Why in news? Annually on November 9, India observes National Legal Services Day

Highlights:

• History-Commemorate the commencement of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987,came into force on 9th November, 1995.
• Significance -To raise legal awareness about the availability of free legal aid to people.
• Theme for 2023 -‘Access to Justice for All: Empowering the Marginalised through Legal Awareness.’