With reference to Lok Adalats, consider the following statements:
1. An award made by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a degree of a civil court and no appeal lies against thereto before any court.
2. Matrimonial/Family disputes are not covered under Lok Adalat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer:
(a)
Core Books/NCERT
Statement 1 correctly notes that an award made by a Lok Adalat is indeed considered a degree of a civil court, and no appeal can be presented against it in any court. This is because Lok Adalats hold the same legal authority as a civil court under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 in India. Statement 2 is incorrect. Lok Adalats cover a wide range of disputes, including matrimonial and family disputes, which contradict the knowledge presented in this statement. Lok Adalats are designed to provide solutions to such disputes in a harmonious, quick, and cost-effective manner. So, matrimonial and family disputes do fall within the jurisdiction of Lok Adalats. This is why the correct answer is option 1, which affirms the accuracy of statement 1 only.