NALSA legal aid helpline: 15100
Free to call from anywhere in India. They will connect you to the authority for your area.
Who can get a free lawyer?
Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, free legal aid is available to, among others: women and children; members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes; victims of trafficking, disasters or atrocities; persons with disabilities; industrial workmen; people in custody; and people whose annual income is below the limit set by their state. Ask the authority — they will tell you if you qualify.
Find your office
Source: the official contact lists published by NALSA and each State Legal Services Authority, last collected on 2026-10-22. Number not working? Tell us.
