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Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:
The advent of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 gave a statutory status to Lok Adalats, pursuant to the constitutional mandate in Article 39-A of the Constitution of India. It contains various provisions for settlement of disputes through Lok Adalat. This Act mandates constitution of legal services authorities to  provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society and to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. It also mandates organization of Lok Adalats to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity. When statutory recognition had been given to Lok Adalat, it was specifically provided that the award passed by the Lok Adalat formulating the terms of compromise will have the force of decree of a court, which can be executed as a civil court decree. In 2002, the Parliament brought about certain amendments to the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to institutionalize the Lok Adalats by making them a permanent body to settle the disputes related to public utility services. The Central or State Authorities may, by notification, establish Permanent Lok Adalats at any Permanent Lok Adalats, for determining issues in connection to Public Utility Services.
Public Services include:
  • Transport service.
  • Postal, telegraph or telephone services.
  • Supply of power, light and water to public.
  • System of public conservancy or sanitation.
  • Insurance services and such other services as notified by the Central or State Governments.
Permanent Lok Adalats have the same powers that are vested in the Lok Adalats. A Lok Adalat shall have jurisdiction to determine and to arrive at a compromise or settlement between the parties to a dispute in respect of:
  • any case pending before; or
  • any matter which is falling within the jurisdiction of, and is not brought before, any court for which the Lok Adalat is organized.
The Lok Adalat can compromise and settle even criminal cases, which are compoundable under the relevant laws. There is no appeal against any decision made by Lok Adalat.
The Lok Adalat shall have the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, while trying a suit, in respect of the following matters: Power to summon and enforce the attendance of any witness and to examine him/her on oath. Power to enforce the discovery and production of any document. Power to receive evidence on affidavits, Power for requisitioning of any public record or document or copy thereof or from any court. Such other matters as may be prescribed. Every Lok Adalat shall have the power to specify its own procedure for the determination of any dispute coming before it. All proceedings before a Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of Sections 193, 219 and 228 of IPC. Every Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be a Civil Court for the purpose of Sec 195 and Chapter XXVI of Cr.P.C.
Q. Mr. X found himself in a dispute with his electricity service provider concerning the amount on his bill. Seeking resolution, he turned to the Lok Adalat. Nevertheless, the service provider declined to adhere to the terms of the compromise made at the Lok Adalat. What legal action is available to Mr. X in this situation?
  • a)
    Mr. X can initiate a civil lawsuit in a court of law to address the breach of the compromise agreement reached at the Lok Adalat.
  • b)
    Mr. X can file a criminal complaint against the service provider for failing to comply with the Lok Adalat's directive.
  • c)
    Mr. X can revisit the Lok Adalat and request them to enforce their decision.
  • d)
    Mr. X has no legal recourse as the decision of the Lok Adalat does not carry binding authority on the involved parties.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
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In accordance with the Legal Services Authorities Act of 1987, the award issued by the Lok Adalat, outlining the terms of the compromise, holds the same legal weight as a court decree. Consequently, Mr. X has the option to instigate a civil lawsuit in a conventional court of law to address the breach of the compromise agreement made during the Lok Adalat proceedings.
The correct answer is Option A.
