Are there cases for which no legal aid or avice will be given?
Yes, legal aid will not be given for the following cases: Proceedings wholly or partly in respect of defamation; or malicious prosecution; or a person charged with contempt of court; and perjury Proceedings relating to any election Proceedings incidental to any of the above proceedings Proceedings in respect of offences where the fine imposed is not more than Rs. 50 Proceedings in respect of economic offences and offences against social laws, such as the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 unless in such cases the aid is sought by the victim. [However, even in the above cases, the Chairman of the SCLSC can, in an appropriate case, direct that legal aid be granted] Proceedings where a person seeking legal aid or advice is concerned with the proceedings only in a representative or official capacity; or if a formal party to the proceedings, not materially concerned in the outcome of the proceedings and his interests are not likely to be prej
