Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Services

Question:

Article 39A of the Constitution of India was added by which of the following amendments?

Options:

45th Amendment Act, 1976

86th Amendment Act, 1999

91st Amendment Act, 2000

42nd Amendment Act, 1976

Correct Answer:

42nd Amendment Act, 1976

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

Article 39A of the Constitution was inserted by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976 and it directed the state to provide free legal aid by suitable legislation or schemes or in any other way, to ensure that opportunities to secure justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. Legal aid schemes were floated across states through legal aid boards, societies and law departments thereafter.