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National Lok Adalat 2026 Resolves 2.84 Crore Cases Worth Rs 10,920 ... On March 14, 2026, India held its first National Lok Adalat of the year. By the time proceedings concluded across the country that evening, 2,84,14,329 cases had been settled. The combined monetary value of those settlements stood at Rs 10,920.47 crore. That is not a cumulative annual figure. It is the outcome of a single day. The National Lok Adalat 2026 was organised under the leadership of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who serves as Patron-in-Chief of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), the apex body responsible for organising Lok Adalats across India. The event was conducted simultaneously across thousands of benches in all states and union territories, covering district courts, High Courts, and tribunals. The scale and speed of this exercise have renewed attention on Lok Adalats as a structural feature of India's dispute resolution landscape, and on NALSA's expanding role in providing access to justice outside the formal court system. What a National Lok Adalat Is and How It Works A Lok Adalat, literally translated as "People's Court," is a statutory forum for alternative dispute resolution…

10,440 cases settled in Lok Adalat in Yadgir district - inkl A National Lok Adalat, which was held in various courts in Yadgir district on July 8, has succeeded in settling 10,440 cases pending before courts resulting in a settlement amount of ₹10.72 crore involved in those cases, according to District and Sessions Judge and Chairman of District Legal Service Authority (DLSA) Nanjundaiah and Senior Civil Judge and Member Secretary of DLSA Ravindra Honole. In a release here on Tuesday, Mr. Nanjundaiah said that a total 10 Benches were established in courts across the district where litigant public got their cases settled amicably. Out of 10,440 cases, 18 were settled before the Bench established in the District and Sessions Court followed by 987 cases in the Senior Civil Judge Court, 601 in the Senior Civil Judge Court in Shahapur, 772 in the Senior Civil Judge Court in Shorapur, 1,266 in the JMFC in Yadgir, 1,389 in the JMFC in Shahapur, 1,131 in the JMFC in Shorapur, 1,250 in the Additional Civil Judge Court and JMFC in Yadgir, 1,228 in the Additional Civil Judge Court and JMFC in Shahapur and 1,798 cases in the Additional Civil Judge Court and JMFC in Shorapur. And, 81 cases …

2.42 crore cases settled across in country in 3rd National Lok Adalat A total of over 2.42 crore cases were resolved across the country in the 3rd National Lok Adalat of 2025 held on Saturday, the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) said in a statement. The Lok Adalat was organised in Taluks, Districts and High Courts across 29 States and 8 Union Territories under the leadership of Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai, NALSA Patron-in-Chief, and Justice Surya Kant, Supreme Court Judge and NALSA Executive Chairman. According to the preliminary reports received till 6.30 p.m., a total of 2,42,55,036 cases were resolved, which included 2,10,44,809 pre-litigation matters and 32,10,227 pending cases. The settlement amount involved exceeded Rs 7,817.62 crore. The statement added that the final figures are likely to go up once the reports from various State Legal Services Authorities are compiled. The Lok Adalat addressed a broad spectrum of disputes, including criminal compoundable offences, plea bargaining, revenue and bank recovery cases, motor accident claims, cheque dishonour cases, labour and employment disputes, matrimonial disputes (excluding divorce), land acquisition…

Lok Adalat resolves 11 lakh cases involving Rs 1,188cr Jul 14, 2025 06:00 AM | UPDATED: Jul 15, 2025 03:11 AM |7 min read The Second National Lok Adalat of 2025 saw 11,69,083 of the 18,34,231 cases pending in various courts in the state being disposed of. Around Rs 1,188.92 crores of settlements were made in these disposed-off cases, most of which pertained to motor accident compensation, civil suits, cheque return complaints under the Negotiable Instruments Act, matrimonial disputes, industrial disputes, etc.  The Lok Adalat was organised across the state under the aegis of the National Legal Service Authority (NALSA). Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court and Petro-in-Chief of Gujarat State Legal Service Authority, Justice Sunita Agarwal and Senior Most Judge of Gujarat High Court, Justice AY Kogje, provided detailed guidance to all District Legal Service Authorities and Taluka Legal Service Committees to ensure that as many people as possible benefited from the Lok Adalat. The concept of Pre-litigation Lok Adalat, an important aspect of Alternative Dispute Resolution, is also slowly picking up momentum in the state, with 7,49,486 pre-litigation cases being settled during the L…

Lok Adalat: 11,674 cases resolved in Mysuru - Star of Mysore News Lok Adalat: 11,674 cases resolved in Mysuru July 14, 2025 Mysore/Mysuru: As part of a Statewide legal initiative led by the National Legal Services Authority, New Delhi and the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority, Bengaluru, the National Lok Adalat was held on Saturday across all Law Courts in Karnataka, including those in Mysuru district. The event aimed to settle both pre-litigation and pending cases through mutual compromise. In Mysuru city and its taluks, a total of 1,27,153 cases were pending, comprising 61,193 civil and 60,932 criminal matters. Of these, 39,640 cases were identified as fit for resolution through compromise. During the Lok Adalat, 22,161 cases were taken up and 11,674 were successfully settled. Among the noteworthy outcomes, 44 estranged couples reached reconciliation in family dispute cases across Courts in Mysuru city and taluks. The total value of disputes resolved through mutual settlement amounted to Rs. 72.24 crore, reflecting the effectiveness of the Lok Adalat process in easing the burden on the judiciary. Principal District and Sessions Judge Usharani expressed gratitude to the Ba…

