Functions of Lok Adalats and the People Entitled to Approach Them

Q. Which among the following statements is not true about Lok Adalats?

1. Relative to judicial courts, they settle disputes faster.
2. The court fees are not refundable.
3. Disputes are settled in a much cheaper way compared to judicial courts..
4. It follows the traditional approach of dispute settlement by village elders.

Q. Which among the following is/are the advantage(s) of Lok Adalats compared to judicial courts?

1. Offer speedy justice
2. Reduce the backlog of cases and unburden the judicial courts
3. They are economical
4. Offer non-binding resolutions to a dispute

Q. What cases does the Lok Adalat concern itself with?

1. International fraud
2. Corruption
3. Domestic violence
4. Marriage disputes

Q. Which among the following is not a function of the Legal Service Authority (LSA)?

1. Settling international border disputes
2. Strategic legal aid programs
3. Tasks mandated by either national or state LSA
4. Rehabilitation of criminals

Q. When was the Juvenile Justice Act passed?

1. 1996
2. 1966
3. 1986
4. 1976

Q. Who among the following is generally not entitled to approach the LSA for the settlement of their disputes?

1. Women and children
2. Survivors of caste injustices
3. People in custody
4. Financially privileged people

Q. Which among the following statements is true about Lok Adalats?

1. Standard procedural laws of judicial courts are also applicable in Lok Adalats.
2. Parties to a dispute do not directly engage or interact with judges.
3. It has the same status as that of a civil court.
4. The settlement of disputes takes a long time in Lok Adalats.

Q. What aid is given under strategic legal aid programmes conducted by the LSA?

1. Provision of an advocate
2. Payment of fees incurred for the case
3. Public support
4. Guaranteed justice

Q. Match the following officers of LSA with their respective organisations.

LSC: Legal Service Committee

1. State LSA
2. District LSA
3. High Court LSC

Q. Who are considered economically weaker in our society?

1. People with an income below 20 thousand per year.
2. People with an income below 2 lakhs per year.
3. People with an income below 4 lakhs per year.
4. People with an income below 1 lakh per year.

Q.

Which Court has jurisdiction over cases in which the value of the subject matter is up to Rs. 10, 000?

1. Court of Subordinate Civil Judge

2. Court of Sub-Judge

3. None of the above

4. Court of Small Causes

Q. Which court deals with the enforcement of civil rights?

1. Civil Court
2. Criminal Court
3. Revenue Court
4. Tahasildar Court

Q. Who among the following are entitled to seek help from the LSA?

1. All citizens
2. Politicians
3. Mentally challenged members
4. Industrial workers

Q. Which among the following groups of people are generally not entitled to approach the Lok Adalats for dispute settlement?

1. Economically backward people
2. Disabled people and women
3. Affluent people
4. People from lower castes

Q. Which among the following laws granted Lok Adalats the statutory status in the Indian legal system?

1. Legal Services Act, 2002
2. Legal Services Act, 2006
3. Legal Services Act, 1996
4. Legal Services Act, 1987

Q.

What do u mean by strife and throng?

Q. The following question comprise of one or more statements. Answer the question on the basis of the given statement (s) . Accept the factual assumptions required by the question , even if you believe that the statement is false.
Statement: The Supreme Court of India is encouraging Public Interest Litigation
Reasons:
I To increase the reach of justice to the disadvantaged sections of society
II To quicken the pace of Justice
Identify the correct reason for the aforementioned statement

1. Both I and LE are correct reasons of the statement
2. I is the correct reason of the statement
3. Both I and II are not correct reasons of the statement
4. II is the correct reason of the statement