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National Lok Adalat Settles 1.6 Lakh Cases in Hyderabad

National Lok Adalat Settles 1.6 Lakh Cases in Hyderabad
1.6 Lakh Cases Settled at National Lok Adalat in Hyderabad · deccanchronicle.com

A National Lok Adalat was held in Hyderabad to help people resolve legal disputes.

It settled 1,60,107 cases.

The total amount involved was Rs.10.88 crore.

Many cases were settled because both sides agreed to a solution.

This helped people avoid long court proceedings.

It also saved them time and legal expenses.

Judges, lawyers and officials helped the parties reach agreements.

People who cannot afford legal help may receive free assistance from the District Legal Services Authority.

Key facts

Cases settled
1,60,107
Settlement or recovery amount
Rs.10.88 crore
Organising authority
District Legal Services Authority, Sessions Division, Nampally, Hyderabad
Settlement method
Mutual consent and compromise
Benefits to litigants
Avoidance of prolonged proceedings, time savings and reduced litigation expenses
Legal aid
Free legal aid is available to eligible poor and vulnerable sections of society

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