Government Launches "Barrister’s Portal" to Digitalize Legal Aid.

National | Dated: 14&15 Dec 2025

The Ministry of Law and Justice has launched the "Barrister’s Portal", a centralized digital platform to streamline the allocation of legal aid to the marginalized sections of society. The portal connects beneficiaries directly with pro-bono lawyers and legal aid clinics across the country.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • It features an AI-driven case management system to track the progress of legal aid cases in real-time.
  • The portal is integrated with the existing "Tele-Law" service to provide pre-litigation advice via video conferencing.
  • This initiative aims to fulfill the constitutional mandate under Article 39A regarding free legal aid.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Portal: Barrister’s Portal.
  • Purpose: Digital Legal Aid.
  • Integration: With Tele-Law Service.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which constitutional article mandates the state to provide free legal aid, which the new "Barrister’s Portal" aims to facilitate?

Correct Answer: Article 39A

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Ministry of Law and Justice

  • Minister – Arjun Ram Meghwal
  • Secretary – Dr. Reeta Vasishta