Amrita Legal Cell

One of Amma's new charitable projects is the Amrita Kripa Neeti Pratishtan, a project that aims to provide free legal aid to the poor and disadvantaged in India. The legal cell currently has 1,008 lawyers registered to engage in this work.

A further 500 applications await Amma's approval, according to Adv. K Srikumar who is organizing the project. Although comprised mostly of practicing lawyers, the group includes retired judges and law professors as well. The lawyers present at *Amritavarsham50 took the following pledge in the Divine Presence of Amma:

We the members of Amrita Kripa Neeti Pratishtan solemnly take pledge that we shall strive our best towards the uplift of the weaker sections of society in their struggle towards social and economic justice, and we shall, through the selfless sharing of our talents, knowledge and wisdom, render justice to suffering humanity and devote ourselves to the fulfillment of the objects of the Pratishtan, as envisioned by Amma.

Shri. P.C. Thomas, the Union Minister of State for Law and Justice, announced that the Government of India's Law Department has taken serious note of the project, and is going to assist in its implementation.

The Neeti Pratishtan will focus on providing alternative dispute resolution mechanisms of mediation and conciliation procedures, as well as “Neeti Mela” for resolving disputes and for counseling people in their basic legal rights. The lawyers will take up the causes of individuals and agencies involved in environmental, tribal and human rights violations, as well as represent the physically and mentally handicapped. The Neeti Pratishtan will also attempt to infuse the legal system with spiritual principles and, in general, to help people view their legal, social and other related problems from a spiritual perspective, thereby helping to find solutions.

Through Amrita Kripa Neeti Pratishtan, Amma is providing the legal fraternity of India an opportunity to use its talents and passion for justice to help suffering humanity. Participation is open to lawyers of all castes and creeds.

The Amrita Kripa Neeti Pratishtan project is nothing less than divinely inspired vision. Amma's foresight has insured that, for a change, the scales of justice will be kept truly in balance for all.

For more information you may email:-neeti@amritapuri.org

* Amritavarsham50 was a historic event, a spiritual gathering for peace and harmony of the world, attended by representatives of about 190 countries from around the world. This event was celebrated on the auspicious occasion of Amma's 50th Birthday in Cochin, Kerala, India in the year 2003.