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The HCLSC was constituted under Section 8A of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 vide Notification No. F.13015/1/98-SLSA dated 17.04.1998 and multiple re-constitution happened thereafter. Its incumbencies are as follows:
| 1. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice M. Ramakrishna | (18.06.1997-12.04.1998) |
| 2. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice Brijesh Kumar | (12.02.1999-18.10.2000) |
| 3. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice N. C. Jain | (19.10.2000-05.04.2001) |
| 4. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ravinder Singh Mongia | (21.09.2001-09.06.2002) |
| 5. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice M. Ramakrishna | (10.06.2002-28.07.2004) |
| 6. | Hon’ble Mr. Juctice Binod Kumar Roy | (21.05.2005-29.09.2005) |
| 7. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy | (05.12.2005-11.01.2007) |
| 8. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice Jasti Chelameswar | 03.05.2007-16.03.2010) |
| 9. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ramesh Surajmal Garg | (17.04.2010-18.06.2010) |
| 10. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice Madan Bhimarao Lokur | (24.06.2010-14.11.2011) |
| 11. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel | (20.12.2011-10.10.2013) |
| 12. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre | (19.10.2013-12.08.2014) |
| 13. | Hon’ble Mr. Juctice Ajit Singh | 05.03.2016-05.09.2018) |
| 14. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajjiikuttira Somaiah Bopanna | (29.10.2018-23.05.2019) |
| 15. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajai Lamba | (07.10.2019-20.09.2020) |
| 16. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia | (10.01.2021-08.05.2022) |
| 17. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rashmin Manharbhai Chhaya | (23.06.2022-00.01.2023) |
| 18. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta | (15.02.2023-08.11.2023) |
| 19. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi | (05.02.2024-till date) |
| 1. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice N. S. Singh | (1998-2000) |
| 2. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice D. Biswas | (2001-2007) |
| 3. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. P. Katakey | (2008-2011) |
| 4. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan | (2012-2013) |
| 5. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. K. Sharma | (2014-2018) |
| 6. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice Nelson Sailo | (2019-till date) |
| 1. | Mr. R. Thanga | (1998-2000) |
| 2. | Mrs. Marli Vankung | (2001-2007) |
| 3. | Mr. R. Thanga | (2008-2011) |
| 4. | MMr. T. L. Guite | (1998-2000) |
| 5. | Mrs. Helen Dawngliani | (2001-2007) |
| 6. | Mr. Joel Joseph Denga | (2008-2011) |
| 7. | MMr. T. L. Guite | (1998-2000) |
| 8. | Dr. H. T. C. Lalrinchhana | (2001-2007) |
| 1. | Hon’ble Mr. Justice Nelson Sailo | Chairman, HCLSC & Ex- Officio member |
| 2. | Dr. H. T. C. Lalrinchhana, MJS Registrar | Secretary, HCLSC & Ex- Officio member |
| 3. | Mr. R. LalremruataPresident, MBA & High Court Bar Assoc. | Ex- Officio member |
| 4. | Mr. Laldinpuia Tlau, MJS Jt. Registrar (Judl), GHCAB | Nominated Member |
| 5. | Mr. Lalhmachhuana President, Central YMA | Nominated Member |
| 6. | Mr. Nghaklianmawia President, Mizoram Upa Pawl | Nominated Member |
| 7. | Mrs. Ngurmawii Sailo President, MHIP, General Hqrs. | Nominated Member |
| Particulars | No of case taken up | Nop of settled cases | Settlement Amount(in Rs) | No. of pending cases as on 31.03.2025 | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| National Lok Adalat | 28 | 1 | - | 4 | - | |
| Normal Lok Adalat | 17 | 3 | 130 lakhs | - | ||
| Total | 45 | 4 | 130 lakhs |
No. of beneficiaries – 20 nos.
