MASLSA organises first online pre-litigation mediation
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 26 2021:
Manipur State Legal Services Authority (MASLSA) under the aegis of National Legal Services Authority organized the State's first E/online pre-litigation mediation today at the office of MASLSA, ADR Centre, Lamphelpat.
The E/online pre-litigation mediation is organized with the aim to generate awareness to the public regarding this new approach to settle disputes through online mechanisms and other electronic means.
The concept of online pre-litigation mediation has been necessitated due to various restrictions in the normal functioning of all the institutions in the country due to the second wave of COVID-19 pandemi, said a statement issued by MASLSA.
Ojesh Mutum, Co-ordinator, Mediation Centre/Member Secretary, MASLSA conducted the said E/online pre-litigation mediation through Jitsi Meet Platform.
In today's E/online pre-litigation mediation, a case regarding a matrimonial dispute was put up.
After the matter was thoroughly discussed with the parties, the next date of sitting was fixed for further discussion.
Any legal aid seeker can reach out to the following help-lines for free legal aid and assistances: MASLSA: +91-9436239666; Imphal West: +91-6009904967; Imphal East: +91-6009904974; Chandel: +91-6009904966; Churachandpur: +91-6009904970; Thoubal: +91-6009904965; Bishnupur: +91-6009904968; Senapati: +91-6009904969; Ukhrul: +91-6009904972, added the statement.
Covid cases are surging across the country, and restrictions on movement have been placed at many places to contain the rapid surge.
In the said scenario, Legal Services Authorities across the country have started appropriately responding to the legal needs of people by optimizing effective and innovative use of digital as well as electronic media and platforms.