New Delhi: The Department of Justice on Friday announced that it has provided free legal guidance to 50 lakh people across the nation through its tele-law initiative.

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal encouraged volunteers not to be discouraged by the challenges associated with delivering legal support to those in need.

On this occasion, the department, which operates under the Union law ministry, also introduced the tele-law scheme 2.0.

The revamped scheme merges the legal advice service provided through tele-law with the legal representation services offered by the Nyaya Bandhu (Pro Bono) programme.

This integration will allow citizens to access legal advice, assistance, and representation through a single registration and gateway of tele-law.

Numerous cases that receive pre-litigation advice from tele-law centers eventually reach the courts.

Lawyers participating in the Nyaya Bandhu scheme can undertake cases pro bono for individuals willing to take legal case in court.

During an event commemorating this achievement, Meghwal mentioned that while providing legal assistance without fees, or pro bono, might appear to be a Western concept, Indian culture and traditions also exhibit numerous instances of people aiding those in distress.

He urged tele-law scheme volunteers, who extend their services through common service centers, not to be deterred by the effort required to offer free legal guidance to those in need.

He reminded them that these are their fellow citizens. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of volunteers continuing to motivate individuals seeking justice, as ordinary individuals often feel disheartened or discouraged by the prospect of a prolonged legal battle