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Question
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What authority do nyaya panchayats possess?

Solution
  1. Nyaya Panchayats have been constituted in some states. They possess the
    authority to hear some petty, civil and criminal cases.
  2. They can impose fines but cannot award a sentence. These village courts have often been successful in bringing about an agreement amongst contending parties. They have been particularly effective in punishing men who harass women for dowry and perpetrate violence against them.