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Legal Aid and Article 39A

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Article 39A (DPSP) mandates free legal aid for impoverished or disadvantaged persons, ensuring equal access to justice. The Legal Services Authorities Act (1987) established bodies like NALSA at the national level and state/district legal services authorities, which run Lok Adalats, legal literacy camps, and provide representation for needy litigants. This fosters the principle of equality before law (Article 14). Although significant progress has been made, resource constraints and awareness gaps impede universal coverage. Properly implemented legal aid ensures that socio-economic status does not bar anyone from defending their rights, reflecting core constitutional values of fairness and inclusivity.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is the longest-serving political party in India?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा नियंत्रित होती है?

अभियोजक की नियुक्ति किस प्रावधान के तहत होती है?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Indian Parliament?

मौलिक अधिकारों के लिए न्यायिक संरक्षण किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से मिलता है?

भारतीय न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता का मूल सिद्धांत क्या है?

Who has the power to remove a Governor from office in India?

न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति की सिफारिश ली जाती है?

भारतीय संसद की दो सदनों का नाम क्या है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty?