Despite the protective measures and lofty ideals contained in the Constitution to secure social, economic and political justice to all its citizens, large sections of the population, especially the marginalized, are exploited and denied their rights.

In order to afford easy access to justice for all, the Legal Aid Cell was established in 1995. In 2001, an extension, Ashadeep Legal Aid Cell was set up at the premises of St. Michael Church, Mahim.

Objectives

§  To provide legal assistance to the poor

§  To conduct paralegal courses for community workers

§  To promote and build legal cells in Mumbai

§  To review socio-legal issues affecting the marginalized

§  To promote the concept of mobile courts for speedy dispensation of justice

§  To strengthen the government’s legal aid programme

Services

§  DRTC office:   Mondays and Wednesdays; 10am to 3 pm, with prior appointment.

§  Ashadeep:      Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 10am to 1pm.