.....of offences Subject to the provisions of this chapter a Gram Nyayalaya may take cognizance of any offence-- (a) upon receiving a complaint of facts which constitute such offence; (b) upon a police report of such facts. Section 19 - Compromise (1) Before proceeding to hear any civil suit or revenue case or try any offence, the Gram Nyayalaya shall, in first instance, in every case, make every endeavour to bring about a reconciliation between the parties. (2) If at any stage of the proceedings, a civil suit or revenue case is compromised between the parties, the Gram Nyayalaya shall record the compromise and decide the suit or case, as the case may be, in terms thereof, and if a criminal offence is compounded the Gram Nyayalaya shall acquit the accused. Section 20 - Appearance of Legal Practitioner barred No Legal Practitioner shall be allowed to appear before the Gram Nyayalaya on behalf of the parties : Provided that the parties may take legal assistance from the Legal Aid Officer of the district appointed under the Madhya Pradesh Samaj Ke Kamjor Vargon Ke Liya Vidhik Sahayata Tatha Vidhik Salah Adhiniyam, 1976 (No. 26 of 1976). Section 21 - Rules of.....
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