Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Services

Question:

The Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC) consists of which of the following?

Options:

The Chief Justice of India (CJI) as the Patron-in-Chief,

A Judge of the Supreme Court nominated by the President as Executive Chairman.

Judge of the Supreme Court as the Chairman

All of the above.

Correct Answer:

Judge of the Supreme Court as the Chairman

Explanation:

The Central Government constitutes the National Legal Services Authority (NLSA) and the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC) for exercising powers and functions as determined by the Central Authority. The NLSA consists of - the Chief Justice of India (CJI) as the Patron-in-Chief, a Judge of the Supreme Court nominated by the President as Executive Chairman, and other members nominated by the Government in consultation with the CJI. The SCLSC consists of - Judge of the Supreme Court as the Chairman, and other members prescribed by the Government and nominated by the CJI