Supreme Court of India Starts Special Lok Adalat to Clear Backlog of Cases
The Supreme Court of India has begun a five-day Special Lok Adalat from July 29 to August 3 to reduce the backlog of cases. This event commemorates the 75th year of the Supreme Court’s establishment.
Encouragement from Chief Justice
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has urged citizens with pending cases to participate in the Special Lok Adalat to resolve their disputes amicably and quickly.
Details of the Lok Adalat
The Lok Adalat will be held every day after 2 pm in Courts Nos. 1 to 7. Each session will include two Supreme Court judges, a senior advocate, and an Advocate-on-Record. Litigants will also be present for their cases.
Types of Cases
The Lok Adalat will handle cases that have elements of settlement, such as matrimonial and property disputes, motor accident claims, land acquisition, compensation, and service and labor disputes.
Case Statistics
Over 2,200 cases have been listed for the five-day event, including 911 motor accident claims. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal informed Parliament that the pendency of cases in the Supreme Court has increased by 35% in the past five years, from 59,859 in 2019 to 80,765 by the end of 2023.
Doubts Revealed
Supreme Court of India -: The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country. It makes the final decisions on important legal matters.
Special Lok Adalat -: A Special Lok Adalat is a special court session to quickly resolve many cases. It helps reduce the number of pending cases in the courts.
Backlog of Cases -: A backlog of cases means there are many cases waiting to be heard and decided in the court. It can cause delays in getting justice.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud -: Chief Justice DY Chandrachud is the head judge of the Supreme Court of India. He leads the court and makes important decisions.
Matrimonial Disputes -: Matrimonial disputes are disagreements between married people. They can be about divorce, child custody, or other family issues.
Motor Accident Claims -: Motor accident claims are requests for money or help after a vehicle accident. People file these claims to get compensation for injuries or damages.
Property Disputes -: Property disputes are disagreements about the ownership or use of land or buildings. They can involve neighbors, family members, or businesses.
Pendency of Cases -: Pendency of cases means the number of cases that are still waiting to be resolved in the court. High pendency can slow down the justice system.
