Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1. How is “Legal Service” defined in the Legal Services Authorities Act of 1987?
A1. According to Section 2(c) of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, “Legal Service” comprises providing any services in connection with the administration of any case or other legal action before any court, other authority, or tribunal as well as providing advice on any legal topic.
Q2: In accordance with Section 13 of the Legal Services Authorities Act of 1987, who is eligible to obtain legal services?
A2. If the relevant Authority is persuaded that a person meets the requirements outlined in Section 12 of the Act, they are qualified to obtain legal services in either a prosecution or defence.
Q3. How can a person’s income be confirmed in order to determine their eligibility for legal services?
A3. Unless the relevant Authority has a basis to doubt such affidavit, a person’s affidavit made as to their income may be accepted as adequate for rendering them eligible for the entitlement to legal services under this Act.
Q4. What paperwork is needed for a Special Leave Petition (Criminal) case, according to FAQ 4?
A4. A certified copy of the High Court judgement, the High Court paper book, a copy of the FIR, a copy of the evidence, the judgement of the trial court, the reasons for the delay (if any), the certificate of imprisonment, the application for legal services, the affidavit for legal services, the Vakalatnama, and an English translation of any vernacular documents are all required.
Q5.What paperwork is required in a Special Leave Petition (Civil) case?
A5. The High Court paper book, the judgement from the trial court, the reasons for the delay (if any), the application for legal services, the affidavit for legal services, the Vakalatnama, and the English translation of any documents written in the vernacular are all considered necessary documents.
Q6. What paperwork is needed for statutory appeals?
the paper book of the case filed in the forum, the reasons for delay (if any), the application for legal services, the affidavit for legal services, the Vakalatnama, and the English translation of any vernacular documents are all essential documents.
Q7. What paperwork is required for a Transfer Petition (Civil/Criminal)?
A7. The opposite party’s petition, the reasons for transfer, the application for legal services, the affidavit for legal services, the Vakalatnama, and an English translation of any vernacular documents are all required documents.
Q8. What paperwork is required for a respondent matter?
A8. The full set of SLP/Transfer Petition paper books, a copy of the notice sent by the Supreme Court Registry, an affidavit for legal services, a Vakalatnama, an English translation of any vernacular papers, an affidavit, and an application for legal services are all required documents.
Q9. What paperwork is needed for a review petition (civil or criminal)?
A9. The whole set of SLP paper books, the Advocate on Record’s certificate of no objection, the affidavit for legal services, the Vakalatnama, the English translation of the vernacular documents, the affidavit, the application for legal services, and the justifications for the delay are all essential documents.
Q10. How do people schedule a video conference with the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee?
A10. Those who qualify for legal assistance in India can schedule a meeting by going to the website at https://sclsc.gov.in/video-conference. For OTP verification, they must supply the following information: appointment date and time, preferred language, full name, email address, cellphone number, state, district, and tehsil.
