Tripura to Resolve Over 21,000 Cases in National Lok Adalat on May 10

 Tripura to Resolve Over 21,000 Cases in National Lok Adalat on May 10

Agartala, May 8, 2025 – Tripura is gearing up for its second National Lok Adalat of 2025, scheduled for Saturday, May 10, with a target of resolving 21,410 pending cases in a single day. The event, aimed at reducing the judicial backlog, will take place at the Tripura High Court and extend across all district and sub-divisional courts, supported by 40 dedicated benches.

The cases set for resolution cover a broad spectrum of disputes, including 5,457 bank loan repayment cases, 14,264 conciliatory criminal cases under the MB Act, TP Act, TG Act, and Excise Act, 339 motor accident compensation claims, 211 marital disputes, 1,000 BSNL bill payment issues, 63 cheque bounce cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 9 consumer grievances, 48 electricity bill disputes, and 8 employment-related matters.

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Since May 5, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) and Sub-Division Legal Services Authority (SDLSA) have been facilitating pre-conciliation and settlement discussions, notifying all involved parties. To ensure accessibility, ‘Odhikar Mitras’—community volunteers trained in legal aid—will assist participants, guiding them through the Lok Adalat process and ensuring smooth proceedings.

Justice Amarnath Goud, Executive Chairman of the Tripura State Legal Services Authority, has issued directives to ensure the event’s success, emphasizing its role in delivering swift justice. “This is a golden opportunity for amicable settlements without the burden of legal fees,” said Member-Secretary Jhuma Dutta Chowdhury, encouraging parties to participate actively.

National Lok Adalats, an alternative dispute resolution mechanism, have gained prominence in India as a means to address the growing judicial backlog—estimated at over 4 crore cases nationwide as of 2024. Tripura’s initiative reflects its commitment to accessible justice, offering a cost-effective and efficient platform for dispute resolution while alleviating pressure on the formal court system.