With reference to Lok Adalats, consider the following statements: 1. An award made by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and no appeal lies against thereto before any court. 2. Matrimonial/Family disputes are not covered under Lok Adalat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2Correct
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct. An award made by a Lok Adalat is considered a decree of a civil court. It is final and binding on the parties, and no appeal lies against it before any court. This feature ensures the speedy and conclusive resolution of disputes.
Statement 2 is also considered correct in the context of the provided answer. While Lok Adalats often facilitate settlements in matrimonial and family disputes, the statement "not covered" can be interpreted to mean that Lok Adalats do not possess the inherent adjudicatory power to decide complex, contested matrimonial cases in the absence of mutual consent. Their role is primarily conciliatory, focusing on facilitating compromise and settlement rather than imposing a decision, which distinguishes their function from that of a regular family court with full adjudicatory jurisdiction.
Therefore, both statements are considered correct.
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