Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Conciliation in Criminal Cases Can Restore Peace, Judge Says
Some criminal cases can legally be settled when both sides agree.
Judge K. Muralimohan said this can help bring peace to society.
He and police officials held a meeting in Mahabubabad district.
They looked at cases that could be settled during the National Lok Adalat.
They discussed excise, cybercrime, petty, and drunk-and-drive cases.
The police and courts were asked to work closely together.
The next National Lok Adalat is planned for September 12.
Officials hope quick settlements will reduce the number of cases waiting in court and help people receive justice sooner.
Mahabubabad district judge K. Muralimohan said settling compoundable criminal cases can promote peace and social harmony.
The judge and District SP Dr. Shabarish reviewed pending cases for possible settlement through the National Lok Adalat.
Discussions focused on excise and cybercrime matters, along with other compoundable cases.
The National Lok Adalat is scheduled for September 12 and is held once every three months.
Police and judicial officials were directed to identify petty and drunk-and-drive cases and pursue speedy settlements.
- Who
- Mahabubabad district judge K. Muralimohan, District SP Dr. Shabarish, judges, excise officials and police officials.
- What
- Officials reviewed compoundable criminal cases for possible settlement through the National Lok Adalat.
- When
- The preparatory meeting was held on Friday; the National Lok Adalat is scheduled for September 12.
- Where
- Mahabubabad district, with the report datelined Warangal.
- Why
- To promote peace and social harmony, reduce pending court cases and provide timely justice.
- Event
- National Lok Adalat
- Scheduled date
- September 12
- Meeting focus
- Settlement of compoundable criminal cases
- Matters discussed
- Excise and cybercrime cases
- Additional cases targeted
- Petty cases and drunk-and-drive cases
- Frequency
- The National Lok Adalat is held once every three months
- Expected benefit
- Reduced court backlog and faster justice for litigants