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Free legal aid: who is eligible and how to apply

Free legal services under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.

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Section 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 entitles certain people to free legal services, including women and children, members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, persons with disabilities, persons in custody, victims of disasters and industrial workmen, and people whose income is below the limit set by the State.

Apply to the District Legal Services Authority at the district court, or call the NALSA helpline 15100.

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