Punjab Achieves ₹665 Crore in One-Day Lok Adalat Success
-429 Benches | 5.11 Lakh Cases Taken Up | Massive Public Response
Chandigarh, December 14
In a resounding success, the Punjab State Legal Services Authority, under the dynamic leadership of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra, Judge, Punjab & Haryana High Court and Executive Chairman, Punjab SLSA, organised the 4th National Lok Adalat of the year across the entire state today.
Held under the patronage of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), this mega event once again proved why Lok Adalat remains the most trusted, fastest and cost-free pathway to justice.
Historic Achievement in Numbers
- Total Benches constituted: 429 (across all districts & sub-divisions)
- Cases taken up: 5,11,015
- Cases settled amicably: 4,54,466
- Award amount passed: ₹665 Crore
Thousands of families walked out of court premises with permanent solutions and smiles as long-pending disputes ranging from matrimonial discord, property partition, motor accident claims, banking recovery, and criminal compoundable cases were resolved on the spot through mutual consent.
Heartwarming Highlight from Hoshiarpur In a shining example of what sustained efforts can achieve, District Legal Services Authority, Hoshiarpur settled a bitter 16-year-old land partition dispute (originated in 2009) that had gone through preliminary decree, final decree and appeal stages. Through dedicated pre-Lok Adalat counselling, the parties finally agreed to relinquish rights over portions of the disputed land in exchange for monetary consideration, ending a decade-and-a-half of hostility and restoring family ties. The appeal was disposed of today itself.
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Banks, insurance companies, government departments and the general public turned up in overwhelming numbers, reposing immense faith in the Lok Adalat system.
Congratulating everyone on this monumental success, Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra lauded the tireless efforts of Judicial Officers, Members of the Bar, staff, Panel Advocates, Para-Legal Volunteers and District Legal Services Authorities, stating that their dedication has once again strengthened people’s belief in swift and harmonious justice delivery.
Punjab continues to lead the nation in delivering justice at the doorstep — proving yet again that Lok Adalat is not just an alternative, it is the most effective dispute resolution mechanism for the common man.
