Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008

This comprehensive edition presents the full text of the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008, enacted to strengthen India’s justice delivery system at the grassroots by establishing Gram Nyayalayas (village courts) across rural regions. The Act outlines the structure, appointment and powers of Gram Nyayadhikaris, along with detailed provisions governing civil and criminal jurisdiction, summary procedures, cognizance of offences and the categories of cases triable by these rural courts. Designed to bring justice closer to citizens, the Act emphasizes speedy disposal, simplified procedures and reduced litigation costs, making it a crucial instrument for improving rural access to justice. This edition includes jurisdictional features, procedural guidelines, schedules of offences, service rules, appeal mechanisms, and the Act’s core objective of decentralizing the judicial process. It is structured for quick reference, making it ideal for practitioners who require clarity on the functioning and limits of Gram Nyayalayas. Law students and aspirants preparing for judicial services will find it especially useful for understanding alternative judicial mechanisms and statutory rural justice frameworks.With clean formatting, easy navigation and reliable statutory content, this book serves as an indispensable reference for legal professionals, government officials, researchers and institutions involved in rural judicial administration.