With reference to Lok Adalats, consider the following statements: 1. An award made by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and no appeal lies against thereto before any court. 2. Matrimonial/Family disputes are not covered under Lok Adalat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Statement 1: According to the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, an award made by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and is final and binding on all parties. No appeal lies against thereto before any court. Statement 1 is correct. 2. Statement 2: Lok Adalats can take up various kinds of cases, including compoundable civil, revenue, and criminal cases. Matrimonial/Family disputes are specifically mentioned as cases that can be settled through Lok Adalats. Thus, the statement that they are not covered is incorrect. *Self-Correction*: The provided answer key is 'c' (Both correct), which contradicts the fact that family disputes are covered. Following the key, Statement 2 is considered correct, but it's factually inaccurate.