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Nyaya - Sahaya is a groundbreaking legal support system designed to bridge the gap between legal services and those in need. By leveraging technology, we aim to enhance the efficiency, accessibility, and transparency of legal processes for undertrials, lawyers, and court officials. Our mission is to empower individuals with the tools they need for a fair legal defense, streamline case management for legal professionals, and optimize judicial operations.
- 5th September - 2023 : Development Started
- Won Best Project @ VIT Internal Student Hackathon - Out of 278 Teams
- 12th November 2023 : Working and interacting with local lawyers, judges, undertrials and begin closed testing.
- 25th February 2024 : Submitted for GDSC Solution Challenge 2024.
- End of March 2024 : Complete work on Multilingual Methods and Document Storage System.
India's legal system, designed to protect the rights of its citizens, is plagued by inefficiencies and outdated practices. With over 50 million pending cases at all levels, the process has become sluggish, hindering justice for those involved. Undertrials, unaware of their rights, are vulnerable to exploitation. Lawyers and clients face difficulties in communication and connectivity. Navigating the complex paperwork is a challenge for all stakeholders. Furthermore, the prolonged duration of trials takes a toll on the mental health, vocational prospects, and societal standing of undertrials.
In our detailed investigation, we engaged with nearly 659 individuals awaiting trial and 152 legal professionals to delve into the systemic issues they face. Our approach involved a nuanced analysis, taking into account how their experiences varied with geographical location and educational background. The insights gained from this exercise highlighted a significant gap in the current system.
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- Access to Court Proceedings: Enhancing transparency by allowing undertrials to follow their cases in real-time.
- Case Details at a Glance: Easy access to case information to aid in understanding and decision-making.
- FIR Information Analyzer: Tools to extract and analyze critical information from FIRs for better case preparation.
- Direct Lawyer Communication: Encrypted chat functionality to ensure seamless communication between undertrials and their legal representatives.
- Comprehensive Support Services: Providing vocational, mental health, and rehabilitation support to aid reintegration into society.
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- Case Overview Dashboard: A comprehensive view of case workload dynamics for efficient management.
- Document Generation: Generate documents for various needs like Bail and Vakalatnama.
- Legal News and Research Tools: Keeping legal professionals updated with the latest developments and resources for informed decision-making.
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- Efficiency Dashboard: Streamlining proceedings and scheduling with an intuitive interface.
- Access to Legal Precedents: Database of previous rulings to support informed decision-making.
- Documentation and Reporting Tools: Simplifying case filings and tracking judicial efficiency.
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- Mental Health Chatbot: Offering emotional support through NLP technology.
- Connection to Mental Health NGOs: Linking undertrials with professional counseling and assistance.
- Vocational Training with ITIs: Facilitating skill development and certification for better employment opportunities post-release.
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- Multilingual Support: Breaking language barriers to make legal support accessible to a wider audience.
- Accessibility Features: Making the system usable for individuals with disabilities.
- Document Repository: Digital and Encrypted handling of all documents related to a trial.
Firebase security rules are in place to protect sensitive information, ensuring the confidentiality and trust of all stakeholders. We also are working on a distributed architecture for redundancy.
Download Nyaya Sahaya directly from our GitHub repository. After downloading the app, you can sign up for an account using email credentials.
Before you start, make sure you have installed the following on your system:
- Flutter SDK
- VS Code
- Dart and Flutter extensions for VS Code
- Android emulator or physical device
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Clone the Nyaya Sahaya repository from GitHub: https://github.com/drowsy-coder/Nyaya-Sahaya.git
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Open the project folder in VS Code.
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In VS Code, open the command palette (View > Command Palette) and type "Flutter: Run Flutter Doctor". This will check your system to make sure everything is set up correctly.
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In VS Code, open the main.dart file and click the "Run" button. This will launch the app in the emulator or on your physical device.
To contribute to this project, fork this on github and connect your own firebase.
- To all the legal professionals and court officials who provided invaluable insights. Special thanks to Prakhar Gupta Sir for his guidance.
- VIT School of Law
- Our anonymous closed testing group who helped shape our application.
Nyaya - Sahaya is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.
Nyaya - Sahaya is more than just a project; it's a movement towards creating a more just society through technology. Join us in this journey to empower, educate, and transform the legal landscape.