A Regional Event and Workshop under the Tele-Law initiative of the DISHA Scheme was organized on 14 March 2026 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The event was conducted by the Department of Justice under the Ministry of Law and Justice to promote technology-enabled legal services and improve access to justice for citizens. The programme highlighted the progress of Tele-Law services in Tamil Nadu, legal awareness initiatives, and pro bono activities by law colleges. The event also launched ten e-books on customary laws of the North Eastern Region and involved legal experts, government officials, lawyers, and students.
The Government of India organised a Regional Workshop on the Tele-Law Programme on 14 March 2026 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The programme was conducted under the DISHA Scheme (Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice). It is implemented by the Department of Justice under the Ministry of Law and Justice.
The event aimed to improve access to justice using digital technology and legal awareness programmes.
• Progress of Tele-Law services in Tamil Nadu
• Legal awareness and legal literacy campaigns
• Pro bono legal work by law colleges
• Interaction with Tele-Law beneficiaries and lawyers
• Governor of Tamil Nadu
• Minister of State for Law and Justice
• Chief Justice of Madras High Court
Around 800 participants attended the event. These included lawyers, students, Village Level Entrepreneurs, officials, and citizens.
Key highlights of the programme included the launch of 10 e-books on customary laws of the North Eastern Region of India. These books aim to document indigenous legal traditions and practices.
The Tele-Law programme provides legal advice to citizens through Common Service Centres (CSC) using digital platforms. Village Level Entrepreneurs connect citizens with panel lawyers through video conferencing.
The programme supports the constitutional goal of equal access to justice under Article 39A.
Regional workshops are organised across India to improve implementation and expand the reach of Tele-Law services.
• Tele-Law programme provides free legal advice through digital platforms
• Implemented by Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice
• Operates through Common Service Centres across India
• Village Level Entrepreneurs connect citizens with panel lawyers
• DISHA Scheme focuses on improving access to justice
• Regional workshops review programme implementation
• Legal literacy campaigns are part of the initiative
• Customary laws of North East documented through e-books
Access to Justice (Article 39A)
• Article 39A is part of Directive Principles of State Policy
• Ensures equal justice and free legal aid
• Introduced by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976)
• Promotes legal assistance for poor and disadvantaged groups
• Implemented through Legal Services Authorities and schemes
• Tele-Law programme supports digital legal access
1.Which ministry implements the Tele-Law programme in India?
A) Ministry of Home Affairs
B) Ministry of Law and Justice
C) Ministry of Electronics and IT
D) Ministry of Social Justice
Answer: B
2.The Tele-Law programme provides legal services through which platform?
A) Panchayat offices
B) Police stations
C) Common Service Centres
D) District courts
Answer: C
3.The DISHA Scheme is related to which sector?
A) Agriculture development
B) Legal access and justice delivery
C) Defence modernisation
D) Rural housing
Answer: B
4.Article 39A of the Constitution deals with:
A) Right to Education
B) Equal access to justice and legal aid
C) Right to property
D) Freedom of speech
Answer: B
5.Village Level Entrepreneurs in Tele-Law programme are associated with:
A) National Informatics Centre
B) Common Service Centres
C) Supreme Court registry
D) State police departments
Answer: B
Which constitutional provision directs the state to provide free legal aid to ensure justice for all?
Answer: Article 39A
Which organisation provides free legal aid in India?
Answer: National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)
Students often confuse Tele-Law programme with e-Courts project.
Tele-Law provides legal advice to citizens, while e-Courts digitises court processes.
Examiners usually ask about Tele-Law programme, DISHA scheme, Article 39A, and Common Service Centres in prelims questions.
Tele-Law
DISHA Scheme
Access to Justice
Article 39A
Common Service Centres
Department of Justice
Legal Literacy
Pro Bono Legal Services
Customary Laws
Digital Governance