Annually on November 9, India observes National Legal Services Day to mark the adoption of the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987, which was officially enacted on the same date in 1995. Since then, Legal Services Day has been consistently celebrated across the various states of India with the primary objective of promoting legal awareness among its citizens.
- The establishment of National Legal Services Day serves to raise awareness about the availability of free legal aid for all citizens, regardless of their background or identity.
- This nationwide celebration takes place on November 9 every year.
- Legal Services Day is observed in honour of the Act's passage, aiming to promote legal awareness among the general populace