Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Gram Nyayalayas?

1. Each Gram Nyayalaya is a court of Judicial Magistrate of the first class.
2. Gram Nyayalaya exercises the powers of both Criminal and Civil Courts.
3. No appeal can be made anywhere except High Courts against a judgment of Gram Nyayalaya.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1 & 2
Notes: Statement 1 is correct as each Gram Nyayalaya is presided over by a Judicial Magistrate of the first class. Statement 2 is correct because it exercises both civil and criminal powers. Statement 3 is incorrect as appeals against judgments of Gram Nyayalaya can be made to Sessions Courts (criminal cases) and District Courts (civil cases), not only High Courts.