Question

What is a Nyaya Panchayat?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Nyaya Panchayat is a part of the Panchayat system, which was established to resolve villagers’ problems. Its many functions include resolving minor criminal and civil issues in which the parties present their arguments to the Panchayat members.

Functions of Nyaya Panchayat

Its functions are as follows:

• It aims to resolve minor criminal and civil disputes by having the disputants explain their sides to the Panchayat members.
• They have the right to raise small fines but not to imprison persons. Their primary goal is to provide low-cost, quick justice.
• If either party is dissatisfied, they can take their case to the District or High Court.