Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987

The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (Act 39 of 1987) is a landmark social justice legislation enacted to provide free and competent legal services to eligible persons and to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied due to economic or other disabilities. This 2026 edition incorporates amendments introduced by the Mediation Act, 2023 and includes important rules, regulations, and procedural frameworks governing legal aid institutions, Lok Adalats, Permanent Lok Adalats, and legal services authorities across India. Published as a Bare Act with Comments, the book serves as a comprehensive legal resource for understanding access to justice mechanisms, legal aid administration, dispute resolution processes, and the functioning of legal services authorities under Indian law.

Key Features

• Complete text of The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (Act 39 of 1987)
• Updated with amendments under the Mediation Act, 2023 (Act 32 of 2023)
• Includes The National Legal Services Authority Rules, 1995
• Covers The Supreme Court Legal Services Committee Regulations, 1996
• Includes The Supreme Court Legal Services Committee Rules, 2000
• Contains The Permanent Lok Adalat (Other Terms and Conditions of Appointment of Chairman and Other Persons) Rules, 2003 as amended by G.S.R. 312(E), dated 15-5-2025
• Covers The National Legal Services Authority (Lok Adalats) Regulations, 2009
• Includes The National Legal Services Authority (Free and Competent Legal Services) Regulations, 2010
• Contains other relevant material relating to legal aid and dispute resolution
• Features Supreme Court Guidelines and Landmark Judgments
• Published as a Bare Act with Comments
• Updated 2026 edition for legal and professional reference