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In cases involving criminal convictions, PLVs are involved in reporting the status of accused, including their conviction or death, which can impact legal proceedings or appeals ["SUKHDEO MARANDI Vs STATE OF JHARKHAND - Jharkhand"].
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In the complex world of criminal justice, victims often face overwhelming challenges navigating legal processes, especially in sensitive cases like crimes against children, sexual assault, or acid attacks. A common query arises: para legal volunteer Criminal side—can para-legal volunteers effectively assist on the criminal side, particularly for victims? The answer is yes, and their role is backed by robust legal frameworks designed to bridge gaps in access to justice.
This blog explores the legal guidelines, schemes, and practical roles of para-legal volunteers (PLVs) in criminal proceedings. Drawing from judicial directives and national schemes, we'll outline how these volunteers empower victims while ensuring compliance with victim rights and confidentiality. Note: This is general information and not specific legal advice; consult a qualified lawyer for personalized guidance.
Para-legal volunteers are auxiliary supporters integral to victim-centric justice. Courts have directed State Legal Services Authorities (SLSAs) to frame schemes for appointing PLVs in police stations, especially for missing children and child offences. For instance, The judiciary has recognized the importance of para-legal volunteers through specific court directions. Notably, a court directed the respective State Legal Services Authorities (SLSAs) to frame schemes for the appointment of para-legal volunteers in police stations Bachpan Bachao Andolan VS Union of India - 2022 0 Supreme(SC) 1644.
High courts have reinforced this. In one ruling, Authority, Udaipur shall ensure that a para legal volunteer goes to visit the present petitioner RAKESH KUMAR vs STATE, directing PLVs to provide on-ground support. Similarly, reports from PLVs have been pivotal in compliance checks ROHITASH @ ROHIT vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN-STATE.
PLVs act as vital links, helping victims understand rights, access services, and navigate proceedings. Their functions typically include:- Assisting with documentation and communication with law enforcement.- Informing victims of rights, like legal representation during questioning Delhi Domestic Working Women''''s Forum VS Union of India - Crimes (1994).- Facilitating medical, psychological, and social support.- Accompanying victims in police stations and courts.
Under Supreme Court directives, victims of sexual assault must receive legal representation at pre-trial stages, which PLVs reinforce by helping procure counsel Delhi Domestic Working Women''''s Forum VS Union of India - Crimes (1994). In vulnerable cases, such as those involving children, PLVs ensure rights protection from the outset Bachpan Bachao Andolan VS Union of India - 2022 0 Supreme(SC) 1644.
Other cases highlight PLVs' broader involvement. For example, courts have ordered PLVs to inform appellants about amicus curiae appointments DEONATH ALIAS DEWAN MUNDA vs STATE OF JHARKHAND, and in compensation claims, Authority shall provide a competent legal aid counsel and a para legal volunteer to aid and assist the petitioner Manowara Begum (Mst. ) VS State of Assam - 2019 Supreme(Gau) 567.
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has pioneered schemes emphasizing PLV deployment:- Compensation Scheme for Women Victims/Survivors of Sexual Assault/Other Crimes (2018): Details procedures for compensation and rehab Kavita Nityanand Shetty VS State of Maharashtra - 2021 0 Supreme(Bom) 1300.- NALSA (Legal Services to Victims of Acid Attacks) Scheme, 2016: Deploys PLVs for medical aid and rehab Kavita Nityanand Shetty VS State of Maharashtra - 2021 0 Supreme(Bom) 1300.
PLVs guide victims through these, ensuring financial compensation and services Delhi Domestic Working Women''''s Forum VS Union of India - Crimes (1994). In poverty alleviation contexts, Clause 7.- Legal Services Officers and Para-legal Volunteers:- ... District Authorities shall constitute teams of PLVs under a Legal Services Officer Omnarayan Sharma VS State of M. P. - 2021 Supreme(MP) 387, extending support to multi-dimensional poverty issues like sanitation under NALSA (Effective Implementation of Poverty Alleviation Schemes) 2015.
