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Which article of the Constitution places a duty upon the state to provide a lawyer to the accused if they are not able to engage one themself?

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Article 21

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Article 22

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Article 39 A

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Article 49 A

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The correct option is C Article 39 A
According to the Constitution of India, every person has the fundamental right to be defended by a lawyer.

Article 39A of the Constitution places a duty upon the State to provide a lawyer to any citizen who is unable to hire one due to poverty or any other disability.

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