Question

What is meant by Lok Adalat?

Answer 1

Hint: Lok Adalat by its Hindi name itself gives away what it stands for. Lok means people in Hindi whereas Adalat means a court.

Complete Step by Step answer: Lok Adalat is a system of ADR i.e. Alternate Dispute Resolution in which the disputes/cases pending in the court are settled in a friendly manner.
These are given the statutory status under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, this implies the decision of the Lok Adalat will be final and no appeal against the decision will be entertained and if the parties feel the result is not satisfactory, then they can again go to the court and file their cases in a provisional manner. Lok Adalat is based on Gandhian Principles and is also called “People’s Court”. There is no court fee whatsoever. In case there is the court fee is already paid by an individual, the amount will be refunded once the dispute is settled at Lok Adalat. It consists of one chairman, who is or has been a district judge and two other people of suitable experience in public services.

Note: Indian Judiciary is divided at many levels to ensure that people are served justice at all costs. People can approach Lok Adalats, District Courts, High Court and even the Supreme Court.