Lok Adalat , an alternative dispute resolution mechanism in the Indian legal system, has proven to be a powerful instrument in providing timely and cost-effective justice to litigants. Among the various types of Lok Adalats, each serves a unique purpose, addressing specific types of disputes. Lok Adalats are statutory forums in India for alternative dispute resolution, offering speedy, affordable justice outside traditional courts. Meaning of Lok Adalat Lok Adalat , meaning “People’s Court”, is an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) forum in India, where disputes or cases pending in the court of law or at the pre-litigation stage are settled amicably. It is based on the principles of justice, equity, fair play, and legal simplicity. The decisions or awards passed by a Lok Adalat are deemed to be a decree of a civil court and are final and binding on all parties. The other type of Lok Adalat is the Permanent Lok Adalat , organized under Section 22-B of The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. Permanent Lok Adalats have been set up as permanent bodies with a Chairman and two members for providing compulsory pre-litigative mechanism for conciliation and settlement of cases relating to Public Utility Services like […]
