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Which authority is responsible for appointing district judges in the state?

  • The Chief Justice of India
  • The Prime Minister
  • The Governor of the state (correct)
  • The President of India

    • What is one of the qualifications required to be appointed as a district judge?

  • Being an advocate or pleader for at least seven years (correct)
  • Being a resident of the district
  • Being nominated by the President
  • Having served in the Union or state government

    • Who must recommend a person for appointment as a district judge?

  • The High Court (correct)
  • The Chief Justice of India
  • The Prime Minister
  • The President of India
  • The State Public Service Commission

    • Where do appeals from subordinate courts go in India?

    <p>To the district court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest civil court in a district in India?

    <p>Court of District and Sessions Judge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the State Public Service Commission in appointing judges?

    <p>No role in judicial appointments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the jurisdiction of the Permanent Lok Adalat according to the text?

    <p>To handle matters related to non compoundable offences only.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constraint does the text mention for Permanent Lok Adalats' jurisdiction?

    <p>Non compoundable offences and disputes already subjudice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principles guide the Permanent Lok Adalat during conciliation proceedings or dispute resolution?

    <p>Principles of natural justice and equity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation does a Permanent Lok Adalat exercise its residuary jurisdiction?

    <p>When parties fail to reach an agreement after conciliation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a Permanent Lok Adalat from an ordinary Lok Adalat?

    <p>Permanent Lok Adalats can decide disputes after conciliation even if parties fail to agree.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of dispute would not be under the jurisdiction of Permanent Lok Adalats?

    <p>A property dispute exceeding rupees ten lakh in value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest court in the district in revenue matters?

    <p>Board of Revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article of the Constitution provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections of society?

    <p>Article 39 A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Legal Services Authorities Act come into force?

    <p>1995</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) according to the text?

    <p>Monitoring and evaluating legal aid programmes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity was established to establish a nationwide network for providing free legal services to weaker sections of society?

    <p>National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of State Legal Services Authority and High Court Legal Services Committee?

    <p>To monitor and evaluate legal aid programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of NALSA according to the text?

    <p>Laying down policies and guidelines for State Legal Services Authorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main functions of the District Legal Services Authorities?

    <p>Providing free legal services to eligible persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a service that falls under Free Legal Services as per the text?

    <p>Payment of court fee in legal proceedings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What body is responsible for administering and implementing the legal services programme at the Supreme Court level?

    <p>Supreme Court Legal Services Committee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the core tasks assigned to Taluk Legal Services Committees?

    <p>Supplying lawyers for legal proceedings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what areas are legal awareness camps organized according to the text?

    <p>Both rural and urban areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of the award made by the Permanent Lok Adalat?

    <p>Final and binding as a decree of a civil court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can challenge the judgment award of the Permanent Lok Adalat?

    <p>No one, as no appeal lies against it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the majority decision reached in the Permanent Lok Adalat?

    <p>By a majority of the persons constituting the Lok Adalat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose behind enacting the Family Courts Act in 1984?

    <p>For promoting conciliation and speedy dispute resolution in family matters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Family' under the Family Courts Act, 1984 is:

    <p>Not defined at all in the Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the passing of the Family Courts Act in 1984?

    <p>Recommendation by the Committee on the Status of Women in 1975</p> Signup and view all the answers

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