Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Services

Question:

Which of the following is correct statement (s) in respect of International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)?

Options:

It addresses the provision for free legal service from the perspective of Civil and Political Rights.

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights came into force in 1986.

India has ratified the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and is bound by the International obligation to provide free legal assistance as per the requirements of the Covenant.

All of the above

Correct Answer:

India has ratified the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and is bound by the International obligation to provide free legal assistance as per the requirements of the Covenant.

Explanation:

International law addresses the provision for free legal service from the perspective of human rights. An explicit provision for legal services is incorporated in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
India has ratified the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights which came into force in 1976 and is bound by the International obligation to provide free legal assistance as per the requirements of the Covenant.