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Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:The advent of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 gave a statutory status to Lok Adalats, pursuant to the constitutional mandate in Article 39-A of the Constitution of India. It contains various provisions for settlement of disputes through Lok Adalat. This Act mandates constitution of legal services authorities to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society and to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. It also mandates organization of Lok Adalats to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity. When statutory recognition had been given to Lok Adalat, it was specifically provided that the award passed by the Lok Adalat formulating the terms of compromise will have the force of decree of a court, which can be executed as a civil court decree. In 2002, the Parliament brought about certain amendments to the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to institutionalize the Lok Adalats by making them a permanent body to settle the disputes related to public utility services. The Central or State Authorities may, by notification, establish Permanent Lok Adalats at any Permanent Lok Adalats, for determining issues in connection to Public Utility Services.Public Services include: Transport service. Postal, telegraph or telephone services. Supply of power, light and water to public. System of public conservancy or sanitation. Insurance services and such other services as notified by the Central or State Governments.Permanent Lok Adalats have the same powers that are vested in the Lok Adalats. A Lok Adalat shall have jurisdiction to determine and to arrive at a compromise or settlement between the parties to a dispute in respect of: any case pending before; or any matter which is falling within the jurisdiction of, and is not brought before, any court for which the Lok Adalat is organized.The Lok Adalat can compromise and settle even criminal cases, which are compoundable under the relevant laws. There is no appeal against any decision made by Lok Adalat.The Lok Adalat shall have the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, while trying a suit, in respect of the following matters: Power to summon and enforce the attendance of any witness and to examine him/her on oath. Power to enforce the discovery and production of any document. Power to receive evidence on affidavits, Power for requisitioning of any public record or document or copy thereof or from any court. Such other matters as may be prescribed. Every Lok Adalat shall have the power to specify its own procedure for the determination of any dispute coming before it. All proceedings before a Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of Sections 193, 219 and 228 of IPC. Every Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be a Civil Court for the purpose of Sec 195 and Chapter XXVI of Cr.P.C.Q.Which of the following services is NOT listed as a part of Public Utility Services in the passage?

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Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:The advent of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 gave a statutory status to Lok Adalats, pursuant to the constitutional mandate in Article 39-A of the Constitution of India. It contains various provisions for settlement of disputes through Lok Adalat. This Act mandates constitution of legal services authorities to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society and to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. It also mandates organization of Lok Adalats to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity. When statutory recognition had been given to Lok Adalat, it was specifically provided that the award passed by the Lok Adalat formulating the terms of compromise will have the force of decree of a court, which can be executed as a civil court decree. In 2002, the Parliament brought about certain amendments to the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to institutionalize the Lok Adalats by making them a permanent body to settle the disputes related to public utility services. The Central or State Authorities may, by notification, establish Permanent Lok Adalats at any Permanent Lok Adalats, for determining issues in connection to Public Utility Services.Public Services include: Transport service. Postal, telegraph or telephone services. Supply of power, light and water to public. System of public conservancy or sanitation. Insurance services and such other services as notified by the Central or State Governments.Permanent Lok Adalats have the same powers that are vested in the Lok Adalats. A Lok Adalat shall have jurisdiction to determine and to arrive at a compromise or settlement between the parties to a dispute in respect of: any case pending before; or any matter which is falling within the jurisdiction of, and is not brought before, any court for which the Lok Adalat is organized.The Lok Adalat can compromise and settle even criminal cases, which are compoundable under the relevant laws. There is no appeal against any decision made by Lok Adalat.The Lok Adalat shall have the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, while trying a suit, in respect of the following matters: Power to summon and enforce the attendance of any witness and to examine him/her on oath. Power to enforce the discovery and production of any document. Power to receive evidence on affidavits, Power for requisitioning of any public record or document or copy thereof or from any court. Such other matters as may be prescribed. Every Lok Adalat shall have the power to specify its own procedure for the determination of any dispute coming before it. All proceedings before a Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of Sections 193, 219 and 228 of IPC. Every Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be a Civil Court for the purpose of Sec 195 and Chapter XXVI of Cr.P.C.Q.Mr. X found himself in a dispute with his electricity service provider concerning the amount on his bill. Seeking resolution, he turned to the Lok Adalat. Nevertheless, the service provider declined to adhere to the terms of the compromise made at the Lok Adalat. What legal action is available to Mr. X in this situation?a)Mr. X can initiate a civil lawsuit in a court of law to address the breach of the compromise agreement reached at the Lok Adalat.b)Mr. X can file a criminal complaint against the service provider for failing to comply with the Lok Adalats directive.c)Mr. X can revisit the Lok Adalat and request them to enforce their decision.d)Mr. X has no legal recourse as the decision of the Lok Adalat does not carry binding authority on the involved parties.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
