Our legal aid mandate.
Every service we offer is free to anyone who qualifies under Section 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. There is no reduced scope. We apply the same scientific standard to every case.
Every undertrial deserves the same forensic scrutiny, regardless of what they can afford.
Accused persons face forensic evidence they cannot challenge, because the technical help to do it has been missing from legal aid. Fide Forensic Foundation provides it.
“The quality of a defence must not be determined by financial capacity.”
Zero cost. Zero reduction in scope or rigour.
- Same scientists.The senior panel that takes every paid matter takes yours.
- Same method.The seven-point audit, and the same court-ready reports.
- Same court support.A scientist in the witness box whenever the case needs one.
Who qualifies.
- Referral through SLSA, DLSA or an empanelled legal aid NGO
- Representation by panel advocates
- Eligibility under Section 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act
- Undertrials in judicial custody, who get priority
We serve.
Legal Services Authorities: SLSA and DLSA
Forensic review for legal aid beneficiaries, through the Authority or directly by your panel advocates and legal aid counsel: a technical review of the FSL report, a judicial summary and a cross-examination brief, court-ready on agreed timelines. Where the client meets Section 12 eligibility, counsel can send the FSL report to us directly.
Get in touchLegal Aid NGOs & Undertrial Support Organisations
Refer cases directly. We support NDPS matters, POCSO cases, human rights documentation and death penalty defence, at no cost to the accused.
Get in touchLaw School Legal Aid Clinics
A technical partner to clinical legal education: forensic case support, faculty advice and forensic literacy training for student advocates.
Get in touchLegal Services Authorities: SLSA and DLSA
Forensic review for legal aid beneficiaries, through the Authority or directly by your panel advocates and legal aid counsel: a technical review of the FSL report, a judicial summary and a cross-examination brief, court-ready on agreed timelines. Where the client meets Section 12 eligibility, counsel can send the FSL report to us directly.
Legal Aid NGOs & Undertrial Support Organisations
Refer cases directly. We support NDPS matters, POCSO cases, human rights documentation and death penalty defence, at no cost to the accused.
Law School Legal Aid Clinics
A technical partner to clinical legal education: forensic case support, faculty advice and forensic literacy training for student advocates.
Forensic Literacy Programme.
For institutions building in-house technical capacity.
For Panel Advocates
Reading FSL reports, spotting contestable findings, framing cross-examination, and knowing when to seek independent review.
For Paralegal & Field Teams
Spotting forensic evidence issues during intake and jail visits. Early documentation for field work.
For Law Schools & Faculty
Applied curriculum support covering DNA, digital forensics, toxicology and BSA 2023 certification requirements.
If your institution works with accused persons facing forensic evidence, we work with you.
Refer a matter or ask about an MOU. We reply within 48 hours.