Gram Nyayalaya Act Provisions

PolityLegal System and Dispute ResolutionStatement-based● MediumStatic

Question

With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are correct?

1As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases.

2The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators.

1.
As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases.
2.
The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators.

Options

1 only

2 only

Answer

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

The Gram Nyayalaya Act, 2008, establishes village courts to provide access to justice at the grassroots level. Statement 1 is incorrect because Gram Nyayalayas can hear both civil and criminal cases (up to certain limits). They can adjudicate both categories of disputes. Statement 2 is correct—the Act does provide for the involvement of local social activists and mediators/reconciliators in the dispute resolution process, emphasizing community participation and traditional mechanisms. The Act promotes alternative dispute resolution and mediation through local community members as part of its inclusive approach to justice.

Gram Nyayalaya = Village courts; Jurisdiction = Both civil and criminal (limited); Process = Includes mediation and reconciliation

Answer: (b).

Question details

Year

2016

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q40

Subject

Polity

Sub-topic

Legal System and Dispute Resolution

Type

Statement-based

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Static

Source hint

NCERT Polity and Legal Framework

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