Q. With reference to Nari Adalats, consider the following statements:
1.Nari Adalats are being set up at the village level as an alternate dispute resolution forum for resolving issues like domestic violence, property rights and countering the patriarchal system.
2.It will raise awareness about social schemes under the government while collecting valuable feedback to enhance the effectiveness of these initiatives.
3.The Nari Adalat will not hold any legal status.
4.All members of Nari Adalat will comprise the elected members of the gram panchayat.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation –
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Nari Adalats are being set up at the village level as an alternate dispute resolution forum for resolving issues like domestic violence, property rights and countering the patriarchal system. It will raise awareness about social schemes under the government while collecting valuable feedback to enhance the effectiveness of these initiatives. The Nari Adalat will not hold any legal status as its primary focus will be on reconciliation, grievance redressal and creating awareness of rights and entitlements.
Statement 4 is incorrect. The Nari Adalat of each village would have 7-9 members/Nyaya Sakhis [legal friends]: Half of which would be the elected members of the gram panchayat and the other half are women with social standing like teachers, doctors and social workers – who would be nominated by the villagers.
Source: ForumIAS