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Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:The advent of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 gave a statutory status to Lok Adalats, pursuant to the constitutional mandate in Article 39-A of the Constitution of India. It contains various provisions for settlement of disputes through Lok Adalat. This Act mandates constitution of legal services authorities to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society and to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. It also mandates organization of Lok Adalats to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity. When statutory recognition had been given to Lok Adalat, it was specifically provided that the award passed by the Lok Adalat formulating the terms of compromise will have the force of decree of a court, which can be executed as a civil court decree. In 2002, the Parliament brought about certain amendments to the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to institutionalize the Lok Adalats by making them a permanent body to settle the disputes related to public utility services. The Central or State Authorities may, by notification, establish Permanent Lok Adalats at any Permanent Lok Adalats, for determining issues in connection to Public Utility Services.Public Services include: Transport service. Postal, telegraph or telephone services. Supply of power, light and water to public. System of public conservancy or sanitation. Insurance services and such other services as notified by the Central or State Governments.Permanent Lok Adalats have the same powers that are vested in the Lok Adalats. A Lok Adalat shall have jurisdiction to determine and to arrive at a compromise or settlement between the parties to a dispute in respect of: any case pending before; or any matter which is falling within the jurisdiction of, and is not brought before, any court for which the Lok Adalat is organized.The Lok Adalat can compromise and settle even criminal cases, which are compoundable under the relevant laws. There is no appeal against any decision made by Lok Adalat.The Lok Adalat shall have the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, while trying a suit, in respect of the following matters: Power to summon and enforce the attendance of any witness and to examine him/her on oath. Power to enforce the discovery and production of any document. Power to receive evidence on affidavits, Power for requisitioning of any public record or document or copy thereof or from any court. Such other matters as may be prescribed. Every Lok Adalat shall have the power to specify its own procedure for the determination of any dispute coming before it. All proceedings before a Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of Sections 193, 219 and 228 of IPC. Every Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be a Civil Court for the purpose of Sec 195 and Chapter XXVI of Cr.P.C.Q.Mr. X found himself in a dispute with his electricity service provider concerning the amount on his bill. Seeking resolution, he turned to the Lok Adalat. Nevertheless, the service provider declined to adhere to the terms of the compromise made at the Lok Adalat. What legal action is available to Mr. X in this situation?a)Mr. X can initiate a civil lawsuit in a court of law to address the breach of the compromise agreement reached at the Lok Adalat.b)Mr. X can file a criminal complaint against the service provider for failing to comply with the Lok Adalats directive.c)Mr. X can revisit the Lok Adalat and request them to enforce their decision.d)Mr. X has no legal recourse as the decision of the Lok Adalat does not carry binding authority on the involved parties.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? for CLAT 2024 is part of CLAT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the CLAT exam syllabus. Information about Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:The advent of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 gave a statutory status to Lok Adalats, pursuant to the constitutional mandate in Article 39-A of the Constitution of India. It contains various provisions for settlement of disputes through Lok Adalat. This Act mandates constitution of legal services authorities to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society and to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. It also mandates organization of Lok Adalats to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity. When statutory recognition had been given to Lok Adalat, it was specifically provided that the award passed by the Lok Adalat formulating the terms of compromise will have the force of decree of a court, which can be executed as a civil court decree. In 2002, the Parliament brought about certain amendments to the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to institutionalize the Lok Adalats by making them a permanent body to settle the disputes related to public utility services. The Central or State Authorities may, by notification, establish Permanent Lok Adalats at any Permanent Lok Adalats, for determining issues in connection to Public Utility Services.Public Services include: Transport service. Postal, telegraph or telephone services. Supply of power, light and water to