About the Discussion

Legal documents in India are often complex, creating barriers for citizens trying to understand their rights and obligations. At Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, we launched the SARAL Initiative to change this—making legal language Simple, Accessible, Rational, and Actionable (SARAL).

Join us as we unveil the findings of India’s first public survey on legal accessibility, where a staggering 84.5% of respondents said they struggle to understand legal documents.

This in-person event will be hosted at Seminar Rooms 1, 2, & 3, Kamaladevi Complex, India International Centre, on February 25, 2025 (Tuesday) from 6 pm – 7:30 pm. The event is free for all to attend, but prior registration is recommended. High Tea will be provided before the conversation. 

About the Keynote Speaker

Hon’ble Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud (retd.), former Chief Justice of India, will deliver the keynote lecture.

About the Panelists

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Gautam Patel (retd.) – Former Judge, High Court of Bombay

Mr. Jyoti Sagar – Chairman Emeritus and Founder, J. Sagar Associates

Ms. Julie Clement – Deputy Clerk, Supreme Court of Michigan and President, Clarity International

Dr Arghya Sengupta – Founder and Research Director, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy (moderator)

Program Schedule

06:00 – 06:10 PM – Introduction and presentation of the key results of the SARAL Survey by the Vidhi team

06:10 – 06:55 PM – Keynote Lecture by Dr Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, former Chief Justice of India

06:55 – 07:40 PM – Q&A featuring Dr Justice DY Chandrachud, Hon’ble Mr Justice Gautam Patel, Mr Jyoti Sagar, and Ms Julie Clement and moderated by Dr Arghya Sengupta

07:40 – 07:45 PM – Closing remarks and vote of thanks.