GANDERBAL, MARCH 10: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Ganderbal today organized a legal awareness program on the vital topic ‘Bail and Legal Aid for Undertrial Prisoners (UTPs)’ at Subsidiary Jail, Dignibal Ganderbal.
The event, held under the supervision of Abdul Nasir, Chairman, DLSA Ganderbal, and guidance of Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary, DLSA Ganderbal, aimed to educate under trial prisoners about the legal provisions and procedures related to bail and legal aid for UTPs.
Sajid Irfan, Deputy Legal Aid Defense Counsel (LADC) Ganderbal, highlighted the importance of providing free legal advice on the process of applying for bail and the availability of legal aid for UTPs.
He emphasized that the program aimed to educate UTPs about their rights, including the right to a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
During the program, Sajid Irfan made aware all the UTPS about the different types of bail, including bail on personal bond, surety bail, anticipatory bail and regular bail.
He provided information about the legal criteria that courts use to grant or deny bail. He also raised awareness about the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, which guarantees free legal aid for indigent prisoners, including UTPs, in all matters concerning legal representation and bail applications.
He also emphasized the importance of legal awareness and the role of District Legal Services Authorities in providing free legal aid to undertrial prisoners.
In addition to the awareness program, Deputy LADC Ganderbal, also interacted with all twenty-eight prisoners who were presently lodged in the jail.
All prisoners were represented by their counsels. During the interaction, Deputy LADC Ganderbal found two prisoners lodged in preventive detention. He promptly contacted their family members and provided legal advice to them.
The program was attended by Jail authorities, PLVs and under trial prisoners.
