LOK ADALATS :

Lok Adalats are organized under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. They are intended to bring about a compromise or settlement in respect of any dispute or potential dispute. Lok Adalats derive jurisdiction by consent or when the court is satisfied that the dispute between the parties could be settled at Lok Adalats. It should be guided by the principles of justice, equity, fair play and other legal principles. In case of settlement, the Award should be binding on the parties to the dispute. No appeal should lie in any court against the Award. Currently, Lok Adalats organised by civil courts to effect a compromise between disputing parties in matters pending before any court can handle cases up to a ceiling of ` 20 lakh.