4th National Lok Adalat in Kashmir: Amicable Resolutions and Legal Impact Across Districts
In accordance with the National Legal Service Authority calendar and pursuant to the directives of the Jammu and Kashmir Legal Services Authority, the 4th National Lok Adalat took place on Saturday across all Kashmir districts. District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) organized the event for the amicable settlement of diverse cases, aligning with the unique initiative by the Government of India to promote alternative dispute resolution and alleviate the burden on the regular court system.
Under the guidance of Hon’ble Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Chief Justice of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief) J&K Legal Services Authority, and Hon’ble Justice Tashi Rabstan, Executive Chairman J&K Legal Services Authority, the National Lok Adalat aimed to address cases spanning Civil, Criminal Compoundable, Cheque bounce, Traffic Challans, Bank matters, MACT, Land Compensation, Matrimonial, Electricity, and Pre-litigation matters.
In Baramulla, Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge, Hon’ble High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, inaugurated the event, emphasizing the significance of Lok Adalat in resolving disputes outside conventional court systems. He urged the Legal Services fraternity to expedite resolutions for long-pending cases within Lok Adalats.
Justice Sanjeev Kumar handed over cheques worth Rs. 31 lakhs to victims, highlighting the event’s commitment to rehabilitation. A total of 9 benches were constituted, resulting in the amicable settlement of 500 out of 800 cases.
In Srinagar, Jawad Ahmed, Chairman District Legal Services Authority, inaugurated the National Lok Adalat at District Court Complex Srinagar. The event saw the settlement of 52,774 out of 58,811 matters, realizing Rs.18,42,60,478 as the settlement amount.
Similar successful outcomes were witnessed in Budgam, Ganderbal, Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian, and Bandipora, where the National Lok Adalat effectively resolved numerous cases, emphasizing the substantial impact of the initiative in providing timely and effective resolutions. The concerted efforts of the legal fraternity, along with active participation from litigants, resulted in the amicable settlement of cases and the realization of settlement amounts across various districts.
You May Like :
Kashmir Art earned Global Acclaim for their artistry and elegance
