In order to reduce the pendency of cases, as well as to commemorate 75 years of its establishment, the Supreme Court on Monday organised a special five-day Lok Adalat at its premises.
The special Lok Adalat, which will culminate on August 3, aims at facilitating amicable settlements of suitable cases pending in the top court of the country.
For the convenience of members of the bar, litigants and all stakeholders, the Registry has created separate, dedicated video conference links for Special Lok Adalat in Court Nos. 1 to 7 for the week.
Two Supreme Court judges, along with a senior advocate and one Advocate-on-Record, will hear 2,200 cases during the Lok Adalat, which will be held every day from July 29 to August 3, after 2 pm. Litigants will also be present in the specified seven courts for their cases.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud urged the citizens, who have pending cases before the Supreme Court, to take part in the Special Lok Adalat to get their disputes resolved amicably and speedily.
Lok Adalats are an integral component of the judicial system in the country, which enhance alternative dispute resolution as a means of expediting and fostering amicable settlements.
Organising of the ensuing Lok Adalat is pursuant to the commitment to accessible and efficient justice delivery for all sections of society.
Cases having elements of settlement including cases relating to matrimonial and property disputes, motor accident claims, land acquisition, compensation, service and labour, which are pending before the Supreme Court, will be taken up to facilitate speedy disposal.
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