“Nyaya Chaupal”, as the name indicates, has its focus on utilising community spaces for the purpose of resolving disputes and imparting justice. In rural life, “chaupal” conveys a very special meaning, since it is the common place where people can sit, talk freely, celebrate, share their griefs and problems and sort out their differences and disputes in a cordial and informal atmosphere. Since the entire objective of the group is to resolve disputes through social and community efforts, it seemed fitting to call it “Nyaya Chaupal”.

The image in the motto of Nyaya Chaupal represents people coming together, helping people to resolve their disputes by mutuality (signified by the shaking of hands). The epithet “विवाद नहीं, सम्वाद” (Vivaad Nahi, Samvaad), which literally translates into “dialogue, not dispute”, further makes it clear that discussion and dialogue can help resolve a difference and prevent it from assuming the shape of a dispute or a police/court-case.