public. System of public conservancy or sanitation. Insurance services and such other services as notified by the Central or State Governments.Permanent Lok Adalats have the same powers that are vested in the Lok Adalats. A Lok Adalat shall have jurisdiction to determine and to arrive at a compromise or settlement between the parties to a dispute in respect of: any case pending before; or any matter which is falling within the jurisdiction of, and is not brought before, any court for which the Lok Adalat is organized.The Lok Adalat can compromise and settle even criminal cases, which are compoundable under the relevant laws. There is no appeal against any decision made by Lok Adalat.The Lok Adalat shall have the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, while trying a suit, in respect of the following matters: Power to summon and enforce the attendance of any witness and to examine him/her on oath. Power to enforce the discovery and production of any document. Power to receive evidence on affidavits, Power for requisitioning of any public record or document or copy thereof or from any court. Such other matters as may be prescribed. Every Lok Adalat shall have the power to specify its own procedure for the determination of any dispute coming before it. All proceedings before a Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of Sections 193, 219 and 228 of IPC. Every Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be a Civil Court for the purpose of Sec 195 and Chapter XXVI of Cr.P.C.Q.Mr. X found himself in a dispute with his electricity service provider concerning the amount on his bill. Seeking resolution, he turned to the Lok Adalat. Nevertheless, the service provider declined to adhere to the terms of the compromise made at the Lok Adalat. What legal action is available to Mr. X in this situation?a)Mr. X can initiate a civil lawsuit in a court of law to address the breach of the compromise agreement reached at the Lok Adalat.b)Mr. X can file a criminal complaint against the service provider for failing to comply with the Lok Adalats directive.c)Mr. X can revisit the Lok Adalat and request them to enforce their decision.d)Mr. X has no legal recourse as the decision of the Lok Adalat does not carry binding authority on the involved parties.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for CLAT 2024 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:The advent of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 gave a statutory status to Lok Adalats, pursuant to the constitutional mandate in Article 39-A of the Constitution of India. It contains various provisions for settlement of disputes through Lok Adalat. This Act mandates constitution of legal services authorities to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society and to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. It also mandates organization of Lok Adalats to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity. When statutory recognition had been given to Lok Adalat, it was specifically provided that the award passed by the Lok Adalat formulating the terms of compromise will have the force of decree of a court, which can be executed as a civil court decree. In 2002, the Parliament brought about certain amendments to the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to institutionalize the Lok Adalats by making them a permanent body to settle the disputes related to public utility services. The Central or State Authorities may, by notification, establish Permanent Lok Adalats at any Permanent Lok Adalats, for determining issues in connection to Public Utility Services.Public Services include: Transport service. Postal, telegraph or telephone services. Supply of power, light and water to public. System of public conservancy or sanitation. Insurance services and such other services as notified by the Central or State Governments.Permanent Lok Adalats have the same powers that are vested in the Lok Adalats. A Lok Adalat shall have jurisdiction to determine and to arrive at a compromise or settlement between the parties to a dispute in respect of: any case pending before; or any matter which is falling within the jurisdiction of, and is not brought before, any court for which the Lok Adalat is organized.The Lok Adalat can compromise and settle even criminal cases, which are compoundable under the relevant laws. There is no appeal against any decision made by Lok Adalat.The Lok Adalat shall have the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, while trying a suit, in respect of the following matters: Power to summon and enforce the attendance of any witness and to examine him/her on oath. Power to enforce the discovery and production of any document. Power to receive evidence on affidavits, Power for requisitioning of any public record or document or copy thereof or from any court. Such other matters as may be prescribed. Every Lok Adalat shall have the power to specify its own procedure for the determination of any dispute coming before it. All proceedings before a Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of Sections 193, 219 and 228 of IPC. Every Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be a Civil Court for the purpose of Sec 195 and Chapter XXVI of Cr.P.C.Q.Mr. X found himself in a dispute with his electricity service provider concerning the amount on his bill. Seeking resolution, he turned to the Lok Adalat. Nevertheless, the service provider declined to adhere to the terms of the compromise made at the Lok Adalat. What legal action is available to Mr. X in this situation?a)Mr. X can initiate a civil lawsuit in a court of law to address the breach of the compromise agreement reached at the Lok Adalat.b)Mr. X can file a criminal complaint against the service provider for failing to comply with the Lok Adalats directive.c)Mr. X can revisit the Lok Adalat and request them to enforce their decision.d)Mr. X has no legal recourse as the decision of the Lok Adalat does not carry binding authority on the involved parties.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?.
