What is Lok Adalat?

Lok Adalat is one of the alternative dispute redressal mechanisms in India. It is a forum where disputes/cases pending in the court of law or at pre-litigation stage are settled/compromised amicably. The Lok Adalat has been given statutory status under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and other legal service institutions conduct Lok Adalat.


Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, Lok Adalat can make awards/decisions, which are deemed to be a decree of a...
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