GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF MAHARASHTRA Paper - II UNIT-IV

GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF MAHARASHTRA
Paper - II UNIT-IV

1. POLITICAL SCIENCE B.A. FIRST YEAR PAPER: GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF MAHARASHTRA-II SEMESTER-I UNIT IV JUDICIARY PROF. SUMIT PATIL

2. UNIT IV JUDICIARY Introduction to Judiciary Definition and Importance Role in the Legal System Structure of the Judiciary High Courts Lok Nayalaya (Public Courts)

3. UNIT IV JUDICIARY 4.1 High Court – Composition Number of Judges Appointment Process By the President of India Consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the state Qualifications for Judges Must be a citizen of India At least ten years of experience as an advocate of a High Court or ten years of judicial office

4. UNIT IV JUDICIARY 4.1 High Court - Powers and Functions Term of Office Until the age of 62 Original Jurisdiction Cases involving fundamental rights Disputes between states or between the state and central government

5. UNIT IV JUDICIARY Appellate Jurisdiction Appeals from lower courts on civil and criminal matters Supervisory Jurisdiction Supervising and overseeing the functioning of lower courts Advisory Jurisdiction Advising the Governor on legal matters Judicial Review Reviewing the constitutionality of laws and executive actions

6. 4.2 Lok Nayalaya (Public Court) – Introduction Definition and Purpose Alternative dispute resolution mechanism Focus on accessible and speedy justice Establishment and Jurisdiction Established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 Jurisdiction over both civil and criminal matters

7. UNIT IV JUDICIARY 4.2 Lok Nayalaya – Composition Composition Presided over by a sitting or retired judicial officer Assisted by social workers or advocates Nature of Cases Handled Civil disputes Minor criminal cases Cases pending in regular courts and pre-litigation cases

8. UNIT IV JUDICIARY 4.2 Lok Nayalaya - Powers and Functions Resolution of Disputes Facilitation of amicable settlements Encourages conciliation and negotiation Speedy and Inexpensive Justice Quick resolution of disputes No court fees required

9. UNIT IV JUDICIARY Reducing Burden on Regular Courts Helps in decreasing the backlog of cases Promoting Access to Justice Makes justice accessible to the common man