Justice made affordable for the middle class

SC's initiative is laudable but it needs to be more stringent and make lawyers accountable

To make litigation more affordable, the Supreme Court (SC)  has introduced a scheme called Middle Income Group Legal Aid Society. Those earning up to Rs 60,000 a month or Rs 7.5 lakh a year can approach the society and hire a lawyer at rates much lower than what an advocate would charge otherwise to fight a case in the SC.

“It’s not just about the cost of litigation, many don’t know whom to go to and how to proceed if they have to fight a case. With judges of the SC on its governing body, approaching this society ensures that