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Costs in Legal Aid

Last updated on Apr 8, 2022

There is no charge for getting an application form for free legal aid.1 You are not required to spend any money for either getting or submitting the application. Even expenses like Process Fees, Drafting Fees, Typing Fees, Clerkage, etc. are borne by the legal service institutions.2

 

You do not have to pay any money if you get legal aid. You do not need to pay for:

  • Getting an application form for requesting free legal aid.3  You are not required to spend any money for either getting or submitting the application. 
  • Expenses like Process Fees, Drafting Fees, Typing Fees, Clerkage, etc.3.
  • Expenses of witnesses and all other charges payable or incurred in connection with any legal proceedings. 
  1.  FAQs, National Legal Service Authority, https://nalsa.gov.in/faqs[↩]
  2.    FAQs, National Legal Service Authority, https://nalsa.gov.in/faqs[↩]
  3. FAQs, National Legal Service Authority, https://nalsa.gov.in/faqs[↩][↩]

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While applying for legal aid, you will require at least proof of identification and an affidavit proving you are eligible for legal aid.

Guide on Applying for Legal Aid

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After you fill out your application for legal aid, it can be denied or accepted. It can also be withdrawn at a later stage after the application has been accepted and legal aid has been provided.

Where do you go for Legal Aid

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