Solutions for Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:The advent of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 gave a statutory status to Lok Adalats, pursuant to the constitutional mandate in Article 39-A of the Constitution of India. It contains various provisions for settlement of disputes through Lok Adalat. This Act mandates constitution of legal services authorities to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society and to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. It also mandates organization of Lok Adalats to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity. When statutory recognition had been given to Lok Adalat, it was specifically provided that the award passed by the Lok Adalat formulating the terms of compromise will have the force of decree of a court, which can be executed as a civil court decree. In 2002, the Parliament brought about certain amendments to the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to institutionalize the Lok Adalats by making them a permanent body to settle the disputes related to public utility services. The Central or State Authorities may, by notification, establish Permanent Lok Adalats at any Permanent Lok Adalats, for determining issues in connection to Public Utility Services.Public Services include: Transport service. Postal, telegraph or telephone services. Supply of power, light and water to public. System of public conservancy or sanitation. Insurance services and such other services as notified by the Central or State Governments.Permanent Lok Adalats have the same powers that are vested in the Lok Adalats. A Lok Adalat shall have jurisdiction to determine and to arrive at a compromise or settlement between the parties to a dispute in respect of: any case pending before; or any matter which is falling within the jurisdiction of, and is not brought before, any court for which the Lok Adalat is organized.The Lok Adalat can compromise and settle even criminal cases, which are compoundable under the relevant laws. There is no appeal against any decision made by Lok Adalat.The Lok Adalat shall have the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, while trying a suit, in respect of the following matters: Power to summon and enforce the attendance of any witness and to examine him/her on oath. Power to enforce the discovery and production of any document. Power to receive evidence on affidavits, Power for requisitioning of any public record or document or copy thereof or from any court. Such other matters as may be prescribed. Every Lok Adalat shall have the power to specify its own procedure for the determination of any dispute coming before it. All proceedings before a Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of Sections 193, 219 and 228 of IPC. Every Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be a Civil Court for the purpose of Sec 195 and Chapter XXVI of Cr.P.C.Q.Mr. X found himself in a dispute with his electricity service provider concerning the amount on his bill. Seeking resolution, he turned to the Lok Adalat. Nevertheless, the service provider declined to adhere to the terms of the compromise made at the Lok Adalat. What legal action is available to Mr. X in this situation?a)Mr. X can initiate a civil lawsuit in a court of law to address the breach of the compromise agreement reached at the Lok Adalat.b)Mr. X can file a criminal complaint against the service provider for failing to comply with the Lok Adalats directive.c)Mr. X can revisit the Lok Adalat and request them to enforce their decision.d)Mr. X has no legal recourse as the decision of the Lok Adalat does not carry binding authority on the involved parties.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for CLAT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for CLAT Exam by signing up for free.
Here you can find the meaning of Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:The advent of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 gave a statutory status to Lok Adalats, pursuant to the constitutional mandate in Article 39-A of the Constitution of India. It contains various provisions for settlement of disputes through Lok Adalat. This Act mandates constitution of legal services authorities to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society and to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. It also mandates organization of Lok Adalats to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity. When statutory recognition had been given to Lok Adalat, it was specifically provided that the award passed by the Lok Adalat formulating the terms of compromise will have the force of decree of a court, which can be executed as a civil court decree. In 2002, the Parliament brought about certain amendments to the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to institutionalize the Lok Adalats by making them a permanent body to settle the disputes related to public utility services. The Central or State Authorities may, by notification, establish Permanent Lok Adalats at any Permanent Lok Adalats, for determining issues in connection to Public Utility Services.Public Services include: Transport service. Postal, telegraph or telephone services. Supply of power, light and water to public. System of public conservancy or sanitation. Insurance services and such other services as notified by the Central or State Governments.Permanent Lok Adalats have the same powers that are vested in the Lok Adalats. A Lok Adalat shall have jurisdiction to determine and to arrive at a compromise or settlement between the