National Legal Services Day Observed Across Country Today

National Legal Services Day is being observed across the country today. The day marks the implementation of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, which came into force on this day in 1995 to provide free legal aid to the needy. On this day, legal awareness camps are held by State Legal Services Authorities across the country, regarding the availability of free legal aid and other services provided by the Legal Services Authorities.

India is the largest democracy in the world. The Constitution of India guarantees equal rights and the equal protection under the law to every citizen. The day is primarily celebrated to educate people about their legal rights and promote mechanisms for dispute resolution through a number of projects and activities to create a more equitable society.

The nationwide network of free legal aid, supported by Lok Adalats, fast-track courts, legal awareness programmes allow for quick and easy dispute resolution. More than 34 crore cases have been disposed of in the last ten years through National Lok Adalats. The day is primarily celebrated to promote legal awareness and ensure access to justice for all citizens, especially those from marginalized communities.