In which year it was inserted in the Constitution of India that the State shall secure free legal aid to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities?

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B. 1976. Article - 39 - Certain policy principles to be followed by the State Article 39(a)- All citizens, men and women, should have equal right to get adequate means of livelihood. Article 39(b)- Ownership and control of the material resources of the community should be distributed in such a manner that best serves the collective interest. Article 39(c)- The economic system should function in such a way that there is no concentration of wealth and means of production to the detriment of the general public. (The state will prevent concentration of wealth and means of production (capital). Article 39(d)- Both men and women should get equal pay for equal work. ● Rajesh Kumar Gond case - 2014 The principle of equal pay for equal work is not a fundamental right - ● The principle of “equal pay for equal work” has not been expressly declared as a fundamental right of the citizens by our Constitution, but it is definitely a constitutional right. [Equal Remuneration Act, 1976] Article 39(e)- The health and strength of male and female workers and the tender age of children should not be misused and citizens should not be forced by economic necessity to take up employment that is not suited to their age or strength. Article 39(f)- Children should be given opportunities and facilities for healthy development in an environment of freedom and dignity and children and minors should be protected from exploitation and moral and economic abandonment. [39(f) inserted by 42nd Amendment, 1976.] Article 39A – The state will provide free justice and legal aid to all people. [39(A) inserted by 42nd Amendment, 1976.] National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) was established in 1995 under the Legal Services Authority Act, 1987, so that the poor can get free and fair legal aid. Apart from this, Lok Adalats were formed to promote equal justice. Lok Adalats are constitutional forums, which settle legal disputes, they have been given the same level as Jan Adhikar Adalats. Their decisions are binding and there is no appeal against their decision in any court.