Nawada district in Bihar witnessed a landmark legal event as the National Lok Adalat wrapped up 1231 cases through mediation on March 14. Directed by NALSA and the state authority, the session was led by Principal Judge and DLSA Chairman Ashutosh Kumar Jha and Secretary Dhirendra Kumar Pandey.
Addressing the gathering, District Judge Vidwan Prakash hailed lok adalats as a win-win forum where disputes dissolve via compromise. He called on the public to embrace these sessions for quick resolutions.
Breakdown of settlements included telecom (1 case), gram kachahari (65), and civil court cases (298), contributing to the impressive total. Secretary Pandey noted how these courts alleviate judicial pressure by fostering voluntary agreements.
Dignitaries present included the ADMs, SP as DLSA member, additional judges, POCSO judge, and support staff. The inaugural lamp lighting symbolized hope for efficient justice delivery.
This success story from Nawada exemplifies lok adalats’ nationwide impact, transforming adversarial litigation into collaborative problem-solving and setting a precedent for other districts.