Lok Adalat
Justice at your doorstep. Experience a speedy, cost-effective, and amicable way to settle your disputes without the long wait of traditional courts.
Speedy Justice
For the People, By the People
Zero
Court Fees Required
Instant
Binding Decisions
100%
Amicable Settlement
Why Choose Lok Adalat?
Major Benefits
Speedy Resolution
Disputes are settled quickly, often in a single day, saving you years of litigation in regular courts.
Cost-Effective
No court fees are involved. If a case is already in court and settled here, the court fee paid is refunded.
Mutual Agreement
Decisions are based on compromise and mutual consent, preserving relationships between parties.
Final & Binding
The award is equivalent to a civil court decree and is final. No appeal lies against the Lok Adalat's decision.
Informal Procedure
Rigid procedural laws don't apply. Parties can interact directly with the presiding officers for a simpler process.
Legal Sanction
Established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, giving it full statutory status and legal backing.
Diverse Formats
Types of Lok Adalats
Lok Adalats are organized at various levels to ensure that every citizen has access to this efficient dispute resolution mechanism.
Cases You Can Resolve
- Compoundable Criminal Offenses
- Family & Matrimonial Disputes
- Land Acquisition & Property Cases
- Motor Accident Claims
- Bank Recovery & Labor Disputes
- Electricity & Water Bills
Plan Ahead
National Lok Adalat Schedule 2026
Note: Dates may vary in some states and Union Territories. Please verify with your local State Legal Services Authority for jurisdiction-specific schedules.
Official Resources
NALSA & State Legal Services Authorities
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to monitor and evaluate implementation of legal aid programmes and to lay down policies and principles for making legal services available under the Act.
NALSA
Access official guidelines, schedules for National Lok Adalats, and national legal aid policies.
Visit NALSA PortalSLSA
Each state has its own State Legal Services Authority (SLSA) to implement NALSA's policies at the state level.
Find Your State SLSANational Legal Aid Helpline
Dial 15100
Toll-free assistance for legal aid and Lok Adalat queries.
National Legal Services Authority
The Apex Body for Legal Services in India
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