Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the State to ensure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on a basis of equal opportunity and provides free legal aid?

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31 July 2026

Demand for Punjab and Haryana High Court Circuit Bench in Gurugram

The demand for a circuit bench highlights critical issues regarding judicial infrastructure, access to justice, and the administrative functioning of the judiciary, which are core topics in GS2.

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Demand raised for the establishment of a Punjab and Haryana High Court Circuit Bench in Gurugram, Haryana.
Rationale includes improving access to justice for litigants from south Haryana districts: Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh, Palwal, Rewari, and Mahendragarh.
Current logistical challenges involve travel to Chandigarh, resulting in increased costs and judicial delays.
Gurugram's rapid expansion as a corporate and start-up hub has led to a rise in legal litigation.
Arguments for the bench are grounded in Article 39A (equal justice and free legal aid) and Article 21 (right to life and personal liberty) of the Constitution.

Questions

Discuss the significance of establishing circuit benches of High Courts in enhancing judicial accessibility and reducing the burden on the state judiciary. Examine this in the context of the constitutional mandate under Article 39A. 150 words

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Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the State to ensure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on a basis of equal opportunity and provides free legal aid?

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Set up HC Circuit Benchin Gurugram, HaryanaMP urges Central govt.

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