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Justice on the doorstep of villagers

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Cabinet approves Bill to be introduced this session

NEW DELHI : The Cabinet on Thursday approved the introduction of a Bill to help to set up a countrywide, village-level judiciary system. It will be based on the modern system of judiciary.

Called "gram nyayalayas," the courts will be presided over by `Nyayadhikaris,' who will have the qualification for appointment as first class judicial magistrate.

The `nyayalayas' will follow a summary procedure in criminal cases and a simple procedure having regard to the principles of natural justice in civil cases. The `nyayadhikaris' will be appointed by the State Governments in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court.

The Bill is based on the recommendations contained in the Law Commission's 114th report.

The Centre will bear the entire non-recurring expenditure for the establishment of the "nyayalayas" and share with the States the recurring expenditure for the first three years.

Union Minister and Cabinet spokesperson Priyaranjan Dasmunsi said the Bill, to be introduced in the current session of Parliament, would provide a system of judiciary on the doorstep of the villagers, less expensive and free from political interference and protracted procedural wrangles.

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