The High Courts of India are the highest courts of appeal in each state. With reference to the High Courts of India, answer the following questions:
Mention any two advantages of the Lok Adalat. Mention any one difference between the Sessions Court and the Court of the District Judge.
Topic: Lok Adalat and the Subordinate Courts
Answer
Two advantages of the Lok Adalat: (1) Justice is speedy and inexpensive — there is no court fee, and disputes that would take years in a regular court are settled in a single sitting. (2) The procedure is simple and informal, the settlement is arrived at by mutual agreement, and its award is final and binding with no appeal against it, which also reduces the burden on the regular courts.
Difference: the Court of the District Judge is the highest CIVIL court of the district, deciding suits about property, contracts and money, whereas the Sessions Court is the highest CRIMINAL court of the district, trying offences such as theft, dacoity and murder. The same judge presides over both, and is called the District Judge when trying civil cases and the Sessions Judge when trying criminal cases.
Two tasks in three marks — give two advantages (one mark each) and one difference (one mark). The point examiners look for in the difference is CIVIL versus CRIMINAL. The observation that the same officer wears both hats is the detail that shows real understanding, so add it if you have room.