Introduction
When people hear the name of a court, they usually think of district or sub-divisional headquarters. However, in a village in Bihar, a rural court similar to a district or sub-divisional court has started functioning. This unique court is located in Cheria Bariarpur Sadar Panchayat in Begusarai.
Court Proceedings
The population of Cheria Bariarpur Sadar Panchayat is around 10,000, and despite having a police station in the panchayat, people prefer to go to the rural court for most cases except for serious crimes like murder. The court operates with a judge, sarpanch sitting on the judge’s chair, a secretary for clerical work, and government-appointed lawyers for legal advice, known as “Nyay Mitra”.
Legal Matters in the Village
The rural court in Cheria Bariarpur Sadar Panchayat conducts trials similar to a regular court, where both parties present their arguments standing in their respective booths. The entire setup during court proceedings resembles a district court. With the support of the village head, deputy sarpanch, and panch members, the court has successfully resolved most cases in the past 10 years, making it a popular choice for seeking justice in the region.
नीरज कुमार/बेगूसराय के चेरिया बरियारपुर सदर पंचायत में ग्रामीण कोर्ट की तरह काम करने लगा है। यहां के सरपंच और पंच न्याय के मामले में सहायता करते हैं और फैसला सुनाने में सहायक होते हैं। इस ग्राम कचहरी में कई मामलों की सुनवाई होती है और लोग इंसाफ पाने के लिए यहां जाते हैं बजाए थाना और कोर्ट के। गांव के लोगों को इस अनोखे कोर्ट की तारीफ मिल रही है।
