Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Services

Question:

Which among the following provisions of the Indian Constitution provide for "equal opportunities for accessing the Court for justice?"

(A) Article 39A
(B) Article 27
(C) Article 22
(D) Article 14
(E) Article 19

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (B) and (D) Only

(A), (D) and (E) Only

(A) and (D) Only

(A), (C) and (B) Only

Correct Answer:

(A) and (D) Only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → (A) and (D) Only

(A) Article 39A: This article provides for free legal aid to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. It directly promotes equal access to justice.

(D) Article 14: This article ensures equality before the law and equal protection of the laws within the territory of India. It lays down the foundation for equal opportunities in accessing justice.

(C) Article 22: This article provides protection against arrest and detention in certain cases. The arrested and detained person has a right to consult and to be defended by a legal practitioner of his or her choice. While it contributes to the rights of individuals in legal proceedings, it does not specifically address equal opportunities for accessing courts.

(B) Article 27: This article relates to the prohibition of taxes for the promotion of any religion. It does not pertain to access to courts for justice.

(E) Article 19: This article guarantees certain fundamental rights, including the right to freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession. While it ensures freedoms, it does not directly address equal access to the courts.