What is Para-Legal Volunteers (PLVs)?
Historical Background
Key Points
10 points- 1.
Selected and trained by NALSA and State Legal Services Authorities
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Provide basic legal information and assistance to people in their communities
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Help people understand their legal rights and obligations
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Assist people in filing applications and documents
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Facilitate access to legal aid services
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Raise awareness about legal issues and social justice
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Work in coordination with lawyers, social workers, and other professionals
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Play a crucial role in reaching out to marginalized and vulnerable populations
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Provide support to victims of crime and abuse
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Monitor the implementation of government schemes and programs
Visual Insights
Implementation of PLVs for POCSO Cases (December 2025)
Shows the status of implementation of Para-Legal Volunteers at police stations across India, as directed by the Supreme Court.
- ๐Maharashtra โ Partial Implementation
- ๐Uttar Pradesh โ Limited Implementation
- ๐Tamil Nadu โ Full Implementation
- ๐Kerala โ Full Implementation
- ๐Bihar โ No Implementation
- ๐Rajasthan โ Partial Implementation
Recent Developments
5 developmentsIncreased focus on deploying PLVs in areas with high levels of poverty and crime
Training programs for PLVs to enhance their skills and knowledge
Use of technology to improve the reach and effectiveness of PLVs
Monitoring and evaluation of the impact of PLVs on access to justice
Supreme Court directives on the appointment of PLVs at police stations for POCSO cases