UPSC Editorial Analysis: Lok Adalats: Justice That Speaks for the People
General Studies-2; Topic: Devolution of Powers Introduction: Lok Adalat is a statutory alternative dispute resolution (ADR) forum where disputes are resolved through conciliation and mutual settlement, rather than adversarial litigation. It operates under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, and its awards have the same legal status as a civil court decree. Key features: Consensus-based …
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