The DISHA Scheme has been extended as DISHA 2.0 for five years (2026-2031) for pan-India implementation.
The scheme provides technology-enabled legal services through components like Tele-Law, Nyaya Bandhu, and VIDHI-Sanjeevani.
Over 7.63 lakh pre-litigation legal advice cases have been handled in Jammu & Kashmir alone via Common Service Centres.
To secure justice for the marginalized and ensure legal empowerment.
Key: Integrates initiatives like Tele-Law, Nyaya Bandhu (Pro Bono Legal Services), and Nyaya Mitra.
Provides free legal services to the weaker sections of the society and organizes Lok Adalats.
GS Paper 2 > Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies (NALSA)
In India, Legal Services Authorities provide free legal services to which of the following type of citizens? 1. Person with an annual income of less than 1,00,000 2. Transgender with an annual income of less than 2,00,000 3. Member of Other Backward Classes (OBC) with an annual income of less than 3,00,000 4. All Senior Citizens Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: 1 and 2 only
A statutory body established to provide free legal services to eligible candidates and organize Lok Adalats.