President Nominates Justice Vikram Nath As Executive Chairman of NALSA

The Supreme Court announced that the President of India nominated Justice Vikram Nath as the Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) under Section 3(2)(b) of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.

The appointment takes effect from November 24, 2025. The Court noted that this nomination aligns with the established convention of appointing the second-senior judge of the Supreme Court to the post. NALSA, constituted to provide free legal aid and ensure access to justice, functions under the statutory framework of the 1987 Act.

With this nomination, Justice Nath will oversee the implementation and coordination of legal services across jurisdictions.