parties to a dispute in respect of: any case pending before; or any matter which is falling within the jurisdiction of, and is not brought before, any court for which the Lok Adalat is organized.The Lok Adalat can compromise and settle even criminal cases, which are compoundable under the relevant laws. There is no appeal against any decision made by Lok Adalat.The Lok Adalat shall have the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, while trying a suit, in respect of the following matters: Power to summon and enforce the attendance of any witness and to examine him/her on oath. Power to enforce the discovery and production of any document. Power to receive evidence on affidavits, Power for requisitioning of any public record or document or copy thereof or from any court. Such other matters as may be prescribed. Every Lok Adalat shall have the power to specify its own procedure for the determination of any dispute coming before it. All proceedings before a Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of Sections 193, 219 and 228 of IPC. Every Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be a Civil Court for the purpose of Sec 195 and Chapter XXVI of Cr.P.C.Q.Mr. X found himself in a dispute with his electricity service provider concerning the amount on his bill. Seeking resolution, he turned to the Lok Adalat. Nevertheless, the service provider declined to adhere to the terms of the compromise made at the Lok Adalat. What legal action is available to Mr. X in this situation?a)Mr. X can initiate a civil lawsuit in a court of law to address the breach of the compromise agreement reached at the Lok Adalat.b)Mr. X can file a criminal complaint against the service provider for failing to comply with the Lok Adalats directive.c)Mr. X can revisit the Lok Adalat and request them to enforce their decision.d)Mr. X has no legal recourse as the decision of the Lok Adalat does not carry binding authority on the involved parties.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:The advent of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 gave a statutory status to Lok Adalats, pursuant to the constitutional mandate in Article 39-A of the Constitution of India. It contains various provisions for settlement of disputes through Lok Adalat. This Act mandates constitution of legal services authorities to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society and to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. It also mandates organization of Lok Adalats to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity. When statutory recognition had been given to Lok Adalat, it was specifically provided that the award passed by the Lok Adalat formulating the terms of compromise will have the force of decree of a court, which can be executed as a civil court decree. In 2002, the Parliament brought about certain amendments to the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to institutionalize the Lok Adalats by making them a permanent body to settle the disputes related to public utility services. The Central or State Authorities may, by notification, establish Permanent Lok Adalats at any Permanent Lok Adalats, for determining issues in connection to Public Utility Services.Public Services include: Transport service. Postal, telegraph or telephone services. Supply of power, light and water to public. System of public conservancy or sanitation. Insurance services and such other services as notified by the Central or State Governments.Permanent Lok Adalats have the same powers that are vested in the Lok Adalats. A Lok Adalat shall have jurisdiction to determine and to arrive at a compromise or settlement between the parties to a dispute in respect of: any case pending before; or any matter which is falling within the jurisdiction of, and is not brought before, any court for which the Lok Adalat is organized.The Lok Adalat can compromise and settle even criminal cases, which are compoundable under the relevant laws. There is no appeal against any decision made by Lok Adalat.The Lok Adalat shall have the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, while trying a suit, in respect of the following matters: Power to summon and enforce the attendance of any witness and to examine him/her on oath. Power to enforce the discovery and production of any document. Power to receive evidence on affidavits, Power for requisitioning of any public record or document or copy thereof or from any court. Such other matters as may be prescribed. Every Lok Adalat shall have the power to specify its own procedure for the determination of any dispute coming before it. All proceedings before a Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of Sections 193, 219 and 228 of IPC. Every Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be a Civil Court for the purpose of Sec 195 and Chapter XXVI of Cr.P.C.Q.Mr. X found himself in a dispute with his electricity service provider concerning the amount on his bill. Seeking resolution, he turned to the Lok Adalat. Nevertheless, the service provider declined to adhere to the terms of the compromise made at the Lok Adalat. What legal action is available to Mr. X in this situation?a)Mr. X can initiate a civil lawsuit in a court of law to address the breach of the compromise agreement reached at the Lok Adalat.b)Mr. X can file a criminal complaint against the service provider for failing to comply with the Lok Adalats directive.c)Mr. X can revisit the Lok Adalat and request them to enforce their decision.d)Mr. X has no legal recourse as the decision of the Lok Adalat does not carry binding authority on the involved parties.