Multiple choice

Consider the following statements about the Lok Adalats:

  1. Considering the high number of pendency of cases, Lok Adalats need to be given, hitherto denied, statutory status.
  2. The jurisdiction of the Lok Adalats is conferred on them by the State or district bodies.

Which of the given statements is/are true?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither of the two is correct.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is wrong: Under the Legal Services Authorities Act (1987), Lok Adalats have already been given statutory status. Words 'hitherto denied' make this statement incorrect. Statement 2 is correct.

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