CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
SC has directed states to issue notification for establishing ‘Gram Nyayalayas’ within how many weeks?
A
1 week
B
2 weeks
C
4 weeks
D
8 weeks
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Supreme Court in 2020 had directed the states for establishing Gram Nyayalayas Scheme within four weeks. It had asked the high courts to expedite the process of consultation with state governments on this issue.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 The government picked up this idea, and later on 22nd December 2008, the Gram Nyayalaya Act was passed by the parliament. It came into force by October 2009.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Gram Nyayalaya shall be a mobile court and shall exercise the powers of both Criminal and Civil courts. The Gram Nyayalayas shall try criminal cases, civil suits, claims or disputes which are specified in the First Schedule and the Second Schedule to the Act.

Detailed explanation-4: -As per information made available by State Governments / High Courts, 476 Gram Nyayalayas have been notified so far by 15 States/UT. Out of these, 257 are operational in 10 States at present.

Detailed explanation-5: -Supreme Court:- Articles 124 to 147 of the Constitution of India lay down the composition and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India. Primarily, it is an appellate court which takes up appeals against judgments of the provincial High Courts.

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