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Legal Aid in India: Free Legal Services for the Underprivileged

Advocate Panchanand
26 Jun 2026
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    Right to Free Legal Aid in India

    Article 39A of the Constitution guarantees free legal aid to ensure that justice is not denied to any citizen due to economic or other disabilities.

    How to Get Free Legal Aid

    Legal Services Authorities at the national, state, and district levels provide free legal services. Eligible individuals can approach the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) in their area.

    Who is Eligible?

    Women, children, SC/ST communities, industrial workers, and persons with annual income below the prescribed limit are eligible for free legal aid.

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