Jharkhand News: Loyola Alumni Association launches ‘Jaan Seva Kendra’ for free legal aid
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK Jamshedpur, Jan 29: In a remarkable initiative driven by the spirit of social service, the Loyola Alumni…
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Jamshedpur, Jan 29: In a remarkable initiative driven by the spirit of social service, the Loyola Alumni Association (LAA) has launched the Jaan Seva Kendra, a free legal consultation center aimed at assisting the poor and underprivileged.
The center, operating under the LAA Legal Cell, will provide free legal advice and consultation to those who lack access to legal assistance due to financial constraints, illiteracy, or lack of awareness.
The Jaan Seva Kendra was inaugurated in a formal ceremony attended by prominent figures of the Loyola Alumni Association, including Father K.M. Joseph, Rector of Loyola School, Father Vinod Fernandez, Principal, Senior Vice President Rajiv Talwar, Secretary Pratim Banerjee, Treasurer Iqbal Alam, and Patron Dr. Dinesh Upadhyay.
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The center will function every Saturday from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, where lawyers from the Loyola Alumni Association will extend their expertise to guide and assist those in need.
This initiative seeks to bridge the gap between the underprivileged and their fundamental rights, ensuring that people are not denied justice due to a lack of knowledge or resources.
In addition to legal advice, the center will also educate people about various welfare schemes run by the Central and State Governments, such as Aadhar Card, Voter Card, Ration Card, E-Shram Card, Ayushman Card, and pension schemes for senior citizens and widows.
The legal team of the LAA Legal Cell comprises accomplished Loyola alumni, including Advocate Abhishek Choubey of Jamshedpur Court, Advocate Pradipto Mitra, Advocate Kashish Tiwari (Ranchi High Court), Advocate Pranay Vats, Shruti Sarkar of Tata Steel, and Tejbir Singh, a former Supreme Court practitioner. The initiative is also backed by Loyola alumni who now serve as senior advocates in various High Courts across the country.
