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3rd National Lok Adalat Disposes 2.42 Crore Cases With Settlements Exceeding ₹7,817 Crore

Preliminary NALSA totals highlight a quarterly ADR drive that cuts backlogs through fast, conciliatory settlements.

Overview

  • Held on September 13 across taluks, districts and High Courts in 29 states and 8 Union Territories under the leadership of CJI B.R. Gavai and Justice Surya Kant.
  • NALSA reported 2,42,55,036 matters resolved, including 2.10 crore pre‑litigation and 32.10 lakh pending cases, with final consolidated figures still being compiled.
  • Benches addressed criminal compoundable offences, bank recovery, MACT claims, cheque dishonour cases, matrimonial (excluding divorce), labour disputes, IP, consumer matters, and utility bills.
  • State and district tallies included Punjab at 4.50 lakh disposals, Thane at 55,981 cases with ₹205 crore settled, Mohali at 21,192 cases with ₹201 crore, and Madhya Pradesh preliminarily at 47,029 pending plus 94,344 pre‑litigation settlements.
  • Implementation featured hundreds of benches and advance coordination with banks, insurers and departments, reflecting the Lok Adalat’s regular, four‑times‑a‑year model to expand access and reduce court dockets.