Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Lok Adalat is a non permanent Constitutional body.
2. Its awards are final as no appeal lies before any court against them.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
The Legal Services Authorities Act (1987) has established a nation-wide network to provide free and competent legal aid to the poor and to organise lok adalats for promoting equal justice. Lok adalat is a statutory forum for conciliatory settlement of legal disputes. It has been given the status of a civil court. Its awards are enforceable, binding on the parties and final as no appeal lies before any court against them.
Source: Indian Polity by Laxmikanth
