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When is National Legal Services Day observed?
A)
November 6th
B)
November 7th
C)
November 8th
D)
November 9th

Correct Answer :   November 9th


In India, November 9th is celebrated as “National Legal Services Day” every year by all Legal Services Authorities, to commemorate the enactment of the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987. The Day is celebrated to make people aware of the various provisions under the Legal Services Authorities Act and the right of the litigants.
 
History of the day : On 11 October 1987, the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 was enacted, while the act took effect on 9th November 1995. The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) was constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 on 5th December 1995, to provide free Legal Services to the weaker sections of the society and to organize Lok Adalats for amicable settlement of disputes.

Published On : November 9, 2021
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