Multiple Choice Questions

Regarding the lsquo Gram Nyayalaya Act rsquo 2008 which of the following statements is are correct A...........

Indian Political System(MPPCS) Panchayati Raj Instiutions

Regarding the ‘Gram Nyayalaya Act’ 2008, which of the following statements is/are correct?

As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases.
Seat of gram nyayalayas is located at the headquarters of the intermediate Panchayat

Select the correct code.

1 only

2 only

Both

None

Only statement 2nd is correct.

Gram Nyayalayas

Statement 1st is incorrect: Shall be a mobile court and both civil and criminal jurisdiction to settle petty disputes at the village level.
Aim – To provide access, affordable and quick justice to the citizens at their door steps and de-clog local courts.
Statutory body under the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008.
Act exempts States of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and to the tribal areas specified in the Act.
Seat of gram nyayalayas is located at the headquarters of the intermediate Panchayat
Status: Court of Judicial Magistrate of First Class.