Question
With reference to National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements :
1. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity.
2.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?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
C
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Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The objective of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of society, ensuring equal opportunity.
Statement 2 is also correct. NALSA issues guidelines to the State Legal Services Authorities to implement legal programs and schemes across the country. NALSA plays a supervisory role in monitoring and coordinating the activities of State Legal Services Authorities to ensure effective legal aid and services to the needy.