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Back to Laws Library Enacted / Enforced: 1987

Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987

Fulfills Constitutional mandate under Article 39A by establishing NALSA, SALSA, DLSA, and Lok Adalats to guarantee free legal services to eligible citizens.

Key Concepts & Structural Highlights

  • Section 12: Categorical eligibility criteria for free legal aid.
  • Lok Adalats: Pre-litigation and pending dispute resolution with non-appealable final awards.
  • Permanent Lok Adalats for public utility service disputes (electricity, water, telecom).

Practical Relevance & Scope

Empowers underprivileged citizens to access free lawyers and resolve disputes amicably through Lok Adalats.

Educational Study Note:

Lok Adalat awards carry the statutory force of a Civil Court decree.

Official Reference: National Legal Services Authority (NALSA Toll-Free 15100)
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