National Lok Adalat in Reasi Settles 793 Cases, Disputes Worth Over ₹2.20 Crore Resolved

REASI, SEPTEMBER 12: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Reasi, under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and Jammu and Kashmir Legal Services Authority, organised the 3rd National Lok Adalat of 2026 across District Reasi on Saturday.The Lok Adalat was held under the supervision of Khalil Choudhary, Chairman, DLSA Reasi and Principal District & Sessions Judge, and under the guidance of Pooja Gupta, Secretary, DLSA Reasi.The Lok Adalat was inaugurated by Khalil Choudhary in the presence of Geeta Kumari, Chief Judicial Magistrate Reasi; Pooja Gupta, Secretary DLSA Reasi; Shivali Sharma, Munsiff Reasi; Pawan Dev Singh, President Bar Association Reasi, besides members of the Bar, court staff, Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) and litigants.A total of 16 benches were constituted at different locations to take up cases pertaining to judicial as well as various pre-litigation matters.During the National Lok Adalat, 1,795 cases were taken up, out of which 793 cases were amicably settled, resulting in a total settlement amount of ₹2,20,71,210.The cases disposed of included matrimonial disputes, cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act, civil cases, compoundable criminal cases, bank recovery matters, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) cases, consumer disputes, pre-institution litigation in commercial matters and other pre-litigation cases.The National Lok Adalat provided litigants with an opportunity for speedy and amicable resolution of disputes, thereby reducing litigation and helping in the disposal of pending cases.The DLSA Reasi said the successful settlement of a significant number of cases reflects its continued efforts towards providing accessible, affordable and expeditious justice to the people.