For criminal accused or petitioners, PLVs provide aid, as seen in directions for senior advocates and PLVs in trials Bhagwan Singh VS State of Uttarakhand - 2019 Supreme(UK) 236.
Police must inform victims of rights before questioning, a duty PLVs uphold Delhi Domestic Working Women''''s Forum VS Union of India - Crimes (1994). Anonymity in sexual assault cases is paramount, with PLVs maintaining confidentiality.
Schemes offer financial aid, medical support, and reintegration, particularly for children, women, and acid victims Bachpan Bachao Andolan VS Union of India - 2022 0 Supreme(SC) 1644Delhi Domestic Working Women''''s Forum VS Union of India - Crimes (1994). PLVs assist in applications, as in custodial death compensation cases awarding Rs. 5,00,000 Manowara Begum (Mst. ) VS State of Assam - 2019 Supreme(Gau) 567.
Emphasis on counseling and reintegration for vulnerable victims Bachpan Bachao Andolan VS Union of India - 2022 0 Supreme(SC) 1644. Courts monitor via PLVs, rejecting writs against volunteer selections where no vested rights exist DHARMENDRA KUMAR KATARA, SON OF BANWARI LAL SHARMA vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN.
SLSAs regulate PLV appointments, including selection, training in legal procedures, victim rights, ethics, and specific crimes Bachpan Bachao Andolan VS Union of India - 2022 0 Supreme(SC) 1644. Training sensitizes them as healers of society under poverty schemes Omnarayan Sharma VS State of M. P. - 2021 Supreme(MP) 387.
Monitoring ensures quality: The effectiveness of para-legal volunteers depends on regular monitoring and evaluation by SLSAs Bachpan Bachao Andolan VS Union of India - 2022 0 Supreme(SC) 1644. Legal Services Authorities handle projects like legal aid, Lok Adalats, and welfare schemes, necessitating dedicated posts Bhuneshwar Mahto VS State of Jharkhand - 2017 Supreme(Jhk) 1585.
In land disputes under SC/ST Act, courts direct legal aid via PLVs Bhuneshwar Mahto VS State of Jharkhand - 2017 Supreme(Jhk) 1585.
While frameworks exist, effective deployment requires proactive training and software for complaint tracking Omnarayan Sharma VS State of M. P. - 2021 Supreme(MP) 387. Courts urge day-to-day trials with PLV support Manowara Begum (Mst. ) VS State of Assam - 2019 Supreme(Gau) 567, and in appeals, PLVs aid communication MEHAR ALI ANSARI vs STATE OF JHARKHAND.
PLVs differ from formal lawyers; they are volunteers without post rights ABDUL WAHEED MALIK vs NAGEENA BANODHARMENDRA KUMAR KATARA, SON OF BANWARI LAL SHARMA vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN.
Para-legal volunteers are cornerstones of accessible justice on the criminal side, rooted in court mandates, NALSA schemes, and SLSAs. They ensure victims—especially vulnerable ones—receive timely support, upholding dignity and rights.
Key Takeaways:- PLVs provide crucial aid under schemes like NALSA's acid attack and sexual assault programs Kavita Nityanand Shetty VS State of Maharashtra - 2021 0 Supreme(Bom) 1300.- Judicial oversight mandates training and monitoring Bachpan Bachao Andolan VS Union of India - 2022 0 Supreme(SC) 1644.- Always verify eligibility through local SLSAs.
For those interested in volunteering or seeking aid, contact your District Legal Services Authority. This enhances victim-centric processes, fostering trust in the system.
