Lok Adalat in Karnataka: A Landmark Achievement with 58.67 Lakh Cases Settled
Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) reports a monumental success with the settlement of 58.67 lakh cases in a single day through the Lok Adalat, preventing a significant number of pre-litigation cases from entering the courts.
Lok AdalatKarnatakaLegal ServicesAlternative Dispute ResolutionCase SettlementReal Estate NewsJul 16, 2025
Briefing on the success stories of the Lok Adalat held across the state on July 12, Justice Rao, who is also a Judge of the Karnataka High Court, highlighted that the Lok Adalat prevented those 55.56 pre-litigation cases from entering the courts by settling them amicably.
At the same time, the disposal of 3.11 lakh pending cases saved a significant amount of time and manpower. If these cases were to be adjudicated in the courts, it would have required 1,152 judges to work for 68 days. Therefore, Justice Rao urged litigants to make effective use of the Lok Adalat, citing the next Lok Adalat to be held on September 13.
Among the total 58.67 lakh cases adjudicated, with a total settlement amount of Rs 2,878 crore, Justice Rao reported that 2,689 old cases were settled. Of these, 2,377 cases were more than five years old, 275 cases were more than 10 years old, and 37 cases were more than 15 years old.
The Lok Adalat also settled 1,756 matrimonial cases, 4,015 partition suits, 4,961 motor vehicle accident cases, and 13,542 cheque bounce cases for Rs 290 crores. Additionally, 21 cases of Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) cases were settled for Rs 91.75 lakh, and 375 consumer cases were settled for Rs 406 crores.
A total of 1,510 cases pertaining to senior citizens were settled amicably, and 331 couples from different places reunited in the state. Notably, an accidental insurance claim was settled for Rs 1.75 crore, a cheque bounce case for Rs 6.56 crore in Bengaluru urban district, and a commercial suit was settled for Rs 40.66 crore in Dakshina Kannada district.
The success of the Lok Adalat underscores the importance of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in reducing the burden on the judiciary and providing timely justice to litigants. The Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) continues to play a crucial role in promoting and facilitating such initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lok Adalat?
Lok Adalat, or People's Court, is a forum for alternative dispute resolution in India. It aims to provide a quick, cost-effective, and amicable resolution to disputes outside the regular court system.
How many cases were settled in the recent Lok Adalat in Karnataka?
A total of 58.67 lakh cases were settled in the recent Lok Adalat in Karnataka, including 55.56 lakh pre-litigation cases and 3.11 lakh pending cases.
What types of cases were settled in the Lok Adalat?
The Lok Adalat settled various types of cases, including matrimonial cases, partition suits, motor vehicle accident cases, cheque bounce cases, and consumer cases, among others.
Who is Justice V Kameswar Rao?
Justice V Kameswar Rao is the Executive Chairman of Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) and a Judge of the Karnataka High Court. He played a key role in the successful execution of the Lok Adalat.
What is the significance of settling pre-litigation cases?
Settling pre-litigation cases through the Lok Adalat prevents these cases from entering the regular court system, thereby reducing the burden on the judiciary and providing quicker justice to litigants.
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