CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -National Legal Services Day is marked every year on 9th November to celebrate the commencement of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 which came into force on this very day in 1995.

Detailed explanation-2: -The aim of celebrating Legal Services Day is to offer no-fee legal services across the country to the weaker sections of people which may be women, disabled persons, Scheduled Tribes, children, Scheduled Castes, human trafficking victims as well as natural calamities victims.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mr. Justice R.N. Mishra the then Chief Justice of India played a key role in the enforcement of the Act. National Legal Services Authority was constituted on 5th December, 1995.

Detailed explanation-4: -National Legal Service Day 2022: Theme The Government has been sending out the legal message that everyone who falls under the category of poor citizens (and is unable to pay for legal services) is entitled to free legal services as a matter of law.

Detailed explanation-5: -Legal Service Day is commemorated to raise awareness among people about the various provisions under the Legal Services Authorities Act. It is also to remind them of the right of the litigants.