National Lok Adalat Settled Over 32,000 Cases: Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority
On July 10, 2021, the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Service Authorities marked a breakthrough in the disposal of cases at the National Lok Adalat organised state-wide. The Press Note by MPSLSA reads that 32,119 cases were disposed of by constituting 1267 benches resulting in a settlement of Rs. 4,93,72,35,299. Of over 32,000 cases, 5960 pertained to Motor Accident Claims Tribunal and 6037 to...
On July 10, 2021, the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Service Authorities marked a breakthrough in the disposal of cases at the National Lok Adalat organised state-wide. The Press Note by MPSLSA reads that 32,119 cases were disposed of by constituting 1267 benches resulting in a settlement of Rs. 4,93,72,35,299. Of over 32,000 cases, 5960 pertained to Motor Accident Claims Tribunal and 6037 to the Negotiable Instruments Act settling a total claim of Rs. 117 crores (approximately). The several benches of the National Lok Adalat heard other matters related to divorce & maintenance, land acquisition and writ matters pending before the High Court of Madhya Pradesh.
The Press Note by MPSLSA attributes the success to the able guidance of Hon'ble Chief Justice/Patron-in-Chief Mohammad Rafiq and the motivation of Executive Chairman, Hon'ble Mr Justice Prakash Srivastava. It mentions,
"All judges worked round the clock for facilitating litigants to come forward and settle their matters, while advocates, members of the community and student volunteers also wholeheartedly participated in this event, which made the entire process a great success of the National Lok Adalat."
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