The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, is a central Indian law creating a unified system for free legal aid, establishing bodies like NALSA (National), State Legal Services Authorities (SLSA), District LSA, etc., to provide justice to weaker sections and organize Lok Adalats, with state laws mirroring these structures to implement the Act’s directives within their territories, focusing on free legal services, scheme implementation, and dispute resolution.
Central Law: The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
- Purpose: To provide free and competent legal services to weaker sections (economically disadvantaged, women, children, disabled, etc.) and organize Lok Adalats (people’s courts) for easy dispute resolution, ensuring justice isn’t denied due to disabilities.

