Consider the following statements about Nyaya Panchayats and choose the correct option.
1. They possess the authority only civil cases.
2.They can impose fines but cannot award a sentence.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2: 2 Only
1. They possess the authority only civil cases: This is incorrect. They possess the authority to hear some petty, civil and criminal cases.
2.They can impose fines but cannot award a sentence: This is correct.
"Nyaya Panchayats have been constituted in some states. They possess the authority to hear some petty, civil and criminal cases. They can impose fines but cannot award a sentence."