NALSA Resolves 1.5 Crore Cases in National Lok Adalat 2025 India News Updated Mar 8, 2025 NALSA conducts 1st National Lok Adalat 2025, resolves 1.5 crore cases for speedy justice The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has achieved a remarkable milestone by resolving 1.57 crore cases in its first National Lok Adalat of 2025. Led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, the initiative covers 34 states and union territories. The event successfully addressed diverse legal matters, from criminal cases to consumer disputes, demonstrating the effectiveness of alternative dispute resolution. NALSA's commitment to making justice accessible continues to transform India's legal landscape. A ANI Mar 8, 2025 · 2 min read · 546 views Save Listen Copy New Delhi, March 8 The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) conducted the 1st National Lok Adalat of 2025 on Saturday across Taluks, Districts, and High Courts in 34 States and Union Territories. This initiative, spearheaded by Patron-in-Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Chief Justice of India, and Executive Chairman Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Judge, Supreme Court of India, promotes access …

Mysuru Lok Adalat Resolves 11,674 Cases, Reuniting 44 Couples In Mysuru district, a National Lok Adalat was held, resulting in the resolution of 11,674 cases. This event took place under the guidance of the National Legal Services Authority and the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority. The aim was to address pending legal matters that could be settled through mutual agreement, thereby reducing the backlog in courts.Currently, there are 127,153 cases awaiting resolution in Mysuru district. Of these, 61,193 are civil cases and 60,932 are criminal cases. Among them, 39,640 were identified as suitable for compromise settlements during this Lok Adalat event. A total of 22,161 cases were taken up for compromise discussions.Notably, among those resolved were family disputes involving 44 couples who reconciled their differences and reunited after reaching agreements.thehindu.com This article is mostly about a special event called a National Lok Adalat, which helped a lot of people in Mysuru district. It tells us that many cases were solved, which is good because it means less waiting for people who have legal problems. But, it doesn't give us any steps or things we can do ourselves. …

Lok Adalats in India: Meaning, Types, Cases Covered, Procedure and ... Table of Contents Toggle Lok Adalats are one of India’s most successful Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, designed to deliver speedy, affordable, and people-centric justice . Rooted in Gandhian ideals of conciliation and compromise, Lok Adalats play a crucial role in reducing court pendency and improving access to justice, especially for the poor and marginalised. This article explains Lok Adalats in India , their legal basis, types, cases covered, procedure, benefits, and challenges—making it useful for UPSC, judiciary, and general awareness . What are Lok Adalats? A Lok Adalat is a statutory forum where disputes are settled through mutual consent and conciliation , rather than adversarial litigation. They function under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 . Legal Status : An award passed by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil court , is final and binding , and no appeal lies against it. Legal Framework Governing Lok Adalats Article 39A of the Constitution – Equal justice and free legal aid Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 – Statutory basis of Lok Adalats Institutions invol…

212 Cases Settled in National Lok Adalat - Arunachal Share Facebook X WhatsApp Telegram ITANAGAR- The 2nd National Lok Adalat of 2026 was conducted across various subordinate courts in Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday, resulting in the disposal of 212 cases and settlement amounts exceeding ₹3.84 crore. The programme was organised by the Arunachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA), Itanagar, as part of the nationwide alternative dispute resolution initiative aimed at reducing court pendency and promoting amicable settlement of disputes. Join and Follow our WhatsApp channel According to official information, 25 benches were constituted across different district and subordinate courts in the state, including the District and Sessions Courts of Bomdila, Pasighat, Tezu, Yupia, Aalo and Basar, along with the Additional District and Sessions Court at Basar. Also Read- MLA Tseten Chombay Flags Off Refrigerated Fish Transport Vehicle Lok Adalat proceedings were also conducted in the courts of Chief Judicial Magistrates at Bomdila, Seppa, Pasighat, Ziro, Tezu, Changlang, Daporijo, Yupia and Aalo, as well as Judicial Magistrate First Class courts located in Tawang, Pangin, Yingkio…

10,003 Cases Identified for National Lok Adalat in Erstwhile West Godavari Kakinada:The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), West Godavari, has identified 10,003 compoundable cases across the erstwhile West Godavari district for settlement during the National Lok Adalat scheduled to be held on July 11. Principal District Judge and DLSA chairperson S. Sridevi said efforts were underway to resolve the identified cases through mediation. Addressing mediapersons in Eluru on Saturday, she urged litigants who had not yet received notices to approach their respective courts to facilitate settlement of their cases. She said amicable settlements through the Lok Adalat would help litigants save both time and money while reducing the pendency of cases in courts. Sridevi said 9,530 cases were settled during the National Lok Adalat held in March. She added that litigants unable to participate in person could opt for online settlement of their cases. She advised those facing difficulties in the settlement process to contact the authorities through the helpline numbers 08812-224455 or 15100. Permanent Lok Adalat chairperson A. Mary Grace Kumari and other officials were present.

What is Lok Adalat? What kinds of Cases get settled here? Adv Rishabh Kumar Edited By Bharti Verma, Associate Editor at Law Insider Published on: October 10, 2023 at 23:31 IST Lok Adalat is a term used in India to refer to “People’s Court” or “People’s Tribunal. ” It is a form of alternative dispute resolution mechanism where disputes and cases are settled outside of the traditional judicial system. Lok Adalats Aim to provide a speedy and cost-effective way to resolve disputes and reduce the burden on the regular court system. It is organized by District Legal Services Authority, Lok Adalats have been given statutory status under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. Under the said Act, the award made by the Lok Adalats is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and is final and binding on all parties and no appeal against such an award lies before any court of law. Composition of Lok Adalat The composition of a Lok Adalat typically includes a chairman, two members, and one social worker. The chairman is required to be a retired judicial officer with legal expertise, while the other two members are expected to be lawyers. Powers and Jurisdiction of Lok Adalat Lok Adalats are ve…