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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

राष्ट्रपति के आदेशों को निरस्त करने का अधिकार किसके पास है?

राष्ट्रपति के लिए योग्यता मानदंड किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

Which of the following is the highest judicial authority in India?

Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a National Emergency?

What is the term of office for a Governor of a state in India?

संविधान सभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से हुआ था?

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

संघीय ढांचे में केंद्र और राज्य सरकारों के बीच शक्ति का विभाजन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

संघीय परिषद का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

राज्य के अधिकारों की सीमा किसके द्वारा निर्धारित की जाती है?