Massive Case Resolution Achieved in Haryana Lok Adalats
In a significant judicial achievement, National Lok Adalats held across three Haryana districts on Saturday successfully settled more than 55,000 pending and pre-litigation cases. The amicable resolutions resulted in settlements and compensation awards exceeding Rs 17 crore, providing substantial relief to litigants and reducing the burden on the formal court system.
Yamunanagar Judicial Complex Sees High Activity
At the Judicial Complex in Yamunanagar–Jagadhri, the Lok Adalat operated under the supervision of District and Sessions Judge Dayanand Bhardwaj. Six dedicated benches worked diligently to resolve disputes through mutual consent, ultimately settling 14,996 cases. The compensation awarded in these settlements surpassed Rs 3 crore, demonstrating the effectiveness of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
The judicial officers who presided over these benches included CJM (Family Court) Amit Sharma, ADSJ Sudeep Goyal, Additional Civil Judge (Senior Division) Karuna Sharma, Civil Judges (Junior Division) Gauri Narang and Piyush Chaudhary, and Civil Judge (Junior Division) from Bilaspur, Sukhdev Singh. Their collective efforts ensured a smooth and efficient process for all participants.
Kurukshetra District Court Achieves Remarkable Disposal Rate
In Kurukshetra, the Lok Adalat was chaired by District and Sessions Judge Dinesh Kumar Mittal at the District Court Complex. From the 19,911 matters listed for resolution, an impressive 16,785 cases were disposed of on the spot. The total value of settlements reached Rs 9.6 crore, highlighting the substantial economic impact of these resolutions.
According to DLSA Secretary and CJM Neetika Bhardwaj, the resolved cases encompassed a diverse range of legal matters. These included 14,970 pre-litigation matters, bank recovery disputes, traffic challans, cheque bounce cases, compoundable criminal cases, and motor accident claims. Additionally, the Family Court successfully settled 74 matrimonial disputes, providing crucial support to families seeking resolution.
Ambala Courts Resolve Extensive Caseload Across Multiple Benches
Ambala district witnessed extensive judicial activity with seven benches established at both the district court and the Naraingarh sub-divisional court. The judicial officers overseeing these proceedings included ADSJ Amit Sharma, ADSJ and Principal Judge (Family Court) Abhilasha Sapra Kohli, CJM Geetanjali Goyal, railway court judge Sachin Kumar, Civil Judges Chinar Baghla and Pawandeep Kaur, and additional civil judge Chetesh Gupta.
These benches collectively resolved 23,536 cases, covering a wide spectrum of legal issues. The breakdown included 121 matrimonial disputes, 997 criminal cases, 383 civil matters, 925 bank recovery disputes, and 624 cheque bounce cases. Compensation orders exceeding Rs 5 crore were issued, further contributing to the overall financial settlements achieved across the three districts.
Heavy Footfall and Positive Outcomes
Courts in all three districts experienced heavy footfall as litigants actively participated in the Lok Adalats, opting for amicable resolution of their disputes. This overwhelming response underscores the public's trust in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and their preference for quicker, mutually agreeable settlements over prolonged court battles.
The success of these National Lok Adalats not only provides immediate relief to thousands of litigants but also significantly reduces the backlog of cases in the formal judicial system. By facilitating settlements worth crores of rupees, these events demonstrate the practical benefits of Lok Adalats in delivering justice efficiently while promoting harmony among disputing parties.
