Prahalad Singh & Ors vs State Of M.P

The Supreme Court reiterated that the right to free legal aid is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. It emphasized that the state has a duty to provide legal assistance to ensure that justice is not denied to any individual due to lack of resources. The Court held that failure to provide such legal aid constitutes a violation of the right to a fair trial, thereby reinforcing the principle that justice should be accessible to all, regardless of economic status.