Empowering justice through legal aid, prison visits, bail litigation, and comprehensive support for the marginalised.
About Us
In pursuit of fulfillment of justice for all guaranteed under Article 39A of the Constitution of India.
Our Journey
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad started the Access to Justice Program for Prisoners in April 2024. This is a systematic extension of the Prison Legal Aid Clinic Program run by the university since 2018.
The attempt is to provide qualitative free legal aid to the under-trial prisoners in Telangana. It aims to support prisoners from vulnerable backgrounds like those who are poor, illiterate and are socially and economically disadvantaged.
This goal is achieved through systematic and holistic intervention by a team of trained and dedicated advocates, social workers and law students interested in the criminal justice system.
Mission & Values
Our Mission
- • Identify prisoners with multiple vulnerabilities
- • Prevent imprisonment due to legal illiteracy and poverty
- • Support the legal aid system for vulnerable prisoners
- • Demonstrate qualitative legal aid can be a reality
- • Expose law students to justice access complexity
- • Undertake research to strengthen legal aid practices
Core Values
Justice & Equity
Compassionate Service
Community Impact
Education & Learning
What We Do
Our comprehensive approach addresses all legitimate social and legal needs of prisoners through systematic intervention.
Our Services
Prison Visits & Family Connections
The program team visits prisoners and connects them with their families, friends, advocates and courts.
Socio-Legal Aid Assessment
Makes socio legal aid needs assessment of prisoners and their families to identify specific vulnerabilities.
Bail Litigation
Litigates in the courts for their bails and their eventual release, focusing on reasonable bail conditions.
Legal Aid Assistance
Assists other legal aid advocates and helps prisoners' families navigate surety arrangements and releases.
Student Involvement
Involves law students of university to support the team and sensitizes them on providing qualitative legal aid.
Policy Research
Undertakes policy research to find solutions to provide timely legal aid and shares findings with the criminal justice system.
Our Partners
Building a network of collaboration to strengthen access to justice across all levels of society.
Government Agencies
Collaborating with state legal aid authorities and prison administration for systematic reform.
Legal Organizations
Working with bar associations and legal aid societies to strengthen the justice delivery system.
Civil Society
Partnering with NGOs and community organizations to address social vulnerabilities.
Academic Institutions
Engaging with universities and research institutions for policy development and student training.
Past Events
Explore our previous conferences, workshops, and talks focused on advancing justice and legal awareness
Building Justice Capacity for Tomorrow: Telangana in Dialogue
Police, Prisons, Legal Aid, and Data-Driven Reform
A comprehensive conference bringing together legal experts, judiciary members, law enforcement officials, and researchers to discuss justice capacity building in Telangana. The conference features three key sessions: an inaugural session on Justice Capacity in India, followed by focused discussions on Legal Aid and Prisons in Telangana, and concluding with insights on Policing for People.
Conference Sessions
10:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Inaugural Session - Justice Capacity in India
Speakers: Dr. Srikrishna Deva Rao, Maja Daruwala, Retd. Justice S. Muralidhar
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Session 2 - Justice Capacity in Telangana: Legal Aid and Prisons
Speakers: Hon'ble Justice Sam Koshy, Nayanika Singhal, Prof. Vijay Raghavan, Soumya Mishra, Prof. Murali Karnam
2:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Session 3 - Policing for People: Capacity to Serve the Public
Speakers: Kamal Kumar, Vipul Mudgal, Shikha Goel, Srinivas Kodali
Our Team
Dedicated professionals and academic leaders working together to advance access to justice.
Dr. Murali Karnam
Professor of Human Rights & Director, AJP
Saranga Ugalmugle
Programme Coordinator
Archana Rao
Fair Trial Advocate
Farha Qureshi
Fair Trial Advocate
Sandeep Hari
Fair Trial Advocate
Sarayu Nancharla
Fair Trial Advocate
C. V. Varun Sai
Fair Trial Advocate
Satya Bhanu Prasad U
Prison Social Worker
K. Varalakshmi
Prison Social Worker
Our Patrons
Prof. Sreekrishna Deva Rao
Vice-Chancellor
NALSAR University of Law
Prof. N. Vasanthi
Registrar
NALSAR University of Law
Join Our Team
Be part of a dedicated team working to ensure every prisoner has access to fair trial and legal representation.
For inquiries about the recruitment process, please contact us at accesstojustice@nalsar.ac.in
Get in Touch
Reach out to us for legal assistance, volunteer opportunities, or to learn more about our programs.
Office Phone
040 - 45356168
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accesstojustice@nalsar.ac.in
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Address
Access to Justice Program (AJP)
Flat 10C/103, Radhe Kishan Pleasant Homes
Street Number 11, Himayatnagar
Hyderabad, Telangana 500020
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Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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