VOICED: Mobile courts come to the rescue of India's judiciary

The video discusses India's unique mobile court system, designed to alleviate the country's massive court backlog of over 31 million cases. These mobile courts travel to rural areas, providing legal services and raising awareness about legal rights, especially for the underprivileged. The bus, costing $26,000 to convert, handles civil cases and minor criminal matters but cannot issue prison sentences. A case study of a farmer named Nizamuddin illustrates the court's efficiency, resolving a seven-year-old land dispute in minutes with a handshake and apology.

What is the primary purpose of the mobile court introduced in India?

• To provide transportation for court officials

• To reduce the workload of overburdened courts

• To offer free legal advice to urban residents

• To serve as a mobile library

How long would it take to clear India's backlog of cases if no new cases were filed?

• 320 years

• 100 years

• 500 years

• 50 years

What is one of the key activities conducted by officials when the mobile court visits rural areas?

• Distributing free food

• Running legal workshops

• Conducting health check-ups

• Organizing sports events

What types of cases does the mobile court primarily handle?

• Major criminal cases

• Corporate mergers

• International trade disputes

• Civil cases like driving offenses and matrimonial disputes

How was Nizamuddin's case resolved by the mobile court?

• With a lengthy trial

• Through a public apology and handshake

• By sending him to prison

• By imposing a heavy fine