Question

Q. With reference to Legal Aid in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: In the case of M.H Hoskot vs. State of Maharashtra, the Hon’ble Supreme Court held that free legal aid is one of the fundamental rights guaranteed to all the citizens of the country. Article 39A of the Constitution of India provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections of the society, to promote justice on the basis of equal opportunity. It is also a part of Article 21.

Statement 2 is correct: The Supreme Court of India first started the ‘National Legal Services Day’ in 1995.

1. The primary function of NALSA is to organise Lok Adalats for a quick resolution of cases.
2. The Patron-in-chief is the Chief Justice of India.
3. The Executive Chairman of the Authority is the second senior-most judge of the SC.