National Lok Adalat: HC settles total 1,184, cases
| Date :10-Dec-2023 |
Legal Correspondent
“A total of 1,184, out of 2,306 cases were settled at High Court level during National Lok Adalat organised on Saturday. Amongst total cases, 40,807 cases were pending and 1,04,489 pre-litigation cases have been disposed of making a total disposal of 1,45,296 cases settled mutually involving an amount of nearly Rs 491 crores,” informed Ratnesh Chandra Singh Bisen, Member Secretary of Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (MPSLSA) during a press conference. He said the Lok Adalat was organised under the guidance of Justice Ravi Malimath, Chief Justice and Patron-in-Chief, MPSLSA and Justice Sheel Nagu, Executive Chairman, MPSLSA. Chief Justice Malimath inaugurated the Lok Adalat by lighting the lamp at High Court in the presence of Executive Chairman, MPSLSA, Justice Vivek Agarwal, Chairman, High Court Legal Services Committee, and Companion Judges of the High Court. The Chief Justice, while addressing the inaugural session, expressed that Lok Adalat has emerged as an important tool for resolution of disputes amicably and clearing the pendency of court cases. Lok Adalat is an ongoing and continuous process as it plays a pivotal role in promoting alternate dispute resolution mechanisms, fostering a culture of reconciliation and expediting justice.
He further expressed that the positive outcomes achieved through various Lok Adalats reflect the effectiveness of collaborative dispute resolution and commitment to justice. He expressed his view with expectation that this National Lok Adalat be a testament of our commitment to justice and collective well being of our fellow citizens. Justice Sheel Nagu in his address stressed upon importance of modes of amicable settlement of disputes i.e. Lok Adalat. He said amicable settlement not only alleviate the burden on our overburdened judicial system but also foster a culture of understanding incorporation. Justice Vivek Agarwal, Chairman, HCLSC while addressing the gathering said, “We come together with a shared expectation of achieving positive outcomes that will not only shape legal resolution but will also foster a sense of justice and harmony within our community.” This Lok Adalat was organised across the State, including Principal Seat Jabalpur and Benches at Gwalior and Indore of the High Court of MP and all the District Courts, Taluka Courts, Labor Courts, Family Courts and other courts, tribunals in the State.
As many as 12 Benches of High Court Judges, 3 at Principal Seat- Jabalpur, 5 at Indore and 4 at Gwalior functioned for settlement of disputes. A total of 1363 cases were referred at Principal Seat- Jabalpur out of which 595 cases were settled. Similarly, 530 cases were referred at Bench- Indore out of which 252 cases were settled and 413 cases were referred at Bench Gwalior out of which 337 cases were settled. A total of 1184 cases have been settled out of 2306 cases at High Court Level. Similarly, 1321 Benches were constituted at district level. As per information received till 07:30 PM, 40807 pending and 104489 pre-litigation have been disposed of making a total disposal of 145296 cases have been settled mutually involving an amount of nearly Rs 491 Crores.