National Legal Services Day is being observed across the country today. The day is primarily celebrated to promote legal awareness and ensure access to justice for all citizens, especially those from marginalized communities.
This day is to educate people about their legal rights and promote mechanisms for dispute resolution through a number of projects and activities to create a more equitable society.
On November 9, 1995, the Legal Services Authorities Act was created with the intention of providing legal aid to underprivileged and marginalized people. As a result of the historic law, the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) was established on December 5, the same year. Since then, National Legal Services Day is observed every year.
