Which of the following articles provides for ‘equal justice and free legal aid’?
Article 48 A
The correct answer is Article 39 A
Key Points
- Article 39A:-
- It is a fundamental right that guarantees equal justice and free legal aid to all citizens.
- It states that "The State shall ensure that, within the limits of its economic capacity and development, as may be every citizen, regardless of economic or other disabilities, has access to justice".
- This means that the government has a responsibility to provide legal aid to those who cannot afford it. The right to free legal aid is not justiciable, meaning that it cannot be enforced through the courts.
- However, it is a fundamental right that is enshrined in the Constitution, and the government has a moral obligation to uphold it.
Additional Information
- Article 43A- Living wage, etc, for workers.
- Article 43B - Promotion of co-operative societies.
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