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:The advent of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 gave a statutory status to Lok Adalats, pursuant to the constitutional mandate in Article 39-A of the Constitution of India. It contains various provisions for settlement of disputes through Lok Adalat. This Act mandates constitution of legal services authorities to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society and to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. It also mandates organization of Lok Adalats to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity. When statutory recognition had been given to Lok Adalat, it was specifically provided that the award passed by the Lok Adalat formulating the terms of compromise will have the force of decree of a court, which can be executed as a civil court decree. In 2002, the Parliament brought about certain amendments to the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to institutionalize the Lok Adalats by making them a permanent body to settle the disputes related to public utility services. The Central or State Authorities may, by notification, establish Permanent Lok Adalats at any Permanent Lok Adalats, for determining issues in connection to Public Utility Services.Public Services include: Transport service. Postal, telegraph or telephone services. Supply of power, light and water to public. System of public conservancy or sanitation. Insurance services and such other services as notified by the Central or State Governments.Permanent Lok Adalats have the same powers that are vested in the Lok Adalats. A Lok Adalat shall have jurisdiction to determine and to arrive at a compromise or settlement between the parties to a dispute in respect of: any case pending before; or any matter which is falling within the jurisdiction of, and is not brought before, any court for which the Lok Adalat is organized.The Lok Adalat can compromise and settle even criminal cases, which are compoundable under the relevant laws. There is no appeal against any decision made by Lok Adalat.The Lok Adalat shall have the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, while trying a suit, in respect of the following matters: Power to summon and enforce the attendance of any witness and to examine him/her on oath. Power to enforce the discovery and production of any document. Power to receive evidence on affidavits, Power for requisitioning of any public record or document or copy thereof or from any court. Such other matters as may be prescribed. Every Lok Adalat shall have the power to specify its own procedure for the determination of any dispute coming before it. All proceedings before a Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of Sections 193, 219 and 228 of IPC. Every Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be a Civil Court for the purpose of Sec 195 and Chapter XXVI of Cr.P.C.Q.Mr. X found himself in a dispute with his electricity service provider concerning the amount on his bill. Seeking resolution, he turned to the Lok Adalat. Nevertheless, the service provider declined to adhere to the terms of the compromise made at the Lok Adalat. What legal action is available to Mr. X in this situation?a)Mr. X can initiate a civil lawsuit in a court of law to address the breach of the compromise agreement reached at the Lok Adalat.b)Mr. X can file a criminal complaint against the service provider for failing to comply with the Lok Adalats directive.c)Mr. X can revisit the Lok Adalat and request them to enforce their decision.d)Mr. X has no legal recourse as the decision of the Lok Adalat does not carry binding authority on the involved parties.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:The advent of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 gave a statutory status to Lok Adalats, pursuant to the constitutional mandate in Article 39-A of the Constitution of India. It contains various provisions for settlement of disputes through Lok Adalat. This Act mandates constitution of legal services authorities to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society and to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. It also mandates organization of Lok Adalats to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity. When statutory recognition had been given to Lok Adalat, it was specifically provided that the award passed by the Lok Adalat formulating the terms of compromise will have the force of decree of a court, which can be executed as a civil court decree. In 2002, the Parliament brought about certain amendments to the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to institutionalize the Lok Adalats by making them a permanent body to settle the disputes related to public utility services. The Central or State Authorities may, by notification, establish Permanent Lok Adalats at any Permanent Lok Adalats, for determining issues in connection to Public Utility Services.Public Services include: Transport service. Postal, telegraph or telephone services. Supply of power, light and water to public. System of public conservancy or sanitation. Insurance services and such other services as notified by the Central or State Governments.Permanent Lok Adalats have the same powers that are vested in the Lok Adalats. A Lok Adalat shall have jurisdiction to determine and to arrive at a compromise or settlement between the parties to a dispute in respect of: any case pending before; or any matter which is falling within the jurisdiction of, and is not brought before, any court