Q. Which of the following statements regarding Lok Adalats is/are correct?- They come under the purview of High Courts of respective states
- They deal with matters related to civil cases only and not criminal cases
- Their decisions are binding on both the parties to the dispute
- They do not charge court fee for cases
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer:
Only 3 & 4
Notes: Lok Adalats come under State Legal Services Authorities, not the high courts. They can deal with civil cases and compoundable criminal cases. Their decisions, based on mutual agreement, are binding on both parties, and there is no court fee. Thus, statements 3 and 4 are correct, while statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.