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More than 400 cases were amicably settled on the first day of the Special Lok Adalat at the Supreme Court of India under the SAMADHAN SAMAROH 2026, as the apex court's initiative to promote consensual resolution of disputes entered its culmination phase on Friday.

More than 600 cases were listed before 16 Special Lok Adalat Benches, each comprising two sitting judges of the Supreme Court, along with Senior Advocates, Advocates-on-Record and other advocates.

The Special Lok Adalat, which will continue until August 23, is being held under the guidance of the Chief Justice of India as part of the Supreme Court Action for Mediated Adjudication and Disputes Harmonization Across Nation (SAMADHAN) initiative. The initiative commenced on April 21, 2026.

The benches facilitated dialogue between the parties and assisted them in exploring the possibility of reaching mutually acceptable settlements.

The cases taken up included matrimonial and property disputes, motor accident claims, land acquisition and compensation matters, tax disputes, and service and labour cases pending before the Supreme Court.

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These matters had undergone a pre-settlement process since the launch of SAMADHAN SAMAROH in April, with litigants and their counsel being engaged to assess the possibility of an amicable resolution.

The Special Lok Adalat seeks to provide parties an opportunity to resolve disputes through consent and dialogue, while reducing the burden and costs associated with prolonged litigation.

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