National desk:
The President of India has nominated Justice Surya Kant, a Supreme Court judge, as the new Executive Chairperson of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). The appointment is effective from May 14, 2025.
As Executive Chairperson, Justice Surya Kant will lead NALSA in its mission to ensure free and accessible legal aid to citizens across India, particularly those from the marginalised and economically weaker sections.
His leadership is expected to strengthen the constitutional mandate of Article 39-A, which aims to guarantee that no citizen shall be denied justice on account of financial or social constraints.
The nomination has been made under clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 3 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. The Ministry of Law and Justice confirmed the appointment by publishing a notification in the official gazette on May 9, 2025.
As per convention, the post of Executive Chairperson is held by the second most senior judge of the Supreme Court. Justice Surya Kant will replace Justice BR Gavai in the post.
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