Get free legal aid

Legal Services Authorities at the national, state, district and taluk levels provide free legal advice and lawyers to eligible people under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, and run Lok Adalats to settle disputes.

Steps

1
Call the NALSA helpline 15100, or visit the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) at your district court
2
Apply for legal aid online through the NALSA website or at the front office/legal aid clinic
3
If eligible, a panel lawyer is assigned for advice or to represent you in court
4
For settlement of pending or pre-litigation disputes, ask about Lok Adalats

Documents

Application describing the legal problem
Proof of eligibility (e.g. category or income affidavit)

Fees: Free for eligible persons: women, children, SC/ST members, persons with disabilities, victims of trafficking or disasters, industrial workmen, persons in custody, and persons below the income limit notified by the state.

Official links

National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) ↗nalsa.gov.in

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