Massive Public Participation Marks One-Day Disposal Drive Across Courts and Departments
Sultanpur: A major milestone in speedy justice delivery was achieved in Sultanpur on Saturday as the National Lok Adalat organised by the District Legal Services Authority Sultanpur recorded the disposal of 58,093 cases in a single day.
The Lok Adalat witnessed a huge turnout of litigants from early morning, with courts across the district settling thousands of pending disputes through mutual agreement and conciliation, providing relief to families, loan borrowers, accident victims, and other parties involved in long-pending litigation.
The event was organised under the directions of the Supreme Court of India and the National Legal Services Authority. It was inaugurated by District Judge Sunil Kumar Chaturth through lamp-lighting and floral tribute to Goddess Saraswati.
Senior officials including the District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police Charu Nigam, judicial officers, administrative officials, and advocates attended the programme.
A key role in the successful organisation of the event was played by District Legal Services Authority Secretary Mukta Tyagi, under whose supervision help centres, guidance facilities, and assistance counters were arranged for litigants inside the court premises.
Cases related to family disputes, bank loan recovery, motor accident claims, electricity dues, insurance matters, civil disputes, and other categories were taken up during the Lok Adalat.
Several matrimonial disputes pending in family courts were resolved amicably, while settlements worth crores of rupees were reached in 1,302 bank recovery cases. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal disposed of 51 cases, and the Permanent Lok Adalat resolved multiple electricity and insurance-related disputes.
Courts of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Civil Judges, and Gram Nyayalayas also recorded large-scale disposal of pending matters.
One of the most significant achievements of the Lok Adalat was the settlement of a civil dispute pending since 1992. The nearly 30-year-old case was resolved through mutual agreement, bringing relief to both parties after decades of litigation.
Officials said that district administration courts and subordinate authorities disposed of 18,107 matters during the drive, while adjoining Amethi district also recorded disposal of 26,700 cases.
A free medical camp was also organised alongside the Lok Adalat, where 809 people availed healthcare services.
Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) associated with the District Legal Services Authority played an active role throughout the programme by assisting litigants arriving from remote areas, guiding them to courtrooms and counters, and facilitating the settlement process.
The successful conduct of the National Lok Adalat once again highlighted the effectiveness of dialogue and mutual settlement in delivering quick, affordable, and accessible justice to the public.
