Telangana: Over 11.19 Lakh Cases Settled In 1st National Lok Adalat; ₹397 Crore Awarded As Compensation

The 1st National Lok Adalat held across the State of Telangana on March 28, 2026 resulted in the settlement of 1,119,083 cases, with compensation amounting to approximately ₹397 crore awarded to litigants.The Lok Adalat was organized in pursuance of directions issued by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and conducted under the guidance of Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh, Chief Justice of the High Court for the State of Telangana and Patron-in-Chief of the Telangana State Legal Services Authority (TSLSA), and Justice P. Sam Koshy, Executive Chairman of TSLSA.Statewide ImplementationA total of 341 Lok Adalat benches were constituted across the State, including:2 benches at the High Court, and2 benches at the Debt Recovery Tribunals, HyderabadThe initiative covered both pending and pre-litigation cases, including consumer disputes and matters before Debt Recovery Tribunals.Awareness & CoordinationTo ensure effective implementation, TSLSA conducted coordination meetings with judicial officers, district legal services authorities, and other stakeholders. Public awareness was enhanced through print and electronic media, local TV channels, and public announcement systems.Inaugural ProceedingsThe Lok Adalat was inaugurated at Mahabubnagar and Gadwal district court premises by Justice P. Sam Koshy and Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar, who highlighted the significance of Lok Adalats in reducing pendency and promoting amicable dispute resolution.Justice Koshy emphasized that Lok Adalats provide a platform for speedy, cost-effective, and mutually agreeable settlements, with awards having the same legal status as a civil court decree under the Legal Services Authorities Act. He noted that the increasing number of settlements reflects growing public trust in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.Key Benefits HighlightedThe judges underscored that Lok Adalats offer:Speedy and cost-effective justiceInformal and flexible proceduresFinal and binding settlementsRefund of court fees upon settlementThey also encouraged litigants and advocates to actively participate in resolving disputes amicably.Special InitiativesDuring the programme:Cheques were distributed to claimants in motor accident casesA couple reunited after resolving their disputeWheelchairs were distributed to children with mental disabilities, supported by donorsCase Disposal DataOut of the total cases settled:2,535 civil cases10,31,317 criminal cases85,231 pre-litigation casesAt the High Court level, 185 out of 241 cases were disposed of, with compensation amounting to ₹10.57 crore.With the cooperation of judicial officers, police authorities, public prosecutors, and litigants, the Lok Adalat achieved significant success in reducing pendency and promoting amicable dispute resolution across the State.

Telangana: Over 11.19 Lakh Cases Settled In 1st National Lok Adalat; ₹397 Crore Awarded As Compensation

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