Why in News?
Recently Justice Ravi Nath Tilhari as APSLSA Executive Chairman
Key Facts for Prelims
- SLSA is a statutory body under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
- It provides free and competent legal services to weaker sections.
- Article 39A directs the State to ensure equal justice and free legal aid.
- Article 14 gives equality before law.
- Article 21 includes fair trial and speedy justice.
Composition
- Patron-in-Chief: Chief Justice of the State High Court.
- Executive Chairman: serving or retired High Court judge nominated as per law.
- SLSA implements NALSA schemes at state level.
Quick Revision Table
| Term | Exam Meaning |
|---|---|
| SLSA | State-level legal aid authority |
| NALSA | National legal services authority |
| Article 39A | Equal justice and free legal aid |
| Lok Adalat | ADR mechanism for settlement |
Trap / Confusing Points
| Confusion | Correct Point |
|---|---|
| Article 39A vs Article 14 | 39A is DPSP; 14 is Fundamental Right. |
| SLSA vs DLSA | SLSA works at state level; DLSA at district level. |
Practice MCQs
1. SLSA is constituted under which Act? A. RTI Act B. Legal Services Authorities Act C. RPA D. EPA
Answer: B
2. Article 39A deals with: A. Free legal aid B. GST C. Emergency D. Panchayats
Answer: A
3. Patron-in-Chief of SLSA is generally: A. Governor B. Chief Justice of High Court C. CM D. Speaker
Answer: B
4. Lok Adalat is linked to: A. ADR B. Missile defence C. Agriculture D. Banking only
Answer: A
5. NALSA operates at: A. National level B. District only C. Mandal only D. Village only
Answer: A
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