The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has announced the successful disposal of over 3.09 crore cases during the first National Lok Adalat of 2025, held across 37 states and union territories..According to NALSA, the Lok Adalat achieved an overall disposal rate of 79.01%, including 2.58 crore pre-litigation cases and 50.82 lakh pending cases. The total value of settlements touched ₹18,212.23 crore, bringing financial relief to individuals and institutions alike..Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of cases disposed of, while Jharkhand registered the highest disposal percentage, clocking in at 99.95%..The initiative was held under the leadership of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, Patron-in-Chief of NALSA, and the Supreme Court's Justice BR Gavai, who is the Executive Chairman of NALSA. Justice Gavai commended the efforts of State Legal Services Authorities (SLSAs) in making the Lok Adalat a national success."The disposal of over 3.09 crore cases demonstrates the commitment of the legal services authorities to ensuring justice reaches every individual in a timely and efficient manner," he said..The NALSA press release also underlined that beyond statistics, the Lok Adalat had a deeper human impact—easing anxiety, restoring relationships, and offering psychological relief to litigants by preventing prolonged litigation.
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has announced the successful disposal of over 3.09 crore cases during the first National Lok Adalat of 2025, held across 37 states and union territories..According to NALSA, the Lok Adalat achieved an overall disposal rate of 79.01%, including 2.58 crore pre-litigation cases and 50.82 lakh pending cases. The total value of settlements touched ₹18,212.23 crore, bringing financial relief to individuals and institutions alike..Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of cases disposed of, while Jharkhand registered the highest disposal percentage, clocking in at 99.95%..The initiative was held under the leadership of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, Patron-in-Chief of NALSA, and the Supreme Court's Justice BR Gavai, who is the Executive Chairman of NALSA. Justice Gavai commended the efforts of State Legal Services Authorities (SLSAs) in making the Lok Adalat a national success."The disposal of over 3.09 crore cases demonstrates the commitment of the legal services authorities to ensuring justice reaches every individual in a timely and efficient manner," he said..The NALSA press release also underlined that beyond statistics, the Lok Adalat had a deeper human impact—easing anxiety, restoring relationships, and offering psychological relief to litigants by preventing prolonged litigation.
