Amritsar, May 27

Civil Judge Pushpinder Singh visited the Amritsar Central Jail at Fatahpur on Thursday. During the visit, newly appointed judicial officers Charanpreet Kaur, Civil Judge, (Junior Division) and Ramanpreet Kaur, Civil Judge, (Jr Division), who are under training with the Civil Judge and panel lawyer Amandeep Singh. The judicial officials inspected barracks, kitchen, hospital, legal aid clinic and video conference room.

Inmates were informed about various legal aids being provided by the Punjab State Legal Services Authority, including ADR mechanism (legal aid, lok adalats, victim compensation schemes, para legal volunteer services, legal aid clinic and legal literacy clubs in schools and colleges). They were also made aware about free legal aid provided by the Punjab State Legal Services Authority and were apprised that any inmate whether convict or under trial was entitled to free legal aid under the Legal Services Authority Act, 1987.

Similarly, in case a person gets convicted by the court and intends to file appeal/revision against the order, he/she can also file an application in the office of the District Legal Services Authority. Inmates were informed about legal aid clinic established at the Amritsar Central Jail, where trained para legal volunteers have been deputed by the District Legal Services Authority. — TNS

District and Sessions Judge visits Patti sub jail

District and Sessions Judge Priya Sood visited Patti sub jail on Thursday and apprised inmates of their legal rights. She urged inmates to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour. She supervised sanitation and meal arrangements. She instructed jail officials to organise medical camps to provide better medical services to inmates. — OC