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ABOUT KLF
The Karnataka Legal Forum is a registered entity under the Indian Trusts Act. The primary objective of the forum is to work towards the protection and welfare of advocates. It is a platform aimed at providing legal awareness, assistance, and resources to the community. Membership in the forum to the legal fraternity is free, making it accessible to individuals who wish to benefit from or contribute to its activities.
Objectives of Karnataka Legal Forum
1. To stands resolutely against all forms of atrocities and injustices faced by advocates.
2. To work for the Welfare and Protection of Advocates.
3. To create a platform to address grievances and ensure a safe working environment for legal professionals.
4. To take a firm stand against violence and injustices faced by advocates in their professional and personal capacities.
5. To organize protests, awareness drives, and highlight cases of violence against advocates and to fight for their justice.
6. Collaborate with bar associations and human rights organizations to ensure accountability for such acts.
7. Build a strong network of legal professionals to collaborate on cases, share resources, and strengthen collective efforts against injustice.
8. Serve as a hub for legal professionals, students, and advocates to collaborate and share knowledge.
9. Research and Publications: Undertake legal research and publish findings, reports, and informative material to assist both the legal fraternity and the general public.
10. Organize regular meetings, conferences, and events to foster dialogue and knowledge exchange among advocates and other legal stakeholders.
Expanded Objectives and Activities of Karnataka Legal Forum
1. Legal Awareness and Education:
A. Conduct workshops, seminars, and campaigns to educate citizens about their legal rights and duties.
B. Collaborate with schools, colleges, and NGOs to promote legal literacy in urban and rural areas.
C. Publish newsletters, reports, and educational material for public and professional awareness.
2. Welfare of Advocates:
A. Establish mechanisms to provide support and assistance to advocates facing harassment or violence in the course of their duties.
B. Advocate for better working conditions, insurance, and welfare schemes for advocates.
3.Legal Assistance:
A. Provide pro bono or affordable legal services to underprivileged sections of society:
B. Take proactive measures to address systemic injustices, including filing public interest litigations (PILs) and advocating for policy changes.
C. Establish a task force to investigate and provide legal support in cases of injustice, particularly those involving marginalized groups.
D. Support for Vulnerable Groups and to provide legal aid and support to victims of domestic violence, caste-based discrimination, child abuse, and other forms of exploitation.
E. Focus on the empowerment of women, children, and the economically disadvantaged through legal assistance.
5. Legal Action Against Police Atrocities:
A. Set up a legal aid cell to assist victims of police brutality and misconduct.
B. Work towards accountability by pursuing legal action against unlawful detention, custodial torture, and other abuses of power.
C. Advocate for police reforms to ensure adherence to constitutional values and human rights.
6. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Advocacy:
A. Promote mediation, arbitration, and conciliation as effective alternatives to litigation.
B. Provide training and resources to advocates to excel in ADR practices.
7. Community Engagement and Outreach:
A. Conduct legal camps in underserved areas to provide on-the-spot legal advice and assistance.
B. Actively involve the community in discussions and initiatives aimed at addressing local legal issues.
8. Advocacy for Policy Changes:
A. Identify gaps in existing laws and policies, and advocate for necessary amendments to address modern legal challenges.
B. Work towards the enactment of laws that protect and uphold the dignity of advocates.