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Advantages of nyaya panchayats over the regular courts

They provide an inexpensive and expeditious mechanism to settle disputes.

They provide relief to the ordinary courts as they lift the part of burden of judicial work on their shoulders. In a way, they are emerged on solution to the problem of mounting arrears of cases before the courts.

They provide justice at the door steps for the village folks.

They provide protection to the local customs and traditions. Since they are guided by local traditions, culture and behavioural patterns of the village community, they instill confidence in the administration of justice.

Panchayat System has a great educative value for the villagers.