [N. C. T. D. No. 46
भाग IV
PART IV
राष्ट्रीय रािधानी राज्य क्षत्रे दिल्ली सरकार
GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI
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DEPARTMENT OF LAW, JUSTICE AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 8th June, 2021
No. F.8/1/96-Judl./Vol.II/Suptlaw/519-523.—In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 29A of the
Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (Act 39 of 1987) in consultation with the Hon’ble Chief Justice of the Delhi
High Court, as required by sub-section-(4) of Section 9 and clause (c) of sub-section (2) of Section 10 of the said Act,
the State Legal Services Authority hereby makes the following regulations to amend the High Court Legal Services
Committee Regulations, 1998, namely:-
1. Short Title and commencement :- (1) These regulations may be called the High Court Legal Services
Committee (Amendment) Regulations, 2021.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of publication in the Delhi Gazette.
2. Amendment of regulation 2 in the High Court Legal Services Committee Regulation (hereinafter called
principal regulation) in regulation 2, the following shall be substituted namely:-
for sub- regulation (b) shall be substituted
(b) “Aided person“ shall have the same meaning as defined under Regulation 2(f) of the Delhi Legal
Services Authority Regulations 2002 (as amended in 2019);
for sub- regulation (f) shall be substituted
(f) “Legal Services Advocate“(LSA) means an advocate who has been empanelled by the High Court Legal
Services Committee in any of the panels constituted to provide legal aid and services and would also include
an advocate who has been assigned any work related to legal services by the Delhi High Court Legal Services
Committee or the State Legal Services Authority;
for sub- regulation (i) shall be substituted
(i) “State Authority“ means the Delhi State Legal Services Authority constituted under Section 6 of the Act;
for sub- regulation (j) shall be substituted
(j) All other words and expressions used in these regulations but not defined shall have the same meaning
assigned to them in the Act“
3. Existing regulation 12 shall be deleted.
4. Existing regulation 13 shall be re-numbered as regulation 12, the following shall be substituted,
namely: -
The Experience and qualifications of other persons of the Lok Adalats organized by the High Court
Legal Services Committee specified in sub-section (4) of Section 19:
“A person shall not be qualified to be included in the Lok Adalat unless he is:
(a) a sitting or retired Judge of the High Court;
(b) a serving or retired judicial officer;[PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 5
(c) a member of the legal profession;
(d) any other professional such as Doctors including Mediators;
(e) a person of repute who is specially interested in the implementation of the Legal Services Scheme
and Programmes; or
(f) an eminent worker who is engaged in the upliftment of the weaker sections of the people including
Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, women, children, rural and urban labour.“
5. Existing regulation 14 shall be re-numbered as regulation 13.
Audit and Accounts Committee.
6. Existing regulation 15 shall be re-numbered as regulation 14.
Application for the Legal Services.
7. Existing regulation 16 shall be re-numbered as regulation 15, the following shall be substituted,
namely:-
Disposal of Applications
1 On receipt of an application for legal service mentioned in Regulation 14, the Secretary shall first
cause the eligibility of the applicant as per the provisions of the Act read with the rules, examined
and determined.
2 If the applicant satisfies the eligibility criteria, the Secretary shall proceed to examine the merit of
his application in accordance with the National Legal Services Authority (Free and Competent
Legal Services) Regulations, 2010.
3 An application for the grant of legal services in any matter if it is not found fit, may be rejected, for
the reasons to be recorded in writing, by the Secretary/Scrutiny Committee constituted under the
National Legal Services Authority (Free and Competent Legal Services) Regulations, 2010.
4 The applicant whose application for grant of legal services has been rejected may prefer an appeal
before the Chairman for a decision.
5 In case of refusal for the grant of legal services, the Secretary shall inform the applicant in writing of
such refusal.“
8. Existing regulation 17 shall be re-numbered as regulation 16, the following shall be substituted,
namely:-
Modes of Legal Services
“a) Court fees, provided that Court fees will be payable only after an application is moved before the
Court for suing in forma pauperis and orders of the Court obtained thereon.
b) process fees and other similar charges payable or incurred in connection with any legal proceedings;
c) charges for drafting, preparing, filing of any legal proceedings and representation by a legal
practitioner in legal proceedings;
d) cost of obtaining and supply of certified copies of judgments, orders and other documents in legal
proceedings;
e) cost of preparation of paper book (including paper, printing and translation of documents) in legal
proceedings and expenses incidental thereto;
provided that charges for spot inspection other than local commissioner’s fee, such as
photographer’s/ electrician’s/plumber’s/mason’s charges and similar expenditure, charges for
medical examination and the like, shall not be payable, except with the approval of the Chairman“.
9. Existing regulation 18 shall be deleted.
10. Existing regulation 19 shall be re-numbered as regulation 17, the following shall be substituted,
namely:-
Legal Services may be granted in certain cases
“Irrespective of the means test, legal service may be granted by the Chairman:
(b) in a special case which is considered otherwise deserving of legal services“6 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV]
11. Existing regulation 20 shall be re-numbered as regulation 18, the following shall be substituted,
namely:-
Duties of Legal Services Advocates
“(1) The Legal Services Advocate shall be paid such honorarium as may be fixed by the State Authority.
(2) Every Legal Services Advocate shall attend to all duties assigned by the Authority punctually,
attentively and diligently.
(3) Every Legal Services Advocate shall endeavour to provide quick and timely services to the aided
person.
(4) (a) Every Legal Services Advocate shall ensure his attendance on each hearing of the case assigned
to him and shall diligently work towards the disposal of the case.
(b) On a case of the aided person as assigned to any Legal Services Advocate being decided, such
Legal Services Advocate shall apply for the certified copies of the decree, judgment, evidence,
pleadings and other relevant documents, certified copies of which have not already been taken.
(c) Such certified copies shall be submitted to the Authority alongwith the detailed comments of the
Legal Services Advocate regarding the further desired action in the case if any required with
specific reference to feasibility of filing an appeal/revision.
(d) The Legal Services Advocate who has completed his/her assignment, shall submit within 45
days of the completion of such assignment, a statement showing the honorarium due to him/her
together with the report of the work done in connection with the legal proceedings conducted by
him/her on behalf of the aided person, along with certified copies, to the Secretary of the Committee
who shall after due scrutiny sanction the fee and expenses payable to him/her.
Provided that in appropriate cases and for sufficient reasons, bills submitted after the expiry
of the said 45 days may be processed by the Secretary for payment.
(5) Every Legal Services Advocate shall attend all training programs, functions and the like organized
by the State or the District Authority and as directed by the said Authorities.
(6) Every Legal Services Advocate shall submit a quarterly detailed report in respect of the work/cases
assigned to him/her by the Authorities. The said report shall be submitted within seven days of the
expiry of the quarter.“
12. Existing regulation 21 shall be re-numbered as regulation 19.
Duties of Aided person.
13. Existing regulation 22 shall be re-numbered as regulation 20.
Withdrawal of Legal Services.
After regulation 20- the following regulation shall be added namely:-
14. Regulation: 21. Conflict between regulations and rules.
In case of conflict between these Regulations and the Rules or Regulations of the State Authority,
the latter shall prevail.
By Order and in the Name of the
Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi,
SANJAY KUMAR AGGARWAL, Pr. Secy. (Law, Justice & L.A.)
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