In pursuant to order passed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court yesterday while hearing the Murthal sexual assault case, legal Help Desks have been set up by District Legal Services Authorities in court campuses of Haryana especially for the victims of recent Jat reservation stir in the State.<br/><br/>Stating this at Chandigarh today, a spokesman of Haryana Legal Services Authority said that anyone sexually assaulted at any place in the State during Jat reservation agitation, can submit a complaint in a sealed envelope to the Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, District Legal Services Authority of the concerned District either in person or through some relative or even by post or e-mail. <br/><br/>The Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, District Legal Services Authority will then immediately forward the application to the concerned police authorities for investigation and shall thereafter, pursue the matter with the authorities with a view to ensure justice to the victims. The identity of the victim shall not be disclosed by the Legal Services Authorities.<br/><br/>He said that the victims, who have suffered damage to their properties like shops, showrooms, vehicles, schools, factories etc, would be at liberty to approach the Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, District Legal Services Authority of the concerned District for redressal of their grievances. <br/><br/>The concerned District Legal Services Authorities would be duty bound to assist the victims in choosing the action to be taken, helping them with the same and then pursuing their matters with the concerned authorities as per law.<br/><br/>He said that where any victim has filed some claim with the Insurance Companies and they are not being given their dues, they can also approach the Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary; District Legal Services Authority of the concerned District. He said that toll free number of Haryana State Legal Services Authority is 1800-180-2057.
News On AIR | February 26, 2016 7:38 PM
Murthal assault case: Help desks for Jat stir victims in court premises of Haryana