Q. With reference to Lok Adalats in India, consider the following statements:
1.Lok Adalats can settle disputes only after they have been formally brought before a court of law.
2.Lok Adalats are based on Gandhian principles and aim to provide an informal, inexpensive, and speedy resolution of disputes through conciliation and negotiation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Lok Adalats can settle both pending cases and pre-litigation disputes (i.e., cases not yet brought before a court).
- Lok Adalats are indeed based on Gandhian principles and offer an alternative dispute resolution mechanism focused on amicable settlement through negotiation and conciliation, in an informal and cost-effective manner.
Source: Laxmikant (Polity)
