Executive Summary:
This notification announces the renomination of five members to the Delhi State Legal Services Authority, excluding ex-officio members. The renomination is effective for a two-year term, from March 3, 2016, to March 2, 2018. This action is in accordance with the Legal Services Authorities Act of 1987 and related rules and amendments.
Key Points / Main Content:
Renomination of Members:
* The Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi, has renominated five members to the Delhi State Legal Services Authority.
* The members are not ex-officio.
Term of Renomination:
* The renomination is effective for two years.
* The term spans from March 3, 2016, to March 2, 2018.
Authority and Legal Basis:
* The action is taken under Section 6(2)(c) of the Legal Service Authorities Act, 1987, as amended.
* It complies with sub-rule 5 of rule 3 of the Delhi Legal Service Authorities Amendment Rules, 2010, and sub-rule 1 of rule 5 of the Delhi Legal Services Authority Rules, 1996.
List of Renominated Members:
* Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Executive Director, SPYM
* Sh. Sidharth Luthra, Ex-Addl. Solicitor General of India
* Ms. Bharti Ali, Co-founder HAQ Centre of Child Rights
* Dr. M. Afzal Wani, Professor and Dean, University School of Law Legal Studies, GGS Indraprastha University
* Dr. Kahkashan Y. Danyal, Associate Professor, Jamia Millia Islamia University
Impact Analysis:
Delhi State Legal Services Authority Members:
* Impact: The listed members are reappointed to their positions within the Authority, allowing them to continue their service.
* Action Required: Continue to fulfill their duties and responsibilities as members of the Delhi State Legal Services Authority until March 2, 2018.
Lieutenant Governor of Delhi:
* Impact: The Lieutenant Governor's order is executed.
* Action Required: No further action is required, as the renomination is complete.
General Public:
* Impact: Information regarding the renomination of members is publicly available.
* Action Required: No action is required. This is for informational purposes.
High Court of Delhi, Chief Justice:
* Impact: Consulted in the renomination of the members.
* Action Required: No further action is required.
Key Entities Referenced
National Capital Territory of Delhi: A Union Territory of India, also referred to as Delhi.
Delhi Legal Service Authorities Amendment Rules, 2010: A set of rules pertaining to legal services authorities in Delhi, as amended in 2010.
Delhi Legal Services Authority Rules, 1996: A set of rules pertaining to legal services authority in Delhi, established in 1996.
Delhi State Legal Services Authority: A legal body in Delhi responsible for providing legal services.
Legal Service Authorities Act, 1987: An act of the Indian Parliament providing for the constitution of legal services authorities to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society.
Delhi High Court: The High Court of Delhi.
Dr. Rajesh Kumar: Executive Director, SPYM
Sidharth Luthra: Former Additional Solicitor General of India