Practicing Success
The Panchayat that has the authority to hear some petty, civil and criminal cases is:- |
Zila Panchayat Nyaya Panchayat Gram Sabhas Gram Panchayat |
Nyaya Panchayat |
Nyaya Panchayats have been constituted in some states in India. They possess the authority to hear some petty, civil and criminal cases. They can impose fines but cannot award a sentence. These village courts have often been successful in bringing about an agreement amongst contending parties. They have been particularly effective in punishing men who harass women for dowry and perpetrate violence against them |