9 November – National Legal Services Day observed across the country – Quiz (09.11.2026)

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9 November – National Legal Services Day observed across the country – Quiz (09.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, who is the Patron-in-Chief of the Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority?

Correct Answer: C [Chief Justice, Madras HC]

Explanation:

The Chief Justice of the Madras High Court (Section 6). Nationally, the CJI is NALSA's Patron-in-Chief.

2.  
Which statement about an award passed by a Lok Adalat is correct?

Correct Answer: B [Final; no appeal lies]

Explanation:

Section 21 – it is deemed a civil-court decree, binding on all parties, and no appeal lies to any court.

3.  
Which 1979 case declared speedy trial and free legal aid for undertrials to be rights under Article 21?

Correct Answer: D [Hussainara Khatoon]

Explanation:

Hussainara Khatoon v. State of Bihar (1979) – a PIL on undertrials held for years in Bihar jails.

4.  
In which year did the Legal Services Authorities Act, passed in 1987, come into force?

Correct Answer: C [1995]

Explanation:

9 November 1995 – hence Legal Services Day on 9 Nov. 1976 – Article 39A added; 2002 – Permanent Lok Adalat amendment.

5.  
Permanent Lok Adalats, created by the 2002 amendment, settle disputes relating to what?

Correct Answer: A [Public utility services]

Explanation:

Public utility services – transport, postal, telephone, power, water, hospitals, etc. (Chapter VI-A, Section 22B).

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