3rd National Lok Adalat conducted
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, September 14 2024: The Manipur State Legal Services Authority (MASLSA) in association with the District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) organised the third National Lok Adalat for the calendar year, 2024 on Saturday for the districts of Thoubal, Bishnupur, Ukhrul, Senapati, Churachandpur, Chandel, Tamenglong, Tengnoupal and Jiribam.

According to a release issued by MASLSA, High Court Legal Services Committee under the aegis of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) also organised the National Lok Adalat at High Court of Manipur for settlement of cases pending before the High Court.

The significant event, aimed at enhancing access to justice and promoting alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, were held under the guidance of Justice A Guneshwar Sharma, Chairman of High Court Legal Services Committee and Naorem Rajnikanta Singh.

Secretary of the Committee.

Around 1500 numbers of pending & pre-litigation cases were listed in today's National Lok Adalat.

The cases range from Civil cases & Criminal Compoundable cases pending before Courts, bank recovery, MACT, matrimonial disputes, Negotiable Instrument Act, water bill cases, etc.

Out of 210 cases which were taken up today, 173 cases were successfully resolved during the Lok Adalat with a total settlement amount of Rs 2,03,16,737 .

MASLSA has expressed its appreciation to the Presiding Officers, Judicial Officers, Ld S Devananda, Advocate & Media Coordinator, Ld Advocates, PLVs, staff of the Court & MASLSA, officials of Bank/Insurance Companies, news/print media & all the parties for contributing and participating in the National Lok Adalat.

Notably, National Lok Adalat for the districts of Imphal East & Imphal West has been rescheduled on September 22, 2024 due to the prevailing law & order situation in the vicinity of Imphal.

The 3rd National Lok Adalat for the districts of Imphal West & Imphal East will be held at Lamphel Court Complex from 10.00 AM onward.

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