2012 · Q113
With reference to Lok Adalats, which one among the following statements is correct?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity
- ALok Adalats have the jurisdiction to settle matters at pre-litigative stage and not those matters pending before any court
- BLok Adalats can deal with matters which are civil and not criminal in nature
- CLok Adalats have not been given any statutory status so far
- DNo appeal lies in a civil court against the order of the Lok Adalat
Explanation
Lok Adalat awards are deemed decrees of a civil court with no appeal (statutory under Legal Services Authorities Act). Key: D.