Extension of Legal Aid correspondent to DPSP and other Acts/Articles

Best Citation – Chatari Aarthi, Extension of Legal Aid correspondent to DPSP and other Acts/Articles, 2 IJLR 29 (2021)

Abstract

After India’s Independence in 1947, the makers and planners of the country felt that the linguistic minorities should be offered adequate opportunities for the growth and development in socio-political arenas. Linguistic minorities were offered a set of economic, educational, linguistic rights for the preservation of their rich culture. This paper seeks to explore the several legal aid incentives aimed at the tribes and minorities present in India. The Constitution of India, through Fundamental rights and Directive principles, ensure that linguistic difficulties don’t hinder the process of legal services. Bodo Accord, Legal Services Authorities Act 1987, Income Tax Act 1961 and other provisons are closely examined. In addition to this, organizations like Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance (TCCLA) that work for these causes and the harsh realities faced by them.

Keywords: DPSP, Legal Aid.