Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra

Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra (RLEK) is a non-governmental organisation based in the state of Uttarakhand, India, with an office located in Dehradun. The organisation was established as a result of years of struggle against atrocities meted out to underprivileged and marginalised communities in the region.

RLEK has fought in the courts of justice for communities as well as individuals. Some of the decisions by courts in these cases have forced the government to pass new laws. RLEK works to bring about nationwide exposure of widespread violations of fundamental rights. RLEK initiatives and lobbying have resulted in several laws, such as: the Bonded Labour Abolition Act, 1976; the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1988; and the Environment Protection Act, 1986.

The organisation works on the aim: "To reach the unreached and include the excluded." The vision of the organisation is to achieve a just and sustainable society. The Kendra is driven by the mission to empower indigenous groups, marginalised populations and women and children. The organisation is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 since 1989. The Kendra was headed by Avdhash Kaushal. RLEK has over 150 full-time and part-time staff and 100 volunteers. Provided by Wikipedia