Nellore DLSA Secretary urges public to utilise free government legal aid services

Nellore District Legal Services Authority Secretary and Senior Civil Judge Y.J. Padmashree addressing the gathering during a legal awareness seminar on the occasion of National Legal Services Day, at Narayana Engineering College in Harnadhapuram on Monday. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Nellore District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Secretary and Senior Civil Judge Y.J. Padmashree has urged the public to utilise the free legal aid services being provided by the government on the occasion of National Legal Services Day on Monday.During a legal awareness seminar held here, she said, “Resolving disputes through the courts is a time-consuming and costly process, a burden that ordinary people cannot afford. Due to poverty and illiteracy, the judicial system remains inaccessible to some citizens.”“Under Article 39A of the Constitution, the government is mandated — through legislation and a structured framework — to provide free legal aid to the public, particularly to those who are economically or socially disadvantaged, illiterate, or living with disabilities,” she informed.The seminar was conducted under the directives of the A.P. High Court and under the instructions of DLSA Chairman and District Principal Judge A. Narasimha Murthy to mark the Legal Services Day. Information was provided to the students about Anti-Ragging Act and cyber laws. Published - November 09, 2026 06:28 pm IST