With reference to the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) of India, consider the following statements:
1. It was constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to evaluate and monitor legal aid programmes.
2. Article 39A of the Indian Constitution provides the constitutional basis for free legal services to the weaker sections of society.
3. The State Legal Services Authority is established in each state to implement NALSA's directives and policies locally.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

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All three statements are correct. Article 39A of the Constitution guarantees free legal aid to ensure justice for the poor and weaker sections. To give effect to this, the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 was enacted, under which NALSA was constituted to monitor and run legal aid programmes, including organizing Lok Adalats for amicable dispute settlement. Additionally, State Legal Services Authorities are established in every state to execute NALSA's policies and provide free legal services at the state level.

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