Lok Adalat in Prayagraj Disposes of Over 2.27 Lakh Cases, Setting a Remarkable Record
Prayagraj | 13 December 2025
In a remarkable step towards speedy justice and reduction of judicial pendency, a Mega Lok Adalat was successfully organized across Prayagraj district on Saturday, 13 December 2025, resulting in the disposal of 2,27,876 cases in a single day.
The Lok Adalat was conducted at the District Court, Prayagraj, along with all Tehsil-level courts, under the supervision of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Prayagraj, as part of the nationwide effort to promote Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms.
⚖️ Objective of the Lok Adalat
The primary objective of organizing the Lok Adalat was to:
- Reduce the heavy pendency of cases in courts
- Provide speedy, inexpensive, and amicable justice
- Encourage settlement through mutual compromise and conciliation
- Strengthen public trust in the justice delivery system
👨⚖️ Disposal of Cases Across Courts
According to official figures, a total of 2,27,876 cases were resolved during the Lok Adalat. These included matters pending before:
- District Courts
- Tehsil Courts
- Family Courts
- Motor Accident Claims Tribunals
- Revenue Courts
- Electricity and bank recovery cases
Special emphasis was placed on disputes capable of settlement, including civil, compoundable criminal, and service-related matters.
👩👧👦 Family Court Settlements
A significant achievement of the Lok Adalat was the resolution of 72 Family Court cases, which were settled through mutual understanding and compromise. These cases mainly involved:
- Matrimonial disputes
- Maintenance matters
- Domestic disagreements
Such settlements helped families avoid prolonged litigation and emotional distress.
🏛️ Lok Adalat at Allahabad High Court
On the same day, a Lok Adalat was also organized at the Allahabad High Court, where 298 cases were disposed of amicably.
As per official data, compensation exceeding ₹10.18 crore was awarded to the litigants in High Court matters, particularly in motor accident and compensation-related cases.
💰 Compensation & Financial Relief
The Lok Adalat ensured immediate relief to litigants by awarding compensation and settlements on the spot. The process eliminated delays usually associated with traditional court proceedings, benefiting economically weaker sections.
🤝 Role of Judiciary and Legal Services Authorities
The success of the Lok Adalat was made possible through the collective efforts of:
- Judicial officers
- Advocates and mediators
- Court staff
- Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority
- District Legal Services Committee
Judges actively interacted with parties to encourage fair settlements, ensuring justice with empathy.
📉 Impact on Judicial Pendency
The disposal of such a massive number of cases in a single day significantly reduced the workload of courts and highlighted the effectiveness of Lok Adalat as a people-centric justice mechanism.
📜 Legal Significance of Lok Adalat
Lok Adalats function under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. Awards passed by Lok Adalats are:
- Final and binding
- Deemed to be decrees of civil courts
- Not appealable
- Free from court fees
🌍 Strengthening Access to Justice
The Prayagraj Lok Adalat reinforced the constitutional goal of access to justice for all, especially for marginalized and economically weaker sections, by ensuring justice is quick, affordable, and consensual.
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