Panchayati Adalat to ascertain truth and decide accordingly

Panchayati Adalat to ascertain truth and decide accordingly.—(1) The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1977, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1989, the Evidence Act, 1977, and the Fees Act, 1977, shall not apply to any proceedings before a Panchayati Adalat save as provided in this Act or as may be prescribed.

1. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Panchayati Adalat shall ascertain the facts of every suit or case before it and shall do substantial justice between the parties and in so doing the Panchayati Adalat shall not be bound by any rule of evidence except as laid down in section 100 on the basis of any rule of evidence but shall be free to ascertain the truth by every lawful means and therefore make such decree or order as it may deem just.