The Supreme Court has declined to examine pay parity for Permanent Lok Adalat members and directed that their petition be treated as a representation to NALSA, which has four months to decide.
About Rs 2,500 for every sitting: that is what permanent Lok Adalat members from across India told the Supreme Court they are paid, as the Court heard their plea for better remuneration on Thursday. New Delhi: Permanent Lok Adalat members from across the country asked the Supreme Court on October 8, 2026 to improve the […]
The Allahabad High Court held that Lok Adalats and District Legal Services Authorities cannot grant divorce decrees, ruling that only family courts possess jurisdiction to dissolve marriages, while Lok Adalats are limited to facilitating settlements and lack authority to exercise judicial powers in matrimonial disputes.
A fight over naming their baby caused serious problems between a husband and wife, almost leading to a divorce. The husband did not agree with the name his wife chose and skipped the naming ceremony. When they couldn’t settle the issue, they took the matter to court. The court had to step in to help resolve the dispute and bring peace.
The 4th National Lok Adalat of 2024 resolved 1.45 crore cases, enhancing access to justice and reducing court burdens. Guided by Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Bhushan Gavai, it successfully addressed disputes across various areas. This initiative highlights growing public confidence in alternative dispute resolution, particularly benefiting marginalized communities.
The 3rd National Lok Adalat successfully resolved 1.14 crore cases, easing the burden on courts and promoting settlements outside traditional litigation. The event, led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, facilitated amicable dispute resolution, contributing to enhancing the efficiency of India’s justice system. The strong public participation reflects growing trust in Lok Adalats.
The Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, today emphasized the importance of Lok Adalat, highlighting its role in delivering justice directly to people’s doorsteps. He stressed that it is not solely run by judges and aims to bring justice to ordinary citizens. The mechanism resolves cases through mutual satisfaction outside the conventional court system.
Today, On 29th July, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud announced a special Lok Adalat at the Supreme Court from July 29 to August 3, aiming to address the backlog of cases. Seven benches will focus on prompt resolution of cases, emphasizing the importance of citizen participation and amicable settlements through alternative dispute resolution methods.
On Tuesday(16th July),The Supreme Court rebuked its registry for directing a case involving a service dispute and individuals with criminal histories to the Lok Adalat. The case involved an appeal challenging the rejection of a constable position due to nondisclosure of criminal prosecution, upheld by the Madhya Pradesh High Court in August 2019.