Provide legal aid to marginalized sections
Draft legislation for the state government
Prosecute criminal cases
Advise the Governor on legal matters
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
The correct answer is: a) Provide legal aid to marginalized sections.
The Punjab State Legal Services Authority (Punjab SLSA) is a statutory body established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. The main objective of the Punjab SLSA is to provide free and accessible legal aid to the poor, marginalized and vulnerable sections of society. The Punjab SLSA provides legal aid through a network of legal aid clinics, paralegals and lawyers. The Punjab SLSA also conducts awareness campaigns on legal rights and provides legal counseling to the public.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option b) is incorrect because the Punjab SLSA does not draft legislation for the state government. The Punjab State Law Commission is responsible for drafting legislation for the state government.
- Option c) is incorrect because the Punjab SLSA does not prosecute criminal cases. The Punjab Police is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases.
- Option d) is incorrect because the Punjab SLSA does not advise the Governor on legal matters. The Advocate General of Punjab is responsible for advising the Governor on legal matters.