The Constitution of India Under Article 39-A Mandates For Free Legal Aid to the Poor and Weaker
Sections of Society. the Concept of Legal Aid Was Originally Introduced In India In 1952 When the Indian
Government Began to Address the Subject of Legal Assistance For the Poor In Many Law Ministers and Law
Commissions Conferences. In 1960, the Government Set Guidelines For Legal Assistance Programmes. At
Present Legal Aid Is the Provision of Free Legal Assistance to the Poor and Needy Who Cannot Afford To
Engage a Lawyer to Represent Them In a Court, Tribunal, or Before a Government Body. Legal Aid Is A
Technique of Ensuring That No One Is Denied Justice For Whatever Reason. and Free Legal Aid Undoubtedly
Is Beneficial to Poor People and Has Been Instituted With the Noble Purpose. Yet It Has Become a Good
Ground For Breeding Corruption. Free Legal Aid For a Fee Is Common Practice. This Paper Discusses The
Constitutional Provisions For Free Legal Aid In India.