Question

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the “Gram Nyayalayas”?

Select the correct answer using the code given below

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  2 only
• C.
  Both 1 and 2
• D.
  Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A

1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Directive Principles of State Policy are the guiding principles for the State in the field of governance. They promote social and economic justice in society.
Article 39A of the Constitution of India provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections of society. It strives for ensuring justice to all.

Gram Nyayalayas are established for serving this purpose. These institutions provide access to justice to the citizens at their doorsteps and ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen due to social, economic or other disabilities.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Gram Nyayalaya shall be the court of Judicial Magistrate of the first class.
Its presiding officer called Nyayadhikari shall be appointed by the State Government in consultation with the High Court.