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UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-1

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    Consider the following statements regarding Gram Nyayalayas set up under the Gram Nyayalaya Act.
    1. Gram Nyayalayas have powers of both Civil and Criminal courts.
    2. Awards of Gram Nyayalayas cannot be appealed in Higher courts.
    3. Plea bargaining has also been enabled in Gram Nyayalayas.
    4. Gram Nyayalayas are required to follow procedures under Indian Evidence Act.
    5. Jurisdiction of Gram Nyayalayas is the same as the District court and Sessions court.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    A)  1, 2 and 5                    

    B)  1 and 3            

    C)  2 and 4           

    D)  3, 4 and 5

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] Gram Nyayalayas in India have been set up under the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008. Under this act, Gram Nyayalayas have the powers of both Civil and Criminal courts. These are mobile courts and try to deliver justice at the doorsteps of the citizens. The act also provides for appeal of decisions of the Gram Nyayalayas to Sessions court and District court. Plea bargaining has been enabled in the Gran" Nyayalayas and persons can make application for this purpose to the Gram Nyayalayas.


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