Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Judiciary

Question:

Read the passage and answer the following questions:

"In 2010, the National Legal Services Authority of India (NALSA) adopted the National Legal Service Authority (Free and Competent Legal Services) Regulations in exercise of its power under Section 29 of Legal Service Authorities Act, 1987. The regulations are applicable to Legal Service Committees of the Supreme Court, High Courts, the States, districts and taluks. The legal service institution is vested with authority to invite applications from legal practitioners with requisite experience to indicate the type of cases they are cntrusted with."

For legal aid, services of senior lawyers can be availed only in

Options:

Murder cases

where there is threat to life and liberty of the applicant

financial matter

court martial

Correct Answer:

where there is threat to life and liberty of the applicant

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → where there is threat to life and liberty of the applicant