Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Profession in India

Question:

Which of the following rooted the idea of providing free legal aid to the poor by the State?

Options:

14th Report of the law commission

National Legal aid Scheme, 1960

Legal aid scheme for states, 1973

10th Report of the law commission

Correct Answer:

14th Report of the law commission

Explanation:

The 14th Report of the Law Commission of India mooted the idea of providing free legal aid to the poor by the State. The Report highlighted the responsibility of the legal community to administer legal aid scheme and the State to fund legal representation to the accused in criminal proceedings, appeals and jails.