Question

With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is correct?

• A. Lok Adalats can deal with matters which are civil and not criminal in nature.
• B. None of the above
• C. Every Lok Adalat consists of either serving or retired judicial officers only and not any other person.
• D. Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to settle the matters at pre-litigative stage and not those matters pending before any court.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Lok Adalat is one of the modes of Alternative Dispute Resolution. The Lok Adalat Mechanism is available throughout the State through the Legal Services Authorities/Committees for amicable settlement. It is a very effective institution of alternative dispute resolution, where the cases pending in the court of law or at pre-litigation stage are settled amicably. The decision or decree of Lok Adalat is final and binding like a civil court. It consists of a sitting or retired judicial officer and other persons.