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?

<p>To the district court (B)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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. (D)</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. (D)</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. (C)</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. (C)</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. (B)</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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Board of Revenue (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Legal Services Authorities Act come into force?

<p>1995 (A)</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 (B)</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) (A)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Not defined at all in the Act (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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