Maharashtra's judicial machinery achieved a historic milestone as the second National Lok Adalat of 2025 resulted in the resolution of 4.58 lakh cases, of which 3.64 lakh were pre-litigation and 94,075 pending cases, in different courts and legal committees of the state.

Massive Legal Outreach Across Maharashtra

Conducted under the auspices of the Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority (MSLSA) and presided over by Justice Atul S Chandurkar, the seniormost puisne judge of the Bombay High Court, the Lok Adalat covered:

Three High Court benches (Mumbai, Nagpur, Aurangabad)

• 34 district legal services authorities

• 305 taluka-level committees

• This gigantic legal outreach ensured statewide participation and efficient dispute resolution.

₹20 Crore Recovered in Traffic e-Challan Cases

A major portion of the impact had come from traffic-related issues, with 2.31 lakh maharasthra e-challan cases having been settled using virtual notices that led to ₹19.93 crore recovered. The utilization of digital communication suggests an increasing tendency towards virtual facilitation of the law and enforcement-friendly practices for citizens.

Range of Cases Settled

The Lok Adalat settled a broad range of civil and criminal cases, which included:

• Motor accident claims

• Bank loan recovery

• Matrimonial and household disputes

• Cases of cheque dishonour

• Electricity and telephone bill cases

• Traffic e-challans

• Compoundable criminal offences

Also, 36,084 pending cases were cleared in a special five-day drive conducted before the Lok Adalat.

Binding Nature of Lok Adalat Awards

As per MSLSA, awards made under Lok Adalat have legal sanctity equal to a decree of a civil court under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. This provides finality, enforceability, and no further appeals, making it a win-win situation for parties in dispute.

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A Model for Efficient Justice Delivery

The successful conduct of this Lok Adalat demonstrates increasing efficiency in Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in India. It reflects not just the judiciary's responsiveness to increasing case backlogs, but also its creative deployment of technology for faster, more inclusive access to justice.

The MSLSA's sustained efforts underscore a bright future for ADR as an essential part of India's changing legal landscape.

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