Over 1.53L cases settled in Lok Adalat

More than 1.53 lakh cases were resolved with a settlement amount of Rs 405.18 crore in Lok Adalat held across Delhi courts on Saturday.

“A Lok Adalat Bench was also constituted at the Delhi High Court where 26 cases were settled,” the Delhi State Legal Services Authority said.

“In district courts, 1,52,019 cases were resolved,” it added. The Delhi State Legal Services Authority said Benches were also constituted across district consumer forums where 176 cases were settled. At debt recovery tribunals, 82 cases were settled.

“A Lok Adalat Bench for electricity matters was also constituted at the permanent Lok Adalat where 1,134 cases were settled,” the Delhi State Legal Services Authority said.

Among the cases settled in district courts, 1,22,064 traffic challans were disposed of for a cumulative settlement or fine amount of Rs 1.65 crore.