Consider the following statements regarding Gram Nyayalayas .1. Gram N...
Gram Nyayalayas Act 2008 had come into force on October 2, 2009 to provide for the establishment of the Gram
Nyayalayas at the grass roots level . Some important points-
Each Gram Nyayalaya is a court of Judicial Magistrate of the first class and its presiding officer (Nyayadhikari) is
appointed by the State Government in consultation with the High Court.; A Gram Nyayalaya is established for
every Panchayat at intermediate level or a group of contiguous Panchayats at intermediate level in a district; it
is a mobile court and exercises the powers of both Criminal and Civil Courts; An appeal against a judgement of
the Gram Nyayalaya is taken forward as follows: Session Courts in case of criminal case
District courts in case of civil cases.
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Consider the following statements regarding Gram Nyayalayas .1. Gram N...
Explanation:
Gram Nyayalayas are village courts established for the purpose of providing access to justice to the rural population. They were established under the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008.
1. Gram Nyayalayas are presided by an official called Nyayadhikari who is appointed by State Govt. in consultation with High Court.
The first statement is correct. Gram Nyayalayas are presided over by a Nyayadhikari, who is a judicial officer appointed by the State Government in consultation with the High Court. The Nyayadhikari must have the qualifications and experience prescribed by the State Government.
2. Gram Nyayalayas can try both Civil and Criminal Cases.
The second statement is correct. Gram Nyayalayas have jurisdiction to try both civil and criminal cases. In civil cases, they can hear suits and claims relating to property, marriage, dowry, maintenance, etc. In criminal cases, they can hear cases punishable with imprisonment up to a maximum of two years or with a fine not exceeding Rs. 5,000, or both.
3. Appeals from its judgments lie directly to the High Court.
The third statement is incorrect. Appeals from the judgments of Gram Nyayalayas do not lie directly to the High Court. Appeals from the judgments of Gram Nyayalayas lie to the Court of Sessions or the Court of Additional Sessions, depending on the sentence awarded by the Gram Nyayalaya. However, the High Court can exercise its power of revision over the judgments passed by the Gram Nyayalayas.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A' - 1 and 2.
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