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    Question

    Under what circumstances can a case be referred to a Lok

    Adalat for settlement?
    A When both parties mutually agree to refer the case to Lok Adalat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B When one party makes an application to the court, and the court is prima facie satisfied about the chances of settlement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C When the court deems the case appropriate for settlement by Lok Adalat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    section (5) of section 19,— (i)(a) the parties thereof agree; or (b) one of the parties thereof makes an application to the Court, for referring the case to the Lok Adalat for settlement and if such court isprima facie satisfied that there are chances of such settlement; or (ii) thecourt is satisfied that the matter is an appropriate one to be taken cognizance of by the Lok Adalat, the Court shall refer the case to the Lok Adalat: Provided that no case shall be referred to the Lok Adalat under sub-clause (b) of clause (i) or clause (ii) by such court except after giving a reasonable opportunity of being heard to the parties. 

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