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Legal Services

CBSE · Class 12 · Legal Studies

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Constitutional and Legal Background

  • Article 39-A (inserted by 42nd Amendment, 1976) mandates free legal aid to ensure equal opportunity for securing justice
  • Article 14 guarantees equality before law and equal protection of laws
  • Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth
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Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987

  • Enacted in 1987, came into force on November 9, 1995
  • Provides statutory framework for uniform legal aid services nationwide
  • Establishes hierarchy: NALSA → State LSA → District LSA → Taluk LSC
3

Eligibility and Services Provided

  • Eight categories under Section 12: SC/ST, trafficking victims, women/children, disabled persons, disaster victims, industrial workers, persons in custody, low-income individuals
  • Income limits: Rs. 9,000 for lower courts, Rs. 12,000 for Supreme Court (may be revised by governments)
  • Free services include: court fees, lawyer services, certified copies, appeal preparation
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NALSA Regulations 2010 and Administrative Framework

  • NALSA Regulations 2010 provide detailed operational guidelines
  • Panel lawyer selection requires minimum 3 years experience at bar
  • Panel reconstituted every 3 years with consideration for competence, integrity, suitability

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Legal Aid refers to providing grantsAdded by the 42nd AmendmentLandmark legislation that established a uniformThe apex body established underAlternative dispute resolution forum that operates

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