for which the Lok Adalat is organized.The Lok Adalat can compromise and settle even criminal cases, which are compoundable under the relevant laws. There is no appeal against any decision made by Lok Adalat.The Lok Adalat shall have the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, while trying a suit, in respect of the following matters: Power to summon and enforce the attendance of any witness and to examine him/her on oath. Power to enforce the discovery and production of any document. Power to receive evidence on affidavits, Power for requisitioning of any public record or document or copy thereof or from any court. Such other matters as may be prescribed. Every Lok Adalat shall have the power to specify its own procedure for the determination of any dispute coming before it. All proceedings before a Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of Sections 193, 219 and 228 of IPC. Every Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be a Civil Court for the purpose of Sec 195 and Chapter XXVI of Cr.P.C.Q.Mr. X found himself in a dispute with his electricity service provider concerning the amount on his bill. Seeking resolution, he turned to the Lok Adalat. Nevertheless, the service provider declined to adhere to the terms of the compromise made at the Lok Adalat. What legal action is available to Mr. X in this situation?a)Mr. X can initiate a civil lawsuit in a court of law to address the breach of the compromise agreement reached at the Lok Adalat.b)Mr. X can file a criminal complaint against the service provider for failing to comply with the Lok Adalats directive.c)Mr. X can revisit the Lok Adalat and request them to enforce their decision.d)Mr. X has no legal recourse as the decision of the Lok Adalat does not carry binding authority on the involved parties.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:The advent of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 gave a statutory status to Lok Adalats, pursuant to the constitutional mandate in Article 39-A of the Constitution of India. It contains various provisions for settlement of disputes through Lok Adalat. This Act mandates constitution of legal services authorities to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society and to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. It also mandates organization of Lok Adalats to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity. When statutory recognition had been given to Lok Adalat, it was specifically provided that the award passed by the Lok Adalat formulating the terms of compromise will have the force of decree of a court, which can be executed as a civil court decree. In 2002, the Parliament brought about certain amendments to the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to institutionalize the Lok Adalats by making them a permanent body to settle the disputes related to public utility services. The Central or State Authorities may, by notification, establish Permanent Lok Adalats at any Permanent Lok Adalats, for determining issues in connection to Public Utility Services.Public Services include: Transport service. Postal, telegraph or telephone services. Supply of power, light and water to public. System of public conservancy or sanitation. Insurance services and such other services as notified by the Central or State Governments.Permanent Lok Adalats have the same powers that are vested in the Lok Adalats. A Lok Adalat shall have jurisdiction to determine and to arrive at a compromise or settlement between the parties to a dispute in respect of: any case pending before; or any matter which is falling within the jurisdiction of, and is not brought before, any court for which the Lok Adalat is organized.The Lok Adalat can compromise and settle even criminal cases, which are compoundable under the relevant laws. There is no appeal against any decision made by Lok Adalat.The Lok Adalat shall have the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, while trying a suit, in respect of the following matters: Power to summon and enforce the attendance of any witness and to examine him/her on oath. Power to enforce the discovery and production of any document. Power to receive evidence on affidavits, Power for requisitioning of any public record or document or copy thereof or from any court. Such other matters as may be prescribed. Every Lok Adalat shall have the power to specify its own procedure for the determination of any dispute coming before it. All proceedings before a Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of Sections 193, 219 and 228 of IPC. Every Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be a Civil Court for the purpose of Sec 195 and Chapter XXVI of Cr.P.C.Q.Mr. X found himself in a dispute with his electricity service provider concerning the amount on his bill. Seeking resolution, he turned to the Lok Adalat. Nevertheless, the service provider declined to adhere to the terms of the compromise made at the Lok Adalat. What legal action is available to Mr. X in this situation?a)Mr. X can initiate a civil lawsuit in a court of law to address the breach of the compromise agreement reached at the Lok Adalat.b)Mr. X can file a criminal complaint against the service provider for failing to comply with the Lok Adalats directive.c)Mr. X can revisit the Lok Adalat and request them to enforce their decision.d)Mr. X has no legal recourse as the decision of the Lok Adalat does not carry binding authority on the involved parties.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CLAT tests.
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