Access to justice is one of the most basic human rights. Right to free legal aid is enshrined in the DPSP under Article 39-A. It is a part of personal liberty under Article 21 as per the SC observation in M.H.Hoskot vs. State of Maharashtra. In pursuance of the Article 39-A, Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 was enacted. In 1995, NALSA, a statutory body came into existence. CJI is the Patron-in-Chief and a serving or retired Judge of the SC of India shall be nominated as Executive Chairman of the NALSA. State Legal Services Authority conducts Lok Adalats in the state for Alternative Dispute Resolution.
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