Assertion (A): Rawls first principle of justice is that each person should have an equal right to the system of equal basic liberties.
Reasoning (R): The provision of legal aid to the poor is based on humanitarian consideration and the main aim of these provisions is to help those who are socially and economically backward.

Both A and R are correct and R is not the correct explanation of A.

Rawls first principle of justice is that each person should have an equal right to the system of equal basic liberties. Legal Aid is to ensure that no one is debarred from legal advice and help because of lack of funds. Thus, the provision of legal aid to the poor is based on humanitarian consideration and the main aim of these provisions is to help those who are socially and economically backward.