Chief Justice to head NALSA
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)?
1. NALSA is headed by the retired Chief Justice of India.
2. It is a statutory body.- Published on 18 Dec 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 2
- NALSA was formed on 5 December 1995 under the authority of the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987.
Purpose:
1. To provide free legal services to eligible candidates.
2. To organize Lok Adalats for speedy resolution of cases.
3. To burden of judiciary.
- NALSA is headed by the Chief Justice of India.
- On the same line of NALSA, State Legal Services Authority headed by Chief Justice of High Courts and District Legal Services Authority headed by Chief Judges of District courts is established.
