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A Lok Adalat is generally presided over by1. a judge of the High Court2. a retired judge3. a judge of the District Court4. None of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : a retired judge

The correct answer is a retired judge.

A Lok Adalat means people's court.

 

A Lok Adalat was established by the government to settle the disputes by mutual consent.

  • It is presided over by a sitting or retired judicial officer as the chairman with a lawyer and a social worker.
  • Disputes are solved through conciliation and compromise between litigants.
  • In Lok Adalat, both parties should agree to the settlement.
  • Here, the public can settle Their disputes free of cost. If the fee was paid in the regular court, the fee is refunded after the settlement.
  • This court doesn't follow the Evidence Act and any procedural laws strictly.

Thus, it is clear that a Lok Adalat is generally presided over by a retired judge.

  • The idea of Lok Adalat was advocated by a former Chief Justice of India, Justice P.N. Bhagawati.
  • The first Lok Adalat was held in Gujarat on 14 March 1982.


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