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Free Legal Aid: Every Woman Should Know This Right

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Jalna: The Inner Wheel Club of Jalna Horizon’s Law & Power women’s legal awareness initiative is led by president Suchita Bagdiya.

Free Legal Aid: Every Woman Should Know This Right

Section 12(c) of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 includes women among categories eligible for free legal services without the income ceiling applied to certain other categories. Contact the District or State Legal Services Authority for advice and representation, subject to applicable procedures.

What to do

Preserve relevant records and promptly contact an appropriate authority or qualified lawyer. Each case depends on its facts.

Statement of Adv. Ashwini Mahesh Dhannawat

Legal awareness is the foundation of women’s empowerment. A woman who understands her constitutional and legal rights is better equipped to protect her dignity, safety and independence. Through the Law & Power initiative of Inner Wheel Club of Jalna Horizon, under the leadership of president Suchita Bagdiya, our objective is to ensure that every woman understands the law and has the confidence to seek justice.

Educational series based on Law Trend’s Ten Laws That Every Woman Should Know, updated for current criminal statutes.


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