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With reference to the National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements:1. It is a statutory body.2. It aims to provide free legal Services to the weaker sections of the society.3. It organizes Lok Adalats for amicable settlement of disputes.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?1. 1 and 2 only2. 2 and 3 only3. 3 only4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1, 2 and 3

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3​.

  • The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
    • Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • The principal objective of NALSA is :
    • To provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society
    • To ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities, and to organize Lok Adalats for amicable settlement of disputes.
  • The functions of NALSA include spreading legal literacy and awareness, undertaking social justice litigations, etc.
  • Hence statements 2 and 3 are correct.

  • The National Legal Services Day is celebrated on 9th November to spread awareness for ensuring reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens.
  • National Legal Services Day (NLSD) was first started by the Supreme Court of India in 1995 to provide help and support to poor and weaker sections of the society.
  • Free legal services are provided in matters before Civil, Criminal, and Revenue Courts, Tribunals, or any other authority exercising judicial or quasi-judicial functions.


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