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PM Modi champions legal empowerment, technology and inclusion at NALSA’s 20th National Conference
Summary: At NALSA’s 20th National Conference, PM Modi underscored the government’s push for a modern justice system that blends technology, legal reforms, and local inclusivity. From the Legal Aid Defence System to multilingual judgments and digital courts, the session reflected India’s march toward accessible and fair justice for every citizen.
New Delhi, November 8, 2025 - Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building a fair, technology-driven, and inclusive justice system while addressing the 20th National Conference of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in Delhi.
The event brought together Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, Justices Surya Kant and Vikram Nath, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, and thousands of members of the legal fraternity from across India. It marked both the 20th edition of the conference and the 30th anniversary of NALSA - a milestone in India’s journey toward accessible justice for all.
The Prime Minister said that true social justice begins when legal assistance is accessible to all, without discrimination based on wealth or social background. “When justice reaches everyone, it becomes the foundation of social balance,” he remarked.
He praised the efforts of Legal Services Authorities for offering affordable, timely, and compassionate support to the poor and underprivileged. Under the Legal Aid Defence Counsel System, nearly eight lakh criminal cases have been settled in just three years - a sign of faster, people-centric justice.
Modi underlined how the government’s decade-long reform push has simultaneously advanced both Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living. More than 40,000 redundant compliances have been scrapped, 3,400 legal clauses decriminalised under the Jan Vishwas Act, and over 1,500 outdated laws repealed.
“These changes are not just about governance,” he explained. “They reshape how our nation experiences justice.” The new Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita replaces colonial‑era codes with laws more attuned to modern India.
The Prime Minister said that Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living mean little if Ease of Justice is ignored. The government has invested over ₹7,000 crore in Phase 3 of the E‑Courts project, expanding e‑filing, virtual hearings, digital summons systems, and modern case tracking.
Technology, Modi said, has become a democratic equaliser. Just as UPI revolutionised digital payments, technology in courts is ensuring justice becomes quicker, transparent, and inclusive - even for citizens in the remotest villages.
The launch of NALSA’s Community Mediation Training Module was another major highlight. Modi called it a revival of India’s ancient tradition of conflict resolution through mutual dialogue - a system that existed long before formal courts.
“This modern approach to mediation will strengthen social harmony, create legal literacy, and reduce the burden on the courts,” he noted.
Modi emphasised that justice must not only be served but also understood. He urged lawmakers and the judiciary to simplify legal language and make judgments available in regional languages.
He praised the Supreme Court’s translation of more than 80,000 judgments into 18 Indian languages, calling it “a true step toward inclusive justice.” He further encouraged law students to engage directly with communities, using their knowledge to teach citizens about their rights and legal remedies.
Concluding his address, the Prime Minister asked the legal community to reimagine how India’s justice system should look when India becomes a fully developed nation. He expressed confidence that collaboration between the government, courts, and citizens will lead the way forward.
“I congratulate NALSA, our judges, law officers, and every individual working towards the ease of justice,” he said. “Together, we will build a system that not only delivers fairness but builds faith in justice itself.”
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The event brought together Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, Justices Surya Kant and Vikram Nath, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, and thousands of members of the legal fraternity from across India. It marked both the 20th edition of the conference and the 30th anniversary of NALSA - a milestone in India’s journey toward accessible justice for all.
Justice for Every Citizen
The Prime Minister said that true social justice begins when legal assistance is accessible to all, without discrimination based on wealth or social background. “When justice reaches everyone, it becomes the foundation of social balance,” he remarked.
He praised the efforts of Legal Services Authorities for offering affordable, timely, and compassionate support to the poor and underprivileged. Under the Legal Aid Defence Counsel System, nearly eight lakh criminal cases have been settled in just three years - a sign of faster, people-centric justice.
Reform Momentum: From Laws to Lives
Modi underlined how the government’s decade-long reform push has simultaneously advanced both Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living. More than 40,000 redundant compliances have been scrapped, 3,400 legal clauses decriminalised under the Jan Vishwas Act, and over 1,500 outdated laws repealed.
“These changes are not just about governance,” he explained. “They reshape how our nation experiences justice.” The new Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita replaces colonial‑era codes with laws more attuned to modern India.
Ease of Justice through Modernisation
The Prime Minister said that Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living mean little if Ease of Justice is ignored. The government has invested over ₹7,000 crore in Phase 3 of the E‑Courts project, expanding e‑filing, virtual hearings, digital summons systems, and modern case tracking.
Technology, Modi said, has become a democratic equaliser. Just as UPI revolutionised digital payments, technology in courts is ensuring justice becomes quicker, transparent, and inclusive - even for citizens in the remotest villages.
Reviving India’s Mediation Heritage
The launch of NALSA’s Community Mediation Training Module was another major highlight. Modi called it a revival of India’s ancient tradition of conflict resolution through mutual dialogue - a system that existed long before formal courts.
“This modern approach to mediation will strengthen social harmony, create legal literacy, and reduce the burden on the courts,” he noted.
Legal Awareness and Local Language Access
Modi emphasised that justice must not only be served but also understood. He urged lawmakers and the judiciary to simplify legal language and make judgments available in regional languages.
He praised the Supreme Court’s translation of more than 80,000 judgments into 18 Indian languages, calling it “a true step toward inclusive justice.” He further encouraged law students to engage directly with communities, using their knowledge to teach citizens about their rights and legal remedies.
Vision for a Developed India
Concluding his address, the Prime Minister asked the legal community to reimagine how India’s justice system should look when India becomes a fully developed nation. He expressed confidence that collaboration between the government, courts, and citizens will lead the way forward.
“I congratulate NALSA, our judges, law officers, and every individual working towards the ease of justice,” he said. “Together, we will build a system that not only delivers fairness but builds faith in justice itself.”
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