In India, Legal Services Authorities provide free legal services to which of the following type of citizens? 1. Person with an annual income of less than ₹ 1,00,000 2. Transgender with an annual income of less than ₹ 2,00,000 3. Member of Other Backward Classes (OBC) with an annual income of less than ₹ 3,00,000 4. All Senior Citizens Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
1 and 2 only
Correct Answer
B
3 and 4 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1 and 4 only
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct because the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, and NALSA guidelines provide free legal aid to individuals with low annual income (generally <₹1,00,000) and specific vulnerable groups like transgenders (with income limits often up to ₹2,00,000). Statement 4 is the most tempting error, but "all" senior citizens are not eligible; their access is strictly subject to income ceilings prescribed by respective State Governments. The core concept tested is the statutory eligibility criteria for free legal aid under Article 39A and the Legal Services Authorities Act.
JudiciaryNational Legal Services Authority (NALSA)Legal Services AuthoritiesFree Legal AidNALSATransgender RightsSenior CitizensOBC