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Village court

                                             

 
village court
the role

Village Court Ordinance was enacted in post-independent Bangladesh in 1976, taking into consideration the justice of the common people in rural areas. Later, on 09 May 2006, the Village Courts Act was enacted through Act No. 19. The main idea of ​​this law is to settle disputes locally in a short time. With the help of self-appointed representatives, village courts are formed to resolve disputes peacefully and social peace and harmony are maintained through these courts. People are benefiting.
What is the meaning of village court?

The court formed under the Union Parishad to settle some minor civil and criminal disputes locally is called the Gram Adalat.

Under which law will the village court be formed?

 
Gram Adalat will be constituted under Gram Adalat Act 2006.

What is the purpose of the village court?

The purpose of the village court is to resolve small disputes quickly and locally in less time, at less cost.

Village court law has been effective since what date?

The Gram Adalat Act came into force on 09 May 2006.

How is the Gram Adalat Act formed?

 
A village court is formed with 5 (five) representatives. They are the Chairman of the Union Parishad concerned, 2 representatives of the petitioner (1 member of the Union Parishad and 1 dignitary) and 2 representatives of the respondent (1 member of the Union Parishad and 1 dignitary).

 

 

Criminal matters

1. Theft matters

2. Rigra - dispute

3. Damage to crops, plants or anything else

4. Killing or damaging livestock

5. Fraudulent matters

6. Physical assault, maiming, swelling and wounding by force.

7. Any valuable goods or land acquired

  

 

civil matter

1. Recovery of possession of movable property

2. Realization of immovable property or its value

3. Recovery of compensation for damage to immovable property

4. Case for payment of wages due to agricultural laborers and recovery of damages

5. Collection of money due on contract or deed value