The Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 was enacted by the Government of India to establish village-level courts for providing speedy, affordable, and accessible justice to rural citizens. The Act aims to reduce the burden on regular courts, minimize delays in judicial proceedings, and ensure that justice reaches people living in remote areas. It reflects the constitutional objective of promoting equal access to justice and strengthening the decentralized judicial system. The Act provides for the establishment of Gram Nyayalayas by State Governments in consultation with the respective High Courts. Generally, one Gram Nyayalaya is established for every intermediate Panchayat or a group of contiguous Panchayats, depending upon the population and geographical requirements. These courts are intended to function close to rural communities, making legal remedies easily accessible to the common people. Each Gram Nyayalaya is presided over by a Nyayadhikari, who is appointed by the State Government in consultation with the High Court. The Nyayadhikari possesses qualifications similar to those required for a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class. The independence of the judiciary is maintained by ensuring that appointments and service conditions are made in consultation with the High Court. The Gram Nyayalayas Act confers both civil and criminal jurisdiction. The First and