Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Services

Question:

For the purpose of carrying out the duties defined by the State Authority, each State Government establishes the High Court Legal Services Committee (HCLSC) and the State Legal Services Authority (SLSA). The SLSA consists of the Chief Justice of High Court as the Patron-in-Chief, a Judge of the High Court nominated by the Governor as Executive Chairman, and the State Government also names other members after consulting with the High Court Chief Justice. The HCLSC is composed of a chairman and other members chosen by the Chief Justice of the High Court and prescribed by the State Authority. The Central Authority's policy and directives must be implemented by the State Authority. Every district has a District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), which is created by the State Government. The District Authority is in charge of carrying out State Authority duties assigned to it by the State Authority.

Who will be the Chairman of the High Court Legal Services Committee?

Options:

Advocate General of the state

A sitting judge of the High Court

Chief Justice of India

A retired Judge of High Court

Correct Answer:

A sitting judge of the High Court

Explanation:

Every State Government constitutes the State Legal Services Authority (SLSA) and the High Court Legal Services Committee (HCLSC) for exercising powers and functions as determined by the State Authority. The SLSA consists of - the Chief Justice of High Court as the Patron-in-Chief, a Judge of the High Court nominated by the Governor as Executive Chairman, and other members nominated by the State Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of High Court. The HCLSC consists of - Judge of the High Court as the Chairman, and other members prescribed by the State Authority and nominated by the Chief Justice of High Court.