Lok Adalat settles over 10,700 pending cases in Mysuru
The National Lok Adalat in Mysuru successfully resolved over 10,700 pending court cases through conciliation. The initiative also facilitated the reconciliation of 38 estranged couples and collected significant revenue from traffic violation fines.
Why it matters
Demonstrates the scale and utility of mega legal aid events in clearing judicial backlogs and resolving social disputes.
The National Lok Adalat conducted across Mysuru district on Saturday disposed of 10,775 pending court cases through conciliation, leading to the settlement of disputes worth ₹84.39 crore. The mega legal aid initiative also helped 38 estranged couples resolve their matrimonial disputes and reunite.
The Lok Adalat was organised under the directions of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), New Delhi, and the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority, Bengaluru, with the objective of settling court-pending and pre-litigation cases through amicable compromise.
According to the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Mysuru, the city and taluk courts together had 1,35,890 pending cases, including 61,336 civil and 74,554 criminal cases. Of these, 30,055 cases were identified as fit for settlement, while 15,606 cases were taken up during the Lok Adalat. As many as 10,775 cases were successfully disposed of through negotiated settlements.
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