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Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the National Consultation on Tele-Law initiative in New Delhi today.

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Vice President calls for inclusive, tech-driven access to justice under Tele-Law initiative Tele-Law to bridge justice gap, strengthen citizen-centric legal system: Vice President ‘Accessible, affordable and timely justice for all is core to democracy’: Vice President Posted On: 29 MAR 2026 6:28PM by PIB Delhi The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today addressed the National Consultation 2026 on Tele-Law initiative of the Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) Scheme, organised by the Ministry of Law and Justice in New Delhi, and underscored the need for accessible, affordable and timely justice for all citizens. Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the National Consultation on Tele-Law initiative, organised by the Ministry of Law and Justice under the DISHA scheme in New Delhi today. Emphasising that access to justice is a cornerstone of democracy, he said National… pic.twitter.com/Um1fkcovSN — Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) March 29, 2026 Emphasising that access to justice is a cornerstone of democracy, he said the National consultation reflects a collective commitment to ensuring that justice is not a privilege for a few but a right available to all. Highlighting recent legal reforms, the Vice President noted that the transition to new criminal laws, marks a historic shift towards a more citizen-centric justice system by simplifying procedures and improving efficiency. He underlined the transformative role of technology in governance, citing initiatives such as Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and tele-medicine, and described the Tele-Law initiative as a powerful tool to democratise legal services. He noted that pre-litigation legal advice can help resolve disputes early, reduce unnecessary litigation and ease the burden on courts. Stressing the importance of linguistic inclusion, the Vice President highlighted efforts to make the Constitution of India available in multiple regional languages and called for legal consultations to be provided in local languages to enhance understanding and participation. Outlining key priorities, he emphasised inclusivity, quality and accountability, and innovation with purpose. He called for focused efforts to ensure last-mile delivery of legal services, particularly for women, rural and marginalised communities. The Vice President commended para-legal volunteers, Common Service Centres, panel lawyers and other stakeholders for their grassroots contributions in expanding access to justice. He also lauded the Ministry of Law and Justice and partner organisations for leveraging technology to build a more responsive, inclusive and equitable legal ecosystem. During the occasion, the Vice President unveiled several knowledge products and technology-driven innovations aimed at enhancing legal awareness, outreach, and service delivery. During the occasion, the Vice President unveiled several knowledge products and technology-driven innovations aimed at enhancing legal awareness, outreach, and service delivery. He launched the “Voice of Beneficiaries” Booklet 2025–26, which captures compelling stories of… pic.twitter.com/zCetfqJvXF — Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) March 29, 2026 He launched the “Voice of Beneficiaries” Booklet 2025–26, which captures compelling stories of individuals whose lives have been positively impacted through Tele-Law services. He also launched ‘Nyaya Setu’, an AI-powered chatbot developed to act as a digital bridge between citizens and legal services. The Vice President also introduced the Nyaya Setu Mascot, conceptualized as a relatable and accessible symbol of justice delivery, aimed at strengthening public engagement, especially among rural and digitally underserved populations. A series of legal awareness comic books, developed in collaboration with National Law University, Delhi, was also launched during the event. Union Minister of State(I/C) for Law & Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal; and other dignitaries were present during the occasion. ***** PR/ASM/VM (Release ID: 2246668) Visitor Counter : 698 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी , Marathi , Gujarati Vice President's Secretariat Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the National Consultation on Tele-Law initiative in New Delhi today. Vice President calls for inclusive, tech-driven access to justice under Tele-Law initiative Tele-Law to bridge justice gap, strengthen citizen-centric legal system: Vice President ‘Accessible, affordable and timely justice for all is core to democracy’: Vice President Posted On: 29 MAR 2026 6:28PM by PIB Delhi The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today addressed the National Consultation 2026 on Tele-Law initiative of the Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) Scheme, organised by the Ministry of Law and Justice in New Delhi, and underscored the need for accessible, affordable and timely justice for all citizens. Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the National Consultation on Tele-Law initiative, organised by the Ministry of Law and Justice under the DISHA scheme in New Delhi today. Emphasising that access to justice is a cornerstone of democracy, he said National… pic.twitter.com/Um1fkcovSN — Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) March 29, 2026 Emphasising that access to justice is a cornerstone of democracy, he said the National consultation reflects a collective commitment to ensuring that justice is not a privilege for a few but a right available to all. Highlighting recent legal reforms, the Vice President noted that the transition to new criminal laws, marks a historic shift towards a more citizen-centric justice system by simplifying procedures and improving efficiency. He underlined the transformative role of technology in governance, citing initiatives such as Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and tele-medicine, and described the Tele-Law initiative as a powerful tool to democratise legal services. He noted that pre-litigation legal advice can help resolve disputes early, reduce unnecessary litigation and ease the burden on