Under Article 39A of the Indian Constitution and the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987, citizens who cannot afford a lawyer due to economic or social barriers are entitled to receive free legal aid from DLSA/NALSA. Helpline: 15100.
All women, children, SC/ST members, prisoners, and low-income earners qualify for free court representation by applying at the DLSA Front Office in any District Court or online at nalsa.gov.in.
No. Under Section 12(a) of the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987, all women qualify for free legal aid regardless of their income.