Question

Lok Adalats is an alternative dispute redressal mechanism to arrive at amicable settlement of disputes

• A. on the same day of arguments of the case in the court
• B. on the same day of markings of document in the court
• C. within one month time before the Court
• D. outside of Court

Hint:

Lok Adalat = Simple, fast, and free justice. Used mostly for small or civil matters settled outside traditional courtrooms.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Lok Adalat means "People's Court."
It is a non-formal system of dispute resolution where cases are settled outside the court, often in a single sitting.
Features:
- No court fees
- Settlement is voluntary
- Decision is final and binding like a court decree
- Cannot be appealed
It is especially useful for:
- Family disputes
- Money recovery cases
- Cheque bounce cases
- Compoundable criminal cases