With reference to National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements:
- Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity.
- 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?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Both statements are correct
- National Legal Services Authority of India (NALSA): It is a statutory body established in 1995.
- It was constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act of 1987.
- The objective is the speedy disposal of cases and reducing the judiciary’s burden.
- Its purpose is:
- To provide free legal services to the weaker sections of society
- To organise Lok Adalats for the settlement of disputes
- To organise legal awareness camps in rural areas
- To establish a nationwide uniform network for providing free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of society.
- NALSA plays a pivotal role in guiding and coordinating the work of State Legal Services Authorities by issuing guidelines and directions for the implementation of various legal programs and schemes across the country.
