District Legal Services Authority, Nawada

Ld. Principal District & Sessions Judges-cum-Chairman :- SRI ASHUTOSH KUMAR JHA

DLSA Sec. Nawada:- SRI ARVIND KUMAR

A Civil Court’s District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) provides free legal aid to the public, functioning under the national and state legal services authorities.

It organizes Lok Adalats (people’s courts) to settle disputes and promotes legal literacy through awareness campaigns, workshops, and publications, especially for marginalized groups. The DLSA is chaired by the Principal District Judge, who acts as its chairman, DLSA and its secretary is typically the Sub-Judge Rank Judicial Officer the headquarters of the Judgeship. 

The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) for Nawada is located within the Civil Court, Nawada. Its office telephone number is 06324-213889. This authority provides free legal aid and organizes legal awareness programs for the district’s residents. 

• Location: Within the Civil Court complex in Nawada.

• Contact: 06324-213889.

• Services: Provides free legal assistance, organizes Lok Adalats, and conducts legal literacy programs to raise awareness about rights and benefits

Key functions

• Free Legal Aid: Provides free legal assistance in both civil and criminal matters to eligible individuals who cannot afford a lawyer.

Lok Adalats: Organizes and conducts Lok Adalats to facilitate the settlement of disputes through negotiation, arbitration, and mediation.

Legal Literacy: Spreads legal awareness through various means, including pamphlets, booklets, seminars, and workshops, particularly focusing on the rights of vulnerable sections of society.

Alternative Dispute Resolution: Encourages the use of negotiation, arbitration, conciliation, and mediation to resolve disputes outside of formal court proceedings.