Middle Income Group Scheme

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It provides legal services to the middle income group citizens i.e. citizens whose gross income is not exceeding Rs.60,000/- p.m. or Rs. 7,50,00/- per annum.

It was introduced by Supreme Court of India.

The Scheme will be applicable for case intended to be filed in Supreme Court.

A Society (Governing Body) will be created with Chief Justice of India as patron-in-chief, the Attorney General as ex-officio vice-president, the Solicitor General as honorary Secretary and other senior advocates as members