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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

न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में अंतिम निर्णय किसके द्वारा होता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the creation of the All India Services?

Who has the authority to promulgate ordinances in India?

राष्ट्रपति की अनुपस्थिति में संसद में किस सत्र को आयोजित किया जाता है?

The Parliament of India consists of which of the following?

अनुच्छेद 370 किस राज्य को विशेष दर्जा प्रदान करता था?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of interests of minorities?

भारतीय न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता का मूल सिद्धांत क्या है?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने राष्ट्रपति के चुनाव में एकल मत प्रणाली अपनाने का प्रावधान किया?