Sources:Bachpan Bachao Andolan VS Union of India - 2022 0 Supreme(SC) 1644Delhi Domestic Working Women''''s Forum VS Union of India - Crimes (1994)Kavita Nityanand Shetty VS State of Maharashtra - 2021 0 Supreme(Bom) 1300RAKESH KUMAR vs STATEROHITASH @ ROHIT vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN-STATEOmnarayan Sharma VS State of M. P. - 2021 Supreme(MP) 387Manowara Begum (Mst. ) VS State of Assam - 2019 Supreme(Gau) 567Bhuneshwar Mahto VS State of Jharkhand - 2017 Supreme(Jhk) 1585
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The learned trial court will inform the appellant through the Para Legal Volunteer of the respected area. ... The Para Legal Volunteer of the respected area will inform the appellant(s) about appointment of Amicus Curiae and his Mobile number in this case so that they may contact with with learned amicus curiae with the aforesaid mobile number. ... The instant Criminal Appeal was admitted for hearing on 17.05.2005 and L.C.R. was called for and the appellant was admitt....
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Legal Volunteer of the respected area. ... The Para Legal Volunteer of the respected area will inform the appellant(s) about appointment of Amicus Curiae The instant Criminal Appeal was admitted for hearing on The learned trial court will inform the appellant through the Para The Member Secretary, Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority p style="position:absolute;white-space:pre;margin:0;padding:0;top:681pt;left
If the accused is not released within a period of seven days from the date of grant of bail, it would be the duty of the Superintendent of Jail to inform the Secretary, DLSA who may depute para legal volunteer or jail visiting advocate to interact with the prisoner and assist the prisoner in all ways ... For Petitioner : Mr.H.Manojin For Respondent : Mr.N.S.Suganthan Government Advocate (Criminal Side) ORDER This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to set aside the order in Crl....
Such report has been furnished on the basis of the enquiry conducted by the Para Legal Volunteer, namely, Purusholya Das on 17.03.2025 and the said communication dated is available on record. 5. ... We, on consideration, of the communication made by the Para Legal Volunteer on the enquiry conducted on 17.03.2025 wherein the PLV has reported to the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Simdega regarding the situation of the mother, who is an old lady, earning ....
He also submitted that the applicant was advised by the Para Legal Volunteers offering free legal services in the jail premises and thereafter the applicant obtained the copy of judgment through para legal volunteer and thereafter, the applicant as jail inmate applied for legal aid counsel through Jail ... He also submitted that certified copy of he judgment and copies of the relevant details were called for in order to prepare the captioned Criminal....
Legal Volunteer of the respected area. ... The Para Legal Volunteer of the respected area will inform the appellant(s) about already appointment of Amicus Curiae and The instant Criminal Appeal was admitted for hearing on The learned trial court will inform the appellant through the Para -2- The Member Secretary, Jharkhand State Legal
performing the service known as Para Legal Service. ... Legal Volunteers would not lie as no right to the post is available to a volunteer who himself opts for panel, may have against the selection process or pending salary In view of the judgment passed by this Court, the writ petition preferred by the Para
Clause 7.- Legal Services Officers and Para-legal Volunteers:-, 2) District Authorities shall constitute teams of PLVs under a Legal Services Officer to implement this Scheme and the Legal Services Officer will supervise and mentor the PLVs in his team to help the beneficiaries access the various schemes of the Govt. 1) Every District Authority and Taluka Legal Services Authority shall designate at least three panel lawyers as Legal Services Officers for the purpose of this Scheme.
We also request the District Legal Service Authority to provide a Senior Advocate practicing on the criminal side to represent the accused. The trial shall commence only from the stage of Section 313 Cr.P.C.. Further it is directed that the court shall follow the procedure as given under Section 313 of Cr.P.C. in the light of our above observations.
Authority shall provide a competent legal aid counsel and a para legal volunteer to aid and assist the petitioner in availing her legal remedy including intervention in the sessions case, if considered necessary.
The legal Services Authority is having responsibility to implement various projects such as providing legal-aid, counseling, Lok Adalats, mediation, para legal volunteer, implementation of welfare schemes etc. Therefore, we direct the State-respondent to create following posts at the earliest enabling the Legal Services Authority to perform its function effectively: Thus, the workload of Jharkhand Legal Service Authorityis increasing day to day and therefore, it is necessary to create new post of officers and staff to meet with the workload.
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