Dimapur, January 21 (MExN): The members of Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA) visited the Central jail, Dimapur, on January 21 as part of the action plan formulated by the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority.
Heading the team was Ajongba Imchen who has recently taken charge as Secretary DDLSA and Chief Judicial Magistrate, Dimapur. The purpose of the visit was to take an appraisal of jail conditions and extend legal services to the inmates. In his address, Imchen exhorted the inmates to take their detention as an opportunity for reform and rehabilitation. A firm assurance was also given that trial of pending cases would be conducted keeping in mind the rights of prisoners as regards investigation, legal representation and transparency in court proceedings.
Nathaniel Kevichusa, Retainer Lawyer, spoke on the various legal services provided by the DDLSA and encouraged the inmates to seek legal representation if so required. Visheli H Yepthomi, Panel Advocate DDLSA, apprised the inmates of the rights of the prisoners.
