UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 3
With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are correct?
- As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases.
- The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators.
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: The Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 establishes local courts with jurisdiction over specified civil AND criminal matters; it permits conciliators, including suitable local social workers.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Incorrect - Gram Nyayalayas may try certain criminal offences as well as designated civil disputes.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - The Act provides for conciliation through appointed conciliators drawn from suitable community members.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 1; omits correct statement/item 2.
B: Correct - includes all and only the true statements/items.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 1.
D: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 2.