With reference of the ‘Gram Nyayalaya Act’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases. 2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Correct Answer: 2 only. ● Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008, provided for the establishment of Gram Nyayalayas or village courts for speedy and easy access to justice system in the rural areas of India. ● Gram Nyayalaya are established generally at headquarter of every Panchayat at intermediate level or a group of contiguous panchayat in a district. ● The Gram Nyayalayas are presided over by a Nyayadhikari, who will have the same power, enjoy same salary and benefits of a Judicial Magistrate of First Class. Such Nyayadhikari are to be appointed by the State Government in consultation with the respective High Court. ● Gram Nyayalayas can hear civil as well as criminal cases. ● Gram Nyayalayas Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators.

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