Aniket Nikam provides legal aid to over 5,000 in Maharashtra
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Advocate Aniket Ujwal Nikam and his Nyay Vishwas Foundation reached more than 5,000 people in rural Maharashtra, India, with free legal aid.
The Foundation conducts legal aid camps, called shibirs, to help citizens understand their rights and navigate legal issues before they reach court. They assist people with problems involving land disputes, documentation, government benefits, family matters, and fraud.
Nikam established the Foundation to address the challenges rural residents face in accessing legal help, such as a lack of knowledge about their rights and difficulty finding guidance. He believes people should understand their options even if they cannot immediately pursue a case. Nikam’s work happens as a Bollywood film, Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam, is being made about his father, public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam.
The film will portray Ujjwal Nikam’s career, including his involvement in the prosecution of Ajmal Kasab after the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Aniket Nikam hopes to expand the Foundation’s work across Maharashtra, with a focus on women and vulnerable families.
