Established in October 2016, ProBono India is a pioneering platform dedicated to integrating legal aid and awareness initiatives across the nation. The firm has expanded its services to encompass legal aid, legal awareness, legal intervention, legal journalism, and legal activism, all aimed at fostering societal development through a robust socio-legal approach. By actively disseminating legal information via its official website and offering rolling internship programs for law students, ProBono India cultivates a holistic professional perspective among emerging legal practitioners.
Under the leadership of Dr. Kalpeshkumar L Gupta, a seasoned law educator and researcher with over 18 years of experience in both industry and academia, ProBono India has achieved significant milestones. Dr. Gupta's tenure includes roles at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, and Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, where he played a pivotal role in establishing India's first legal incubation center. His contributions, such as proposing the Court Management Authority Bill, 2017, and the Legal Education Bill, 2019, have been widely recognized and appreciated within the legal community.
ProBono India's commitment to legal activism is evident through its multifaceted initiatives, including filing complaints, petitions, and Right to Information applications to address various socio-legal issues. The firm also conducts legal awareness activities and collaborates with organizations to promote and publish research and legal writing. Testimonials from esteemed legal professionals, such as Prof. (Dr.) Shashikala Gurpur and Padma Shri Prof. Anil K. Gupta, commend ProBono India's efforts in bridging the gap between law and society, highlighting its role in promoting quality legal education and justice systems.
