SC introduces Middle Income Group Scheme to provide Legal Aid to Poor

Now, it is easier for the middle and lower income group to avail and enjoy the legal services of the country as the Supreme Court of India has introduced the Middle Income Group Scheme.

It is a self supporting scheme which provides legal services to the middle income group citizens i.e. citizens whose gross income is not exceeding Rs.60, 000 per month or Rs. 7, 50, 000 per annum.

As per the Supreme Court rules it is only through advocates on record cases can be filed before it.

A sum of Rs.500 shall be payable to the Supreme Court Middle Income Group Legal Aid Society as service charges.

Under the scheme, middle class and lower income applicant who can`t afford the expensive litigation in the Supreme Court can avail the services of the society for a nominal amount. The person desirous of availing the benefit of the Scheme shall have to fill up the form prescribed and accept all the terms and conditions contained therein.