Lok Adalat — speedy compromise resolution (2026 guide)

• Statutory body under LSA Act 1987
• Free + no court fee
• Decision FINAL — no appeal (compromise-based)
• Suitable: bank loan, insurance, motor accident, family, small civil
• Held quarterly + special Lok Adalats periodically
• Both parties must consent

1. File case in regular court first — Or transfer existing case to Lok Adalat.
2. Apply for Lok Adalat hearing — Court refers if both parties consent.
3. Lok Adalat date fixed — Quarterly schedule.
4. Both parties + advocates appear — Compromise discussed.
5. Decision recorded as compromise decree — Final + executable.
6. No court fee + no appeal — Decision is final.

• Other party not consenting — Lok Adalat needs both parties; back to regular court.
• Decision unsatisfactory — no appeal; only writ petition for procedural illegality.
• Implementation issue — execution petition in same court.
• Specific Lok Adalat dates — RTI for schedule + case allocation.

Court records are split: judicial records (case file, orders) follow CPC rules + court counter; administrative records (vacancy, infrastructure, listing logic, judges' assets) are disclosable via RTI to the court PIO.

1. Status of my case no. _____ as on date.
2. Reasons for delay / non-listing in past 30 days.
3. Number of similar cases pending + disposed in past 12 months.
4. Procedure to seek certified copy / file inspection.
5. Name + designation of court PIO + appellate authority.

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Yes — no court fee. Free legal aid via DLSA if needed.

Yes — like a court decree. Executable as such.

Back to regular court. Cost + time savings if accepted.

Yes — for utility services (electricity, water, telecom). Different from periodic Lok Adalat.

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Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.