Author: AlanMThomas

Abstract The Grama Nyayalaya Act, 2008, was enacted with the vision of revolutionizing the Indian judicial landscape by decentralizing justice delivery and extending its reach to rural areas. This legislation was born out of the necessity to address the chronic problems plaguing India’s judicial system, such as delayed justice, high litigation costs, and limited accessibility, especially for economically and socially disadvantaged groups. Inspired by the recommendations of the Law Commission in its 114th report, the Act sought to establish Grama Nyayalayas—village-level courts functioning with a mandate to deliver quick, cost-effective, and locally accessible justice. These grassroots institutions were designed not…