Question

2. With reference to National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements:

i. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity.

ii. It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programmes and schemes throughout the

Country.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

• A. a) Only i
• B. b) Only ii
• C. c) Both
• D. d) None

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Both

Ans. 2. C

Explanation: The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to provide free Legal Services to the weaker sections of the society and to organize Lok Adalats for amicable settlement of disputes. In every state, State Legal Services Authority has been constituted to give effect to the policies and directions of the NALSA and to give free legal services to the people and conduct Lok Adalats in the State.