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You can approach the following authorities for applying for legal aid:
- State Legal Services Authorities – They are in charge of governing and providing legal aid services in their particular state and governing the same at the District and Taluk level. For example, in New Delhi, it is known as the Delhi State Legal Services Authority. Read here to see the list of state authorities.
- District Legal Services Authorities – The powers and functions of this Authority are determined by the respective State Legal Service Authority and providing legal aid in the district. Generally, you can approach this authority if you require help and support, to submit an application for legal aid, etc. and they will be able to direct you. It coordinates the activities of the Taluk Legal Services Committee and other legal services in the District, organizes Lok Adalats, etc.
- Supreme Court Legal Services Committees – Its functions include receiving applications for legal services, maintaining a panel of advocates to provide legal advice, determining costs related to legal services, etc.
- High Court Legal Services Committees – Its functions are the same as the Supreme Court Legal Services Committees, but they are to be performed at the state level and these functions have been prescribed by the state authority.
Rajni
March 3, 2025
To the Delhi state legal services authority
Topic – complaint against Delhi police
Respected sir, I would like to draw your kind attention towards passive role of Delhi police. On 24th feb 2025 some plunk boys name Deepak with their gang have attacked with road
and knife on my nephew ankit 24 yrs old and he was badly injured and now fighting between life and death. But police knowingly don’t want to catch that persons because someone make force us to drop this case. Now my family have gone under metal trauma.
Please help us as soon as possible
Nyaaya
June 30, 2025
If the police are refusing to act despite a serious assault on your nephew, you can take legal steps to ensure justice. First, submit a written complaint at the police station and demand an FIR under relevant IPC sections like 307 (attempt to murder). If they refuse, escalate the matter to the DCP or Commissioner of Police under Section 154(3) of the CrPC. If there is still no action, you can file a complaint directly with the local Magistrate under Section 156(3) CrPC, who can order the police to register an FIR and investigate. Additionally, you can approach the Delhi State Human Rights Commission or the National Human Rights Commission for inaction and violation of your family’s right to safety under Article 21 of the Constitution. If you’re facing threats, request police protection in writing. As a last resort, you can move the Delhi High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution, seeking directions for FIR registration, investigation, and protection.