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?
Answer:
(c)
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Both statements are correct. Here’s the explanation: Objective to provide free and competent legal services: The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) indeed has the objective of providing free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of society. It aims to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. Issues guidelines for State Legal Services Authorities: NALSA does issue guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities. It plays a crucial role in formulating and laying down policies and principles for making legal services available under the provisions of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. These guidelines are meant to be followed by State Legal Services Authorities to implement legal programs and schemes effectively throughout the country. Therefore, the correct answer is (c) Both 1 and 2.