Right to free Legal Aid was recognised as a fundamental right under Article 21 of Indian Constitution in the case of:

Option A: Hussaainara Khatoon v. Home Secretary, State of Bihar, AIR 1979 SC 1360

Option B: M.H. Hoskot v. State of Maharashtra, AIR 1978 SC 1548

Option C: Madhu Mehta v. Union of India, (1989) 4 SCC 1548

Option D: Rudal Shah v. State of Bihar, (1983) 5 SCC 14

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

M.H. Hoskot v. State of Maharashtra, AIR 1978 SC 1548-Provision of free legal services to a prisoner who is indigent or otherwise disabled from securing legal assistance where the ends of justice call for such service, is a State responsibility under Article 21.

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