Legal System in India Quiz

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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?

To the district court Signup and view all the answers

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

Court of District and Sessions Judge Signup and view all the answers

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

No role in judicial appointments Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Non compoundable offences and disputes already subjudice. Signup and view all the answers

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

Principles of natural justice and equity. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Board of Revenue Signup and view all the answers

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

Article 39 A Signup and view all the answers

When did the Legal Services Authorities Act come into force?

1995 Signup and view all the answers

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

Monitoring and evaluating legal aid programmes 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?

National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) Signup and view all the answers

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

To monitor and evaluate legal aid programs Signup and view all the answers

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

Laying down policies and guidelines for State Legal Services Authorities Signup and view all the answers

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

Providing free legal services to eligible persons Signup and view all the answers

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

Payment of court fee in legal proceedings Signup and view all the answers

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

Supreme Court Legal Services Committee Signup and view all the answers

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

Supplying lawyers for legal proceedings Signup and view all the answers

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

Both rural and urban areas Signup and view all the answers

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

Final and binding as a decree of a civil court Signup and view all the answers

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

No one, as no appeal lies against it Signup and view all the answers

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

By a majority of the persons constituting the Lok Adalat Signup and view all the answers

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

For promoting conciliation and speedy dispute resolution in family matters Signup and view all the answers

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

Not defined at all in the Act Signup and view all the answers

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

Recommendation by the Committee on the Status of Women in 1975 Signup and view all the answers