*Legal Aid Centre Inaugurated at Juvenile Justice Board*
*Free Legal Assistance to be Provided to Children in Need*
*Peddapalli, October 7 (TTN24 NEWS): Telangana Bureau Chief Nallapu Thirupathi*
As per the directions of the Telangana State Legal Services Authority, a Legal Aid Centre was inaugurated at the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) in Peddapalli on Wednesday. The centre was inaugurated by Smt. Sunitha Kunchala, District and Sessions Judge and Chairperson of the District Legal Services Authority.
Officials stated that the Legal Aid Centre has been established to provide necessary legal assistance to children appearing before the Juvenile Justice Board, as well as to their parents and guardians. The centre aims to make legal assistance more accessible to those in need by providing free legal advice and support on various legal issues.
Panel Lawyer Barla Ramesh and Para-Legal Volunteer Satish will be available at the Legal Aid Centre. Children in conflict with the law, as well as their parents or guardians, can approach them for free legal advice and assistance if they face any legal difficulties.
On the occasion, the officials emphasized the need for all concerned departments to work in coordination to ensure the protection of children’s rights and the timely provision of necessary legal assistance.
District Legal Services Authority Secretary Smt. Srinija Kohirkar, Juvenile Justice Board Chairman D. Ganesh, Bar Association President Mekala Mallesham, General Secretary Rachuri Srikanth, Legal Aid Defence Counsels Nuchchu Srinivas, Bhanu Krishna and Sankeerthana, Child Welfare Committee members Shyam Sunder and Sumalatha, DCPO Jitender, LCPO Rajitha, Childline Coordinator Umadevi, several advocates, Bharosa staff and others participated in the programme.
