📜 LawFirm - न्यायसाधन

A Comprehensive MERN Stack Application for Legal and Prisoner Support Services

LawFirm is an innovative platform designed to revolutionize the legal experience for diverse stakeholders, including undertrial prisoners, legal professionals, and the public. It leverages cutting-edge technology to provide efficient, accessible, and user-friendly legal solutions.

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🌟 Key Features

• Automated Case Status Updates via IVR
  Real-time updates on case status through an interactive voice response system.

• Prisoner Skill-Building Portal
  A platform for prisoners to develop new skills while in custody.

• Exclusive Legal Resource Access
  Gain access to a vast repository of legal documents, case laws, and exclusive content.

• Gamified Platform on Children's Rights
  Educate children about their rights through interactive and engaging games.

• AI-Powered Bail Eligibility Checker
  Assess bail eligibility with an AI-driven tool based on case-specific parameters.

• Mental Health and Legal Counseling Chatbot
  A chatbot providing mental health support and legal counseling.

• Public Recognition & Certification
  Recognize contributions to legal aid and issue certificates for exemplary service.

• Incentives for Legal Service Providers on eMarketplace
  A marketplace rewarding legal service providers for their offerings.

• Tech-Driven Solutions for Undertrial Prisoners
  Enhance welfare processes for undertrial prisoners.

• Digital Grievance Redressal System
  Submit and track legal grievances digitally.

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🖼️ Sneak Peek

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🛠️ Technologies Used

• Frontend: React.js
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• AI Integration: Python (for AI tools)
• IVR: Twilio
• Authentication: JWT

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💻 Installation & Usage

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or higher)
• MongoDB
• npm or yarn
• Git

Installation Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/VibhuDixit-2215001940/LawFirm.git
   cd LawFirm

2. Install dependencies:

# Backend
cd backend
npm install

# Frontend
cd ../frontend
npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

    MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_uri
    JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
    TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID=your_twilio_account_sid
    TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN=your_twilio_auth_token

4. Run the application:

   # Backend
    cd backend
    npm run dev
    # Frontend
    cd ../frontend
    npm start

5. Access the application at http://localhost:8080.

🧰 Resources

• React.js Documentation
• Node.js Documentation
• Express.js Documentation
• MongoDB Documentation
• Twilio IVR Setup
• OpenAI API for AI Tools

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🛡️ License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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✨ Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch (feature/your-feature-name)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add your feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature-name)
5. Open a pull request

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📞 Contact

For queries and contributions, reach out to:

• Name: [Vibhu Dixit]
• Email: vibhudixit88@gmail.com
• GitHub: GitHub Profile
• LinkedIn: Vibhu Dixit

Feel free to fork this repository, raise issues, or contribute to its development. Together, we can make legal aid accessible to everyone!