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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

भारतीय संविधान में संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस आधार पर की जाती है?

Who appoints the members of the Election Commission of India?

किस संविधान संशोधन में "सौम्य" शब्द की जगह "विनम्र" शब्द का उपयोग किया गया?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?

आपातकाल की स्थिति में राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

Who was the first woman to become the President of India?

विधान सभा अध्यक्ष की योग्यता किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

संसद के अध्यक्ष को किस नाम से जाना जाता है?

नागरिकता की अवधारणा किस अनुच्छेद से शुरू होती है?