Access to Justice · Legal Glossary
Lok Adalat
लोक अदालत
Definition
A Lok Adalat is a statutory forum that helps parties settle disputes by compromise. Its award is deemed to be a civil-court decree, is final and binding, and no appeal lies from it under the Legal Services Authorities Act.
Relevant Laws & Sections
- Sections 19–22, Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
Official Sources
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