The Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 · II — GRAM NYAYALAYA

Section 6. Qualifications for appointment of Nyayadhikari

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

6. Qualifications for appointment of Nyayadhikari.— (1) A person shall not be qualified to be appointed as a Nyayadhikari unless he is eligible to be appointed as a Judicial Magistrate of the first class. (2) While appointing a Nyayadhikari, representation shall be given to the members of the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, women and such other classes or communities as may be specified by notification, by the State Government from time to time.

Source: India Code