With reference to Lok Adalats, which one among the following statements is correct?

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Q: 113 (CDS-II/2012)
With reference to Lok Adalats, which one among the following statements is correct?

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

CDS-II

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{'lok adalats': [0, 0, 2, 1], 'lok adalat': [1, 0, 2, 0], 'civil court': [1, 0, 3, 1], 'jurisdiction': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'court': [11, 1, 18, 32], 'appeal': [2, 0, 3, 1], 'statutory status': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'matters': [0, 0, 2, 2]}

Option 1 states that Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to settle matters at the pre-litigative stage and not those matters pending before any court. This means that Lok Adalats can only deal with cases that have not yet been taken to court. This is incorrect because Lok Adalats can also settle matters that are pending before a court. So, option 1 is not the correct answer.

Option 2 states that Lok Adalats can only deal with matters which are civil in nature and not criminal. This is incorrect because Lok Adalats can deal with both civil and criminal matters. So, option 2 is not the correct answer.

Option 3 states that Lok Adalat has not been given any statutory status so far. This means that Lok Adalat does not have any legal recognition. This is incorrect because Lok Adalats do have statutory status and are recognized by law. So, option 3 is not the correct answer.

Option 4 states that no appeal lies in a civil court against the order of the Lok Adalat. This means that the decision made by the Lok Adalat cannot be challenged in a civil court. This statement is correct and is the correct answer to the question.

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