UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-9

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    Consider the following statements regarding Lok Adalats.                               
    1. Lok Adalats have a statutory basis in India.                                                 
    2. Cases can be transferred or taken to a Lok Adalat either before they are filed in a regular court after they have been filed in a regular court.                                               
    3. Lok Adalats are required to follow Civil Procedure Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian Evidence Act etc.                                                                             
    4. Awards given by a Lok Adalat can be appealed in a Higher Court.                           
    5. Lok Adalats do not involve lawyers and they also don't have any fees.                      
    Which of the statements given above are correct?                                      

    A)  1, 2 and 4                    

    B)  1, 2 and 5           

    C)                  3, 4 and 5                    

    D)  3 and 4                              

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] Every award made by Lok Adalat, shall be final and binding on all the parties to the dispute and no appeal shall lie to any court against the award. The Lok Adalats are not required to follow Civil Procedure Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian Evidence Act etc.


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