List of Legal aid counsels –1. Mr. Jordan Rohmingthanga 2. Mrs. Emily Lalrinzuali Chhangte 3. Mr. H. Zodinsanga 4. Mr. C. Tlanthianghlima 5. Mr. Lalrokunga Pautu 6. Mr. Lalramdinthara 7. Mr. Biswajoy Chakma
Date & Time : 30th October, 2024 @ 10:00 am
Target group : Concerned selected Staff of Gauhati High Court, Aizawl Bench, concerned selected Staff of District Court, Aizawl, 2 (two) each staff from other District Courts, Mizoram
Experts from the Mizoram Secretariat Service and Mizoram Finance & Accounts Service delivered lectures on the following topics to the supporting staff of the Gauhati High Court, Aizawl Bench, and various District Judiciaries in Mizoram:
1. Relevant provisions of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, and the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control, and Appeal) Rules, 1965.
2. Relevant provisions of the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, the Mizoram Functional Filing Index, and other pertinent guidelines.
3. Relevant provisions of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021, the extant General Financial Rules, and the Delegation of Financial Powers Rules.
This program proved highly beneficial for the supporting staff in Mizoram, enhancing their understanding of relevant rules and regulations that govern their day-to-day court operations.
(2) LEGAL AWARENESS SEMINAR ON MENTAL HEALTHCARE ACT, 2017
Date & Time : 31st January, 2025 @ 12:30 pm
Target group :
(i) Home Caretakers/Workers- Members of Mizoram State Commission for Women – The Director, Women & Child Development, Govt. of Mizoram be requested to make necessary arrangement
(ii) Police personnel
(iii) Excise personnel
(iv) Public Prosecutor/Asst. Public Prosecutor
(v) One representative each from MHIP Branches of Aizawl
(vi) Representatives from Protection of Child Rights Commission
(viii) Faculties and students of Mizoram Law College
(viii) Students of Psychology Dept., Mizoram University
(ix) Students of Social Works Dept., Mizoram University (100 nos.)
The program was inaugurated by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nelson Sailo, Judge of the Gauhati High Court and Chairman of the High Court Legal Services Committee (HCLSC), Aizawl Bench, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
Notable presentations included Dr. Robert L. Khawlhring's discussion on "The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017: A Paradigm Shift in Psychological Care and Support" and Mrs. Maria Lalengmawii's insightful talk on "Addressing the Hidden Wounds: Mental Health Concerns of Victims of Sexual Offences." These enlightening sessions were delivered to a select group of esteemed participants, renowned in their respective localities.
(3) LEGAL AWARENESS SEMINAR ON MIZO MARRIAGE, DIVORCE AND INHERITANCE ACCORDING TO MIZO CUSTOMS AND PRACTICES
Date & Time : 28th February, 2025 @ 10:00 am
The gathering of stakeholders on Mizo customs and practices was formally inaugurated by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nelson Sailo, Judge of the Gauhati High Court and Chairman of the High Court Legal Services Committee (HCLSC), Aizawl Bench, as the Chief Guest. Hon'ble Mrs. Justice Marli Vankung, Judge, GHC, AB, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour.
The event featured insightful presentations on various aspects of Mizo customs and practices. Key Presentations:
(1) Imperatives and Perspectives of Mizo Marriage by Mr. C. Vanlallawma, Associate Professor (Retd.), Govt. Hrangbana College
(2) Grounds and Reasons of Divorce according to Mizo Customs and Practices by Prof. Rualkhuma Colney, Former Principal, Govt. Mizoram Law College
(3) Mizo Inheritance of Properties: Socio-Legal Issues by Mr. Zahmingthanga Ralte, Addl. Secy., Law & Judl. Deptt., Govt. of Mizoram
The discussions and deliberations that followed were highly productive, thanks to the expertise of the selected participants in the field.
(4) LEGAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON WOMEN AND CHILD RIGHTS & MIZO INHERITANCE LAWS
Date & Time : During March, 2025 (various localities of Aizawl)
Target group :
(i) Local dwellers (parents, youths) including women and children
(ii) Local leaders Viz. Members of Local Councils, YMA leaders, Church leaders etc.
As planned, programs were conducted in seven selected localities in Aizawl city, targeting grassroots-level communities that would greatly benefit from this ideal legal awareness initiative.
Two key topics were chosen:
1. Legal rights of women and children
2. Mizo Inheritance Law
In addition to presentations by legal experts, participants had the opportunity to raise and clarify local-level doubts and queries, receiving personalized guidance from the experts.