Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Services

Question:
Which of the following has provided for Lok Adalats in India?
Options:
Notification by Union Cabinet
Notification by State Cabinets
Legal Services Authority Act, 1987
Directions of Supreme Court
Correct Answer:
Legal Services Authority Act, 1987
Explanation:
The Parliament has made certain amendments in Legal Services Authorities Act by passing an Act known as the Legal Services Authorities (Amendments) Act, 2002. The purpose of this amendment is to bring out certain changes in the Legal Services Act, 1987 (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act) especially for the establishment of permanent Lok Adalats to settle disputes concerning public utility services at pre-litigation state.