Legal Services Day and Commendation Ceremony
- Imphal, 9th November, 2022 -
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Legal Services Day and Commendation Ceremony
Manipur State Legal Services Authority (MASLSA) organized the celebration of Legal Services Day cum Commendation Ceremony for the year, 2022 on 9th November, 2022 at 3.30 PM at the Conference Hall, ADR Building, Lamphel Court Complex, Lamphelpat, Imphal.
The programme was graced by Hon’ble Mr. Justice P.V. Sanjay Kumar, Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur & Patron-in-Chief, MASLSA as Chief Guest; Hon’ble Mr. Justice A. Bimol Singh, Judge, High Court of Manipur & Chairperson, High Court Legal Services Committee, Manipur and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kh. Nobin Singh, Director, Manipur Judicial Academy and former Executive Chairman, MASLSA as Guests of Honour respectively.
Legal Services Day is observed to commemorate the enactment of the Legal Services Authorities Act and to create awareness about the various provisions related to the act. Along with the celebration of Legal Services Day, Commendation Ceremony was organized to felicitate the Legal Services Functionaries in the state for their services and contribution to the cause of 'Access to Justice'.
Legal Services Day and Commendation Ceremony
The programme was also attended by Smt. Nungsitombi Athokpam, Commissioner (Law), Govt. of Manipur; Smt. Gaiphulshillu Golmei, Registrar General, High Court of Manipur; Chairpersons and Secretaries of District Legal Services Authorities; Registrar Official of High Court of Manipur, Judicial Officers, Sr. Advocates, Panel Advocates; Para Legal Volunteers; media persons; officers & staff of Legal Services Authorities and High Court of Manipur.
Hon’ble Mr. Justice P.V. Sanjay Kumar, Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur & Patron-in-Chief, MASLSA handed over the award for best District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) for the year, 2022 to District Legal Services Authority, Churachandpur with certificate and memento for the commendable legal services activities undertaken during the year, 2022.
District Legal Services Authorities, Thoubal and Imphal East jointly secured the second best DLSA while District Legal Services Authroities, Bishnupur and Imphal West bagged the third best DLSA.
Legal Services Day and Commendation Ceremony
The award for best Panel Lawyer for the year, 2022 was given to Khoisnam Lembisana Meidingu, Panel Lawyer of Thoubal DLSA. The 02nd and 03rd best Panel Lawyer, 2022 was given to M. Urmila Devi of Bishnupur DLSA and P.S. Mahaingam of Ukhrul DLSA.
The award for best Para Legal Volunteer for the year, 2022 was given to Smt. Anita Sahani, PLV of DC Porompat Legal Aid Clinic under Imphal East DLSA. The 02nd and 03rd best PLV, 2022 was given to W. Jiban Singh of Heirok Legal Aid Clinic under DLSA Thoubal and Shri. Jespi Kamei of Nungba Legal Aid Clinic under Tamenglong DLSA.
Special Appreciation Awards were also given to District Legal Services Authorities of Chandel, Ukhrul, Senapati, Tamenglong and High Court Legal Services Committee in recognition of the activities & dedicated services rendered by them.
Further, the recognition awards were also given to the pro bono lawyers of High Court of Manipur and Mediators of MASLSA for commitments and contribution towards delivering effective pre-litigation mediations and pro-bono services. The event also felicitated the Media Officials for their support and contribution towards building better and inclusive society through Legal Services Activities.
Legal Services Day and Commendation Ceremony
(Ojesh Mutum)
Member Secretary
Manipur State Legal Services Authority
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