The SK Malik Chair on Access to Justice was instituted through an endowment by the Vishwa Nath and Santosh Bakshi Charitable Educational Trust. The family of Late Mr. SK Malik, a legal practitioner, has instituted a chair in his name, to carry forward his legacy of providing pro bono legal aid to marginalised communities.

In September 2024, a conference on Data for Justice will be organised under the aegis of the Chair in collaboration with the India Justice Report. Also, a consultation among law schools towards the end of 2024 is being developed on mapping and addressing challenges in undertaking clinical work within the sphere of criminal justice.