The areas where legal services are not available are mentioned below:
- Cases of defamation.
- Cases of contempt of court or perjury.
- Proceedings relating to any election.
- Proceedings with regard to economic offences.
- Offence covered by social legislation such as complaints against untouchability etc.
The Chairman of the concerned Authority may, however, grant legal aid even in such proceedings in an appropriate case.
Further Reading:
| Related Links | |
| UPSC Exam Pattern | Gist of Kurukshetra |
| Strategy For Answer Writing in UPSC Mains | Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) |
| Gist of Economic & Political Weekly | High Courts of India |
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