The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) was constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
It aims to provide free legal services to weaker sections and promote equal access to justice.
NALSA operates from the Supreme Court of India under the patronage of the Chief Justice of India.

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• Constituted under Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987

• Became operational on 9 November 1995

• Chief Justice of India is Patron-in-Chief

• Headquartered at Supreme Court of India

• Provides free legal aid to weaker sections

• Organises Lok Adalats for dispute settlement

• State Legal Services Authorities in every state

• District Legal Services Authorities in all districts

• Based on Article 39A of Indian Constitution