Multiple Choice Questions

With reference to Gram Nyayalayas consider the following statements These are deemed to be a Court o...........

Indian Governance and Polity(UPPCS) Panchayati Raj Instiutions

With reference to Gram Nyayalayas, consider the following statements

These are deemed to be a Court of Judicial Magistrate of First Class at the village level.
The Gram Nyayalayas Act (2009) extends to the whole of India, excluding Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim.
They follow principles of natural justice as guided by the High Court rules.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Only One

Only Two

All Three

None

All statements are correct.

About Gram Nyayalayas

Article 39A of the Indian Constitution ensures that the legal system promotes justice and provides free legal aid to ensure equal opportunities for all citizens, regardless of economic or other disabilities.
This vision was realised with the passage of the Gram Nyayalayas Bill in 2008, and the subsequent implementation of the Gram Nyayalayas Act, in 2009.
Gram Nyayalayas are deemed to be a Court of Judicial Magistrate of First Class with both civil and criminal jurisdiction to settle petty disputes at the village level.
The Act extends to the whole of India, excluding Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and certain tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
While not bound by the rules of evidence in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (replaced by Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam), Gram Nyayalayas follow principles of natural justice as guided by the High Court rules.