Legal Aid To Poor Should Not Be Poor Legal Aid : Supreme Court Issues Directions To Ensure Prisoners Get Free & Timely Legal Aid

The Supreme Court issued directions to ensure timely and free legal aid for prisoners, particularly those awaiting trial. It acknowledged the gap in effective communication between prisoners and legal aid authorities. The Court instructed all states and Union Territories to implement a system that automatically informs prisoners of their right to free legal aid. It also emphasized that under-trial prisoners and convicts must be regularly informed about their rights, and legal aid should be provided promptly.