1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalaya can hear only civil cases and no criminal cases.
2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/ reconciliators.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct Answer: (b) 2 only
Solution:According to Section 11 of Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 the Gram Nyayalaya shall exercise both civil and criminal Jurisdiction in the manner and to the extent provided under this Act. So statement (1) is wrong. While according to Section 27, the district court shall in consultation with the district Magistrate prepare a panel consisting of the names of social workers at the village level. Thus, statement (2) is correct.
