M.H. Hoskot v. State of Maharashtra 1978 is a landmark case in Indian legal history, as it recognized the right to free legal aid as a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution.

The case was brought to the Supreme Court of India by M.H. Hoskot, who was charged with the murder of a police officer. Hoskot claimed that he was denied legal aid and was not adequately represented during his trial. The Supreme Court, in its decision, recognized that the right to a fair trial, as guaranteed by Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, includes the right to free legal aid