legal aid
/ˌliːɡl ˈeɪd/noun
उच्चारण लीगल एड
विधिक सहायता, क़ानूनी सहायता
Core word
noun
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[U]
free or cheap legal advice and help given to people who cannot afford to pay a lawyer
विधिक सहायता, क़ानूनी सहायता
- The poor widow was given legal aid to fight her case.
- Every district has a legal aid centre.
- Many farmers cannot afford a lawyer without legal aid.
+ 2 more examples
- She applied for legal aid after losing her job.
- Free legal aid is available at the district court.
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Article 39A of the Indian Constitution directs the State to provide free legal aid, and the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) was set up under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
भारतीय संविधान का Article 39A राज्य को निःशुल्क legal aid देने का निर्देश देता है, और National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) की स्थापना Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 के तहत हुई थी।