Which of the following article of the Indian constitution promotes equal justice and free legal aid?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Article 39A.
Explanation:
- Article 39A of the Indian Constitution forms part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
- This Article ensures that the State shall secure that the legal system operates in a manner that promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity.
- Specifically, it directs the State to provide for free legal aid to the poor or economically weaker sections, so that no citizen is denied the opportunity to secure justice by reason of economic or other disabilities.
Additional Facts:
- Amendment: Article 39A was inserted into the Constitution through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.
- NALSA: To fulfill the objective of this very Article, the 'Legal Services Authorities Act' was enacted in 1987, under which the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) was constituted at the national level.
Other Options:
- Article 38: To promote the welfare of the people by securing social, economic, and political justice.
- Article 42: Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief.
- Article 45: Care and education for children under the age of 6 years.
Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:
- Question: Through which Constitutional Amendment was Article 39A incorporated into the Constitution?
- Answer: 42nd Constitutional Amendment, 1976.
- Question: The 'Lok Adalat' is primarily organized to achieve the objectives of which Article of the Constitution?
- Answer: Article 39A.
- Question: The Chief Justice of India (CJI) serves as the Patron-in-Chief of which institution?
- Answer: NALSA (National Legal Services Authority).