Gram Nyayalayas are established with the primary goal of resolving disputes at the village level, thereby reducing the burden on higher courts and ensuring speedy justice.

Members of a Gram Nyayalaya are nominated by the village panchayat, ensuring that they are respected and trusted individuals within the community.

Gram Nyayalayas have the jurisdiction to resolve a wide range of disputes, including civil disputes involving money or property, criminal disputes involving petty offenses, and family disputes such as divorce or child custody.

Cases can be filed in a Gram Nyayalaya either by filing a written complaint or by orally presenting the case to the Gram Nyayalaya.

The Gram Nyayalaya plays a dual role in resolving disputes. It attempts to mediate between the parties and facilitate a settlement, and if that fails, it adjudicates the dispute and delivers a judgment.

Gram Nyayalayas play a crucial role in the Indian legal system by providing access to justice for rural communities, reducing the burden on higher courts, and promoting the use of alternative dispute resolution methods.

Gram Nyayalayas were first introduced in India in 1995 as part of the Gram Nyayalaya Act.

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of Gram Nyayalayas in India.

The maximum monetary limit for disputes that can be resolved by Gram Nyayalayas is Rs. 1,00,000.

The time limit for resolving disputes in Gram Nyayalayas is 3 months.

A Gram Nyayalaya consists of a chairperson and two members.

The chairperson and members of a Gram Nyayalaya are appointed by the state government.

The tenure of the chairperson and members of a Gram Nyayalaya is 5 years.

The decisions of a Gram Nyayalaya can be appealed to the district court.

Gram Nyayalayas promote access to justice by providing a cost-effective and speedy mechanism for resolving disputes, being easily accessible to rural communities, and promoting the use of alternative dispute resolution methods.