Under the guidance of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice and Patron in chief of Chhattisgarh State Legal Services Authority, Bilaspur in collaboration with Chhattisgarh State Judicial Academy Bilaspur is organizing a comprehensive Advance Training Programme for Legal Aid Defense Counsels. The event is scheduled from 23 June 2024 to 25 June 2024 at Chhattisgarh State Judicial Academy, Bilaspur which aims to empower Legal Aid Defense Counsels across the 23 DLSAs of State with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively represent indigent clients and uphold the principles of fair trial and justice.
The Inaugural session of “Defense Counsels Advance Training Programme,” was graced with the presence of Hon’ble Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha as chief guest, and was presided over by Hon’ble Justice Goutam Bhaduri, with special guest Hon’ble Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal. Hon’ble Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha officially inaugurated the workshop and under his address stressed that it is incumbent upon the legal aid defense counsel to ensure quality legal aid for the marginalized and privileged section of society. Hon’ble Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha further emphasized the crucial role of defense counsels in upholding the right to a fair trial and ensuring justice for all segments of society.
Hon’ble Justice Goutam Bhaduri and Hon’ble Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal shared their insights on enhancing quality legal representation through LADC system and the evolving challenges in criminal defense.
Mr. Shirajuddin Qureshi, Director CSJA highlighted the mission and objectives of the training initiative in his welcome address. The event was attended by the Registrar General and Officers of Registry of High Court, Director and Officers of CSJA, Member Secretary and Officers from SLSA.