courts. Stressing the importance of linguistic inclusion, the Vice President highlighted efforts to make the Constitution of India available in multiple regional languages and called for legal consultations to be provided in local languages to enhance understanding and participation. Outlining key priorities, he emphasised inclusivity, quality and accountability, and innovation with purpose. He called for focused efforts to ensure last-mile delivery of legal services, particularly for women, rural and marginalised communities. The Vice President commended para-legal volunteers, Common Service Centres, panel lawyers and other stakeholders for their grassroots contributions in expanding access to justice. He also lauded the Ministry of Law and Justice and partner organisations for leveraging technology to build a more responsive, inclusive and equitable legal ecosystem. During the occasion, the Vice President unveiled several knowledge products and technology-driven innovations aimed at enhancing legal awareness, outreach, and service delivery. During the occasion, the Vice President unveiled several knowledge products and technology-driven innovations aimed at enhancing legal awareness, outreach, and service delivery. He launched the “Voice of Beneficiaries” Booklet 2025–26, which captures compelling stories of… pic.twitter.com/zCetfqJvXF — Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) March 29, 2026 He launched the “Voice of Beneficiaries” Booklet 2025–26, which captures compelling stories of individuals whose lives have been positively impacted through Tele-Law services. He also launched ‘Nyaya Setu’, an AI-powered chatbot developed to act as a digital bridge between citizens and legal services. The Vice President also introduced the Nyaya Setu Mascot, conceptualized as a relatable and accessible symbol of justice delivery, aimed at strengthening public engagement, especially among rural and digitally underserved populations. A series of legal awareness comic books, developed in collaboration with National Law University, Delhi, was also launched during the event. Union Minister of State(I/C) for Law & Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal; and other dignitaries were present during the occasion. ***** PR/ASM/VM (Release ID: 2246668) Vice President calls for inclusive, tech-driven access to justice under Tele-Law initiative Tele-Law to bridge justice gap, strengthen citizen-centric legal system: Vice President ‘Accessible, affordable and timely justice for all is core to democracy’: Vice President" /> The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today addressed the National Consultation 2026 on Tele-Law initiative of the Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) Scheme, organised by the Ministry of Law and Justice in New Delhi, and underscored the need for accessible, affordable and timely justice for all citizens. Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the National Consultation on Tele-Law initiative, organised by the Ministry of Law and Justice under the DISHA scheme in New Delhi today. Emphasising that access to justice is a cornerstone of democracy, he said National… <a href="https://t.co/Um1fkcovSN">pic.twitter.com/Um1fkcovSN</a>— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/2038230671802388771?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2026</a> Emphasising that access to justice is a cornerstone of democracy, he said the National consultation reflects a collective commitment to ensuring that justice is not a privilege for a few but a right available to all. Highlighting recent legal reforms, the Vice President noted that the transition to new criminal laws, marks a historic shift towards a more citizen-centric justice system by simplifying procedures and improving efficiency. He underlined the transformative role of technology in governance, citing initiatives such as Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and tele-medicine, and described the Tele-Law initiative as a powerful tool to democratise legal services. He noted that pre-litigation legal advice can help resolve disputes early, reduce unnecessary litigation and ease the burden on courts. Stressing the importance of linguistic inclusion, the Vice President highlighted efforts to make the Constitution of India available in multiple regional languages and called for legal consultations to be provided in local languages to enhance understanding and participation. Outlining key priorities, he emphasised inclusivity, quality and accountability, and innovation with purpose. He called for focused efforts to ensure last-mile delivery of legal services, particularly for women, rural and marginalised communities. The Vice President commended para-legal volunteers, Common Service Centres, panel lawyers and other stakeholders for their grassroots contributions in expanding access to justice. He also lauded the Ministry of Law and Justice and partner organisations for leveraging technology to build a more responsive, inclusive and equitable legal ecosystem. During the occasion, the Vice President unveiled several knowledge products and technology-driven innovations aimed at enhancing legal awareness, outreach, and service delivery. During the occasion, the Vice President unveiled several knowledge products and technology-driven innovations aimed at enhancing legal awareness, outreach, and service delivery. He launched the “Voice of Beneficiaries” Booklet 2025–26, which captures compelling stories of… <a href="https://t.co/zCetfqJvXF">pic.twitter.com/zCetfqJvXF</a>— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/2038233151034798521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2026</a> He launched the “Voice of Beneficiaries” Booklet 2025–26, which captures compelling stories of individuals whose lives have been positively impacted through Tele-Law services. He also launched ‘Nyaya Setu’, an AI-powered chatbot developed to act as a digital bridge between citizens and legal services. The Vice President also introduced the Nyaya Setu Mascot, conceptualized as a relatable and accessible symbol of justice delivery, aimed at strengthening public engagement, especially among rural and digitally underserved populations. A series of legal awareness comic books, developed in collaboration with National Law University, Delhi, was also launched during the event. 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