Nari Adalat

> Grievance Redressal Support:

• Provides an alternative dispute resolution platform at the local level.
• Addresses cases related to harassment, domestic violence, property disputes, and social issues.

> Counselling and Mediation:

• Offers counselling, negotiation, and mediation services.
• Ensures resolution through mutual consent and evidence-based approach.

> Awareness Generation:

• Spreads awareness about legal rights, government schemes, and entitlements.
• Conducts campaigns on gender equality and women’s rights.

> Community Support and Facilitation:

• Acts as a support system for women through handholding and guidance.
• Connects beneficiaries to institutions like police, hospitals, and legal services.

> Financial Support (Operational):

• ₹3,000/- per meeting (for the entire group) to cover logistics such as stationery, travel, and refreshments.
• ₹500/- honorarium to Mukhya Nyaya Sakhi per meeting.
• ₹200/- incentive to each Nyaya Sakhi per meeting.
• ₹800/- per member for uniform, provided twice a year.

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> For Beneficiaries:

• The applicant should be a woman or girl seeking assistance.
• The applicant should be facing issues such as harassment, violence, or denial of rights.
• The applicant should belong to the local community within the Gram Panchayat jurisdiction.

> For Members (Nyaya Sakhis):

• The applicant should be a woman resident of the concerned Gram Panchayat.
• The applicant should be socially respected and active in community work.
• The applicant should preferably be an Elected Women Representative, Self-Help Group member, or professional (teacher, doctor, lawyer, social worker).

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Step 1: Aggrieved women approach the Nari Adalat at the Gram Panchayat level.

Step 2: The Nari Adalat registers the complaint and schedules a hearing.

Step 3: Notices are issued to concerned parties.

Step 4: the NA will arrive at a solution by using tools of counselling, negotiation and mediation tactics, or evidence-based approach to reach a mutually acceptable conclusion.

Step 5: The NA should follow up with the aggrieved for at-least one month to report on any recurrence of the matter.

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