Supreme Court Judge Justice Surya Kant on Saturday inaugurated three legal services clinics in Tamil Nadu, emphasising that such initiatives are vital to ensuring that justice remains accessible to all citizens, regardless of time or circumstance.
Speaking at the event, Justice Surya Kant said the clinics reflect the judiciary’s commitment to bridging the gap between law and the people. “These clinics are a testament to our resolve that legal aid should never be out of reach—no matter the hour, the circumstance, or the individual seeking it,” he observed.
The newly launched clinics are envisioned as one-stop centres where the public can seek advice on legal matters, learn about their rights and entitlements, and access counsel to handle their proceedings. Describing their purpose, Justice Surya Kant said, “These clinics are not merely law offices. They are bridges that close the gap between the law and the people and between rights and remedies.”
The Supreme Court judge also appealed to advocates, law enforcement officials, civil society groups, educators, and public servants to work in tandem with Legal Service Institutions to make the clinics effective. “We must collectively leverage these new resources to address the challenges facing our most vulnerable neighbours, to build trust between communities and institutions, and to reinforce the idea that justice is not an abstract ideal, but a living reality accessible to every citizen,” he said.
Encouraging people to actively use the facilities, Justice Surya Kant said, “The clinics are yours. Use them. Reach out in times of need. Seek advice, raise questions, bring your problems and concerns—no issue is too small, no grievance unworthy of attention. The doors of justice have opened a little wider today, and it is up to all of us to walk through them.”
In addition to inaugurating the clinics, Justice Surya Kant also launched an e-library to enhance access to legal resources.
