JUSTICE CROSSWORD

2. Petitioner of Landmark Supreme Court case that expanded the interpretation of Article 21.
4. The law governing civil court proceedings in India.
5. Authority that provides legal aid at the state level.
8. Supreme Court judge associated with the expansion of Public Interest Litigation.
11. The written decision and reasoning delivered by a court.
12. Directive Principle of State Policy requiring the state to ensure free legal aid and equal justice.
16. Abbreviation of National Legal Services Authority responsible for implementing legal aid services in India.
17. Alternative dispute resolution process where a neutral mediator helps parties settle a dispute.
19. From the Latin principle meaning “hear the other side.”
20. The older law governing criminal trials and procedures in India.
21. Court order allowing temporary release of an accused person from custody during trial.
24. Constitutional principle under Article 14
25. Authority that implements legal aid programs at the district level.

1. A person who assists the court with expertise.
3. Supreme Court judge known for progressive judgments on prisoners’ rights and social justice.
6. A formal court order issued by a constitutional court to enforce rights or compel action.
7. The process of taking a dispute to court.
9. The highest court of India and the final interpreter of the Constitution.
10. Petitioner of the case which established the Basic Structure doctrine of the Constitution.
13. Constitutional writ used to produce a detained person before the court to check unlawful detention.
14. Abbreviation for Public Interest Litigation, allowing courts to hear cases filed in public interest.
15. A prisoner who is detained in jail while their trial is still pending.
18. Document used to formally report a cognizable offence to police.
22. Informal forum for dispute resolution promoted under the Legal Services Authorities Act.
23. System of providing free legal services to people who cannot afford a lawyer.