PRAN Foundation · Legal Aid Initiative 2026
PRAN Foundation · Section 8 Non-Profit · 2026
Legal Aid, without the legal fee.
कानूनी सहायता, बिना किसी शुल्क के
A structured, volunteer-driven initiative connecting citizens — especially those who cannot afford legal fees — with rights information, document drafting support, and official legal aid authorities such as NALSA and the District Legal Services Authorities.
Our mission: to bridge the gap between grassroots legal grievances and structured justice mechanisms — prioritising those for whom justice is a financial barrier, not a choice.
Legal Aid at PRAN has four doors. Walk through the one that's yours.
Guide
Not sure where
to start?
Find your DLSA / SLSA / NALSA authority by state and case type.
You are hereRequest
Ready to ask
for help?
Submit your case to our volunteer panel below.
Volunteer
A lawyer or
law student?
Two hours a month. Join the volunteer network.
Network
Curious who's
behind this?
Meet the advocates and volunteers in our network.
- ✓ Citizens who genuinely cannot afford private legal counsel or court fees
- ✓ Marginalised individuals unaware of their rights or the legal system
- ✓ First-time seekers who need guidance on where to go and what to do
- ✓ Those who need referral to NALSA, DLSA, or consumer forums
- ✓ Anyone needing basic document drafting or rights awareness support
- – Those who can afford a private advocate but prefer not to pay
- – Requests for free full-case representation or court appearances
- – Commercial disputes where the claimant has adequate resources
- – Matters requiring emergency or immediate police intervention
How Our Volunteer Network Helps
Voluntary guidance — PRAN volunteer advocates and law students review your concern and provide general legal guidance on your rights, options, and next steps, purely on a voluntary basis. No advocate-client relationship is created.
Referral to legal aid authorities — where you are eligible, we connect you to NALSA, District Legal Services Authorities, and State Legal Services Committees, who provide free court representation under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
Document drafting support — volunteers may assist in drafting RTI applications, consumer complaints, grievance letters, or awareness notes, subject to capacity and eligibility review.
Rights awareness — we explain your legal rights in plain language so you can make informed decisions, whether you proceed independently, through a legal aid authority, or through a private advocate.
This initiative exists for those who need it most. If you can afford a private advocate, we respectfully encourage you to engage one — our volunteer bandwidth is reserved for citizens for whom the cost of justice is a genuine barrier.
Request Legal Aid
कानूनी सहायता के लिए अनुरोध दर्ज करें
To ensure your matter is evaluated securely, tracked meticulously, and assigned to the correct specialised volunteer panel, we do not accept case details over public WhatsApp chats. Please use our secure digital intake portal to officially register your request.
What Happens After You Submit
Intake review
A PRAN volunteer reviews your submission for eligibility and category fit within 3–5 working days.
Panel assignment
Your matter is routed to the relevant specialised panel — consumer, RTI, family, or labour.
Guidance or referral
You receive written guidance directly, or a referral to NALSA/DLSA for free court representation.
Core Categories We Support
मुख्य श्रेणियांConsumer Disputesउपभोक्ता विवाद
E-commerce fraud, defective products, RERA compliance, and builder-buyer issues.
Motor Accident Claimsमोटर दुर्घटना दावे
MACT compensation claims, insurance disputes, and Motor Vehicles Act guidance.
Labour & Employmentश्रम और रोजगार
Salary delays, wrongful termination, and Provident Fund grievances.
Women & Family Supportमहिला और पारिवारिक मामले
Domestic issues, maintenance guidance, and gender rights awareness.
RTI & Governanceआरटीआई और सुशासन
Drafting RTI applications and navigating public authority grievance portals.
Cyber Fraud & Awarenessसाइबर सुरक्षा सेल
Online financial fraud, identity theft, and digital harassment guidance.
Government Grievancesसरकारी शिकायतें
State pensions, ration distribution, and public documentation delays.
Mandatory Legal Terms & Disclaimer
अस्वीकरणNo advocate-client relationship
All assistance is provided by PRAN volunteers on a purely voluntary basis. Submission of an intake form, interaction with our volunteers, or use of our resources does not constitute or create a formal advocate-client relationship at any stage.
Guidance & referral, not representation
PRAN provides voluntary legal guidance, rights awareness, document drafting support, and referral to official legal aid authorities. We do not provide paid legal services, guarantee court representation, or finance litigation fees.
No emergency liability
PRAN is a digital policy research and guidance network, not an emergency first-response agency. For immediate threats to life, liberty, or safety, contact official state emergency services or the police directly.
Pro bono integrity
All services provided by PRAN Foundation volunteers are strictly free of cost. PRAN maintains a zero-tolerance policy for any financial demands.
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