Published on : 24 Oct 2025, 4:25 am 3 min read

Justice must reach the last person first and legal aid plays a very important role in ensuring the same, Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai recently said.

He further highlighted that legal aid authorities in India take proactive steps to ensure justice reaches those who need it most, rather than waiting for help to be sought.

“Justice must reach the last person first. Each time a prisoner regains freedom through a legal aid petition, each time a widow receives her pension after years of neglect, and every time a child in conflict with the law is guided towards reform instead of retribution - the Constitution’s promise breathes anew,” the CJI said.

He explained that through the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and its

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