NALSA - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)?

1. NALSA is headed by the retired Chief Justice of India.
2. It is a statutory body.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 2

Explanation:
- NALSA was formed on 5 December 1995 under the authority of the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987.
Purpose:
1. To provide free legal services to eligible candidates.
2. To organize Lok Adalats for speedy resolution of cases. 
3. To burden of judiciary.
- NALSA is headed by the Chief Justice of India. 
- On the same line of NALSA, State Legal Services Authority headed by Chief Justice of High Courts and District Legal Services Authority headed by Chief Judges of District courts is established.


2)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)?

1. It provide legal services to eligible candidates for minimum amount.
2. NALSA is headed by the Chief Justice of India.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 2

Explanation:
- NALSA was formed on 5 December 1995 under the authority of the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987.

Purpose:
1. To provide free legal services to eligible candidates
2. To organize Lok Adalats for speedy resolution of cases.
3. To burden of judiciary.

- NALSA is headed by the Chief Justice of India.
- On the same line of NALSA, State Legal Services Authority headed by Chief Justice of High Courts and District Legal Services Authority headed by Chief Judges of District courts is established.